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A photo of a courtyard satsang on Ganesha Chaturthi. A man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing orange-red robes, sits cross-legged on a golden throne-like seat under a gilded canopy, holding a microphone. A woman in orange-red sari and beaded necklace stands beside him, smiling. Around them a large crowd of devotees in saffron and orange sarees and robes sits on the floor, many with hair in braids. A golden trident stands in the foreground, with hanging brass bells and lamps overhead, a deity murti beside a red wall and a large round ornamental wheel behind. Garlands hang on the right.

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A photograph of a discourse in an ashram courtyard with a red-walled backdrop, hanging brass bells and lamps overhead. A man with long dark hair and an orange-red cloth wrap sits on a raised golden-canopied seat with a small lectern and microphone, speaking to the gathering. Around him, a large group sits on the floor wearing orange and saffron robes, many with hair tied back. A woman in a teal top and blue patterned skirt sits in the middle foreground. A golden trident stands at left beside a stone pillar, and a small golden lamp stand is at right. Several people sit in the audience, roughly twenty visible, with a few more partially visible at the edges. Probable Swamiji is seated on the raised throne-like seat, identified by long swept-back hair, orange-red wrap and a central position of honour; the seat is set under a gold canopy.2016-09-05A photograph of a satsang discourse in an open courtyard. A man in orange-red robes sits on a raised gold-trimmed seat behind a small red table, holding a microphone and a small brass bowl, with a gold canopy overhead. Around him a large seated audience in saffron and orange garments faces him; several men in front have shaved heads and wear rudraksha-style necklaces. A woman in red-orange sari stands near the dais beside a music stand. Brass trishul and kalasha-style finials, bronze figures and hanging bells decorate the pillared red walls.2016-09-05Photograph of a satsang in an open-air pavilion with a thatched roof, hanging brass bells and bronze lamps. A seated man in orange-red robes with long dark hair speaks into a microphone from a raised dais with a wooden stand before him, and a bare-shouldered young man in saffron cloth sits nearby. Dozens of devotees in orange and saffron turbans and clothing sit cross-legged on the floor facing the dais, with several women in red saris standing at the side. A brass pot and bowls rest in the foreground, and a standing figure in orange robes stands at the back of the hall beside a silver-framed structure.2017-08-08February 17 20172017-02-17February 17 20172017-02-17June 17 20162016-06-17February 17 20172017-02-17A photograph of a satsang discourse in an ashram courtyard with red walls. A man with long dark hair and a beard sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat with a dark red cushion, wearing an orange-red robe and a brown shawl, holding a microphone, with a small table and water bottles before him. Behind him hangs a bronze Nataraja-style circular arch and a bronze deity murti on a stone ledge. Two bronze female figures holding lamps flank the seat. A golden trident stands in the left foreground, and a golden ceremonial hanging lamp appears at the top right. Around him sit a large crowd of devotees in orange and saffron saris and robes, many with hair in buns and braids, and a bald man in orange at left. A white pedestal fan stands at right. The man's appearance (long hair, orange robe, brown shawl, ornate golden seat, microphone) is a probable match for Swamiji (probable), seated in discourse as the speaker.2016-09-05A seated man in a rust-orange cloth and saffron shawl sits on an ornate gold and red throne with carved gold posts and a striped cushion, holding a handheld microphone and a bottle while speaking. Before him, a seated audience of devotees in orange and saffron clothing, including women with long hair, listens closely. A brass trident stands at left, and bronze figures and a canopy with hanging beads frame the red-walled hall. Swamiji (probable): the seated speaker has long dark hair, a beard and a saffron shawl and sits on the throne, consistent with a discourse setting.2016-09-05January 11 20162016-01-11June 07 20162016-06-07A courtyard gathering of children and young adults seated on the floor in front of a raised wooden throne with carved pillars and a canopy. A seated man in orange-red robes sits on the throne, holding a small book or writing pad, and appears to be teaching. Many seated students wear saffron-orange clothing, and some girls wear purple, teal and green dresses with gold trim, with flower adornments in their hair. A standing youth in orange robes stands at the centre. A trident stands against a pillar, a stone deity figure and small brass figures sit on the floor, and a potted green plant grows nearby against a red wall. Several people are visible in the background.2016-08-04