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A photograph of a temple courtyard with red-and-white striped walls and a saffron-orange draped wall. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears orange robes, a rudraksha mala, and has long dark hair swept back; his hands rest in his lap. Before him, several devotees kneel and sit with palms joined in anjali, some in white and cream clothing with orange shawls. Brass plates holding pink flowers, fruit, and offerings sit on a gold-trimmed low table, and a gold-carved wooden cabinet stands to the left. This appears to be a satsang or darshan setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair, saffron robes, and rudraksha beads, and is positioned on a throne as the honoured teacher.

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October 31 20102010-10-31A photograph of a temple courtyard where a man with long dark hair and an orange saffron wrap sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a dark rudraksha mala. A row of people in front of him sit on the floor, including a bald priest in white dhoti with a gold chain, another seated priest in white, and women in saffron and yellow shawls holding incense sticks. Brass plates with fruit, flowers and offerings sit on a gold stand in front, and a brass kalasha and lamps are on a stone altar to the left beside an orange-robed statue. Red and white striped walls and orange curtains form the background. Count about ten people visible.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple-style hall with orange, red and white striped walls and a gilded ornate golden throne with red cushions. A man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, seated on the throne with hands folded. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long hair, saffron robe and beaded necklace, seated in the central position. Before the throne, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a garland kneels with joined hands beside brass trays of flowers, lamps and offerings. Around them, about seven women and girls in white saris with yellow and gold borders sit on a red mat with hands joined in prayer, one with blonde hair in an orange shawl. A gold-framed deity murti stands behind the throne area.2010-11-06October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA photograph inside a temple courtyard with orange and white painted walls. A man with long dark hair, an orange wrap and a dark beaded mala sits on an ornate gold and red throne at the back-left, with fruit and offerings on a tray beside him. Around him, a group of devotees kneels on an orange cloth: several bald men in white dhotis with rudraksha-style neck beads, women in cream and orange saris, and a woman with long hair in a beige sari holding a small brass lamp. Brass lamps, a kalasha and brass vessels sit on the floor, with a gilded railing and a stone carving behind. a person is seated on the throne as the teacher, and the seated group is receiving satsang. Count of people visible is about twelve.2010-10-31 +2 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesNovember 02 20102010-11-02A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, dressed in an orange saffron robe with white flower garlands and a dark rudraksha mala. He sits with hands resting in his lap, eyes half-closed. Around him, devotees in white and yellow-bordered saris and white dhotis sit on the floor facing the throne. A man in white dhoti and gold necklace holds his hands in anjali near brass thali trays of fruit, flowers and offerings. A woman in the foreground holds her palms together. Behind the throne are a brass lamp stand, a kalasha-like vessel, and orange and red walls with white stripes, with a shrine carving at left. Overall a satsang or puja setting.2010-11-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair, listening with eyes closed. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in white dhotis and saffron shawls, some with folded hands, while trays of offerings with fruit and flowers and brass plates sit nearby. The setting is an orange-walled hall with red and white striped panels, curtains and a carved stone shrine in the background.2010-11-07A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back, hands resting in his lap. Before him a gold-rimmed tray holds fruit, pink flowers and small offerings. Around the tray, devotees sit on the floor: two men in white dhotis and bare chests with rudraksha malas, one with hands folded in namaskar, a woman in an orange top with palms pressed together, and women in green and orange saris. A saffron-clad figure is seated behind at left near a brass lamp, and a red-and-white striped wall, a stone carving and a metal lamp stand complete the courtyard setting.2010-11-03A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange shawl over bare shoulders and a dark rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back, speaking. Around him seven people sit on the floor in white and cream traditional clothes with yellow, green and orange borders, several holding small lamps, folded hands and flower-decorated silver trays. Brass and silver vessels, a kalasha-like pot and small oil lamps sit before them. Behind is a red and white painted wall with orange curtains and a doorway, and a gilt canopy edge at the left. This appears to be a satsang gathering with puja-style offerings.2010-11-03