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Outdoor evening satsang on a green mat. A man with long swept-back dark hair, bare-chested, wearing an orange-saffron wrap and rudraksha-style multi-coloured beaded garlands, sits with palms joined on an ornate gold-and-red throne with golden lion-head armrests. Around him, devotees in white and cream sarees with gold borders sit with hands folded in prayer; one woman in a white saree with a red border stands near the throne, and a young boy in a checked shirt sits at the front with a brass plate of offerings nearby. A portable cooling unit and potted plant stand on the left, with a large orange banner in the background.

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May 05 20152015-05-05May 05 20152015-05-05May 05 20122012-05-05May 05 20152015-05-05July 03 20122012-07-03May 05 20122012-05-05 +2 copiesMay 05 20152015-05-05May 05 20152015-05-05A photo of a satsang-style gathering in a bright white room. On the right, a man in saffron-orange robes, a gold-and-beaded necklace, bangles and a white forehead mark sits on a red velvet seat with his bare feet raised on a red cushion; he is a probable Swamiji, with long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing. Behind him a second figure in saffron sits on a gold throne with a red cushioned back and a gold lion-like footstool, and a red-and-gold ornate backdrop stands behind. In the foreground, a woman in a white and gold sari with an orange shawl holds a small bowl, a woman in a red blouse and white sari with beaded necklace sits beside a man in white with a rudraksha mala, and a woman in teal sits at left with hands joined in namaste. A plate of flowers and fruit sits on a red stool, with a small tray of offerings nearby. Overhead, a ceiling fan and a white floor-standing air cooler are visible.2012-10-15A photograph of a seated satsang in a plain room with a wall fan and a white floor-standing air conditioner. On the right, a man with a shaved-looking head, white tilak on the forehead, long swept-back dark hair, ornate gold necklaces, bangles and an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl sits on a red velvet throne-like sofa with his bare foot extended onto a red cushion, a plate of food in front of it. Behind him, a gilded throne holds a second seated figure in orange robes with a crown-like orange turban and rudraksha mala. Around the sofa, several devotees sit on the floor: a man in white with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a red blouse and white sari with a gold-bordered sari, a woman in a white and gold sari holding a small bowl, and a woman in a teal top. Printed copyright text appears at lower right.2012-10-15A seated man on a gilded throne with leopard-print upholstery wears a golden crown, a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders, and bangles, with long dark hair falling behind him. Beside the throne sits a silver lion figure on a gold pedestal. Around him, a group of women in white and cream saris and orange and red garments sit on the floor on a patterned mat, with a few with white or orange clothing and rudraksha beads, some holding brass plates of flowers and offerings. A young man in the foreground sits with his back to the camera, a red and white floral garland in his hands. The gold-trimmed room has a standing air conditioner, a fan, a red curtain and a golden pillar with carved figures, with a small bronze statue in the corner. The scene suggests a seated satsang or puja in which devotees offer flowers and items before a throne.2017-10-12Indoor darshan scene in an ashram hall. On the right, a man with long dark hair, a red tilak and orange robes with a gold necklace and rudraksha malas sits on a red velvet throne while devotees offer flowers on a silver tray at his feet. On the left, a second figure in orange robes and a saffron turban sits on a gold throne with a red cushion and raises one hand in blessing. A woman in white and red sari with a red blouse sits on the floor near the throne, with two young devotees and a woman in a red sari in the foreground. A framed picture hangs on the wall and an air cooler stands at left.2012-10-13