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A photograph of a satsang on a stage with an orange-draped floor and navy curtain backdrop. A person in an orange robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined at the chest, with a gold necklace visible. Seated on the orange mat in front of the throne are about ten people: a man in an orange robe with a microphone at left, a woman in white, a man in a turquoise shirt, several children and adults in white dhotis and kurtas, and a bare-chested man in a white dhoti at right, hands in anjali. Brass plates with offerings sit on the mat. The glossy stage reflects the seated group.

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A photograph of a seated satsang on an orange-draped stage before a dark blue curtain. A figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the centre, hands in a gesture. Around him on the orange mat, devotees sit in white dhotis and white kurtas or saris, several with palms pressed together. A man in a red-orange robe with a bare upper body sits to the left near a microphone stand and open book, and a man in a blue shirt sits with folded hands. Small brass lamps and offerings rest on the floor. The reflective glass edge of the stage is visible in the foreground.2011-01-23A photograph of a satsang on an orange-carpeted stage before a dark blue curtain. A long-haired figure in an orange robe and gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the centre, hands resting in his lap. Seated on the carpet in front of him are devotees: a man in an orange robe with hands folded at left beside a microphone stand, a woman in white, a man in a blue shirt with palms joined, and several people in white dhotis and shirts, including a young boy and a bare-chested man with palms pressed together at right. Small brass plates and offerings sit on the stage. Audience members are partly visible at the bottom edge.2011-01-23A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure on a large gold ornate throne with red cushions, against dark blue draped curtains. The figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha mala necklace and a red bindi, with long dark hair; this is a probable Swamiji appearance-based candidate, shown with distinctive saffron clothing, a mala and long swept hair. Seated on the orange-carpeted platform below are devotees in white dhoti and white clothing, some with yellow and orange shawls, sitting in front of the throne with hands folded. Monitors and microphones sit at the front edge, and a large audience is visible in the foreground.2011-01-23 +1 copiesA satsang hall with a dark blue curtain backdrop. On a gilded golden throne-style seat behind a wooden lectern sits a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, seemingly addressing the gathering. Before him, a group sits on an orange cloth: a shaved-headed man in orange robe at left, two men in white dhoti with maroon borders, and several women in white, pink-bordered and yellow saris, with a few hands folded in namaskar. Brass items and a bell sit on the floor at right beside a tray of orange cloth and ritual offerings.2010-10-08A photograph of a satsang on a raised orange-carpeted stage before a dark blue curtain. A figure with long dark hair, a red forehead mark, an orange saffron garment and a gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, with a small table and microphone nearby. Before him, a group sits on the floor: a man in an orange garment with a gold necklace in the lower left foreground, a bald man in orange, women in white and grey saris, a woman in a yellow top, a man in a white kurta with white dhoti, and several children in white. Oil lamps and a small offering stand near the throne. The figure on the throne shows appearance cues consistent with the candidate, so this is a person presence at a satsang.2011-01-23A photograph of a stage-based satsang on a raised platform before a deep blue draped curtain. A central figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a beaded necklace; a person with long dark hair, though the appearance cue is uncertain at this scale. Around the stage, a group of devotees sits on orange and purple mats: women in white, cream and saffron saris and men in white dhotis and saffron cloths. A bald man in white sits near the centre. To the left, a gold throne holds a deity murti with a red and orange garment, garlanded and decorated. Brass plates and offerings sit on the mats, and a microphone stand stands at left. The scene reads as a seated satsang or puja gathering.2010-12-31A seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red and gold ornate throne on a raised stage, backed by a large printed temple backdrop with carved pillars and a deity murti. Before him, several people sit on orange and red mats in white and yellow traditional clothing, some with their hands folded in prayer, others with cymbals and small brass vessels in front of them. A floor setup with orange offerings and oil lamps lies in the foreground. A woman in white stands at the left edge beside navy curtains, and a standing fan sits at right. The setting appears to be a satsang or puja gathering.2010-10-21A photograph of a pada puja-style ceremony in an indoor hall with a blue curtained stage. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) at the right, with a small microphone stand beside him. Before him, a group of devotees sit on an orange cloth with hands folded in prayer. Several are dressed in white dhotis and saris, one woman wears a yellow sari, and one wears green. Brass plates holding flowers and offerings sit on a gold-trimmed table, and orange cushions and a patterned rug lie on the floor at left. Several people are visible on the left side of the hall, some in orange clothing.2010-10-19December 31 20102010-12-31December 31 20102010-12-31December 17 20102010-12-17A satsang hall with a dark blue curtain backdrop. A seated figure in a yellow robe and rudraksha-style necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a multicoloured floral garland and a red cushion, a person presence. Foreground devotees in orange and white ritual clothes sit on orange and purple mats, several with palms joined in namaskar. Two men in orange and gold-bordered shawls sit at microphones on the left, one with a shaved head. Offerings in brass dishes and small plates lie on the orange mat. Multiple seated devotees, including women in white and red saris, face the throne.2010-12-23