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A seated devotee in a peach collared shirt, dark trousers and a red-brown rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a patterned rug, holding a small cup, while a shaved-headed man with white tilak on his forehead, orange robes, layered rudraksha malas and a gold chain sits on a red velvet throne with a tiger-print cushion. A silver plate of flowers and offerings rests near his bare feet. Behind them, a golden throne holds an orange-robed figure wearing an orange turban and rudraksha malas, raising one hand in blessing, and a red heart-shaped backrest frames it. A white tower cooler stands at left and a red-clothed side table with garlands and sweets sits at right. a person in the foreground throne with white tilak, orange robes and rudraksha malas; the figure on the golden throne is a statue.

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October 14 20122012-10-14Indoor 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.2012-10-13A photograph inside a room with a white wall and a red-upholstered dais. On the right, a long-haired man in orange cloth with a white forehead mark and layered rudraksha and gold necklaces sits on a red throne-like seat, his bare feet resting on a silver plate of offerings. Seated on the floor in white clothes, a bald man with a grey moustache holds his hands together in front of him. Behind them, a second figure in an orange turban and orange robe with a flower garland sits with hands folded on a gold-and-red throne. At the lower edge, partly visible heads of women or girls and a brass lamp with a plate of food appear near the floor. The appearance-based label is a probable match for the presence of Swamiji, given the long hair, rudraksha malas and gold necklace on the seated figure.2012-10-20October 15 20122012-10-15A 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 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.2012-10-15October 20 20122012-10-20Indoor photo of a padapuja in a plain room with white walls. A man in a long-sleeved white kurta and white dhoti sits on the floor, washing the bare feet of a seated man in orange ochre robes, rudraksha malas, a gold necklace and a white forehead marking. The seated man rests his feet on a red cushion over a gold stool, and a metal tray of water and offerings sits beneath them. Behind them, a second figure in an orange robe and orange head wrap sits on a gold-carved throne with red upholstery, palms pressed together in greeting and wearing a flower garland. Three women in saris, including one in orange, kneel nearby. Red velvet sofas and a red draped backdrop frame the scene.2012-10-20October 13 20122012-10-13October 13 20122012-10-13A photograph of a devotional gathering in a plain room with a white wall and a red-cushioned gold throne. Nearby a man in white clothes seated on the floor holds his hands together, while women in orange and saree attend a silver plate of flowers and petals in front of the dais. A second figure in orange with a garland sits on a gold throne in the background, hands folded in greeting. Small children and a girl in a pink dress sit near metal offering plates.2012-10-20Indoor satsang in a white-walled room. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces sits on a red velvet throne with tiger-striped upholstery, his bare foot resting on a small red cushion. Before him, a seated circle of devotees with palms pressed together includes a woman in yellow, a man in a red kurta, a boy with a vibhuti mark, and a young man in grey robes. A bowl of white flowers sits near the throne, and gold-painted wooden stands hold two deity murti figures in front of an air conditioner and a small fan. The seated man has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and malas, which are probable cues for a person seated on the throne; the appearance is consistent but the identification is an appearance-based label only.2012-10-13