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A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing orange robes and a gold-and-orange beaded garland, gestures with both hands while speaking. Behind him is a backdrop of a large green tree. Brass oil lamps and a tray with fruit and flowers sit beside the throne. On a white mat, a bald man in orange robes and an orange shawl sits at the lower left, a man in white with a red shawl kneels with palms joined, another man in white with an orange shawl kneels with eyes closed and palms pressed together, and a woman in white sits at the far right near a window. The scene is a satsang-style gathering.

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A photograph of a satsang on a raised white stage with an orange cloth edge. A figure in orange robes with a long hairstyle sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and a gold tiered base, the throne set before a large painted backdrop of a banyan tree with hanging aerial roots and a green forest. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and orange clothing with a beaded necklace, a probable Swamiji by appearance cues, and his hand is raised toward a kneeling man in a grey striped shirt and dark trousers who bows before the throne. Four other men sit on the stage: at left, a shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl sits beside another man in orange; at right, a man in white with a mala sits cross-legged and a shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl sits beside him. Gold oil lamps stand on both sides, a video camera on a tripod is at left, and a gold-decorated wooden stand is at right.2011-02-20A photograph of a satsang stage set before a large printed backdrop of a dense banyan-like tree canopy with hanging aerial roots. A seated figure in orange clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, appearing to be the central teacher, with one hand raised. A man in a grey striped shirt and dark shorts kneels on the white cloth before the throne with his hands raised. Two men in white dhotis and white shirts sit on the white floor to the right, one with a rudraksha-style mala and an orange shawl, and a bald man in white with an orange shawl sits at far right; a seated man in orange with a shaved head sits at the left edge. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a camera on a tripod is set at left. The floor is covered with white cloth and an orange runner.2011-02-20February 08 20122012-02-08October 23 20102010-10-23A photograph of a devotional gathering in an ashram hall with a painted backdrop of a large tree and a temple gopuram. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with flower garlands, smiling; this is a Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues, with the page noting the event involved him. Two men in white kneel before the throne, one offering something with his hands, and a woman in white with an orange shawl kneels at the right beside a small table with fruit. Two men in orange and saffron clothing sit at left, one bare-chested with painted markings and one with a rudraksha mala, and a brass oil lamp stands near the throne.2012-01-08August 01 2009 - Kalpataru, Thiruvanaikaval, India2009-08-01 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on a gold-carved red-cushioned throne with eyes closed, hands resting on his lap. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with gold necklaces and white tripundra markings sits on the floor before a silver tray of flowers, holding a mala. A woman in white sari with pink border, a microphone before her, and another orange-robed man sit nearby, with heads of seated devotees in the foreground. A small tray with fruit and flowers rests on a side table beside the throne. Appearance-based candidate: Swamiji (probable) on the throne, given his saffron robes, rudraksha mala and long hair.2010-10-29A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair and an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions, palms pressed together in namaste. Seated on the floor before him, a bald priest in white dhoti with a gold necklace and a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered blouse and beaded necklace hold their hands folded in prayer. Brass and silver ritual plates with flowers, a tray of fruit and a brass tray are placed on a gold-carved stand beside the throne. Other people in white and plain clothes sit in the foreground, partly visible, with a navy curtain behind the throne.2010-10-19A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange robe, with long dark hair swept back. Before him, a woman in a white sari with yellow floral print kneels with palms joined, while a man in white kneels and extends his hands. Two attendants stand on the left in orange robes and a woman in white with a yellow shawl sits behind them; another woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop of large banyan-like trees and foliage. A distinctive orange robe, swept-back hair and throne cues make the central seated figure a probable Swamiji (probable) presiding in person.2009-12-17August 15 20092009-08-15A photograph of a satsang in a hall. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and speaks from it. Seated before him on the floor, devotees in white dhotis and white blouses with gold borders, some with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads, sit with palms pressed together. A silver puja tray with fruit, flowers and small lamps sits in front of the group. A wooden podium with fruit and a floral offering stands beside the throne, and a white tower fan stands in the background. A microphone is held by a man at left.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red throne draped with a leopard-print cloth and garlanded with red and orange flowers, raising one hand in blessing. Two devotees kneel in white ritual clothing on a red mat: one folds hands in prayer at left, another bows with forehead to the floor at centre. A shaved-headed attendant in white sits at right with hands joined. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on each side, and a red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in orange robes and turban with ornate ceremonial adornments on the throne.2012-10-25