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A man with long swept-back hair, a white vibhuti line on his forehead, saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands clasped, facing left. In front of him, a row of women in white and yellow saris and a seated man in white dhoti sit on an orange mat around brass plates holding apples, red flowers, bananas and small lamps. A tray of blue flowers and fruit rests beside the throne. Cloth-covered windows and a dark maroon curtain frame the hall, with a small easel and a fan behind. The scene looks like a satsang or puja gathering. a person is seated on the throne as the presenting teacher.

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October 27 20102010-10-27October 08 20102010-10-08A satsang in progress in a hall with dark red curtains. A man with long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange wrap over a leopard-print top and a rudraksha mala, with a fan and fruit on a small table beside him; he is probable Swamiji, seated in a position of honour. In front, several devotees sit on the floor around golden thalis of fruit, marigold-like red flowers and small silver vessels. A woman in a yellow-and-white shawl and a woman in a gold sari with a mala hold offering cups, and a bald man in an orange robe sits behind a microphone stand. A whiteboard stands at the right edge, and a young man in white with a mala and a shaved head is seated at left. The scene reflects a devotional offering during a public talk.2010-11-30A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne holds a small silver-rimmed item while sorting pieces of food on leaves in a metal tray. He wears white vibhuti on his forehead, a gold beaded necklace, and an orange-and-saffron garment, with bare feet and a bracelet. Around him, several women in white saris with saffron shawls and white hairnets prepare leaf plates at a table with silver bowls, a large banana leaf, a tray of rice and a red-covered table. A man in white with an orange shawl sits in the foreground at right, handing over a leaf. The setting looks like a ritual food offering or prasad preparation inside a hall with books and red tablecloths. A caption-style credit at the lower right reads 'Source: N'. a person is shown on the throne as a probable candidate, marked by the saffron-and-gold garment, gold necklace and throne seat.2015-07-15A seated man in an orange robe and leopard-print shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands joined, facing a group of devotees. In front of the throne, a gold tray holds silver bowls with apples, fruit, flowers and small lamps. Around the tray kneel people in white dhotis, orange robes and a yellow-and-white sari, some holding small cups or bowls, a man with a white forehead mark and rudraksha mala among them. Behind them, a shaved-headed priest in orange and white sits near a microphone stand, and a white screen and a fan stand in the background. On the right edge, a whiteboard with handwritten letters is visible. This looks like a satsang gathering with offerings. The image is a photograph, and the orange-robed figure on the throne is an appearance-based candidate.2010-11-30A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and multiple rudraksha mala beads sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with eyes closed and hands together at chest level. Before him, seated on the floor, devotees in white dhotis and white shawls with horizontal tripundra marks on their foreheads and gold necklaces press their palms together in prayer. Brass and silver trays holding fruit, flowers and small offerings are arranged on the floor near the throne. A white tower fan stands behind the devotees, and a microphone stand is at the left edge. Women seated in the foreground with dark braided hair face the throne, and a stand with fruit and flowers sits beside the raised seat. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan setting.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron and maroon robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands joined in front of him, facing a group of devotees seated on the floor. Several women in yellow, white and red saris sit with palms pressed together in namaskar, with brass plates of offerings, flowers and a small lamp arranged before them. A man in white kurta sits among them, and a monk in saffron with a gold necklace sits in the background. Red fruits and a microphone rest on a gold side table, with maroon and navy drapes behind. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, rudraksha mala, gold necklace and long swept-back hair, with the role of teacher leading the group.2011-01-22August 22 20112011-08-22December 17 20112011-12-17A photograph of a satsang hall with an orange carpet. On a golden throne at the right, a man with long dark hair wears a leopard-print top with an orange shawl draped over it, speaking while seated on a red cushioned seat; a person candidate by cues of long swept hair and orange shawl, while the leopard-print top is not a distinctive cue. Seated devotees on the floor in front of him include a man in white with rudraksha mala and a woman in white with an orange shawl, several women in white and orange saris, and a woman in yellow. Brass plates of fruit and red flowers sit on a gold-trimmed tray. Several shaved-head men in white and orange stand or sit in the background, and a fan and a table with fruit are visible at the right.2010-11-30A photograph of a seated teacher on a gilded throne with carved lion-head arms, raising his right hand in blessing. He wears a bright yellow dhoti and shawl, with orange-and-gold beaded bracelets and a long mala around his neck. Below him on an orange cloth, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and gold-trimmed shawl sits with a palm-leaf book, while a shaved-headed priest with a white forehead mark sits beside him. A woman in a white sari with gold border and a man in a teal shirt sit with folded hands. Several girls in white with orange sashes sit in the foreground near brass plates of sweets and flowers, and a microphone stands at the left edge. Maroon curtains frame the background.2011-02-09A photograph of a satsang hall with a seated teacher on an ornate golden throne with carved lion-head arms, raising one hand in discourse. He wears a yellow saffron-toned robe, a beaded bracelet, and has long dark hair. In front, several people sit on the floor: a young shaven-headed man in white dhoti with gold border and a rudraksha-style mala playing a microphone-side role; another shaven man with a white tilak in white clothes; a woman in white with a pale blouse; a man in a teal shirt holding an orange-cloth-covered tray; and two women with braids and orange-red shawls in the foreground. Brass bell and trays of offerings, including small bowls and orange cloth, lie on the floor. A maroon curtain hangs behind the left side of the stage.2011-02-09