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Outdoor satsang on a riverbank steps beside a wide, pebbled river in Haridwar. A figure with long dark hair in a saffron/orange robe sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-trimmed throne under a cream parasol, with a trident-like staff beside the seat. Rows of seated devotees on colourful patterned mats face the throne; many wear white clothes with orange or red shawls, while others wear casual jackets and saris. A cameraman films from a tripod at left. A monk in orange sits at the far right edge. Many people are seated on the riverbank steps, with a few attendees in the distance by the water.

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March 10 20142014-03-10Outdoor satsang on a stone ghat beside a wide, shallow river with a pebbled bank and distant hills. Dozens of seated devotees in white and orange clothing sit on colourful mats facing a raised seated figure at right, who wears orange robes, sits on an ornate chair and has a white parasol above. A standing man in white shirt and dark trousers and a cameraman with a tripod stand among the audience. Devotees wear orange and red shawls and saffron sashes; some women wear saris and a few wear bright yellow or pink. a person seated on the raised chair, dressed in orange robes with a white parasol overhead, visibly in the role of the speaker at the satsang.2014-03-10Outdoor satsang on a riverside stone platform at Haridwar, with a wide pale river and hills behind. A seated figure in orange-red robes sits on a raised golden throne beneath a white canopy, with a brass lamp stand beside. Around them a large crowd sits on colourful mats, mostly in white clothes with red shawls; some wear orange or red garments. A man at right in orange robes gestures, and cameramen film at left. Partial view of several participants in the foreground.2014-03-10Outdoor satsang on a riverbank with a wide pale river and distant hills behind. A person in orange robes sits cross-legged on a raised cushioned seat under a white and gold parasol, with a trident standing beside. A woman in orange stands at right holding a microphone. A camera operator in white films from the left on a tripod. Dozens of seated devotees in white clothes and red shawls, with orange and pink mats, face the seat. Several people wear white and some are visible from behind. The seated figure's face and identity are not assessed from appearance; the seat and orange robes are the only cues.2014-03-10Outdoor riverside gathering on a wide pebble bank beside a broad grey river under overcast sky, with distant hills and trees. Dozens of seated devotees in white and red shawls sit on the stones and blue mats, many in white kurtas and salwar. On the right a woman with long dark hair in an orange shawl sits on a red patterned rug and cushion in front of a white board and small framed sheet, beneath a fringed white canopy. A video camera on a tripod films the crowd, and a standing figure in white stands near the water.2014-03-10March 10 20142014-03-10Outdoor satsang on a pebbled riverbank with a large crowd seated on mats and cushions facing a central figure seated on a raised cushioned seat under a pale umbrella. Many participants wear white clothing and red or orange shawls and scarves, while others wear dark sweatshirts and colourful layers. A trident-topped pole stands at left. Bare trees, distant hills and stone ghat steps with a red-trimmed arch form the background, with a loudspeaker at right. The central figure wears orange-red clothing and a bare-headed look, and is a teacher leading the gathering rather than a clearly identifiable individual.2014-03-10Outdoor satsang on a pebbled riverbank at a Ganga ghat. A seated figure on a raised platform beneath a white and gold ceremonial umbrella, wearing orange and saffron robes, appears to address the gathering; a person cue is not clearly established here, as the figure's appearance is not distinct enough to confirm. Around him sit a large crowd of devotees on mats and blankets, many in white kurtas and saffron or red shawls, some with orange garments, others in loose white clothing with long hair. A trident stands to the left, a loudspeaker on a stand at the right, and steps, trees and a small pavilion lie beyond the river.2014-03-10Outdoor satsang on a riverbank with a wide pebbled shoreline and forested hills behind. A man seated cross-legged on a silver-framed throne wears an orange-red shawl and a deep red-orange cloth, with a long-haired appearance, and speaks to the gathering. A golden-tipped parasol with fringe stands above him and a silver trident leans beside the throne. Around him sit about thirty devotees on a red-and-white carpeted platform: women in red-orange shawls and white tops, men in white shirts, and a few in orange. A video camera on a tripod stands at the left edge. Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with a long-haired appearance, orange-red shawl and red-orange cloth, is speaking to the devotees seated around him.2014-03-10March 10 20142014-03-10Elevated view of a riverside gathering at a stone ghat on the Ganga in Haridwar. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate throne under a white parasol, with a small trident-like staff beside him, while two standing attendants in saffron and maroon robes face him. Dozens of devotees in white and yellow clothes sit cross-legged on coloured yoga mats and rugs across the marble platform. A wide pale river bed, distant hills and bare trees extend behind. a person (saffron robes, throne and parasol cues) is seated in the centre-right of the scene.2014-03-10Outdoor satsang on a pebbled riverbank beside a wide grey-green river with hazy hills behind. A man with long dark hair and an orange-red shawl sits on a low wooden chair under a pale yellow parasol at right, legs bare and folded, speaking to the gathering. Around him, dozens of seated devotees in white and orange-red shawls, some in a blue-and-white saree, listen on the stones; a few women in saffron and orange-red sit in a group further right. A small deity murti and a black bag lie near the chair. Appearance cues are visible on the seated speaker (long hair, orange-red shawl and bare-legged posture), so the page's Swamiji claim is a probable identification.2014-03-10