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A golden ornate throne with a carved lion-head backrest stands in a hall with dark blue drapes. A man in orange robes, wearing a rudraksha-style orange shawl and a long garland of yellow and orange marigolds, sits cross-legged on the gilded seat with hands folded, speaking into a microphone while smiling. A second, smaller gold throne behind him is decorated with flower garlands. On the floor, seated devotees in white and orange clothes, palms pressed together, surround brass trays holding fruit, flowers and red offerings. A man in orange robes with a white vibhuti mark sits to the left, holding a microphone. Gold and white floral garlands hang on a tall trident-topped stand at the right.

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October 18 20102010-10-18October 18 20102010-10-18 +2 copiesOctober 18 20102010-10-18 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with carved lion heads and a wide garland of white, yellow, purple and red flowers, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and hands joined in greeting. A trident leans beside the throne. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in orange and white clothing with hands folded, several holding brass trays of flowers and offerings. A portrait of a deity is visible at the upper left. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, an orange turban, rudraksha mala and sits on a gold throne, matching the page's ritual context.2010-11-05Indoor temple-style puja in a hall with a dark blue backdrop. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white-and-gold garland, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with trident finials, appearing to receive offerings. Probable Swamiji (in-person candidate by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland). Seated devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with gold necklaces, sit on the floor before brass plates of flowers and sweets. Behind, a gold palanquin-style frame, garlanded decorations and a palm-leaf arrangement surround a small shrine with a deity murti.2010-11-12A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long orange shawl and a garland of flowers, sitting on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like finials and garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. He wears a rudraksha-style necklace and his long dark hair is swept back, with a small crown visible above him; cues are suggestive but not conclusive for a person. Seated before him on the floor are devotees in white and cream traditional clothes, several with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a row of brass plates with fruit and flowers in front. A woman in a white sari stands at the left edge near a second empty gold throne draped in garlands, with a gold trident-like staff behind the throne. Dark blue curtains and a pale wall form the stage backdrop.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hairstyle and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and white flower garlands. A trident stands to the left and a golden lion figure sits at the right of the throne. In front, devotees in white dhotis and yellow or saffron garments sit on the floor before brass trays of fruit and offerings, during a pada puja ritual. Several people sit in the foreground and a colourful umbrella hangs above the stage. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-clad figure on the throne shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes, ceremonial beads and gold ornaments.2010-10-18 +2 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy umbrella, garlanded with yellow and orange flower chains. Around the throne, devotees sit on an orange cloth in a hall: men in white dhotis and shirts, women in white or green saris and an orange sari, and one woman with light hair in a green and orange sari. Some hold small offering plates with flowers. Gold staffs with decorative finials, a trident-shaped ornament, a garlanded deity murti with a multicoloured umbrella, and white and red flowers on the floor complete the scene in a plain room with dark curtains.2010-10-18 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved golden panels, draped with a gold cloth, against a dark curtain backdrop. The seated person wears an orange turban and saffron-orange robes with a garland of multicoloured flowers and a rudraksha mala, and holds one hand raised in blessing. Around the throne, a group of about seven people sit on the floor in white and cream saris and dhotis, some with white forehead markings and yellow shawls, some in saffron robes, with brass plates of offerings and flowers before them. A golden trident stands at the right edge beside the throne. A woman in an orange top sits in the foreground with her back to the camera.2010-11-05November 15 20102010-11-15A photo of a ceremonial satsang in a plain hall with a dark blue curtain behind. A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange robe with orange shawl, rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured garland; this is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable), seated in the place of honour. Before him, devotees sit on the floor around gold trays of fruit, flowers and offerings. A standing man in a white shirt holds his palms together in namaste, and a woman in an orange sari sits nearby. Others wear white dhotis with white ash marks on their foreheads and bodies. A decorated deity murti with garlands and a bright orange cloth stands on a small gold pedestal in the background.2010-12-31November 14 20102010-11-14