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September 01 2011

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September 01 20112011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, in a room with a purple backdrop showing a painted face and the words "Dhyana Sa..." partly visible. The seated figure wears a saffron-yellow turban and a yellow shawl over a red-orange dhoti, with beaded necklaces and a bracelet, and raises one hand in greeting. Two gold-coloured trays of flowers, fruits and small offerings sit before the throne. Around them, a dozen or so women and a few men sit on the floor, some in orange and yellow saris and one in white. To the left stands a decorated deity murti with a garland of marigolds, and a gold-coloured palanquin-style base. Visible people total about 15, within the 6-20 range.2011-09-01A photograph of a satsang in a hall with red and dark curtains. On the right, a man in a gold-and-red throne with an ornate golden armrest wears a golden-yellow turban and red-and-gold dhoti, gesturing with one raised hand while speaking. Beside him, a small tablet sits on a stand. In the centre, a deity murti under a garland of marigolds and red flowers rests on a golden cradle-like stand. Seated on the floor in front, several devotees listen: a woman in white with a beaded mala, a woman in an orange sari, a woman in a dark blue sari with hands folded, a man in white with palms pressed together, and other attendees. Steel plates hold fruit, flowers and offerings, and a bunch of bananas sits near the murti. A water bottle and a cooling unit stand at the side.2011-09-01A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions receives devotees in an indoor hall. He wears an orange-saffron turban and saffron-orange shawl over reddish-brown garments, with red and white flower malas around his neck and a rudraksha-style necklace. Before him, a group sits on the floor with palms pressed together in anjali, including a woman in a green sari, a woman in a blue sari, a man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl, and a young man and woman in white. Trays of offerings, sweets and flowers are placed on the floor. Behind them, a golden palanquin-like canopy is decorated with white, red, yellow and purple garlands, and a large portrait of a woman's face hangs on the wall. The room has a standing cooler and red and maroon drapes.2011-08-31December 23 20102010-12-23A photograph inside a hall during a padapuja ceremony. A figure seated on a gilded throne with a golden lion-shaped base, draped in garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, wears an orange robe and an orange turban. A white cloth and a long rod rest beside him. Several devotees kneel on the floor in front, palms pressed together: a woman in an orange sari, a woman in a red sari, a young woman in white, and a man in white. A gold tray of brass plates holding flowers and offerings sits in front of the throne. Behind them a golden deity murti holds a flag, and a large brass oil lamp stands at the right. A man in white with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at the right edge. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate.2013-01-01December 05 20112011-12-05March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a dark hall, with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped arms and a large colourful heart-shaped backdrop decorated with flowers. The seated figure wears a rust-red robe, a white jasmine garland, a gold pendant necklace and a large dark topknot, with bare feet resting on a cloth. Around a gold ritual tray with kumkum-marked brass plates and oil lamps, devotees in white, saffron and pink saris and dhotis sit and stand with folded hands. Hanging brass lamps and pink flower strings decorate the room.2016-03-07Indoor photo of a seated teacher on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest, wearing a maroon and orange turban with a brooch, a maroon and purple silk garment with gold border, and multiple beaded necklaces; his right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Before him, devotees sit on the floor: a woman in a red and gold sari and a woman in a red blouse and orange sari have hands joined in prayer, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, another man in white sits in front, and a man in a light blue shirt is seen from behind. A woman in a red and gold sari sits at left, a young woman in white holds a microphone, and a gold tray with fruit, flowers and a brass oil lamp sits in the foreground. A pink wall and dark curtains form the background.2011-08-20December 04 20102010-12-04