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August 11 20172017-08-11 +1 copiesPhotograph of a ceremonial gathering in a hall with red draped curtains and a gold-framed carved panel behind. Many men stand with their backs to the camera, mostly bare-chested, wearing white dhotis with gold borders and white shoulder cloths; several have shaved or close-cropped heads. Three large umbrellas with blue and teal brocade canopies, gold embroidery and crystal fringe are held above the group. At the far left, a seated figure in orange and white garlands sits on a white-and-red throne, distant from the camera. A brass trident and a kalasha-like finial appear at the right. Overall, a procession or darshan-style gathering with attendants under umbrellas.2017-08-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang hall lit in warm red and gold. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a matching orange head covering and a beaded necklace, sits on an ornate golden throne with a cobra-hood canopy, flanked by carved golden panels against deep red drapes. Devotees in white dhotis and saffron sashes, many with shaved heads, sit in the foreground with hands raised toward the throne. The figure is an appearance-based a person candidate with compatible cues of orange robes, ornate necklace and a throne seat, and is seated in the role of a discourse-giver.2017-08-04A photograph of a ceremonial hall where a seated figure sits on a red-cushioned throne (peetha) on a raised golden stage, decorated with a golden canopy, multicolored striped umbrellas, and hanging floral garlands in red, yellow and green. The seated man wears saffron-orange cloth and a white garland. Seated devotees in front wear orange robes and turbans, and men in white dhoti-style clothing sit cross-legged on the floor facing the stage. Video cameras on tripods stand at the edges, and a trident (trishul) is visible on the left.2017-08-12 +1 copiesJanuary 05 20182018-01-05A crowded indoor satsang hall with deep red drapes behind a golden throne. A seated man in a maroon turban and saffron-orange garment, with a pink and white flower garland, sits on the gold throne beneath a large painted banner of a multi-armed goddess holding a trident-like staff. Around him, many people in white dhotis and white kurtas, some with gold-bordered shawls and red waist cloths, move and gesture in the foreground, some blurred in motion. A gold trident stands at the left and a camera rig is visible at the right edge.2016-09-16August 12 20172017-08-12 +1 copiesA seated man in a golden ornate throne with a red velvet cushion and a gold umbrella canopy sits centrally before dark blue drapes. He wears a cream and white dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, and a tilak on his forehead. Two people in white sit on the orange floor at his feet, one with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in white and a woman in orange sit to the right. Lotus flowers and offerings are arranged on the throne base, with a flower arrangement at the right.2011-03-05 +1 copiesEvening photograph of a large covered hall with red carpeted stage, hanging colourful tassel decorations and ceiling fans. Seated on a gilded ornate throne with red cushion is a bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a red-orange robe, a white floral garland and gold bangles; a bright orange-saffron cloth is draped over the throne behind. Standing before him, a shirtless priest in white dhoti with orange shoulder cloth holds a tray of offerings, while another attendant in white dhoti and red-orange cloth raises a green leaf toward him. A large colourful parasol rises above the scene. Marigold garlands, fruit, flower-decorated altar trays and oil lamps sit on the red floor in front, and a large seated audience of devotees fills the hall, many in white clothes. The man on the throne is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate with long hair, saffron-orange robe, garland and gold ornaments, seated in an honoured ceremonial role.2016-12-05December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12December 12 20162016-12-12