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A photograph of a large hall with red curtains where a bare-chested man with long dark hair, wearing an orange and saffron cloth and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne at the centre. A tripod-mounted camera stands beside him and a trident leans against the throne. Around him, roughly thirty seated people in white dhotis, red and saffron shawls and rudraksha malas sit on colourful mats; some are bare-chested, some wear saris, and a woman in a teal sari sits at right. Behind them, a gilded deity murti and a second ornate seat stand on a stage, with framed images and a red-curtained backdrop.

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Indoor satsang hall with red curtains and gilded deity murtis on a raised stage behind. A man with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha malas and an orange shawl sits on an ornate white-and-red throne in the centre, a trident leaning beside him, with a camera on a tripod near the throne. Around him seated devotees in white dhotis and red-orange shawls, some with rudraksha malas, sit on colourful striped mats; several bare-chested men with white sacred threads face him, and a woman in a teal sari sits to the right. Pedestal fans stand at the edges of the hall.2017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28A large ceremonial hall with red drapes and gold deity murtis on raised platforms behind a central seat. A man with long dark hair, a red-and-orange shawl and rudraksha-style beads sits on a white and red throne holding a ceremonial staff, with a trident leaning beside him. Around him, rows of devotees sit on the floor: men bare-chested in white dhotis with orange shawls, women in white and orange saris, and a woman in a teal sari. A video camera on a tripod and a small device are in the foreground, with fans and a red-cloth table at the edges. The setting suggests a satsang or initiation session, with the seated figure as the central teacher.2017-09-28A large hall with red curtains and a stage holding decorated deity murtis. A central figure sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, wearing an orange-saffron robe, long hair, rudraksha mala and a trident-topped staff nearby; a person with long hair and saffron clothing is seated on the throne, with a film camera on a tripod behind. Around him, devotees sit on a patterned mat in white dhotis and red-orange shawls, some bare-chested with sacred threads, wearing rudraksha malas. Others wear saffron and teal saris. A standing trident and fans are visible.2017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28 +1 copiesSeptember 28 20172017-09-28September 28 20172017-09-28Photograph of an initiation session in a hall with deep red curtains and a golden deity murti on a stage behind. A bearded man with long swept-back hair, a forehead tilak, rudraksha malas, orange-saffron shawl and bracelets sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne holding a hand gesture while a trident stands beside him. a person, identified by long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and saffron shawl. Around him, seated devotees in saffron and white dhotis and women in orange saffron saris sit on mats with hands raised to their faces in meditation. Many have bald or shaved heads and rudraksha malas; a few wear white dhotis bare-chested. Several face the throne in an initiation or darshan setting.2017-09-28 +1 copiesA photo of an initiation session in a hall with pale tiled floor and red curtains behind a golden deity murti. A central figure seated on an ornate white and red throne raises one arm, wearing saffron-orange robes, a long rudraksha mala, a gold waist belt, a red-orange shawl and a white forehead marking. Around him, a large seated group sits cross-legged on mats in white dhotis and orange or saffron shawls, some with hands raised or covering their faces, and a trident stands beside the throne. a person: the central throned figure wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold waist belt, with a ritual hand gesture while seated on a throne.2017-09-28 +1 copiesJuly 30 20172017-07-30A large hall with red drapes and a stage holding a golden deity murti and a white ornate shrine. A man seated on a red and silver throne, wearing saffron robes, a long rudraksha mala, a gold necklace, a sash and beaded bracelets, with a tilak on his forehead and long hair, eyes closed as if meditating. He is a person by appearance. Seated devotees on the floor in orange and white, some with hands raised to their faces, a woman in a teal blouse, a shaved-headed man in white and orange. A silver trident stands at right. A camera on a tripod is visible behind.2017-09-28 +1 copiesSeptember 28 20172017-09-28