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A seated man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair raises one hand in blessing while seated on a cream upholstered armchair with carved wooden arms, his bare feet resting on a striped tiger-skin rug over white cloth. a person: long swept-back hair, orange robes and a seated teacher's position mark him as a. Before him, a kneeling man in a dark navy kurta with a rudraksha mala and thin-rimmed glasses sits with hands folded, and a woman in a green sari with gold border sits beside him. Behind them, a large framed-style portrait of a turbaned man with a purple emblem hangs on a textured black backdrop, and a brass oil lamp stands nearby. A man in white with an orange shawl sits at a table at right.

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A photograph of an indoor devotional gathering on a white-tiled floor. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe sits in a cream and wooden throne-like chair with a tiger-striped rug and white cloth spread in front. Behind the chair hangs a large black backdrop with a sepia portrait of a turbaned man, labelled with no readable caption. To the right, a brass oil lamp stands beside a kalasha-style hanging textile. A man in a dark navy kurta, glasses and a rudraksha mala kneels on the floor with hands joined, facing the throne. A woman in a bright pink sari bends forward at right, and white flowers lie on the floor. A partly visible seated attendant appears at the lower left.2006-04-02November 12 20052005-11-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange shawl sits on a gold-and-yellow throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, wearing a rudraksha-style beaded necklace with gold beads, bangles, and a white forehead mark; he looks to the side. Before him, a woman in a white sari and a younger woman kneel among brass bowls of flowers and petals, with a flower-strewn arrangement at the base of the throne. A third woman in red and an orange-clad figure sit in the background, and a brass bell hangs from the ceiling beside an air conditioner and a golden ornamental frame. Visible padapuja-style devotional offering, with the seated figure honoured as the presiding teacher. The pictured man is Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha-style beads and gold ornaments, seated on the throne in the central role.2013-03-22A photograph inside a hall with wood-panelled walls and a black draped backdrop bearing a large printed portrait of a man. In the centre, a figure in an orange robe with a long multicoloured bead garland stands before a carved wooden chair with cushioned seat, set on a tiger-skin rug, with flower arrangements on side tables. Beside them, an older bearded man in orange robes stands with arms extended, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at right. Several people in orange, white and green clothing stand near tripods and lights, and others at left, one in a light blue shirt, applaud. Brass ritual lamps and tall ornate banners flank the backdrop.2006-04-02A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate orange-and-silver carved throne against a painted mountain backdrop. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange garment with a leopard-print shawl, a white and red flower garland, and a red-and-white forehead mark, with long dark hair. A bald man in white clothes bows deeply with hands at the seated figure's feet. On the left, a man in white with hands pressed in prayer stands beside a woman in orange. On the right, people in yellow and pink saris stand nearby. In the foreground, a man with a white dhoti and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, and a woman in white with a pink shawl sits with eyes lowered before orange and yellow flower offerings.2010-02-12Indoor satsang hall with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha-style multicolored beaded necklace, hands in namaste, on a gold-upholstered throne-style chair beside a tall brass oil lamp and a flower arrangement. A large dark backdrop behind shows a sepia portrait of a smiling man with a head covering. Devotees sit on white cloth around the front, including an older man in white kurta with folded hands at left, a woman in white with orange shawl and purple skirt standing at left, and a white-haired person in pink at right. Several people are seen from behind in the foreground. White display boards on stands stand at left. A framed photo sits on a shelf in the upper left.2006-04-02A seated man on an ornate golden throne with dark carved armrests wears an orange robe under a leopard-print shawl, a white jasmine garland with red flowers around his neck, and a red bindi on his forehead; he smiles while a devotee in white kneels and offers a flower to him. Standing around are a young man in white, another in an orange robe, and two women, one in a pink shawl and one in yellow. Behind them a painted backdrop shows a snow-capped mountain against blue sky.2010-02-12A seated figure in orange saffron robes with an orange turban, long swept-back dark hair, red and white flower garlands and gold ornaments receives devotees on an ornate cream upholstered throne in front of a large backdrop portrait of a smiling man in an orange head covering. Kneeling devotees in front of the throne hold brass plates and offerings; a silver ceremonial stand with a bird finial stands beside the throne, and orange and yellow marigold strands hang behind on orange drapery. Visible participants include a woman in a green patterned sari, a man in white with glasses, a woman in a yellow blouse and a woman in an orange sari.2012-04-01A photograph of a seated figure with long dark hair, bare-chested under an orange shawl, receiving namaste gestures at a white-draped table with flowers, a clock, a steel vessel and a small plate of offerings. A bearded man in white with an orange shawl stands behind, and a man in a light blue shirt kneels with palms pressed together. Another man in white kneels in the foreground, and a figure in pale green wrapped clothing bows low on the floor. Behind them a stage with a white cushioned seat, red curtains, a standing fan and a backdrop portrait of a woman. People in white and orange clothing stand in the background. The appearance of the seated figure with long hair and orange shawl is consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated in a ritual setting receiving devotees.2007-02-11A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-cream sofa with a tiger-striped cloth draped over the seat, set before a richly carved gold backdrop with deity medallions. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a long orange shawl, rudraksha-style beaded malas, ceremonial white bangles and a white tilak on the forehead, with long swept-back dark hair; this appearance matches Swamiji (probable) by distinctive visible cues, seated on a throne with palms joined in greeting. To the right, a man in a white dhoti and shawl with an orange sash kneels holding a lit lamp, and a woman in a pink sari with a white tilak and a second attendant in white sit near a brass tray of small bowls. Brass oil lamps and hanging bells hang from the ceiling, with a standing brass lamp beside the seat and a dark wall behind.2013-03-16A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban on an ornate cream throne, with a red floral garland and white flower garland draped over the shoulders, holding a white ceremonial staff. Several devotees sit on a red carpet before him, including a man in white shirt and an elderly man in white, holding brass plates and offerings of fruit. A large portrait of a smiling man in orange is behind the throne, and a red-and-gold table holds fruit and items. The setting is a hall with orange draped curtains and marigold garlands.2012-04-01A photograph taken indoors in a wood-panelled hall with brown walls and a wooden floor. A man with long dark hair and a flowing orange robe sits on a zebra-striped cushioned seat, one hand raised in a gesture while he speaks. A tiger-striped mat lies on the floor before him. A kneeling woman in white clothes with a braid leans toward him with her palms pressed together. Behind them a second man in an orange robe points with one arm, and an orange cloth is draped over a wooden cabinet. A carved gold throne with a trident-like finial stands at right, and a microphone stand is visible on the far right.2008-06-28