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Indoor 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.

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A photograph inside a temple-style hall with red and white striped walls and an orange floor mat. A man with long dark hair wearing an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne at the upper right, with a small wooden stand holding fruit before him. Seated on the floor in a semicircle are several devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with orange shawls and garlands, including a woman in white with a green border and a shaved-headed man in white. Brass plates with flowers and small bowls sit in front of them, and a man in white sits at a harmonium-like instrument at the left. A golden throne stands empty at the far left, and a black board with names hangs on the back wall.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada puja and satsang at a temple courtyard. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the right, speaking into a microphone. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders sit on the floor, some with white and gold garlands and sandalwood marks; a shaved-headed man in white and a woman in white sari are among them. Brass trays of flowers, pink lotuses, fruit and offerings lie before the throne. Behind is an orange-and-red temple wall with a black sign listing names and a striped red-and-white border. Several physical people are visible.2010-11-02A photograph of a seated man on a gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with a ceremonial gold necklace, receiving devotees in an orange-walled hall. Seated in front of him on the floor are several devotees: a bald man with white-and-orange sacred markings and white dhoti, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold necklace, a woman in an orange shawl, and women in white and yellow saris. Before them a low gold table holds silver plates with pink lotus flowers and ritual trays. Behind them stand a few people in white. A dark placard with white lettering hangs on the wall. Several seats and gold chairs fill the room.2010-10-30 +1 copiesA 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.2010-11-01A photo of a ritual gathering in a hall with orange and red walls and a golden throne at the left. A seated man in an orange robe with a long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne at the upper right, with a wooden lectern beside him. Around him, a group of devotees in white ritual clothes, some with green-and-gold borders and yellow or orange cloths, sit on an orange mat. Several have ceremonial gold necklaces and sit before silver plates with flowers and bowls of offerings. A man in white stands in the doorway behind, and a red-and-white striped wall panel sits to the right. A printed board on the wall lists names.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange robe and a long dark rudraksha mala sits on a golden ornate throne with red cushions, speaking in an open-air courtyard with orange and red walls and white stripes. Before him sit a row of devotees: a bald man in white dhoti with gold necklace and a woman in cream sari bowing with folded hands, several women in orange or red garments, and others holding small brass cups and steel plates of offerings with flowers and fruit. Brass lamps stand on a stone platform to the left, and a golden lamp stand and carved stone pillar frame the scene. Hindu satsang or puja setting.2010-10-31 +2 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 photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne behind a wooden lectern, appearing to address the group. Seated before him on the ground are about a dozen devotees: women in white saris with orange or green borders, and men in white dhotis with ceremonial gold necklaces and orange shawls. Brass plates with fruit, flowers and offerings sit on a low platform in front. A second gilded throne stands at left, and a golden lamp stand and a seated figure in orange appear at the right edge beside a gated area.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA seated ceremony in an open-sided temple courtyard with terracotta-red walls and a corrugated roof. A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne at the centre-right, with a golden lectern in front of him. Several people in white dhotis or saris and yellow shawls sit on mats in front, with hands folded in prayer; one man in a light blue shirt also has his hands folded. Silver vessels, a brass pot and a tray of flowers and offerings stand on the floor. Another gold throne is at the left, and a deity murti with garlands is visible at the right. Visible people: about nine in front, plus a few standing and seated in the background, giving roughly 6-20 in total.2010-09-22A 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 figure in orange and saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed in meditation, with a tray of flowers and petals beside him. Around him on the floor sit devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls, some holding brass plates of offerings, flowers and small bowls on a gold-rimmed tray. A standing man in white clothes stands in the doorway of an orange-walled hall. Another empty gold throne stands at the left. The setting appears to be an ashram hall with red and white striped walls.2010-11-07A 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.2010-11-01