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A 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.

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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 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.2011-02-20February 20 20112011-02-20A photograph of a stage ceremony in front of a large printed backdrop of a banyan tree. A figure in an orange saffron robe and an orange headwrap sits on a tan upholstered throne with carved dark trim, hands folded in the lap, with a small cushion beside. A man in white kneels on a red mat at the foot of the throne, and standing attendants in white dhotis and shirts, including one in an orange cloth, flank the scene. On the right, women in white saris with yellow borders stand near the platform. The stage floor is glossy and reflective.2010-08-07October 10 20112011-10-10A guided eN-Kriya satsang held on a white-covered stage in front of a large forest-tree backdrop. A figure in orange robes and a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, raising one hand in a blessing or instructional gesture. Around the stage, several people sit or stand: a bald man in white with an orange shawl kneels in front, a man in white shirt and white dhoti sits to the right, a woman in a pink top and a girl in a red plaid dress sit on the left, and an older woman in a dark green sari sits near the throne. Standing to the left are men in white with orange shawls and a man in saffron robes. Brass lamps flank the throne, a woman in yellow sits to the far right near a small offering tray, and a camera is set up on the left.2011-02-20February 08 20122012-02-08December 17 20092009-12-17Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped with a garland of yellow, red, pink and white flowers, set before a large backdrop of banyan-like roots in orange tones. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron shawl over red clothing and touches the side of his head. Two men in white ritual clothes kneel on a red carpet in front of the throne, one with his hands folded, and a younger standing attendant in white with a red shawl and rudraksha-style beads stands at the left edge beside a table draped in white. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair and a saffron shawl over red clothing on a throne, which are the qualifying cues. The kneeling men are devotees and the standing man is an attendant.2009-08-09A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) under a gold canopy, garlanded with multicoloured flower garlands. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban, and a rudraksha mala, and makes a raised blessing gesture. Around the throne, several people in white dhotis and white saris stand or kneel; one kneeling man in white attends the throne base, and a woman in a red-bordered sari kneels at the front. Gold ceremonial fans and staffs stand on either side, with a temple-arch backdrop and a red carpet beneath. Swamiji (probable): the orange turban, saffron robe and rudraksha mala are the distinguishing cues on the seated central figure, shown in a throne-and-darshan setting.2010-11-05October 10 20112011-10-10November 05 20102010-11-05