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A photograph of a ceremony in an orange-and-white hall with a gold ornate throne on the right. A seated man in orange robes, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on the throne with a red cushion and a small offering table of fruit and flowers beside him. Below him, a group of devotees sits on an orange mat, including women in white saris with green and orange borders and men in white dhotis with orange shawls, some holding brass plates of flowers and bowls. On the left, a man in white sits behind a microphone with a sheet of paper, while another man in orange sits nearby. A woman in white stands in a doorway at the back. Orange prayer cloths are arranged on a red mat in front.

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A photograph inside a temple-style hall with red and white striped walls and an orange floor mat. A man with long dark hair wearing an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne at the upper right, with a small wooden stand holding fruit before him. Seated on the floor in a semicircle are several devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with orange shawls and garlands, including a woman in white with a green border and a shaved-headed man in white. Brass plates with flowers and small bowls sit in front of them, and a man in white sits at a harmonium-like instrument at the left. A golden throne stands empty at the far left, and a black board with names hangs on the back wall.2010-10-31 +1 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31A photograph of a temple courtyard where a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a dark rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed red seat, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne behind a wooden lectern. Before him, a group of about eight seated devotees in white dhotis and cream or green saris listen, with some in orange sashes; one woman sits with palms folded in anjali. Brass plates holding fruit, pink flowers and offerings are placed on a golden tray in front. Behind them stand red-and-white painted walls, an open doorway and a brass lamp stand on the right. A man in white with a shaved head wears a gold necklace and sits near the throne, while a shaved-head priest in white also sits among the group.2010-10-31 +1 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesPhotograph of a seated spiritual teacher on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing orange robes and a long rudraksha mala with a gold necklace, long dark hair swept back. Before him, a group of young people sit on the floor in white dhotis and cream or white garments with yellow shawls and orange sashes; one young man wears a white forehead marking and a gold chain. Brass plates with flowers, lamps and vessels sit on a gold stand in front. A woman in orange and cream sits among them. Behind is a red-and-white painted temple wall, a notice board, a stone pillar and a brass lamp stand. A satsang or teaching session is taking place in a temple courtyard.2010-10-30A 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.2010-11-03A photograph of a pada puja and satsang at a temple courtyard. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the right, speaking into a microphone. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders sit on the floor, some with white and gold garlands and sandalwood marks; a shaved-headed man in white and a woman in white sari are among them. Brass trays of flowers, pink lotuses, fruit and offerings lie before the throne. Behind is an orange-and-red temple wall with a black sign listing names and a striped red-and-white border. Several physical people are visible.2010-11-02Indoor satsang in a temple-style hall with orange and red walls and a white-and-red striped band. A man in orange robes with a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions at the right. Before him, a crowd of devotees sits on the floor: women in white and cream saris with yellow borders, a bald man in orange, men in white dhotis and shirts, and an elderly woman in a green sari. Several women raise their hands in devotion, some holding brass plates with flowers, fruit and oil lamps. A microphone stands on a stand at left beside a man in orange robes, and a black board with white lettering hangs on the wall behind. Gold-framed chairs and a red cloth are at left.2010-11-01A 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 a padapuja at a temple courtyard. A young man with long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a rudraksha mala, with a candidate a person appearance (probable) based on these cues. Several priests and devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with sandalwood tilak and gold necklaces, sit on the floor before a gold tray holding fruit, pink lotus flowers and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a red-brown border stands in the doorway behind. Red and white painted walls, a wooden offering box in front of the throne, and a sign board on the wall behind.2010-11-02October 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on a gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with a ceremonial gold necklace, receiving devotees in an orange-walled hall. Seated in front of him on the floor are several devotees: a bald man with white-and-orange sacred markings and white dhoti, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold necklace, a woman in an orange shawl, and women in white and yellow saris. Before them a low gold table holds silver plates with pink lotus flowers and ritual trays. Behind them stand a few people in white. A dark placard with white lettering hangs on the wall. Several seats and gold chairs fill the room.2010-10-30 +1 copies