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A photograph of an indoor devotional gathering on an orange carpet before a dark curtain. On the right, a figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion and a microphone stand, holding a plate of fruit and a small offering. Before him, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers with gold bracelet stands with hands joined near a woman in a white sari with blue border. On the left, a bearded man in orange robes and a gold bead necklace stands, and a shaved-headed attendant in orange and gold beads stands behind the throne. A brass tray with a red apple, flowers and a small card sits on the floor in front of the throne.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long beaded garland of coloured beads sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, in front of a painted backdrop of a large tree. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward with his hands cupped, receiving or offering something to the seated figure, who extends a hand toward him. Standing to the left is a person in orange robes and another in white with a yellow shawl; a woman in a white garment with a yellow shawl stands behind, near a table holding fruit and a water bottle. The ritual appearance suggests a devotee receiving blessings. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange robes, a beaded mala and a gold throne, which are appearance cues for the page's Swamiji claim.2009-12-16A photograph of a devotional offering in a hall. A long-haired man in orange robes sits on an ornate red-cushioned gold throne, extending his hands toward a tray of fruit held by a bald young attendant in orange with a gold necklace. Before him, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward holding a fruit, and a kneeling man in a grey shirt with a wristwatch and orange wrist thread holds out his palms. To the left, a bearded man in orange robes with gold garlands stands with arms open. Women in pink and teal salwar kameez stand in the background. A microphone stand and a gold tray with offerings sit in the foreground. The backdrop is dark drapery.2010-10-21October 21 20102010-10-21A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, dressed in orange robes with long wavy dark hair, extending a hand in blessing toward a kneeling devotee in orange robes whose head is bowed. Standing around are several men in white shirts and white dhotis, one holding a small plate of offerings. Behind them a bald man in white with an orange shawl stands near a table holding fruit, a banana bunch, flowers and a red-and-yellow fruit. Dark blue draped curtains form the background.2010-09-05A seated man with long dark hair and an orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling and raising one hand in greeting. A man in a cream shirt leans in from the left, holding a small object toward a seated man in white clothes with an orange shawl. Standing behind the throne, a shaved-headed man in orange robes holds a tray with fruit and offerings, and two men in white shirts stand in the background against a dark blue curtain. Five people are visible in the scene.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated figure on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold backrest, wearing a saffron-orange robe and with long dark hair swept back, extending one hand toward a white table holding fruit, sweets and flowers. Standing behind the table, a monk in a saffron robe with a dark sash and a man in a white shirt with an orange shawl look on. A bald man in a white shirt with an orange scarf and a rudraksha-style necklace stands further back, and a man in a light shirt and dark trousers stands at left, holding a white stick-like object and bending forward toward the throne. The figure on the throne has distinctive long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a shawl-like drape, which are a person cues, while the setting suggests a formal satsang or ceremonial reception. Six people are visible.2010-09-05Two men in front of a golden ornate throne offer a fruit to a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace. The seated figure, with long swept-back dark hair, smiles and reaches out to take the fruit. The man in the foreground wears a blue shirt and dark trousers, and the man beside him wears a white shirt and dark trousers. Behind them, a standing attendant in orange and a person in orange stand near red cushioned seats. Marigold and yellow flower garlands decorate the golden throne, and a large banner with a portrait of a bearded man in white behind them. The scene appears to be a devotional offering during a gathering. a person figure with long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace is seated on the throne.2008-10-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving an offering from an older man in orange kurta and white shawl. The seated figure wears a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, a long rudraksha mala, and has long swept-back dark hair. The man standing at left holds small objects toward him, possibly a tray-offered item. Behind them, a shaven-headed man in orange robe and rudraksha mala looks down, a woman in a yellow-and-white sari stands at right, and another woman in a red sari stands at left. Red and orange drapes and a golden carved cabinet fill the background. The seated figure with long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala shows probable Swamiji cues, seated in a ceremonial role.2010-09-20A photograph of a satsang hall with a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with a red cushion, wearing long saffron-orange robes and a long black hair swept back. Bare-footed, the seated person extends both hands to receive an offering from a man in a white shirt and beige trousers with a pendant necklace, who bends forward. Beside him a woman in a maroon sari with cream border smiles and clasps her hands. Behind the throne, two saffron-robed men stand, one bearded with a long rudraksha-style necklace and gold chain, the other shaved-headed wearing beads and a gold pendant. A microphone stand is at the lower right, and onlookers in the background include a woman in a green patterned sari. A probable Swamiji cue is present: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and a gold-and-red throne.2010-10-21A photograph of a seated man with long dark wavy hair wearing an orange saffron garment, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers leans forward and offers something from a tray placed on a white table beside the throne, the tray holding fruit and banana. Around them, men in white kurtas and dhotis, one wearing a yellow shawl and another a red-orange shawl, stand watching. A small orange towel rests on the throne cushion.2010-09-05A seated man in saffron robes with long, swept-back dark hair raises his right hand in a blessing gesture toward a standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti who has his hands folded. The seated figure sits on a red cushioned throne with an ornate golden back, and a tray of fruit and sweets rests beside him. Behind them, a monk in orange robes stands with a folded paper in hand, and several men in white and orange clothing stand in the background against a dark blue curtain. Distinctive long hair and saffron robes with a gold-backed throne suggest a person, seated in a receiving-devotees setting.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated man in long flowing orange robes with long dark hair on a gold and red ornate throne, smiling and turned toward a visitor. A bald, mustached man in white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl sits on a chair in front and gestures while speaking. Behind them, standing men in orange and yellow-trimmed white clothing and a man in an orange t-shirt watch. A white table holds a tray with apples, bananas, flowers and a plate of money. Swamiji (probable): the seated throne figure wears orange robes, long swept-back hair and a gold-decorated throne setting. Dark blue curtain backdrop.2010-09-05