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A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a hall. On the right, a bearded man in a saffron-orange turban and a white flower garland sits on a gold-carved throne, holding a silver staff, with an ornate gold canopy behind him. Before him, a woman in a green sari with a red shawl sits on the floor beside a brass plate of offerings, while seated participants in white clothes and orange-red shawls surround a low red-draped table. Other people, some in white, sit on the floor in rows, and a few stand near a red curtain. Large speakers and a monitor appear at the left.

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Indoor ceremonial gathering in a hall with red drapes and a golden ornate throne. A figure seated on the right throne wears a maroon-orange turban, bare-chested with a white floral garland, holding a golden staff topped with a finial, and a bangle on the arm. a person sits at the upper right, distinguished by the orange turban, garland and gold armband. Around him, many seated devotees in white and orange-red shawls with rudraksha-style neck cords face him; a woman in a green sari holds a brass plate with offerings in the foreground. Other participants in white clothing sit on the left, and a golden deity murti stands in the background behind a red curtain.2015-05-27A seated audience of devotees fills a hall during a Shodasi initiation session. In the foreground, women in green and yellow saris and men and women in white kurtas and orange-red shawls sit on the floor, several holding brass plates with flowers and offerings. At upper right, a figure in an orange turban and white garland sits on an ornate gold throne holding a silver staff, with a golden canopy and red drapes behind. Many people in white ritual clothing sit in rows at the back, and a camera on a tripod and a video screen appear at left.2015-05-27A large hall during a seated ritual session, with many devotees in white and saffron-red clothing sitting on the floor facing a golden throne at right. A bearded figure in an orange turban and white garland sits on the throne, holding a tall silver staff, and a woman in a green sari with red border stands beside him holding a brass plate. Attendees wear red-and-white shawls and marigold garlands, and some hold brass trays. Video screens, a camera on a tripod, and a golden deity murti in a red-draped alcove are visible along the background.2015-05-27Indoor satsang hall during a Shodasi initiation session. A seated figure on a gold ornate throne with orange cushions, wearing an orange-red turban, white floral garland and orange cloth, holds a tall silver staff with a crowned finial; the figure appears to be a statue or life-size depiction rather than a living person. Seated devotees in white and cream clothes with orange-red shawls sit on the floor, several holding brass plates of offerings. In the foreground a woman in a green blouse and patterned sari, orange shawl around her shoulders, holds a brass plate with flowers and offerings beside the throne. Behind them, rows of white-clad participants fill the hall, with speakers, a monitor and a red draped table visible.2015-05-27A photo of a ritual gathering in a red-draped hall with a golden throne backdrop and a wall of scattered red rose petals. A figure seated on an orange cushioned throne wears a red-orange turban, white floral garland and gold armlets, holding a golden staff with a white tassel; he is a person candidate, identified from the turban, garland and throne cues. A seated man in orange-yellow robes with a red shawl sits near him with a small brass vessel. Around them, devotees in white clothes with red-orange shawls sit on the floor, some holding brass plates and offerings. A woman in a green sari sits to the right, and a flame glows at the lower right. Oil lamps and flowers are visible beside the altar.2015-05-27October 26 20152015-10-26May 27 20152015-05-27A photograph of a seated initiation session in a richly decorated hall with red draped fabric and a gold-framed backdrop. A man in an orange turban, saffron-and-red robe and white flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat with a golden staff beside him. Seated devotees in white clothes and red-orange shawls fill the floor in front, some holding brass plates and offerings. A woman in a green sari sits to the right. A brass lamp and a kalasha-like vessel appear near the throne. The man's appearance with turban, saffron robe and garland is a distinctive presentation cue, so he may be the a person candidate seated in the throne position, though his identity is uncertain from appearance alone. Pink petals decorate the wall at right.2015-05-27October 26 20152015-10-26July 21 20152015-07-21A photograph of a ritual pada puja in a richly decorated hall with purple lighting and an ornate gilded golden throne in the foreground. A figure seated on a red and gold throne wears a white flower garland and an orange garment, holding a tall ceremonial staff, while people in white and orange-red shawls sit on the floor before brass thalis of offerings. Several seated devotees in white and saffron clothing, one wearing an orange turban, cup their hands over the offerings. Behind them rows of seated attendees and a television screen showing a deity image are visible.2015-07-21A seated man on a gilded golden throne in a red-walled hall wears an orange turban, saffron-orange robe and a beaded necklace, with a gold-framed backdrop behind him. Around him a large group sits on the floor in white, red, yellow and pink saris and kurtas with red shawls, many holding brass plates of offerings and some with hands folded in prayer. Brass oil lamps stand at the right, and a pair of bald men in saffron-trimmed white sit near the throne. Warm lighting and draped cloth complete a puja or satsang gathering in the temple room, and a screen with a sign appears at the upper right.2015-10-26