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October 12 2017

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A seated man on a gilded throne with leopard-print upholstery wears a golden crown, a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders, and bangles, with long dark hair falling behind him. Beside the throne sits a silver lion figure on a gold pedestal. Around him, a group of women in white and cream saris and orange and red garments sit on the floor on a patterned mat, with a few with white or orange clothing and rudraksha beads, some holding brass plates of flowers and offerings. A young man in the foreground sits with his back to the camera, a red and white floral garland in his hands. The gold-trimmed room has a standing air conditioner, a fan, a red curtain and a golden pillar with carved figures, with a small bronze statue in the corner. The scene suggests a seated satsang or puja in which devotees offer flowers and items before a throne.2017-10-12A seated man on a gold and leopard-print throne wears an ornate gold crown, saffron-orange shawl, and long dark hair, with a bare upper body and a large gold necklace; a figure with a crown and swept-back hair seated on a throne fits the page's Swamiji cues, so this is Swamiji (probable) presiding in person. Around him, a group of women in white and cream saris with rudraksha malas and kumkum on their foreheads sit on colourful floor mats, several holding brass plates of offerings and flowers. A woman in a saffron head wrap and white sari sits centre-front. Young men in saffron and a bare-chested boy with a sacred thread sit in the foreground. Gold lion figurine, brass vessels, a golden pillar, and a bronze statue on a railing are visible in the background.2017-10-12October 12 20172017-10-12A seated man in a golden throne with leopard-print cushions wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over one shoulder, a gold crown, and long dark hair, and holds one hand out toward a group. Around him on a multicoloured rug, about a dozen people sit in a circle: several women in white saris with orange or red borders, one woman in an orange head covering and white garments, and men in white dhotis and orange shawls. Some hold brass plates with flowers and fruit, and a brass oil lamp and metal vessels sit on the floor. A gold lion figure sits at the base of the throne, with gold-carved columns and red curtains behind, and a small brass deity statue on a side ledge.2017-10-12October 12 20172017-10-12A 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.2010-11-07May 09 20142014-05-09December 31 20102010-12-31A seated man in an orange garment with a leopard-print shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the right, speaking to a seated group on the floor. Several devotees in orange, white and yellow clothing sit before brass trays holding fruit, red flowers and small lamps. One man in white dhoti with a sacred thread and a woman in yellow sit near the trays, and a shaved-headed man in white stands at the left. A whiteboard with handwritten letters stands at the right edge, and a dark curtain and blank screen form the backdrop.2010-11-30October 26 20152015-10-26A photograph of a satsang or ritual gathering on an orange cloth floor. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears orange robes, a saffron shawl and a long beaded necklace, and appears to be speaking; this appearance-based label is probable: a person, seated on the gold peetha. Around him sit about a dozen devotees on the floor: women in white and cream saris with braided hair and gold borders, a woman in an orange-red sari, a shaved-headed man with white markings on his bare torso, and a man in a white shirt with hands folded in namaste. Brass plates with lit diyas, sweets and orange-wrapped offerings lie before them, with a steel vessel and brass items at right. Behind the throne stands a small deity murti decorated with garlands, and a blue curtain backs the room.2010-12-31November 13 20102010-11-13