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A seated man in saffron-orange robes, orange turban and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, garlanded with red and white flowers, in a bare room. Before him, devotees sit on the floor with folded hands in namaste, including a woman in a maroon shawl, a girl and a boy, and a man and woman in white and cream traditional dress with rudraksha malas. A brass oil lamp stands behind the throne, and silver plates with fruit and flowers sit on a gold tray in front. A lit studio light and a tower fan are visible at the right. The swami's visible cues are orange turban, ornate necklace and saffron robes, so this is a probable match for Swamiji on the throne.

A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the left, wearing an orange turban, orange dhoti-style wrap and orange shawl, with a long white-and-red flower garland draped over the chair back and gold necklaces and armbands. A large brass oil lamp and flower arrangement sit on a side table behind. Several devotees kneel on the floor before a gold tray holding small brass bowls, fruit and offerings; a man in white shirt and dhoti bends forward to offer a plate, a woman in orange sari presents an item, and a young girl in pink and a boy in green hold their hands in prayer. A studio light and red curtain are visible at right.

A photograph of a seated ceremony in an indoor hall. A man in an orange turban and orange robe sits on a red-and-gold throne-style seat, hands joined in front of him, with a garland of red and white flowers draped over the chair. In front of him, a row of devotees sit on the floor, several with hands folded in prayer; a woman in white and a man in white with a rudraksha mala face him. A gold-bordered tray holds a brass lamp, flowers and small bowls. A brass oil lamp stands on a table behind, and a framed plaque sits nearby, with red curtains and a red-leaved backdrop. Multiple people are visible, about seven, with the figure on the throne probable Swamiji by his orange clothing, turban and presence on the seat.

A photograph inside a hall with pink walls and a barred window, showing a seated man on a gold-framed throne dressed in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with multiple garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers and beaded necklaces, his hands raised in a greeting gesture. Around him on the floor, devotees sit in front of silver plates of offerings, including a woman in an orange sari, a woman in a red blouse seen from behind, a woman in white with hands folded in prayer, and a bald man in orange robes. A golden staff stands beside the throne and a dark curtain hangs on the right.

November 05 2010

A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, speaking to a group seated on the floor. Probable Swamiji: long swept-back dark hair, orange robes and rudraksha beads on the throne. Devotees in white dhotis and mundus and yellow or orange shawls sit on an orange mat facing him, several holding brass plates of offerings with flowers, fruit and kumkum. A small wall-mounted device and a framed picture sit at the right edge, and a kalasha-like deity arrangement is visible at the left. The hall has dark curtains, a pink wall and a tall window.

2010-10-22 +2 copies

A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved armrests and a gold canopy pole wears an orange turban, orange robes, and long garlands of yellow, purple, white and red flowers with red rudraksha-style beads. He sits with hands folded in greeting. Around a gold tray of covered offerings sit devotees: a bald monk in orange, a woman in orange with a red shawl, a woman in a white and red sari, a man in orange with a gold necklace, and a woman in a yellow-bordered white sari with folded hands. The room has cream walls, a barred window and dark curtains. Appearance suggests a person figure given the orange turban, long flowered garlands, bead necklaces and throne; the exact identity is uncertain.

A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with carved lion heads and a wide garland of white, yellow, purple and red flowers, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and hands joined in greeting. A trident leans beside the throne. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in orange and white clothing with hands folded, several holding brass trays of flowers and offerings. A portrait of a deity is visible at the upper left. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, an orange turban, rudraksha mala and sits on a gold throne, matching the page's ritual context.

November 05 2010

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November 26 2011

A photograph of a satsang setting with a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, with his hands resting in his lap. Nearby, a row of devotees sits on the floor in front: a woman in an orange top and necklace, women in yellow and orange saris with hands folded, a bald man in white with a gold chain, a woman in a green blouse, and a man in white with hands joined. Silver trays with flowers, fruit and offerings sit on a gold table beside the throne, and a cameraman with a tripod stands at the upper right. The backdrop shows a deity image with garlands.