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A photograph of a public satsang held in an open-sided pavilion before a shrine with a large deity murti of a goddess pair, decorated with garlands and framed by a red and gold arch. A seated figure in an orange robe and a patterned shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the centre, with a video camera on a tripod nearby. In the foreground, rows of devotees sit on the floor in white dhotis and white shirts, some with shaved heads, and a hanging yellow and green cloth edges the left side. Orange curtains, potted greenery and a metal railing complete the scene.

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Outdoor temple-style satsang under a canopy with a white shrine structure behind. A deity murti pair stands on a raised red-draped platform, garlanded with marigolds, one figure holding a trident. In front, a seated figure in saffron/orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, speaking to the gathering while a video camera on a tripod films. Many devotees in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit on the floor in rows, several bare-chested, facing the throne. Gold-framed decorative pillars with colourful patterned fabric frame the left edge, and a metal railing separates the seated audience on the right. Some devotees wear orange garments. Dense greenery is visible beyond the structure. A caption on the seated figure's presentation is not visible; the figure is shown with a distinctive appearance but identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so it is described by role.2010-10-30A photograph of an outdoor satsang set before a large stone shrine with a pair of seated deity murtis dressed in yellow and purple garments, adorned with garlands of purple and yellow flowers. In the centre, a man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on a gold-framed throne with a red cushion, speaking into a microphone. Before him sit a large assembly of people, mostly shaved-headed men in white dhotis and cloths with red borders, seated on the ground behind metal railings. Camera tripods and a video camera stand at the right, and orange and red striped curtains frame the shrine. Count of visible people is large.2010-11-01A photograph of an outdoor satsang hall under a corrugated roof. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a leopard-print shawl sits on a gold ornate throne at the centre, in front of a large deity murti of a seated couple dressed in red and blue with garlands of marigold and flowers. Gold oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts, some in saffron, face the throne from the foreground. A camera on a tripod stands at the right beside a railing, and a green and yellow banner hangs at the left edge.2010-11-09November 07 20102010-11-07November 02 20102010-11-02A photograph of a temple-style outdoor hall where a seated figure in orange robes sits on a red and gold throne in front of a golden shrine with deity murtis, including a multi-armed deity with a crown and a companion figure with a garland. Many devotees in white dhoti and shirts sit cross-legged on the floor facing the throne, some with shaved heads, while a camera on a tripod records the scene. Red railings, orange curtains and a kalasha-style decor surround the area. A man in white stands at the far right near the steps. The setting appears to be a satsang or discourse with a seated teacher. The figure in orange on the throne has long dark hair and orange clothing, which matches the page's identification of Swamiji as.2010-10-30November 07 20102010-11-07A photograph of a open-sided pavilion with a corrugated roof, where a seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a white stone shrine. Behind him stands a deity murti with garlands of flowers and a gold crown, flanked by two standing figures in yellow and purple garments. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes fill the foreground, viewed from behind, with metal railings and a camera on a tripod on the right. Orange and red drapes frame the shrine, and potted plants show through the openings.2010-11-01September 20 20102010-09-20 +1 copiesOutdoor temple pavilion with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) before a deity murti decorated with garlands. A large deity figure in pink and gold stands behind the throne, with brass lamps flanking the platform. Around a saffron cloth, a group of devotees sit on the floor: women in white and cream saris, a bald man in white, a man in a grey kurta, and a woman in a green sari. Brass pots, steel plates of offerings and fruit sit on the ground in front, with orange curtains and red pillars framing the scene. a person: the central seated figure wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and sits on an ornate throne as the focus of a puja setting, consistent with a padapuja.2010-08-28A photograph of a pada puja-style ritual inside a pillared temple pavilion with pink and red curtains. Behind the seated group stands a deity murti pair, a male figure with a bow-like staff and a female figure, both draped in garlands of yellow and orange flowers. A man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold and red throne in the centre, with an attendant in orange beside him. Around him, about a dozen devotees sit on mats on the floor: several in white dhotis and shawls, women in white and yellow saris, a young boy in red, and a woman in a red shawl. Brass lamps, a metal tray of offerings and a fruit platter are arranged on a red cloth in front. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the left edge.2010-09-20A temple courtyard with an open-sided pavilion of grey stone pillars and red-and-white painted walls. Behind, a shrine holds a decorated deity murti with a red crown, garlanded with orange and yellow flowers and dressed in yellow and purple cloth. A man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, with a kalasha-style pot and brass ritual lamps beside him. Around him on the red-carpeted floor sit devotees in white and orange clothes, some with cloth-covered items and a small tray, listening. A video camera on a tripod is at right, and red-and-white curtains frame the pavilion. The lower frame shows the backs of seated people. Two people are partly visible at the bottom right.2010-10-31 +2 copies