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A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange cloth and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, facing a group of devotees seated on orange mats. Several devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with orange sashes, sit on the floor before brass plates holding flowers and offerings. A woman in white with a yellow blouse stands near a microphone stand on the left. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and a garlanded deity murti stand to the right, with a wooden box before the throne. A larger golden throne sits empty at left.

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October 31 20102010-10-31A photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne behind a wooden lectern, appearing to address the group. Seated before him on the ground are about a dozen devotees: women in white saris with orange or green borders, and men in white dhotis with ceremonial gold necklaces and orange shawls. Brass plates with fruit, flowers and offerings sit on a low platform in front. A second gilded throne stands at left, and a golden lamp stand and a seated figure in orange appear at the right edge beside a gated area.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of an outdoor temple courtyard with red-and-white painted walls. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl, a rudraksha mala and a dark bead necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and speaks to the seated group. In front of the throne, a wooden lectern-like stand holds offerings. Around him on the ground, about ten devotees sit in front of brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings; several wear white dhotis or saris with orange or saffron shawls, and some wear sacred threads and tilak marks. A gold-painted deity murti and brass lamps stand on a stone platform at the right, beside a red metal railing and a stone pillar with carved figures.2010-10-31 +1 copiesOutdoor temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Before him, a group of devotees in white and orange sits on the ground, several with hands folded in prayer. Brass plates of offerings, flowers and fruit rest in front of them, and gold lamps stand nearby on a raised platform. A rust-coloured cloth hangs from a stone pillar behind the throne.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA courtyard ceremony outside an orange-washed temple-style building with a corrugated roof. A man with long dark swept-back hair, an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at right, hands in his lap, with a red cloth drape behind him. Before him, a row of devotees sits on the ground in white and cream traditional clothes with green and gold borders, several with hands folded in anjali. Brass plates of offerings, a kalasha-like vessel, steel pots and flower petals lie on a low wooden table in front. At far right, gold-plated ritual lamps and a stone carved wall stand near a black-framed information board. A bald priest in white dhoti with gold necklace sits in the foreground. Several people are present, and the swamiji label is probable based on the saffron robe, long hair and rudraksha mala.2010-11-03November 02 20102010-11-02A seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap and rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open courtyard before a red and white painted building. In front of him, a row of devotees sits on the floor: a woman in a green and yellow sari, a woman in white and orange, and men in white dhotis with orange shawls. Silver and brass trays holding pink flowers, fruit and offerings are arranged on the floor between them. A gold-framed chair sits to the left, a wooden cabinet with gold carvings stands at right, and a black board with white lettering hangs on the wall. The scene suggests a seated satsang or discourse.2010-11-03A courtyard ritual scene at a temple with orange-washed walls and a corrugated roof. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the right, facing a group of devotees. Several people in white dhoti and sari sit on the floor in front of a brass tray of offerings, flowers and lamps, while others in saffron sit at the left. A wooden box with a red-trimmed top stands beside the throne, and a gold chair sits empty at the back.2010-11-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, wearing a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a raised platform. Around him, devotees sit on the orange-red floor: women in white and cream sarees with gold borders, men in white and saffron, several with folded hands. A man in orange at left holds a microphone. Brass vessels, flowers and a kalasha-like setup lie on a mat in front. Behind the throne, a golden deity murti in orange drapery and a gold ornamental railing are visible, with red-and-white striped walls and a plaque on the wall. The scene suggests a satsang or darshan gathering.2010-11-01A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears saffron-orange robes and a long dark rudraksha mala, with a red cushion behind him. Before him sit a group of devotees on the orange floor: several women in white and yellow-bordered saris, a man bare-chested with white cloth and a forehead marking, and a woman in orange in the upper left. Brass plates with flowers and ritual vessels sit on a gold stand in front of them. Behind the throne stand a red-and-white striped wall, a doorway, a stone pillar, and brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels on a stone platform at right. A wall board lists names in small print.2010-10-30 +1 copiesA temple courtyard with a red-painted wall and a striped red-and-white band. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a white flower garland, sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, a central figure before a seated group. Around him, about a dozen people sit on mats: men in white dhotis and shirts, women in white sarees with gold borders, some holding brass vessels and trays of offerings. A monk in orange sits at left beside a microphone stand. Behind the throne is a shrine with a deity murti decorated with marigold garlands and a gold crown. Brass lamps and flower arrangements sit on the floor.2010-11-01A photograph of a satsang on a covered outdoor veranda with orange-washed walls and a red-and-white striped band. A long-haired man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his hands together in his lap. Before him are brass trays of flowers and offerings, and a microphone stand stands at left. Around the trays sit about eight devotees: women in white and orange saris, a man in white dhoti with a gold necklace, and a bald priest in orange at left, all seated on the floor. A gold-framed shrine and a notice board with names listed are visible in the background.2010-11-03