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December 06 2010

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A seated man in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold necklace and gold armlet, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a floral arch of green foliage with red, orange, pink and white flowers. Two groups of devotees sit on white cloth on either side: on the left a woman in white and a woman in orange, with a man in white with hands folded; on the right several women in white and orange, with hands folded. Gold side pedestals hold flower arrangements and a microphone. A gold drape and dark blue curtain form the backdrop.2010-12-06A photo of a seated man on a gilded golden throne draped with garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers. He wears a red robe, a long orange-red garland and sits bare-shouldered with his hands resting in his lap, appearing to address the room. A bald monk in maroon robes sits on the floor beside a brass aarti-style lamp and offerings. Around him, women in white saris with green borders kneel and sit, some holding small lamps or flowers, while a man in white stands at the right edge. The setting is a plain hall with blue draped curtains, a pink wall and a small window.2010-12-22A photograph of a seated figure on a red throne framed by a large arch of marigold and rose garlands in red, yellow, green, white and purple, topped by a golden canopy. The central man wears a gold headdress, a heavy gold necklace, a pink and white garland, and gold bangles, with a gold trident-topped staff beside the throne. Around him, a crowd of devotees is seated with their backs to the camera: women in orange and cream saris with long braids, and men in white dhotis with gold borders. A purple backdrop completes the stage setting. The scene reads as a formal ceremonial reception on the stage. a person: the central figure has a distinctive gold headdress, heavy gold ornaments and a garland, which matches the page's claimed presence.2016-12-23Evening satsang on a raised stage with a large gold-carved throne. A man in orange-saffron robe with a garland of yellow and white flowers and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on the throne holding a small object and speaking. Several seated devotees in white and cream sarees and white dhotis sit on a red and green patterned carpet facing him, including an elderly man in white on the left and an elderly woman in a white saree with green blouse. Floral garlands drape the throne and a floral backdrop with flower strings is behind.2012-07-03A seated man with long dark hair on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) at a temple-style stage, wearing a red garment, a red-and-orange shawl and a red-and-gold garland. Beside him stands a golden elephant-shaped throne backdrop, floral garlands and a golden stepped pedestal in the foreground. Around the foreground, a group of devotees sit on a patterned carpet on an orange cloth: several in white dhotis and white garments with ash markings, women in white and saris, and one woman in green. Some hold brass plates and small offering vessels, and one person holds a lit lamp. A rudraksha-style garland and floral decorations are visible. Copyright and source text appear across the lower right corner.2010-11-20A photograph of a ritual scene in a hall with a dark backdrop. A man with long hair wearing an orange shawl and white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a golden ceremonial staff, with a trident and gold figures beside him; his appearance is a plausible candidate, a person in the throne-seated role, though the cues are only partly distinctive. Nearby, a bald man in white ritual clothes and a man in white with a rudraksha mala are seated on the floor. Women in white saris with orange borders sit in front, several with hair in braids, hands folded in prayer or holding offering plates on a gold tray. Ornate gold and flower-garlanded decorations frame the throne, and a small golden deity murti sits on a side stand.2010-11-13Nighttime outdoor satsang on a stage with a gold-leaf ornate throne. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a red and white flower garland sits on the throne, speaking, with a tall gold canopy and floral decorations behind him. Seated on a red and gold patterned carpet in front, a group of devotees listens: an elderly man in white dhoti and shirt on the left, a woman in a green blouse and white sari, a woman in a cream and gold-bordered sari with her back to camera, and a young girl in orange. Gold-decorated side panels frame the throne, and a backdrop with a forest print surrounds the platform.2012-07-03A photo of a ceremonial puja in a hall with dark drapes. Around him, priests in white dhotis with sandalwood and vibhuti marks chant and perform the puja, one holding a flame. Brass thalis of flowers, fruit and offerings lie on the floor. Women in white saris and orange-bordered clothes sit to the side, one with a long braid. Marigold and multicolour garlands hang on a deity murti at right, and a trident and a gold palanquin-style seat are beside the throne.2010-11-14A seated speaker in a golden ornate throne with red cushions addresses a small seated group during a satsang on a purple-draped stage. The central figure wears a yellow turban, a red and gold garment and a yellow shawl, holds a microphone, and has beaded necklaces. Around the throne, about seven devotees sit cross-legged on a patterned rug, several in white and saffron clothing, some in saris, with palms pressed together in listening. Brass lamps with curved bird-shaped finials stand at each side, and a basket of red fruit sits near the throne. a person is the central figure, seated on the throne in a yellow turban and shawl with a microphone, giving a discourse.2011-09-01December 17 20062006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17December 06 20102010-12-06