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A seated man in a red-velvet throne with golden lion armrests speaks into a headset microphone during a satsang. He wears a rust-orange robe with gold borders, a long rudraksha mala and a bindi-marked forehead, and his hair is swept back. Two women in orange-gold saris sit on either side: the one on the left holds a microphone stand and wears a rudraksha mala, the one on the right wears layered rudraksha malas and holds her hands together. A gold-trimmed footstool sits in front, and a large backdrop shows a close-up face and white flowers. The person on the throne is an appearance-based a person, identified by long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and orange robes, seated centrally as speaker.

July 22 2013

A photograph of a stage satsang. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and an ochre-saffron wrap with gold border, sits on a red velvet throne flanked by golden lion statues, gesturing with his right hand while speaking into a headset microphone. Two women in ochre saffron sarees with gold borders sit beside him: the one on the left wears a black bead necklace and holds her hands together, the one on the right wears a rudraksha mala and looks down at a mobile phone. A large backdrop shows a painted face and a hand. A low gold-trimmed stool sits in front of the throne on a red patterned rug. Swamiji (probable) is identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and a throne setting; the throne is noted only as context.

A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a long gold-beaded necklace sits on a red velvet throne flanked by two golden lion figures, speaking into a headset microphone at a stage. Two women in orange saris with gold borders sit beside him: the one on the left holds a microphone stand and wears a rudraksha mala, while the one on the right wears a large rudraksha mala and holds a mobile phone to her ear. A gold footstool sits before the throne on a red patterned carpet, and a large backdrop shows a close-up of a face with a red headscarf and an outstretched hand. The central man has long swept-back hair and ornate gold necklace cues, consistent with Swamiji (probable) in a satsang setting.

April 29 2014

2014-04-29 +5 copies

A photograph of a seated figure on a red zebra-striped throne flanked by two golden lion statues, in front of a red curtain and a wall-mounted air conditioner. To the right, a woman in an orange-and-gold sari with a gold border sits with hands folded and a pair of glasses in her lap. Standing behind her is a shaved-headed man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and white horizontal tilak, and another standing figure in orange robes at the far right edge. Golden floor pieces and a small gold tray sit in front of the throne.

A seated speaker in saffron-orange robes with a red bindi, rudraksha malas and a large ornate pendant sits on a red velvet throne with gold lion-head armrests, gesturing with open hands during a talk. To the left, a life-size saffron-robed statue with an orange turban and raised hand sits on a gilded throne. Brass oil lamps and a silver tray with flowers and offerings sit before the thrones, with a painted forest backdrop and a deity mural at right.

A seated figure on an ornate red and gold throne with a dark brown upholstered backrest and a gilded arched frame. Two gilded lion sculptures flank the throne. The person wears a golden-red crown, an orange-saffron wrap over a bare shoulder, a long brown rudraksha-style mala and a bindi, and sits cross-legged with hands resting on the armrest. Behind, a framed portrait shows a figure in orange, and a large photo of a temple complex hangs on the left wall. The seated person is presented as a teacher on a dais; appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with the cues of crown, saffron wrap and mala.

A stage event with three seated figures on gold thrones with red cushions and lion-head armrests. On the far left, a woman with a yellow marigold garland and red-and-gold clothing sits smiling, with a trident (trishul) standing beside her. In the centre, a man in an orange-and-cream robe with a red shawl speaks into a microphone on a stand. On the right, a seated man in orange robes, a red shawl and a pale saffron head wrap listens with hands folded. A partially visible attendant in red stands at the far right. Behind them hang a black-and-white city photograph and a fiery orange banner. A blue stage floor completes the scene.

A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned back and red velvet seat, wearing a long garland of yellow-orange flowers, a gold necklace, orange armbands and a red tilak on his forehead, with long hair swept back. In front of him a tray holds yellow flowers and red offerings. To the left, two women kneel with their palms pressed together in namaskar, one in a red top and one in a green and gold sari, with a microphone stand in the foreground. Gold oil lamps flank the throne against a backdrop of red, orange and black clouds with a crescent moon and stars.

April 29 2014

2014-04-29 +3 copies

A seated man in saffron-orange robes with gold-bordered yellow edging sits on an ornate silver-framed throne with leopard-print cushions, eyes closed and hands folded, wearing a red bindi, a rudraksha mala and a heavy gold bead necklace. Two women in matching saffron saris with gold borders kneel on a white-draped platform beside him: the one at left holds a silver plate and the one at right arranges flowers and items on a silver tray. Silver bowls with red petals and offerings sit on the platform, a tall flower arrangement stands at right, and a large orange-turbaned portrait of a smiling man is printed on the red backdrop at left. This is a ritual puja-style setting with devotees attending the seated figure.