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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy and carved armrests, surrounded by yellow and orange marigold garlands. Gold trident-shaped staffs flank the throne. In front, a row of devotees sits on the floor in white and cream dhotis and saris, several in orange and green sarees, with brass and steel puja plates holding red and white offerings and flower petals in front of them. A woman in a yellow sari and a woman in red stand behind them. A brass deity murti and a decorated kalasha stand near the throne. The setting is a plain room with dark blue curtains.

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October 18 20102010-10-18October 18 20102010-10-18 +2 copiesA photo of a seated teacher on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe and a beaded necklace, with long swept-back hair and a golden trident-topped staff beside him. Several people sit on the floor before him in white ritual dress: women in white saris with gold borders and men in white dhotis with gold necklaces, holding brass plates of offerings and flowers. A devotee in orange robes sits nearby. Behind the throne are a deity murti, an orange-draped altar, a kalasha, and a garland-draped golden seat. The setting suggests a satsang gathering with puja offerings. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his saffron robe, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and long hair.2010-11-12October 18 20102010-10-18 +1 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 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 figure in an orange robe and orange beaded mala sits in meditation on an ornate gold throne with a crown-shaped canopy, decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and trident-topped finials. Before him, a group of about a dozen devotees sit cross-legged on an orange mat: women in white and green saris, men in white dhotis, and a young girl in orange. Brass oil lamps and offering plates sit on the stage in front, and a laptop is open on the mat. Blue drapery forms the backdrop, with an orange banner at the top left.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands resting on his knees, during a padapuja gathering. Devotees in white and red saris and white kurtas sit on the floor before him, some with palms pressed together and others holding small brass plates of flowers and offerings. Behind the throne stand gold and red chairs draped with marigold garlands, and a gold-and-red palanquin frame and a wooden podium are at right. A candidate with distinctive saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a throne is present; appearance-based label: a person, seated in the central role.2010-11-18 +1 copiesA ceremonial hall scene during a pada puja. A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a red-and-white garland and a crown-like headpiece sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Beside him, a second gold throne holds a deity murti draped in flower garlands. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts sit on the floor with folded hands, some holding brass plates of offerings, and a woman in a green blouse and white sari sits at left. Gold ceremonial staffs and a dark blue curtain frame the stage, and a flower arrangement sits in the foreground.2010-10-18 +1 copiesNovember 14 20102010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in an indoor hall with a dark curtain backdrop. A man on a tall gilded throne with red cushioning, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a gold necklace, sits to the right facing the group; a person candidate with a shawl and ornate gold necklace. Before him, a semicircle of devotees sits on the floor around a low gold tray holding silver plates with red-and-pink flower offerings and small lamps. Several men wear white dhoti-style cloth with gold garlands, and women wear white and cream saris, one in yellow-bordered clothing. Behind the throne are gilded staffs, a golden lion-like carved figure, and an orange-draped altar with a deity murti. Orange cushions and books lie on the floor at left.2010-11-12