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A satsang stage with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange robe and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, long hair swept back. A kneeling man in white ritual dress and a red shawl is performing a padapuja-style act at the throne's base, holding a small object. A bald man in white kurta and red shawl stands to the left, and a monk in saffron robes stands further back. On the right, a woman in a green sari and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stand near gold oil lamps topped with lion-like finials. Orange carpeting covers the stage, and strings of beads hang behind them. The figure seated on the throne is identified as Swamiji (probable) by the saffron robe, mala, long swept-back hair and throne, which together form a compatible set of cues, while other figures are described by role only.

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A staged ceremony on a raised platform before hanging strands of beaded lights and grey drapes. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne wears an orange-saffron robe, a red-orange shawl and a beaded necklace, with long dark hair swept back. Two devotees kneel before the throne: a man in a white shirt and khaki dhoti with his hand raised, and a woman in a green sari with her hand on the seated figure's head. A bald man in white dhoti with an orange shawl stands at left, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Tall brass lamps with bird-shaped finials flank the throne, and orange cloth covers the platform steps. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate beaded necklace of the seated figure on the throne.2011-02-27A staged satsang scene with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped in an orange cloth, wearing an orange garment and a red-and-white mala. A woman in a green sari bends forward with her hands near the seated figure's head, while a bald man in white dhoti and an orange shawl stands behind them with a hand raised, and a man in white shirt and dhoti kneels on the orange-covered step. Another woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Ornate gold lamp stands with brass birds flank the stage, behind hanging strands of beaded lights and grey drapery. An orange carpet covers the floor.2011-02-27A ceremonial stage inside a hall with hanging beaded strands and a grey draped backdrop. A long-haired figure in orange and saffron clothing with rudraksha beads sits on an ornate gold throne, one hand raised in blessing. Before the throne, an orange cloth-covered platform holds the attention. A bald man in white dhoti and an orange shawl stands at left, while a man in white shirt and dhoti stands nearby. A child in white shirt and shorts raises a hand toward the seated figure. A woman in a green sari bends forward in devotion at the platform's edge, and two women in white saris stand at right. Tall brass lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the throne. The seated figure matches Swamiji (probable) through the swept-back long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated in the role of the central figure receiving devotees.2011-02-27A ceremonial stage with a gold throne at centre, draped in orange cloth. A figure in an orange robe with an orange shawl and a long beaded necklace sits on the throne, with long dark hair. Devotees in front present themselves: a bald man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands at left, a young man in a white shirt kneels and reaches up toward the seated figure, and a woman in a green sari kneels on the orange-draped step, touching the throne. A woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Golden lamp stands with lit oil lamps and brass finials frame the stage behind hanging strings of lights and grey drapes. An orange carpet covers the floor. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears an orange robe, a beaded necklace and long swept-back hair on a throne, with devotees paying respect.2011-02-27November 05 20102010-11-05A blurred stage photo shows an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a gold canopy garlanded with yellow and red flowers, set against an orange-and-blue painted sunset backdrop. A seated figure in orange robes sits on the throne, with a person in white kneeling and bowing with forehead to the golden base. A woman in an orange garment stands at left and another woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at right. Red-draped tables and a small lit lamp flank the throne. Appearance-based label: the seated figure in orange robes on the throne is a person candidate, though the face and features are too blurred to confirm.2009-08-18August 25 20092009-08-25A padapuja ceremony on a raised stage before a gold-framed throne with red cushions. A man with a shaved head in white dhoti and sacred thread kneels and washes the feet of a seated figure, while two women in orange saris kneel beside the throne offering flowers. The seated figure wears an orange robe with red-striped border, a rudraksha mala and gold armlet, with hands folded in his lap. Behind him hang beaded curtains with gold ornamentation, and a tall brass lamp stands at the right edge. Video cameras and tripods occupy the foreground. Visible people: the seated figure, the kneeling priest in white, a man in white at left, and two women, five in total. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair swept back, orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold armlet, and sits on a throne in the place of honour during padapuja.2011-02-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial moment in a decorated hall with gold and cream drapery and white jasmine garland strings overhead. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a long rudraksha mala draped over his chest, sits on an ornate gold and red throne with his bare feet on a gold footstool. Several devotees stand around him, some in white dhotis with yellow shawls, others in orange clothing. Two bald men in white bend forward to touch his feet or lower heads in reverence, and a woman in white with a yellow border stands to the right. A small gold-framed red seat and yellow and white flower garlands decorate the throne. The seated figure appears to be a person, given his saffron robe, rudraksha mala and throne, with the devotees offering reverence as a teacher. +2 copiesA photograph of a temple-style interior with a red and white patterned backdrop and two brass oil lamps on stands. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a red floor cushion. A man in white shirt and white dhoti leans in and touches the seated figure's cheek with his palm, while a younger man in orange robe and a rudraksha mala stands at left with hands folded. On the right, a woman in a white sari with gold border raises a hand near a standing woman in pink; a woman in a blue sari kneels in the foreground.2009-08-22September 13 20092009-09-13 +2 copiesNovember 05 20102010-11-05