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A 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.

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A 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 man in an orange garment with a leopard-print shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the right, speaking to a seated group on the floor. Several devotees in orange, white and yellow clothing sit before brass trays holding fruit, red flowers and small lamps. One man in white dhoti with a sacred thread and a woman in yellow sit near the trays, and a shaved-headed man in white stands at the left. A whiteboard with handwritten letters stands at the right edge, and a dark curtain and blank screen form the backdrop.2010-11-30A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, hands in a meditative pose, with long swept-back hair. In front of the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor around a low table holding brass plates of flowers, fruit and offerings. Two men in white dhotis with sandalwood tilak and gold necklaces sit near the table, one playing a small instrument, a woman in a green-bordered white sari wears a rudraksha mala, and a woman in a yellow shawl and a foreign-looking woman with light hair sit among them. Dark curtains and a cream wall form the backdrop, with a small table holding fruit behind the throne.2010-11-24December 02 20102010-12-02A 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 an indoor satsang-style gathering in a hall with a dark curtain backdrop. A long-haired man in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with a rudraksha mala stands on the right beside a gold-and-red ornate throne chair, eyes closed, hands folded, while seated devotees sit on the floor. A seated man in white with a rudraksha mala and a forehead mark sits center-front, a woman in a floral sari and a woman in a yellow shawl sit nearby, and other people wear white with white forehead markings. Silver trays hold red apples, pink flowers, kumkum and offerings in front, and a wooden table at right holds apples and wrapped sweets.2010-09-12A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hair swept back to the shoulders, a person candidate by visible appearance cues. Before the throne, a priest in white dhoti and shawl with a shaved head and sandalwood-marked forehead performs a puja, holding a small silver lamp and a plate of offerings. Around him, several people in white ritual clothes sit on the floor, a man in an orange wrap stands at the back, and a child in a checked shirt watches. Silver trays hold pink flowers, red fruit and marigolds, and a microphone stands at the left edge. Fruits and flowers rest on a side table near the throne.2010-10-19 +1 copiesA seated man in a large gilded golden throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron shawl over a bare upper body and layered rudraksha malas, sits with hands resting on his lap while facing a small group of seated devotees. Several women in yellow and white saris and a man in a white kurta sit cross-legged on the floor with palms pressed together in namaste. In front of them are brass plates with red flowers and small oil lamps, and a microphone stands on a gilded side table holding fruit. Behind them stands a red curtain and a blue curtain. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing, seated on a throne in a satsang setting.2011-01-22A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe under a leopard-print shawl, sitting on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in a hall. Before him, devotees sit on the floor with hands folded in namaste; a woman in a yellow sari and another in a teal sari with a white shawl are among them, while others wear white and yellow. Brass plates of fruit and offerings sit near the front, and a tray of apples and sweets rests on a side table. A watermarked photo credit appears in the lower right corner. The scene looks like a pada puja and satsang with devotees gathered at the feet of the seated figure.2010-09-19December 02 20102010-12-02September 17 20102010-09-17September 17 20102010-09-17