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Indoor satsang in a hall where women devotees sit on a red-and-white striped mat, most facing away from the camera toward a raised golden throne. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a matching orange head covering sits on the ornate gold throne with flower arrangements at its sides, while a brass lamp stands on the stage to the left. Foreground devotees wear white and pastel salwar or sari clothing, one in bright orange, and bags sit on the floor. A video camera on a tripod and a white screen stand near the front.

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A photograph of a satsang hall with a seated audience facing a raised stage. On the stage, a figure in a red-orange garment with a red head covering and a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with floral garlands, flanked by brass lamps and vases of flowers, in front of a painted backdrop of temple spires. The audience, mostly women in white and pastel clothes, sits on striped mats, some with bags beside them. A video camera on a tripod and a monitor stand at left. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the red-orange robe, rudraksha-style beads and throne setting.2011-08-19A photograph of a seated puja in a red-curtained hall. A figure in an orange-red robe and a rust-coloured turban sits on an ornate gold throne with lion carvings, wearing a pink flower garland; a gold canopy with a painted deity above. Dozens of devotees sit on the red carpet facing him, several holding brass plates of offerings. Foreground women wear saris in yellow, purple, pink and blue; some wear orange shawls. A man stands at the right holding a long ceremonial fan or whisk, and a cameraman with a tripod stands at left. A large fruit offering sits at the right edge. A trident stands beside the throne.2016-10-12A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a garland of white flowers draped over its back. Behind him a large portrait shows a smiling man in a blue turban, and a brass oil lamp and a framed picture stand on a side table. In front of the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor around a gold plate with flowers and offerings, one man in white with a neck malas and forehead markings pouring from a small vessel, women in green, orange and blue saris. The scene looks like a puja or satsang in a hall with red curtains and a standing cooler.2011-09-17Devotees sit on the floor of a hall with red curtains, facing a gilded throne (peetha) with ornate golden carvings and lion figures. A man seated on the throne wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red garment and a pink-and-white floral garland. Behind the throne a large painted image of a deity with a blue body, a crescent and a trident hangs beside a golden leafy canopy. Kneeling devotees in white, pink, blue and orange clothing hold brass thalis with offerings, and a cameraman with a tripod films from the left. A purple-sashed woman sits at lower right; trays of fruit sit beside the throne. Grey wall units and studio lights are visible at the edges. The seated man is an appearance-based candidate with turban, saffron-toned clothing and garland; identity is uncertain.2016-10-12December 20 20132013-12-20A seated audience of many women and some men on striped red-and-white mats fills a hall facing a raised stage with a purple curtain. On the stage, a figure in orange robes sits on a gold ornate throne decorated with flowers, flanked by tall brass oil lamps. A cameraman in a green shirt films beside a tripod, and projector screens on both sides show small images. Many attendees wear white, orange, and teal clothing, and several have long braided hair.2011-11-05A large hall audience of seated devotees, mostly viewed from behind, faces a stage with deep red curtains and gold-painted side panels bearing carved figures. On a white ornate throne at centre sits a man in orange-saffron robes with a red shawl, gesturing as he speaks. Video camera tripods flank the stage. Audience members wear white, cream, yellow and orange-brown saris and kurtas, with some in orange robes; several sit cross-legged on white floor mats. Visible golden lamp-like lighting accents surround the stage. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure wears saffron clothing and has long hair and a beard, presenting as a discourse speaker on a throne.2017-11-07December 20 20092009-12-20October 10 20152015-10-10A photograph of a seated satsang in a red-draped hall. On the right, a figure in a red and orange outfit with an orange turban, a long rudraksha-style garland and gold armbands sits on an ornate gold throne holding a silver staff. Around him, devotees in white and red-bordered shawls sit on a red cloth, including a curly-haired child in white at centre-left, a man in white with glasses, and several women with folded hands or writing. Behind them stand a few more people in saffron. Lamps and a fan are visible at left, with a small offering tray near the floor.2014-07-24November 11 20172017-11-11October 12 20162016-10-12