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A seated man in rust-orange and maroon robes sits on an ornate throne beside a gilded bull statue (nandi). He wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a thick rudraksha-style gold necklace, a gold waist belt, and carries a tall gold trident (trishul) in his right hand. A large audience of mostly seated devotees, many in white, saffron and pink saris, fills the hall; a large screen behind shows pink imagery and hanging orange and gold decorative lanterns hang from the ceiling. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: turban, orange robes, gold necklaces and trident) presiding as the central figure on the dais.

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A photograph of a large hall filled with seated devotees, many women in white, pink and orange saris. In the centre, a bearded man in a rust-red and orange shawl and rust turban sits on a raised seat with a leopard-print cloth and a golden gaddi-style throne beside a golden bull statue (Nandi). He holds a tall gold trident and wears a long gold-bead necklace and a gold pendant. A large screen behind shows pink imagery, with paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling and a standing fan at lower right.2016-12-07A seated figure in an orange-red saffron-toned robe and matching turban, wearing a long gold necklace, rudraksha-style beaded malas and gold armbands, holds a tall golden trident. He sits on a golden ceremonial seat beside a golden bull statue, facing a large audience. Behind him a screen shows a pale image, and hanging tassels in orange and blue decorate the hall. Many devotees fill the seats in front, several in white, pink and saffron clothing, with a fan visible at right. The setting resembles a satsang discourse hall; the figure is an appearance-based Swamiji (probable) candidate with the trident, crown-style turban, saffron robe and gold necklace cues, seated as the speaker.2016-12-07A bearded man in saffron-orange clothing and a tall dark-red turban with a jewelled ornament sits on a golden Nandi-style bull seat in a large hall filled with seated devotees. He wears layered gold and rudraksha necklaces, a leopard-print cloth, and armbands, and holds a tall golden trident (trishul) upright. Many white- and pink-clad devotees sit in rows; a large screen behind him shows a pink image, and a standing fan is at lower right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has a turban, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2016-12-07A seated man in an orange-and-rust draped garment and a rust-coloured turban with a jewelled ornament holds a tall golden trident in his right hand. He wears layered gold and bead necklaces, gold armbands and a leopard-print cloth at his waist, and he is smiling. A golden bull statue rests beside him on a red-and-gold seat. Behind him a large screen shows pink imagery, and a seated audience in white, pink and orange clothing fills the hall. Hanging paper lanterns in orange and blue decorate the ceiling, and a white pedestal fan stands at the lower right.2016-12-07A seated man in an orange-red dhoti and wrap, with a rust-coloured turban and a rudraksha mala with large gold ornamental necklaces, sits on a gold-accented throne beside a golden bull (Nandi) figure, holding a tall gold trident. He is smiling, with a dark beard and bare upper arms adorned with gold bands. Behind him a large screen shows a pink-tinted image. Dozens of seated devotees fill the hall, many in white, pink and green saris, with a hanging paper lantern decoration overhead. a person: the saffron/orange clothing, distinctive gold necklaces and rudraksha mala, and the trident are cues, but no name is printed on the figure.2016-12-07A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a golden bull-shaped throne with a leopard-print cloth, holding a tall golden trident (trishul) in his right hand. He wears layered gold necklaces, a rudraksha-style gold garland, gold armlets and a tilak. Large crowds of seated devotees in white, pink and orange clothing fill the hall in front of him, and a large screen with pink floral imagery hangs behind. Colourful paper lanterns and a fan are visible. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne with a trident and saffron robes, a satsang-style gathering.2016-12-07A photograph of a seated teacher on an ornate chair at a satsang hall, with a large gold Nandi bull statue in the foreground and a trident held upright beside him. The central figure wears an orange-red turban with a jewelled ornament, a long gold-and-bead necklace, a leopard-print cloth, and a saffron shawl, and holds a small object in his hands. Behind him a large screen shows a group photo. Dozens of seated devotees fill the hall, many in white, orange and red saris and kurtas, with a white draped wall and orange hanging lanterns above. Swamiji (probable) is seated centre, wearing an orange turban, rudraksha-style gold necklace and saffron shawl, with the trident as a visible symbol of Shiva.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07A large indoor satsang hall with a crowd of seated devotees filling the floor. At the centre, a bearded man with long dreadlocks and a red-orange turban sits cross-legged on a tiger-skin-covered platform beside a golden bull figure, the bull statue, and holds a tall golden trident. He wears a red-orange cloth, a leopard-print wrap, a heavy beaded necklace with a golden pendant, and beaded bracelets, with his hands raised in a teaching gesture. Devotees in saffron, white, and multicoloured saris and kurtas sit around him, with a screen and a white fan visible. Identity is an appearance-based candidate: a person, seated as a teacher in a central role on the platform.2016-12-07A seated man in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a matching orange turban, a long rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sits cross-legged with eyes closed and one hand raised in a blessing gesture. He sits on a tiger-striped seat in front of a gilded bull statue of Nandi, and holds a tall gold trident. A seated audience in white, saffron, pink and blue clothes fills the hall, and a small boy sits near a low table with a water bottle. A large screen and white draped walls appear behind the crowd. The man matches the presentation cues of the page candidate: long hair swept up, a turban, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, so this is a probable Swamiji.2016-12-07December 07 20162016-12-07