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A photograph of an outdoor satsang on a courtyard with orange-red walls and a corrugated roof. A standing-to-seated figure in saffron-orange cloth, long swept-back dark hair and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with a red cushion, with a golden peetha-style lectern in front. Seated around him are devotees in white and cream saris and white dhotis, some holding brass plates and vessels, a woman in a yellow-bordered sari, and a shaven-headed priest in orange robes with a mala at the left edge. Brass lamps and a brass kalasha stand at the right near a railing, with steel flasks on the floor. The scene reads as a morning satsang with devotees attending the discourse.

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A photograph of a public ritual gathering on an orange-walled outdoor veranda. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a white and orange flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, facing forward with one hand raised. Nearby, a seated priest in orange with a rudraksha mala holds a microphone, and a shaved-headed man in white ritual dhoti sits beside a tray. Women in white and yellow saris and men in white shirts sit on the floor before brass offerings, flower-decorated baskets, and a steel vessel. Gold-finished ceremonial objects, a gold-trimmed wooden offering box, and a brass lamp stand stand at right, with a sign on the orange wall behind.2010-11-01A photograph of an outdoor satsang at an orange-washed temple courtyard. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron shawl over an orange garment and a garland of flowers, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne behind a wooden lectern. He has a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, consistent with the appearance-based label a person. Before him, a row of devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis, some with yellow and orange shawls, sit with hands folded or raised, and several hold brass plates and offerings. A bald man in white and an orange-clad figure sit among them. A black board with white lettering hangs on the wall behind, and brass lamps, a kalasha and a stone pillar frame the scene.2010-11-01October 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesA padapuja gathering in an orange-walled courtyard hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a white flower garland, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne and holds his palms together. Before him, a row of devotees sit on an orange cloth, women in white and yellow-bordered saris and men in white dhotis with ochre shawls, holding brass plates of flowers and offerings. Brass kalasha pots and steel flasks sit on the floor, and a gold throne stands behind them on the left. Several monks in white and orange sit in the background near the open doorway, and gold lamp stands are visible on the right. Pada puja, seated devotees, throne, saffron robes, brass plates.2010-09-14Outdoor temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Before him, a group of devotees in white and orange sits on the ground, several with hands folded in prayer. Brass plates of offerings, flowers and fruit rest in front of them, and gold lamps stand nearby on a raised platform. A rust-coloured cloth hangs from a stone pillar behind the throne.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard with red-and-white painted walls. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl, a rudraksha mala and a dark bead necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and speaks to the seated group. In front of the throne, a wooden lectern-like stand holds offerings. Around him on the ground, about ten devotees sit in front of brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings; several wear white dhotis or saris with orange or saffron shawls, and some wear sacred threads and tilak marks. A gold-painted deity murti and brass lamps stand on a stone platform at the right, beside a red metal railing and a stone pillar with carved figures.2010-10-31 +1 copiesOutdoor temple courtyard with orange and white painted walls and a corrugated roof. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange robe, a white flower garland and a dark rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back; he appears to be addressing the gathering. Smoke rises at the left. Seated devotees in front, many with palms pressed together in namaste, include women in white and cream saris with gold borders and a man in a teal shirt; a shaven-headed man in white and several people in orange sashes sit in the foreground. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and offering plates with flowers sit before the throne, and a tall gold lamp stand stands at the right. A wooden lectern-like box stands in front of the throne. Satsang setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's claim.2010-11-01A courtyard ritual scene at a temple with orange-washed walls and a corrugated roof. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the right, facing a group of devotees. Several people in white dhoti and sari sit on the floor in front of a brass tray of offerings, flowers and lamps, while others in saffron sit at the left. A wooden box with a red-trimmed top stands beside the throne, and a gold chair sits empty at the back.2010-11-02Indoor satsang in a temple-style hall with orange and red walls and a white-and-red striped band. A man in orange robes with a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions at the right. Before him, a crowd of devotees sits on the floor: women in white and cream saris with yellow borders, a bald man in orange, men in white dhotis and shirts, and an elderly woman in a green sari. Several women raise their hands in devotion, some holding brass plates with flowers, fruit and oil lamps. A microphone stands on a stand at left beside a man in orange robes, and a black board with white lettering hangs on the wall behind. Gold-framed chairs and a red cloth are at left.2010-11-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, wearing a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a raised platform. Around him, devotees sit on the orange-red floor: women in white and cream sarees with gold borders, men in white and saffron, several with folded hands. A man in orange at left holds a microphone. Brass vessels, flowers and a kalasha-like setup lie on a mat in front. Behind the throne, a golden deity murti in orange drapery and a gold ornamental railing are visible, with red-and-white striped walls and a plaque on the wall. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.2010-11-01A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears saffron-orange robes and a long dark rudraksha mala, with a red cushion behind him. Before him sit a group of devotees on the orange floor: several women in white and yellow-bordered saris, a man bare-chested with white cloth and a forehead marking, and a woman in orange in the upper left. Brass plates with flowers and ritual vessels sit on a gold stand in front of them. Behind the throne stand a red-and-white striped wall, a doorway, a stone pillar, and brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels on a stone platform at right. A wall board lists names in small print.2010-10-30 +1 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copies