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Indoor ritual scene on a carpeted platform before a dark red velvet curtain. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne draped with a multicolour flower garland wears saffron-orange cloth over his shoulder and a rudraksha mala. Three people sit on the carpet before him: a woman in orange sari on the left holding a small orange cloth, and two shaven-headed men in orange robes with rudraksha malas, one with a vibhuti or kumkum mark. A large silver bowl sits on the rug between them. The man on the throne has long swept-back hair and a distinctive ceremonial appearance, consistent with a person presence in the throne seat, with the cues being saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ornate throne setting.

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A photograph of an indoor satsang setting with a figure seated on an elevated throne at right, draped in saffron/orange cloth with long dark hair, rudraksha malas and a strand of beads, gesturing with folded arms while speaking. Probable Swamiji by visible cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold-and-garland-decked throne, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas. Three people in saffron sit on a patterned carpet in front of him: a woman in orange sari at left, and two shaved-headed men in saffron robes with rudraksha malas, one with hands folded and one seated attentively. A large metal bowl sits on the carpet, with red velvet drapes and floral garlands behind the throne.2011-12-18A photograph inside a temple hall with orange and red striped walls and a black notice board above. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl, a dark rudraksha mala and a ceremonial necklace, sits on an ornate gold and red throne with his hands folded in front of him. Three of the shawl and mala details suggest a candidate who may be a person. Several people in white dhotis sit on the floor in the foreground holding brass lamps and a silver tray with fruit, flowers and a pink petal offering, while a woman in a white sari holds a lit oil lamp. A small wooden table beside the throne holds apples and offerings. Smoke rises from the lamps.2010-11-02December 18 20112011-12-18December 18 20112011-12-18December 23 20092009-12-23Indoor ritual scene before a deep maroon velvet curtain. On the right, a seated man in orange robes with rudraksha malas and a red tilak sits on a red cushioned seat decorated with a colourful flower garland. Facing him, a bald man in orange and saffron robes with a rudraksha mala and glasses sits on a patterned rug, with a second man in orange kneeling beside him. On the left, a woman in orange attire holds an orange cloth bag, and another man in orange leans forward. A metal basin sits in front on the rug, next to a fluffy white cushion and a small red box on a gold-trimmed stand. The scene resembles a satsang or puja gathering with devotees.2011-12-18A man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits eyes closed on an ornate gold and red throne, hands folded in his lap, with a red tilak on his forehead. Around the throne, devotees in white and yellow-shawled clothing kneel with hands in anjali mudra, some holding silver trays of oil lamps with red flowers. Behind the throne, a deity murti with garlands of yellow and red flowers and a purple cloth are visible, along with fruit offerings on gold side tables. The setting suggests a puja or padapuja ceremony. Several people in the foreground are kneeling in devotion.2010-08-08December 10 20172017-12-10 +2 copiesA seated satsang on a stage with a deep blue backdrop and an ornate gold throne with carved lion heads at left. A shaved-headed man in saffron robes with a red-trimmed sash and a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace holds a microphone and speaks. Beside him, a man with long dark hair in orange clothing sits cross-legged, and at right a woman in a maroon-and-orange sari with a beaded mala listens. A partly visible figure in orange sits at far left.2010-01-17December 18 20112011-12-18A seated man in an orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, facing a group of women seated on the floor. Behind him stand a gold kalasha-like decorated structure, garlands of marigolds and a seated deity murti. Women in white and yellow saris, orange shawls and gold necklaces sit before silver plates holding offerings. A floral garland hangs on the right, and a dark curtain and stage backdrop fill the hall.2010-11-23A seated man in an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears orange robes with a maroon-and-gold shawl, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace and gold armbands, and sits with his hands resting in his lap. Beside him on a gold stand are flower petals and a small lamp. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a woman in a white sari with a gold border, a woman in a cream sari with a green-clad younger woman behind her, and bald-headed people in the foreground with hands folded in prayer. A gold-framed flag with a blue and red emblem hangs behind the throne, and microphones sit on the right.2011-02-11