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Indoor satsang scene in a hall with a pale wall and navy curtain. A man with swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange shawl over orange clothing, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a small tray of fruit and flowers beside him. The figure matches the Swamiji (probable) profile on appearance cues including ornate gold throne seating, orange clothing and swept-back hair. Seated before him are about eight people in white dhotis with maroon borders, most shaved-headed and bare-chested, holding small silver vessels and bowls. Two women in white saris sit among them. A projector sits on a wooden stand to the right and a microphone stand is at the left edge.

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A photograph of a pada puja satsang in an indoor hall with a plain pale wall and dark blue curtain. A man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at right, eyes lowered, with a small tray of offerings beside him. Seated on the floor in front are shaven-headed men in white dhotis with maroon-and-white borders and bare upper bodies, some with rudraksha necklaces. A woman in white and another person holding a small lit lamp sit among them. At left, a man in white with a gold necklace sits behind a microphone stand with an open book. Lamps and a projector are visible.2011-01-21A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back hair, layered gold and beaded necklaces, and a rudraksha-style mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden tall backrest and a gilded parasol-like finial beside him. Facing him on the floor, several shaven-headed priests in white dhoti and shawl with maroon and gold borders sit in a semicircle, with hands folded in prayer. Trays of flowers, lotus blossoms, and silver bowls are arranged on a gold cloth in front of the throne. Behind them, a woman in a yellow sari with a name badge, a woman in a green blouse, a woman in white, and another woman sit on the floor, and a priest in white with a gold necklace holds a book near microphones on a stand. The setting is a hall with pink walls and dark blue drapes. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in saffron with long hair, layered beads and gold necklaces on the throne.2011-02-11A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with an umbrella-style gold canopy sits centrally, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, with arms resting in front. Before the throne, several shaved-headed men in white dhoti-style clothes with maroon and gold borders sit on orange mats, some with hands joined in namaskar. Behind them a row of women in saris, including a yellow sari, sit in attendance. Brass oil lamps stand on the right, and a wooden-fronted altar box rests beside the throne. Silver trays with flowers and plates hold offerings on the floor, and a large framed painting of a deity with garlands hangs on the right wall.2011-02-11A photograph of a ritual scene in an indoor hall. On a large ornate gold throne with red cushions sits a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala, seated in meditative pose; he appears to be the Swamiji (probable), given his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala. Before the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor in white and orange garments; several women in yellow-bordered white saris and devotees in white dhotis hold lit oil lamps and offer flowers, while a silver plate with flowers and fruit sits in front. Incense smoke rises from the lower right. A wooden stand with gold carvings, a standing fan and a painted temple backdrop complete the scene.2010-10-29A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a carved golden backrest, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a saffron shawl and ceremonial gold necklaces, speaks into a microphone. Before him, a group sits on a rug: shaved-headed men in white dhotis with red and gold borders, a woman in a yellow sari, and younger women in green and white. Silver and gold offering plates with pink lotus flowers sit in front of them, and a gold-handled ceremonial staff stands at right beside the throne. A bell and a microphone stand are on a low table at left. A person in white with a gold-bordered shawl sits behind a lectern. The figure on the throne has long swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial adornments, which matches a person presence, though his appearance is only partly visible.2011-02-11A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears orange saffron robes with a garland and long swept-back hair, presiding over a small group. Around him, about eight devotees sit on the floor in white ritual clothes with yellow shawls and red threads, many holding small oil lamps lit with flames, as in an aarti-style offering. A metal tray with offerings sits at the left near the throne, and a plain cream wall with a barred window forms the background. a person is shown in orange saffron robes and garland, seated on a golden throne and teaching the devotees.2010-10-07A photograph of a pada puja ritual indoors. In the foreground, several devotees in white ceremonial clothes hold lit oil lamps (aarti) aloft, while others stand with palms joined in prayer. A man with a shaved head and sandalwood marks on his forehead wears a gold necklace and a white garment. Behind them, a tray holds fruit and offerings, and a richly gilded wooden seat draped with red cushions and an orange cloth is occupied by a figure in saffron robes whose face is not visible. Incense smoke rises in the background and a microphone stands nearby. The seat-occupant's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so no identification is made.2010-10-19A photograph of a ceremonial gathering indoors. On the right, a man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala wears an orange saffron robe and sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, a probable Swamiji candidate. Seated on the left and in front, several people in white dhoti and shawl clothing with white forehead markings and gold necklaces hold lit oil lamps in their hands. Two young women with long braids, one in a white sari with a yellow border, sit with their backs to the camera, and a small table with fruit and a bowl stands beside the throne. A white tower fan stands behind the group and dark blue curtains hang on the left.2010-10-22 +1 copiesOctober 19 20102010-10-19 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and swept-back long hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, facing a seated group of devotees. Several people in white ritual clothes and gold necklaces sit cross-legged on the floor with hands folded in namaskar, while a bald man in white with a sacred mark on his forehead holds his hands together. A silver tray with flowers, fruit and offerings sits in front of them, and a small wooden lectern and a tower fan stand nearby. Behind the throne is a plain screen, and to the right is a carved stone temple wall with deity sculptures. Most of the visible people are women and men in white and yellow-trimmed saris or dhotis, sitting in a satsang setting.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA seated man in long swept-back dark hair, an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne, with a gold-tiered side table holding flowers and a small lamp in front of him. A group of about ten devotees sits on a red-patterned floor mat around a silver tray of offerings, several holding lit oil lamps or flower garlands. Most women wear white saris with yellow or orange borders and orange shawls, while a few men are bald and wear white dhotis. A white ceiling fan, a curtain and a window are behind them, and a bright orange cloth drapes a stool in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure on the throne based on his long hair, orange robe and mala.2010-10-29A pada puja ritual in an indoor hall. Several people in white ceremonial dhotis and shawls sit on the floor around a gold-coloured stand holding brass vessels and a pink flower offering. A priest with a shaved head and vertical sandalwood marks holds a small lamp near the vessels. On the right, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-cushioned gold throne, his feet and hands visible; his face is not visible. A man at left raises a lamp above his head, and a woman in white with folded hands sits nearby. Two women with hair tied back are seen from behind in the foreground. A tray with fruit and flowers sits on a wooden cabinet behind the throne. Visible people: about 10.2010-10-19