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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, hands folded in his lap, in front of a stage decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow and green. Around him on the floor sit about a dozen devotees in white and cream clothes with green and gold borders; several have palms pressed together, and one woman holds a small microphone. Brass plates hold offerings with pink lotus flowers, and a gold-painted decorative lion or bull figure stands behind the throne. The setting resembles a satsang with the seated figure as the central teacher.

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A seated man in an orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, facing a group of women seated on the floor. Behind him stand a gold kalasha-like decorated structure, garlands of marigolds and a seated deity murti. Women in white and yellow saris, orange shawls and gold necklaces sit before silver plates holding offerings. A floral garland hangs on the right, and a dark curtain and stage backdrop fill the hall.2010-11-23November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesMay 17 20132013-05-17A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair sits on a red and gold ornate throne in front of a golden peetha backdrop, with a large deity murti decorated with colourful garlands and a teal cloth at the right edge. Around him on a red and blue patterned rug, a group of devotees sit in prayer: a woman in orange with hands folded, children in orange and white, a shaved-headed priest with tilak, a girl in red, and several women in white and orange clothing seen from behind. A smaller golden throne with a seated deity figure and flower garlands sits to the left, with a brass vessel and offerings on a low table and a microphone stand at the left edge. Several people in the group wear white ritual clothing and orange shawls. The man on the throne is a probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate seated position on a throne.2010-11-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala sits with hands folded in a gilded red-cushioned throne in front of a golden shrine decorated with garlands. Before him, a group of devotees sits on the floor in white and cream clothes with gold and yellow borders, hands in anjali. Brass plates hold pink lotus flowers and offerings. Another man in white dhoti with a shawl and gold necklace sits to the left, and a man in white with a sacred thread sits near the plates. Colourful draped fabric and flower garlands fill the background.2010-11-19October 26 20102010-10-26 +1 copiesA photograph inside a hall with gold curtains and a wall fan. A man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands folded in namaste, with a white flower garland and green leaf garlands draped over the throne. Seated on the floor in front are devotees: a woman in orange with a red shawl, a man in white with a rudraksha mala, an older woman in white with an orange shawl, a woman in white holding a bowl, and a man in white with a yellow shawl at right, all with hands folded. Trays of offerings, water bottles, a pitcher and a flower-decorated table are nearby. Several people are visible.2009-08-16A seated man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron garment and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions while devotees perform a ritual before him. In the foreground, several women in orange and maroon saris sit on the floor around a tray of silver vessels, bowls and pink flower petals, pouring and offering items. Nearby, a man with a shaved head, white tilak marks and an orange garment sits cross-legged, and other devotees in white and yellow clothes sit in the background. A small wooden side table holds flowers and a vessel, and a dark curtain backs the stage.2010-10-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada puja ceremony in a open-sided tent with green and maroon draped cloth. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red shawl and garland sits on a gold ornate throne with a golden canopy above. In front of the throne, devotees in orange and saffron robes sit on red and patterned rugs, several with hands folded or raised in greeting. Men and women in white dhotis and yellow or white saris sit on the floor at right, with brass and steel bowls of fruit, sweets and offerings arranged on a rug. A woman in a purple sari sits near the left with a flower in her hair. Bananas, apples and sweets lie among the offerings.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a seated group, facing their side. Behind him are a gilded deity murti and a decorated chariot-like altar with garlands of red, yellow and green flowers. Seated devotees in white and orange clothes, some with tilak markings, sit on the floor in front of him. A young girl in an orange and white dress sits nearby, and a woman in a red sari with a white border sits among them. A gold-framed chair and a red-draped ornamental stand fill the foreground. The setting resembles a satsang or darshan in a hall with dark curtains.2010-11-22September 17 20102010-09-17A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, hands joined in prayer and eyes closed. Around him, devotees kneel on the floor with hands folded in anjali: a woman in a white sari with pink border, a woman in a green sari, a light-haired woman in white, and a bald man in white dhoti with a sacred thread and tripundra marks. Silver and brass plates in front of them hold fruits, flowers and small bowls as offerings. A projection screen and dark blue drapes form the backdrop of this satsang setting.2010-10-08