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A photograph of a ritual gathering aboard a cruise ship atrium, with a tiered balcony of onlookers above. In the foreground, a bare-chested man in saffron-orange dhoti wears a long rudraksha mala and sits cross-legged with eyes closed beside a carved wooden puja table. The table holds brass and silver deity murtis, a small red cloth, and bells. Seated devotees in orange and white clothing fill the floor behind him, and a man in a teal shirt with orange shawl sits nearby. Warm uplights illuminate the red-walled space.

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A seated man in orange-saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, bare-shouldered wrap and a beaded rudraksha-style mala sits at the right on a cushioned seat, facing a golden-brown ceremonial table holding silver ritual vessels and a small deity murti, with a red cloth draped behind them. Seated devotees in white and orange clothing fill the floor in front, and more people sit along a glass-railed upper gallery of an open atrium with warm red lighting. A man in an orange robe bends forward beside the table. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long swept-back hair, orange ceremonial wrap and mala, seated in the role of presiding teacher during a puja. Several participants wear white with orange stoles.2012-12-26A large atrium with a glass railing and multi-level balconies hosts a seated satsang or puja gathering. In the foreground, a figure in orange and saffron robes with long dark hair and a white beaded mala sits behind a low wooden table holding silver ritual vessels and a small deity murti. Around the table, many devotees in white clothes with orange shawls sit on mats and cushions, and more people in white and orange sit along the upper balconies. A person in orange sits cross-legged near the table. Red wall lighting and a rug complete the scene. Ritual-style setting with an orange and white dress code.2012-12-26A photograph of a satsang hall where a seated figure in an orange sleeveless top and rudraksha mala sits on a golden throne decorated with yellow and purple marigold garlands and fruit offerings. In the foreground, several women in saris sit on the floor around a gold tray holding apples, sweets and brass plates, with hands joined in devotion. A woman in a lime-green sari and glasses sits with hands clasped, a woman in green and gold sari wears a multi-strand necklace, and a woman in orange-red shawl sits nearby. Men in white dhotis sit behind, and a shaved-headed man in white and a bare-chested man with white markings sit at the left edge. Pink walls, red chairs and maroon curtains fill the background, and a wooden lectern stands in the right foreground.2010-10-11A seated man in an orange-red robe with a long dark-brown rudraksha mala and bracelets sits on an ornate carved wooden throne-chair at a microphone stand, speaking to a large seated audience in a hall with cream walls. A tall silver trident stands at the left edge, and a red framed painting hangs on the wall behind. Many people in white, orange and saffron clothing, some with lanyards, sit in rows and in the foreground, with a man in a lavender shirt at upper right with palms pressed together. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and a yellow forehead mark, with an orange robe, rudraksha mala and a trident beside the throne, consistent with the presentation of a teacher; the appearance is only moderately distinctive.2015-12-09A photograph of a seated devotional gathering in a red-draped hall with golden ornate throne and lit oil lamps. A figure in an orange-maroon turban, floral garland and maroon-orange robes sits on a gilded throne at right, with a small brass plate before him. Around him, many devotees sit on the floor in white and red clothes, several holding lit oil lamps (diyas). Some wear red or saffron shawls, and a few men in white dhotis with orange borders sit close by. A large golden deity murti stands at the far right edge. Tall oil lamps stand on the left, and a camera tripod is visible behind the seated group.2015-10-26December 09 20152015-12-09January 02 20102010-01-02 +2 copiesPhoto of a ceremony in a warmly lit hall with red draped walls and gold-carved decor. A figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne at the upper right, with a long gold staff beside it. Many seated devotees surround the throne, mostly in white and red-bordered clothing with red shawls, holding small lit oil lamps and brass plates. Several men in white dhoti-style garments sit in the foreground, and a woman in a lavender sari sits near the throne. The scene suggests a puja or darshan. Many visible people are seated; the figure on the throne appears to be Swamiji (probable), based on the saffron robe, turban and throne.2015-10-26October 26 20152015-10-26December 19 20152015-12-19A seated bearded man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and sits on an ornate white-and-red throne in a hall, gesturing with his right arm toward a seated audience. Many people sit cross-legged on colourful striped floor mats; most wear black t-shirts, some in white, orange or shirtless. A large screen above shows a live video of a similar gathering. A wooden stand and a camera on a tripod are at the edges. Probable Swamiji (in orange robe, long hair, seated on throne at centre), presiding over a satsang or discourse. Approximately 40 to 50 people are visible.2016-12-18A photograph of a ritual in a large atrium with a balcony and a projection screen at the right. A person with long dark hair, a tiger-striped yellow and black garment, a beaded necklace and a crown-like headpiece stands at a brass altar holding a tall silver vessel, next to a brass deity murti and a tray of fruit and flowers. Seated devotees in white dhotis and red-orange shawls with rudraksha malas surround the altar on the floor, and more people in similar white and red attire sit on the balcony above. Fruits, a melon and a yellow flower arrangement lie on a cloth at the front left, and an orange cloth drapes the table. This appears to be a pada puja or abhishekam-style offering with a kalasha-like vessel.2012-12-25