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A seated man in orange robes and a gold necklace sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a white throne-like seat in front of dark red draped curtains. Around him, devotees in white clothes sit on an orange cloth, several holding small oil lamps and offering trays. A brass pot with a flame and a tray of fruit sit at the front. A man in white with a gold-bordered shawl and a woman in a white sari with gold border kneel nearby. The setting is a satsang-style puja hall. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange with long swept-back hair, gold necklace and ceremonial orange garments matches the throne-seated teacher described by the page.

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A seated figure in an orange robe with a garland of flowers and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a white armchair with round white cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed, before dark red velvet drapes. A golden tray holding small glass bowls and offerings sits in front of the chair. Around it on an orange cloth, devotees in white and cream clothes sit in prayer: a woman in a red blouse with hands folded, a woman in white with a child on her lap, a bald man in white with hands pressed together, a boy in white, and a woman with hair in a bun. A white pedestal stands behind them with a small tray on top, and a standing fan is at the left.2010-07-24A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a beaded necklace sits on a white throne-like seat with a cushion, palms pressed together in greeting. Devotees sit on the floor before him: a woman in a cream and blue sari with a braid, a woman in white with a patterned shawl, a man in white clothes, a bald man in a white shirt with palms joined, and a boy in white. A pair of feet rests on a gold padapuja platter in front. A small brass vessel sits on the orange floor mat at right. A standing fan, a studio light and a camera operator appear in the background against deep red drapes.2010-07-24December 14 20092009-12-14A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a white garland sits on a white throne-like chair with round red-and-gold cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar and eyes closed, in front of a dark maroon curtain. Around him on an orange cloth, devotees sit in a semicircle: several women in white and cream sarees with gold borders, a man in white with grey hair, a young boy in white, and a man in white with a rudraksha-style necklace. Brass plates, a silver bowl, lemons, a brass lamp and orange-wrapped offerings lie on the floor, and a standing fan is at the left.2010-07-24A seated man in an orange robe and long swept-back hair sits on a white throne with cushions, palms pressed together in namaste, a garland and beaded necklace around his neck. In front of him, devotees in white clothes sit on an orange floor. A kneeling man in white with a shaved head and a dark mala holds a lit oil lamp, and a woman in a white sari with gold border holds a lamp nearby, with a gold puja tray of fruit and offerings. A fan and red velvet curtains stand behind. The scene appears to be a puja or satsang. a person: the seated figure in orange with long hair, garland and beaded necklace, on a throne, presiding over the puja.2010-07-24A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, a flower-decorated tray on a side table. Several devotees in white dhotis and white saris with saffron or yellow borders sit cross-legged on the floor in front of him, several holding lit oil lamps or aarti flames while others hold brass plates of offerings, flowers and trays. Smoke rises from incense near the floor. The room has blue curtains, a wall of temple-style painting at left and a standing fan. Ritual aarti being performed before a seated teacher, a person figure on throne with saffron robe, long hair and rudraksha mala.2010-10-29December 26 20092009-12-26A photograph of a ritual scene in an indoor hall. On a large ornate gold throne with red cushions sits a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala, seated in meditative pose; he appears to be the Swamiji (probable), given his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala. Before the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor in white and orange garments; several women in yellow-bordered white saris and devotees in white dhotis hold lit oil lamps and offer flowers, while a silver plate with flowers and fruit sits in front. Incense smoke rises from the lower right. A wooden stand with gold carvings, a standing fan and a painted temple backdrop complete the scene.2010-10-29A seated photograph of a satsang or puja in a hall with red velvet drapes and a white throne-like seat. In front, a row of devotees sits on the floor in white clothes, several women in white and gold-bordered saris and men in white with yellow shawls, all with hands folded. A white table in front holds brass vessels and a lit oil lamp, and a standing electric fan is at left.2010-07-24 +2 copiesA seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a gold-beaded necklace sits on a large white throne with cushions, hands joined in namaskar. Before him, devotees in white clothes kneel and sit on a red-and-gold floor cloth, several with palms pressed together. Brass and gold trays holding red fruit and small offering cups sit on the floor in front. A cameraman in white with an orange shawl films from the right, and a man in white and yellow stands behind a microphone. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop, and a white table with ritual items stands at left. Lamp-lit satsang or pada puja setting.2010-07-24A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a white flower garland sits on a white-draped seat with hands folded in namaste before a shrine. Behind him, a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure and a deity murti are decorated with marigold garlands and green cloth. Around him, a group of devotees in white clothes and orange-bordered shawls sit on the floor; a young man at left holds a microphone, and a woman in white holds a lit oil lamp. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and offering plates sit on a table.2010-02-16January 23 20112011-01-23 +1 copies