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Photograph of a seated ritual gathering facing an ornate golden stage. On a red-cushioned golden throne at the top sits a figure in an orange saffron robe with a draped shawl; the figure's face and features are not clear enough to make an appearance-based identification. Golden lion-like sculptures and garlanded deity murtis stand around the stage, with a golden kalasha-style lamp hanging above. In the foreground, several shaved-headed young men and boys in white dhotis with maroon borders sit with their backs to the camera, facing the stage. Brass vessels and containers rest on the floor nearby.

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November 17 20102010-11-17October 29 20102010-10-29November 15 20102010-11-15A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a raised stage, speaking into a microphone. A large backdrop shows a temple-style painted scene with decorated pillars and a deity image adorned with garlands. Several rows of seated devotees in white dhotis with maroon-bordered shawls face the stage, some wearing headphones. A pedestal fan stands at the right edge of the stage, and a small offering tray sits near the front. The setting appears to be a satsang discourse.2010-10-29October 29 20102010-10-29November 23 20102010-11-23Photograph of a satsang hall where a man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden trident beside him, gesturing as he speaks. Behind him are elaborate floral garlands and a golden deity murti with a gold bull figure to one side. Around the stage, a group of people in white dhotis with maroon borders sit on the floor facing the throne, with a few figures in saffron cloth among them. A saffron umbrella hangs above the stage.2010-11-14October 18 20102010-10-18A seated man in an orange saffron garment with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a raised stage, addressing a live talk. Several seated devotees in white dhotis, some with shaved heads, face the stage from the front with their backs to the camera. Behind the throne, a large backdrop shows a temple gopuram and decorated deity murti garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flowers, with a gold canopy above. Smaller gilded thrones on either side hold garlanded deity murti. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the right edge, and a small oil lamp with offerings sits at the lower left.2010-11-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada puja on a raised stage with an orange-draped floor and a golden throne backed by a large temple-style painted backdrop. A seated figure on the red-cushioned golden throne wears a red garment and a multi-strand gold and red-bead necklace, with a pale yellow-orange umbrella above. Around the throne, several men in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit and tend brass plates and offerings, while a woman in a white sari with a pink-orange border and a woman in white with a yellow shawl kneel nearby. A saffron-robed figure sits to the left. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on either side. In the foreground, a large seated audience of white-clad men and boys faces the stage, some wearing yellow-bordered cloths.2011-01-25A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne under a golden parasol, gesturing while speaking into a microphone. Golden lion-supported seats and a garlanded deity murti flank the stage, with trident-shaped ornaments, marigold garlands and flower vases around the dais. In the foreground, a large seated audience in white dhotis and saffron-robed monks sit facing the stage, some with kalasha-style offerings and small lamps nearby. The stage has navy curtains behind it.2010-10-18 +1 copiesNovember 10 20102010-11-10 +1 copies