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A seated man in red robes and a gold-and-beaded garland sits on a golden throne with a red cushioned seat and a floral arch of yellow, white and purple flowers, hands folded in his lap with eyes closed. To his left stands a golden statue of a figure in red robes and a red turban, also draped in a garland of yellow, white and purple flowers, its hand raised in blessing. Several devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis sit on the floor in front of the throne, some with heads bowed, near a microphone stand. The dark blue draped backdrop fills the scene, with a gold lion-like carved stand at the lower left.

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A seated man in a red dhoti-style garment and red shawl, wearing a gold-beaded necklace and a red tilak, sits on a red and gold ornate throne decorated with an arch of marigold and white flower garlands in yellow, purple, white and red. Hands are folded in his lap. Around the throne, a group of women in cream and yellow saris sit on the floor facing him, and a young girl in a red dress stands among them. A dark blue draped backdrop hangs behind the stage.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22December 26 20102010-12-26December 22 20102010-12-22Stage event with a seated man in saffron-orange robes, a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, eyes closed in meditation on a peetha throne decorated with marigold and white flower garlands, with red cushions. Beside him to the left, a golden chariot-style seat holds a standing deity statue draped in orange and red garlands, and a golden lion-like figure. Women in white and cream saris with orange shawls sit on an orange cloth before the throne, with brass and silver puja plates, fruit, flowers and small lamps in front of them. A man in white dhoti with bare upper body and a gold chain sits at the left edge near a microphone, with a small bell. Tall brass oil lamps in front of a dark blue curtain.2010-12-28December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a padapuja-style gathering in a temple hall. A man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow, orange and green flowers. Several women in white, orange and green saris sit on the floor before him, one in an orange sari holding a brass plate of offerings. Behind them a golden deity murti in red and gold dress stands on a gilded pedestal with flower garlands. A microphone stand stands at the right. Blue and maroon curtains line the back wall.2010-12-28Photograph of a satsang on a stage. On the right, a seated figure in a hot pink garment with a pink shawl, wearing gold necklaces and a long swept-back hairstyle, sits on an ornate gold throne draped with marigold garlands in yellow, orange and purple, under a fringed canopy with pink, green and yellow tassels. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues including the long hair, ornate gold necklaces and pink ceremonial clothing, seated in the discourse role. On the left, a deity murti in pink dress and gold ornaments sits on a second gold throne with a matching floral garland. In the foreground, around two dozen seated devotees face the stage, mostly women in white, orange and green saris, some with folded hands, and a shaved-headed man in orange at the left edge.2010-12-26December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a seated man on a flower-decorated throne on a stage with a dark blue draped backdrop. He wears an orange-red robe, a long beaded necklace of rudraksha-style malas, and has long hair swept back, with a bindi-style mark on his forehead. Flanked by tall brass oil lamps with lit flames, he sits with hands folded. In front of the throne, about seven women in white and cream saris and orange shawls sit on a red mat with small orange cloth bundles, facing him, with their backs partly to the camera. The throne is draped with red fabric and garlanded with marigolds and white flowers. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long swept-back hair, orange robe, layered malas and ceremonial gold-toned necklace are visible cues, in a role of the presiding figure on the throne.2010-12-28A seated man in a red saffron robe and gold beaded necklace sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with a curved arch of marigold garlands in yellow, red, white and purple. Long hair falls past his shoulders and he has a red mark on his forehead. Around the throne, devotees in white and cream clothes sit or kneel with hands folded in prayer. Among them is a woman in a white sari with a green border, a girl in a red top, a bald man in a maroon robe, and a man in white dhoti with pink and white border and a light forehead mark. Dark blue draped curtains form the backdrop, and a garland hangs on the left side.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22