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A figure with long dark hair worn in a bun and long braided hair down the back stands with their back to the camera on an ornate golden throne, raising one arm in a blessing gesture before a seated audience. The figure wears a red and leopard-print garment with gold bangles and a cream flower garland, and holds a golden trident. A large screen behind shows a bearded man in a dark turban and white garland raising a hand, with a pink backdrop and orange and yellow banners overhead. Audience members in saffron, pink, blue and white clothing sit in rows, some with hands pressed together. A white pedestal fan stands at the front right of the hall.

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A photograph from a large hall with cream walls and pink and orange hanging banners. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind stands beside an ornate golden-brown throne with carved gold trim, raising one arm; the figure wears long dark braided hair, a red top, a leopard-print wrap, gold bangles and a flowered garland. A golden trident stands to the left. Beside the throne is a black keyboard and a small fan. Behind them, a large screen shows a bearded man in a red and white robe with a garland and a tall dark headdress. A seated audience fills the room, many in saffron, red and blue clothing, some clapping or with hands raised in greeting.2016-12-05A photograph of a satsang hall where a figure seated on an ornate gilded brown leather throne faces a seated audience, his back partly turned to the camera. He has long dreadlocked hair piled up, a gold-and-white beaded necklace, a red garment and a leopard-print wrap, and raises one arm in a blessing gesture. A tall golden trident stands to the left beside a microphone stand and a small fan. Audience members in white, saffron and colourful clothes sit on the floor, some with hands folded. A large screen behind shows a magnified image of the same figure. Red and orange banners hang from the ceiling. The appearance-based cues of long hair, ornate gold clothing and a golden trident make this a probable Swamiji presence.2016-12-05A photograph from a large hall event shows a figure seen from behind, seated on an ornate golden throne with brown leather cushioning, gesturing outward with one arm. The figure has long dark braided hair, a red top, a leopard-print wrap, a gold-coloured beaded necklace and gold bangles, and holds a tall golden trident-topped staff at the left. In front of the throne, an audience of many seated devotees fills the room, several with hands in namaste and some in saffron, white and red clothing. A large screen behind shows a close-up of a bearded man in a crown or turban with garlands and red-and-white robes, along with other figures. A fan and a small golden deity murti sit beside the throne, and a white banner with orange and blue cloth hangs at the upper left. a person is shown in the screen depiction; the seated figure in front is not clearly identifiable from appearance alone.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A person with long dreadlocked hair wrapped in a dark turban stands beside an ornate gold-and-brown leather throne, facing right. He wears a red sleeveless top, a leopard-print wrap, gold armbands, and a long orange-and-white flower garland, and holds a tall golden trident on the left. A large portrait on a pink backdrop behind shows a bearded man. A seated audience fills the hall, many with hands joined in greeting, while a standing fan stands at the right. The scene suggests a darshan gathering in a large hall. The figure's appearance is consistent with the a person candidate cues (long hair with turban, ornate gold and garland, trident), but identity is uncertain.2016-12-05A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees in white, saffron and orange clothing. In the centre, a figure seen from behind stands on a gold-and-brown throne flanked by golden lion sculptures. The figure has long braided dark hair, a white flower garland, red and gold clothing with a leopard-print wrap, and gold bangles, and extends one arm outward while speaking. A tall golden trident stands to the left, and a pink screen with a blue image is behind. A white pedestal fan is at the right edge and paper lanterns hang from the ceiling. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the long braided hair, garland, ornate clothing and throne.2016-12-05A photograph from a large hall where a seated audience fills the foreground. A figure with his back to the camera stands on a raised platform beside a gold-carved throne, wearing a dark wrapped turban, a red-orange top, a leopard-print wrap and a long dark braid, with a pale floral garland around his neck and a gold trident-topped staff at left. A projected screen behind him shows a large portrait of a bearded man in a head covering. Audience members in saffron, purple and white clothing sit in rows, some with hands joined. Golden lamps hang from the ceiling and a Yamaha keyboard sits on a gold-draped table. The figure's appearance is consistent with a person, shown by long swept-back hair, a turban, a garland and ornate ceremonial dress, but he is seen from behind and his face is not visible.2016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph from a hall event shows a man seated on an ornate gold-carved throne with dark brown upholstery, at the centre of the frame. He has long dark dreadlocks, a full beard, a red-orange garment and a gold-toned shawl or necklace, and he holds a small ceremonial object in his raised hand. A large screen behind him shows a magnified crowd image. Seated and standing audience members, many in white, saffron and orange clothing, fill the room, and a white pedestal fan stands in the foreground.2016-12-05A large audience sits on the floor of a bright hall with pale drapery behind the stage. In the foreground, a figure seen from behind sits on a gilded throne with golden lion-head armrests, wearing a red top and a leopard-print wrap, with long dark braided hair pinned up and a gold necklace. The figure extends one arm outward toward the crowd. A tall golden trident stands at left, and a small black sound console with a Yamaha label sits at the edge of the platform. Audience members wear saffron, pink and white clothing, and several have red tilak marks. a person candidate is visible through long swept hair, ornate gold jewellery and a saffron-red garment, seated on the throne in a teaching role.2016-12-05