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A seated man in an orange robe with a maroon-edged shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, gold armlets, and a red tilak on his forehead. He gestures with his hands while speaking into a microphone. Around him, several devotees sit on the floor, including women in white and yellow saris, a woman in a green top, and shaved-headed people in the foreground. In front of the throne are brass plates with pink lotus flowers and offerings, and a gold kalasha-style finial and a saffron-and-gold ceremonial banner hang behind. The backdrop is a maroon curtain and a pink wall.

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A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange and maroon sash, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne with a gold lion-shaped armrest, speaking to a small seated audience. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an appearance-based label as a teacher on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Around him, women in white, cream and green saris sit on the floor, and shaved-headed devotees sit in the foreground. Brass plates with lotus flowers, a kalasha-style gold vessel and a microphone stand are arranged in front of the throne, with an orange and gold ceremonial banner behind.2011-02-11A seated man in an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears orange robes with a maroon-and-gold shawl, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace and gold armbands, and sits with his hands resting in his lap. Beside him on a gold stand are flower petals and a small lamp. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a woman in a white sari with a gold border, a woman in a cream sari with a green-clad younger woman behind her, and bald-headed people in the foreground with hands folded in prayer. A gold-framed flag with a blue and red emblem hangs behind the throne, and microphones sit on the right.2011-02-11A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a maroon sash sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, with long swept-back dark hair, his bare feet resting on the floor. A golden throne-side carved lion and a golden peetha stand beside him, with an orange-and-gold ceremonial flag above and a microphone in front. Around him on the floor sit devotees: women in cream and yellow saris and a woman in a white sari with gold trim, a shaved-headed man in orange cloth, and several shaved-headed devotees seated in front, some in the foreground. Silver plates with pink lotus flowers and offerings are arranged on the floor before the throne. a person is seated on the throne, presenting a satsang-style discourse to the assembled devotees.2011-02-11A 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.2011-02-11A 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.2011-02-11September 17 20102010-09-17A photograph of a puja scene in a hall with a dark blue curtain and a tree backdrop. A man with long dark hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala and a white flower garland sits with hands folded in a gold and red throne, with eyes closed; a probable Swamiji by appearance and seated as the focus. A woman in a white sari with a maroon border and a bindi kneels at left holding a small offering, next to a bald man in white with a yellow shawl and folded hands. A woman in a teal blue sari sits at right holding a small object. Several women with hair buns sit in the foreground beside brass trays of apples, red flowers, and pink blossoms in clear containers. A small gold-colored bowl and fruit sit on a gold side table.2010-09-15Indoor satsang hall where a long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes lowered, in profile at left. A silver tray of flowers and fruit rests on the throne's side table. Seated facing him on the floor are devotees, mostly women in orange and red saffron-toned garments, several with hands folded, and a shaved-headed man in orange at lower centre with a rudraksha mala. Silver platters with pink flowers sit in front of the group. A wall fan, dark curtains and a blue banner are visible in the background.2010-10-26November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing orange-saffron robes with a red-and-white trim, a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with long swept-back hair, gestures calmly while speaking into a microphone on a small table with a bowl of red fruit. Around him, a group of devotees sit on the floor with palms pressed together in anjali mudra; women wear yellow and cream saris and men wear white. In front of them are brass plates with flowers, a lit oil lamp and small offerings. Probable Swamiji (in-person candidate: long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala, seated on a gilded throne). A man in orange also sits to the left, holding a microphone. Blue and maroon curtains frame the stage.2011-01-22A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet seat and a gold canopy with hanging leaf ornaments. He wears an orange saffron shawl over his shoulders, a rudraksha mala necklace, and a red-and-white vertical mark on his forehead, with hands resting in his lap. A matching orange-draped figure is a presiding Swamiji (probable) on the peetha: the long hair, ornate saffron clothing and rudraksha mala are visible cues. Golden oil lamps with lit flames and orange and red flower arrangements flank the throne. In front, a golden base holds flower offerings and pink lotus blooms, with incense sticks and a silver plate of offerings. Around the platform, several women in white saris with yellow shawls and a shaven-headed man in white ritual dress sit facing the throne, seen from behind. A backdrop depicts a temple gopuram-style archway with deity imagery.2011-02-02Photo of a padapuja ritual in a gold-trimmed hall. A man in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned golden throne, eyes closed, his bare feet extended toward a golden tray. Kneeling before him, devotees in white dhotis with gold necklaces and white shawls attend the feet; a man in white with a mala holds his hands clasped, and a woman in white sits nearby. Silver plates with flowers, fruit, and pink petals sit on the golden tray. Behind the throne stand a golden swan-shaped seat, a trident-topped staff, orange cloth, and a garlanded deity murti. Other people in orange and white sit at the edges, one with a microphone, and women in the foreground, including one with a braid, are partly visible. Probable Swamiji on the throne, with orange robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and gold ornaments.2010-11-12