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A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in an indoor hall. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over his clothing, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne-like chair on a raised platform at the right, hands folded in his lap, and a microphone is set on a small table beside him with a tray of flower petals and fruit. Facing him on the floor are several men with shaved heads in white dhotis with maroon borders, some wearing rudraksha malas and tilak, several with hands folded in namaskar. A woman in white with a lanyard and a woman in a cream sari with folded hands kneel nearby. A dark blue curtain and pale wall form the background, with a small projector or monitor at the right edge. a person: the seated figure's long swept-back hair, saffron shawl and throne seating fit the page's cues, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.

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A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and orange garment sits on a gold-trimmed throne with red cushions, his long dark hair swept back, a white forehead mark visible, eyes closed in meditation. Before him, several shaved-headed priests in white dhotis with red borders kneel with hands folded in anjali, and a woman in a white top and a woman in a cream sari kneel with palms pressed together. A small table beside the throne holds a tray of flowers and fruit, and a microphone and speaker sit on a wooden stand with gold carvings.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.2011-02-11October 23 20102010-10-23A 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.2010-10-29October 28 20102010-10-28A 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 seated man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a hall, eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. He has long swept-back hair and a gold neck ornament. Around a low wooden table with silver plates of fruit and flowers, priests in white dhotis with gold necklaces and tilak perform a puja, one holding a lit oil lamp and another a small flame. A woman in white and a shaved-head priest in an orange cloth sit nearby, with a few young people in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-robed figure on the throne, based on distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and malas.2010-10-19 +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 photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with a tall gilded back and red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a shawl, with his hands in a meditative mudra. He has long swept-back hair. In front of the throne is a wooden podium with a gold-trimmed edge. Before him, a group of about ten people sit on the floor in white and cream clothes, several with tripundra and sandalwood markings on their foreheads, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces; some hold their palms pressed together in namaskar. Between them and the throne sits a large gold tray holding brass plates of flowers, pink lotuses and offerings. A dark blue curtain hangs at right and a microphone stand is visible. Several seated devotees are shown from behind.2010-10-19A seated man in a large gilded golden throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron shawl over a bare upper body and layered rudraksha malas, sits with hands resting on his lap while facing a small group of seated devotees. Several women in yellow and white saris and a man in a white kurta sit cross-legged on the floor with palms pressed together in namaste. In front of them are brass plates with red flowers and small oil lamps, and a microphone stands on a gilded side table holding fruit. Behind them stands a red curtain and a blue curtain. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing, seated on a throne in a satsang setting.2011-01-22A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange robe with a red-and-orange sash and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, his long dark hair swept back. He sits with hands folded in front of a small table holding red fruit and a microphone. In front of him on the floor, several devotees sit with palms pressed together in anjali: a woman in a yellow sari with red border, a woman in a white and yellow sari, a man in white kurta, and a woman in a red-and-white sari, with brass and silver puja plates bearing red flowers and offerings before them. Other people's heads and shoulders are visible in the foreground and a seated man in orange robes sits at the left, with maroon curtains behind. a person candidate: appearance-based label a person for the man on the throne, given orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold pendant.2011-01-22A seated man in an ornate gold-and-red throne, dressed in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala, performs namaskar with palms pressed together. Beside him on the gold-framed side table sit a plate of fruit and flower offerings. Around him, white-clad priests in white dhotis and gold necklaces hold lit oil lamps and aarti lamps during a puja, while women with braided hair and yellow-trimmed clothing watch in the foreground. A dark curtain forms the backdrop. Seven or more people are visible.2010-11-24