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Large indoor ritual hall with a gold-trimmed shrine and a standing figure in center wearing a tall dark turban, white dhoti with gold border, a red-brown shawl, and rudraksha mala beads, holding a ritual object. Seated devotees fill the floor in front, many in white and cream clothes with rudraksha malas, while a row of seated women and men in orange saffron robes sits to the left. A video camera on a tripod and a large screen showing a speaker stand nearby. Hanging decorative lanterns and a framed painting of a bearded robed figure holding a bowl appear on the left wall. A standing tall figure in saffron-and-white clothing is central, drawing attention, and the arrangement suggests satsang-style gathering.2019-01-011989 - Sri Chakra Carved by SPHJuly 03 20152015-07-03A large indoor hall with a golden shrine and decorative paper lanterns overhead shows a ritual in progress. A central figure stands in white ceremonial dress with a tall black crown and a rudraksha mala, holding a lit flame or lamp aloft. Around him, rows of seated devotees in white, cream and orange robes sit with hands joined, many wearing rudraksha malas. A large portrait on the left shows a bearded man in saffron with a tray of offerings, and a screen above the shrine displays a figure. Trident-topped golden pillars and camera tripods stand among the attendees.2019-01-01A seated satsang in a hall with white sheets on the floor. A central figure sits on a raised red-cushioned throne, wearing red-orange robes and holding a tall trident-like staff. Surrounding him, dozens of devotees sit cross-legged in white clothing with red-orange shawls draped over their shoulders, many holding books or notebooks. A few people stand at the edges and near a cameraman. Behind them a display stand has a large autumn-coloured tree sculpture and framed panels on the walls. Probable Swamiji is the central figure on the throne, identified by the throne, long swept-back hair, ornate red-orange robes and the staff.2015-07-04A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a hall with red curtains. A long-haired man in a rust-orange robe with rudraksha malas sits on an ornate white-and-red throne, gesturing with both hands as he speaks. Seated devotees in white clothes with orange-and-maroon shawls surround him on the floor, some on mats. A silver trident stands beside the throne, and a tripod-mounted camera is visible at left. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and orange robe while seated on the throne; he is presented as the teacher. Many attendees are seated and visible, with some chairs empty in the background.2017-09-20October 19 20152015-10-19July 12 20152015-07-12 +1 copiesPhoto 11743016 +2 copiesJuly 22 20172017-07-22A photograph inside a temple-style hall during a Guru Purnima satsang. On the right, a figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion base wears a red-and-orange turban, red beaded rudraksha garland and ceremonial gold necklace, with a silver staff beside him. Behind him are yellow and white flower garlands. In front, a large gold platform holds brass trays of offerings, flowers, small lamps and a central floral arrangement. Seated devotees in white and red saris, some wearing rudraksha malas, face the throne, with men in white shirts standing behind. Several people in white have light hair in the foreground. Gold pillars with carved lions frame the scene. Around 30 people are visible.2015-07-31July 12 20152015-07-12 +2 copies