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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a garland of white flowers and an orange shawl sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, facing a group of seated devotees. Several women in white and yellow saris and men in white clothes sit on the ground before him, some holding brass plates and offerings. Behind the throne, a deity murti is adorned with a garland of orange and yellow flowers, with a brass lamp stand and kalasha nearby. A sign on the orange wall reads a schedule. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long dark hair, saffron robes, a rudraksha-style garland and an ornate golden throne, consistent with the page's identification, and is presented as the teacher giving satsang.

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A photograph of a ritual gathering in a temple courtyard. A man in saffron/orange robes with long swept-back hair and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his hands held together in front of him. Seated before him on the floor, a group of devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis hold brass plates and offer items, some with hands folded in prayer. A bald man in white stands at the right edge near the throne. Behind the throne, a deity murti in orange and white clothing with garlands is displayed beneath a canopy, with brass lamps and vessels nearby. A red and white striped wall and a wooden board with printed text are visible in the background.2010-11-01A seated figure on a gilded throne with red cushions under a tin-roofed courtyard before an orange-and-white striped wall. Around him, several devotees in white dhotis and shawls with gold necklaces sit on the floor before brass plates of flowers, fruit and lamps. A woman in a yellow sari stands in a doorway at left, and a pair of girls in orange garments sit at lower right. A wooden offering box with gold trim stands to the right.2010-11-02A photograph of an outdoor satsang at an orange-and-white temple courtyard. A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange robe, a rudraksha-style mala and a floral garland, hands folded in his lap. Before him, rows of seated devotees, mostly women in white and cream saris with some in yellow and green, sit on the ground with brass plates and bowls of food and offerings. A small pink flower arrangement and brass lamps are on the low platform. A bald man in white stands at the lower right edge, and a dark stone pillar with carvings stands at the upper right beside a brass railing. A board with names is on the orange wall behind.2010-11-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion in a temple courtyard, wearing a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala necklace with long dark hair swept back. Around him, a seated crowd of devotees in white and yellow saris and dhotis holds their hands in anjali, with brass plates of offerings, flowers and fruit set on the ground before them. A bald priest in white sits at the front, and a woman in an orange and red sari walks in the background past a red-and-white striped wall, a kalasha-topped pillar and a gilded metal lamp stand. a person seated on the peetha during a darshan-style gathering.2010-11-01Outdoor photo of a ritual at a temple courtyard. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his palms joined in greeting. Several people sit on the floor before him: a woman in orange and cream with hands folded, a girl in an orange top with palms together, and a priest in white with a red cloth. In front, brass plates hold pink flowers, fruit and offerings, and brass lamps and vessels are set nearby. Behind is a red-and-white striped temple wall with a black board of white lettering, a tiled roof, a stone pillar and a gold lamp stand. The throne, the man's appearance and his cues fit the page's a person identification, so this is a probable appearance-based match. Several other people are visible, bringing the total to roughly six.2010-11-03A photograph of a satsang held in an open temple courtyard. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland with a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, facing a seated group. Several devotees in white and cream traditional clothes sit on the floor before him with hands folded in prayer, some holding brass plates. A bare-chested priest in white sits at the upper left beside a red-and-white striped wall. On the right, a deity murti adorned with a crown, garlands and a gold necklace sits on a stone platform beside brass oil lamps and a kalasha. Another orange-robed figure is seated by the altar.2010-11-01A photograph of an outdoor temple-courtyard ritual. A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a white jasmine garland and red-and-white flower garlands, with a dark rudraksha-style mala at his chest. Seated before him on the floor, devotees in white and cream saris and white shirts press their palms together in anjali; one woman in a yellow sari and another in a light-green sari sit near brass plates holding flowers, fruit and offerings. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti sits at the lower right, and smoke rises from the left. Behind them stands a red-and-white striped wall with a dark wall board of printed names, a brass oil lamp stand and a gold-painted railing.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 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.2010-11-01A photograph of a ceremonial seated scene in a courtyard with orange-red walls and a striped red and white base. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and a white ceremonial necklace, sits on an ornate gold and red throne with hands folded in his lap. Several people sit on the ground before him, including a woman in a white and saffron sari holding pink lotus flowers, a woman in green and gold clothing with folded hands, and two men in white dhotis with gold necklaces, one seen from behind. Brass trays of flowers and offerings sit on the floor in front, and a wooden name board hangs on the wall behind. This scene is consistent with a satsang or puja gathering. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron with long hair, rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold-trimmed throne, seated as the honoured teacher.2010-11-03A courtyard ceremony outside an orange-washed temple-style building with a corrugated roof. A man with long dark swept-back hair, an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at right, hands in his lap, with a red cloth drape behind him. Before him, a row of devotees sits on the ground in white and cream traditional clothes with green and gold borders, several with hands folded in anjali. Brass plates of offerings, a kalasha-like vessel, steel pots and flower petals lie on a low wooden table in front. At far right, gold-plated ritual lamps and a stone carved wall stand near a black-framed information board. A bald priest in white dhoti with gold necklace sits in the foreground. Several people are present, and the swamiji label is probable based on the saffron robe, long hair and rudraksha mala.2010-11-03A photograph of an outdoor courtyard at a temple-style ashram. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and rudraksha beads sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his hands folded in greeting. Devotees in white and cream saris and white dhotis sit on the ground before him, some holding brass plates with flowers, fruit and bowls. A golden ritual stand with lamps and vessels is at right, and a red-and-white striped wall with a dark signboard stands behind. The figure appears to be the a person, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas while seated as honoured presence.2010-11-03