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A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back hair, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a rudraksha-style mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden tall backrest and a gilded parasol-like finial beside him. Facing him on the floor, several shaven-headed priests in white dhoti and shawl with maroon and gold borders sit in a semicircle, with hands folded in prayer. Trays of flowers, lotus blossoms, and silver bowls are arranged on a gold cloth in front of the throne. Behind them, a woman in a yellow sari with a name badge, a woman in a green blouse, a woman in white, and another woman sit on the floor, and a priest in white with a gold necklace holds a book near microphones on a stand. The setting is a hall with pink walls and dark blue drapes. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in saffron with long hair, layered beads and gold necklaces on the throne.

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A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a carved golden backrest, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a saffron shawl and ceremonial gold necklaces, speaks into a microphone. Before him, a group sits on a rug: shaved-headed men in white dhotis with red and gold borders, a woman in a yellow sari, and younger women in green and white. Silver and gold offering plates with pink lotus flowers sit in front of them, and a gold-handled ceremonial staff stands at right beside the throne. A bell and a microphone stand are on a low table at left. A person in white with a gold-bordered shawl sits behind a lectern. The figure on the throne has long swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial adornments, which matches a person presence, though his appearance is only partly visible.2011-02-11A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with an umbrella-style gold canopy sits centrally, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, with arms resting in front. Before the throne, several shaved-headed men in white dhoti-style clothes with maroon and gold borders sit on orange mats, some with hands joined in namaskar. Behind them a row of women in saris, including a yellow sari, sit in attendance. Brass oil lamps stand on the right, and a wooden-fronted altar box rests beside the throne. Silver trays with flowers and plates hold offerings on the floor, and a large framed painting of a deity with garlands hangs on the right wall.2011-02-11A photograph of a seated ritual gathering indoors. A man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron garment with a maroon-and-gold sash, layered beaded necklaces, and gold armbands, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a microphone nearby. Before him, shaven-headed priests in white and orange clothing sit on the floor around silver and brass trays holding pink lotus flowers, offerings, and small oil lamps. Several women in saris, one in white with gold trim and others in green and cream, sit with hands folded in devotion. A gold kalasha finial and a yellow-and-red embroidered banner stand behind the throne against a plain pink wall and dark curtains.2011-02-11A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in an indoor hall. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over his clothing, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne-like chair on a raised platform at the right, hands folded in his lap, and a microphone is set on a small table beside him with a tray of flower petals and fruit. Facing him on the floor are several men with shaved heads in white dhotis with maroon borders, some wearing rudraksha malas and tilak, several with hands folded in namaskar. A woman in white with a lanyard and a woman in a cream sari with folded hands kneel nearby. A dark blue curtain and pale wall form the background, with a small projector or monitor at the right edge. a person: the seated figure's long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and throne seating fit the page's cues, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2011-01-21A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and swept-back long hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, facing a seated group of devotees. Several people in white ritual clothes and gold necklaces sit cross-legged on the floor with hands folded in namaskar, while a bald man in white with a sacred mark on his forehead holds his hands together. A silver tray with flowers, fruit and offerings sits in front of them, and a small wooden lectern and a tower fan stand nearby. Behind the throne is a plain screen, and to the right is a carved stone temple wall with deity sculptures. Most of the visible people are women and men in white and yellow-trimmed saris or dhotis, sitting in a satsang setting.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, the peetha, in a hall with a deity murti shrine on the right. Before him on a low platform sits a group of devotees in white traditional clothes: several women with long braided hair in white saris with gold borders, a bald man in white, and men with hands folded in namaskar. Brass plates of offerings, flowers and a small kalasha-like vessel sit on the floor, with red mats in the foreground. Several people are seated, and the scene reads as a satsang or darshan sitting with the teacher on his throne.2010-10-22 +2 copiesNovember 24 20102010-11-24A seated man in long swept-back dark hair, an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne, with a gold-tiered side table holding flowers and a small lamp in front of him. A group of about ten devotees sits on a red-patterned floor mat around a silver tray of offerings, several holding lit oil lamps or flower garlands. Most women wear white saris with yellow or orange borders and orange shawls, while a few men are bald and wear white dhotis. A white ceiling fan, a curtain and a window are behind them, and a bright orange cloth drapes a stool in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure on the throne based on his long hair, orange robe and mala.2010-10-29A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange robe with a red-and-orange sash and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, his long dark hair swept back. He sits with hands folded in front of a small table holding red fruit and a microphone. In front of him on the floor, several devotees sit with palms pressed together in anjali: a woman in a yellow sari with red border, a woman in a white and yellow sari, a man in white kurta, and a woman in a red-and-white sari, with brass and silver puja plates bearing red flowers and offerings before them. Other people's heads and shoulders are visible in the foreground and a seated man in orange robes sits at the left, with maroon curtains behind. a person candidate: appearance-based label a person for the man on the throne, given orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold pendant.2011-01-22A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, hands in a meditative pose, with long swept-back hair. In front of the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor around a low table holding brass plates of flowers, fruit and offerings. Two men in white dhotis with sandalwood tilak and gold necklaces sit near the table, one playing a small instrument, a woman in a green-bordered white sari wears a rudraksha mala, and a woman in a yellow shawl and a foreign-looking woman with light hair sit among them. Dark curtains and a cream wall form the backdrop, with a small table holding fruit behind the throne.2010-11-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-gold shawl and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha), speaking with hands resting in his lap. Around the throne, devotees sit on the floor: a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered cloth, a woman in a yellow sari with a gold necklace, and a young woman in a green top, with shaven-headed men in the foreground and a plate of lotus flowers and offering trays before them. A golden ceremonial staff and a microphone sit beside the throne, with a saffron-and-blue flag behind. A satsang-style teaching is taking place in a plain room with maroon curtains.2011-02-11Indoor temple-style puja in a hall with a dark blue backdrop. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white-and-gold garland, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with trident finials, appearing to receive offerings. Probable Swamiji (in-person candidate by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland). Seated devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with gold necklaces, sit on the floor before brass plates of flowers and sweets. Behind, a gold palanquin-style frame, garlanded decorations and a palm-leaf arrangement surround a small shrine with a deity murti.2010-11-12