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A seated man in an orange and maroon garment with a beaded rudraksha-style mala sits on an ornate gold throne with orange cushions at the right, eyes closed and hands folded. A golden deity murti is carved on the throne's back panel. Before him, a group of devotees sits on the floor in white and yellow saris and white dhotis, holding pink lotus flowers, with silver plates of offerings, fruit and small lamps placed in front. Several priests in white dhotis with sandalwood and vibhuti markings on their foreheads sit behind, one holding a microphone. The setting is a stage with a dark curtain and a metal stand.

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A seated figure in an orange and maroon sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion armrests, eyes closed, hands folded. Around the dais, devotees sit on the floor in white and yellow saris and white dhotis, many holding pink flowers, while a man in white kneels near a silver puja vessel. Several people in the back wear orange robes with white forehead markings, and a microphone stands on the left. A small purple logo sits in the upper left corner.2010-11-10November 10 20102010-11-10November 10 20102010-11-10A photograph of a seated man in an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long dark rudraksha mala, his long hair swept back, with hands folded and eyes closed. Around him on the floor sit devotees: women in orange and red saris and a man with a shaved head in white. Brass trays hold pink flowers and offerings in front of the throne, and bananas rest on a small table. Behind is a large devotional backdrop with a deity image and a red-and-white garlanded figure. Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, identified by his distinctive long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala. A plain fan stands to the side. Overall a satsang setting with devotees seated in front.2010-10-26A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on a gilded lion-armed throne with a red heart-shaped back, hands pressed together in namaskar. A garland of white flowers hangs over his lap. In front, a golden tray holds rows of small glasses and offerings, and devotees in white with yellow shawls sit cross-legged around it, some reaching toward the tray in padapuja-style worship. Bananas and fruit lie to the right, and a water bottle sits on a side table. The hall has red walls and tan columns with open windows. The man's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, though this is an appearance-based candidate only. Several shaved-headed devotees in white sit nearby, and a woman in yellow shawl and white sari sits at the back.2009-12-07A photograph of a puja being performed in a stage hall. A man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits in a red-cushioned golden throne on a raised dais, hands resting in his lap with eyes closed. Beside him stands an ornate gold peetha with a red-and-gold chair and a wooden side table. Before the throne, several people sit on the floor in white dhotis and saris, some wearing yellow, holding brass plates with flowers, fruit and oil lamps for padapuja. A woman in a green sari and a shaved-head man in white sit close to the offerings, and a woman in yellow sits with her back to the camera. A deity murti decorated with garlands and a pink-and-teal silk cloth appears at the upper right.2010-11-24October 11 20102010-10-11October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesNovember 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesA photo of a ceremonial puja in a hall with dark drapes. Around him, priests in white dhotis with sandalwood and vibhuti marks chant and perform the puja, one holding a flame. Brass thalis of flowers, fruit and offerings lie on the floor. Women in white saris and orange-bordered clothes sit to the side, one with a long braid. Marigold and multicolour garlands hang on a deity murti at right, and a trident and a gold palanquin-style seat are beside the throne.2010-11-14A seated man in a long peach-coloured wrap with long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a stage, facing an audience. He appears to be the central figure, with a microphone stand and water bottle beside the throne. Several women and a child sit on the floor in front, some in white, yellow and orange garments, with hands joined in namaskar. A silver tray with flowers and offerings sits at the front-left, and a projection screen hangs behind. a person seated in a discourse setting; the throne and attendees suggest a satsang.2010-12-04A man with long swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a red shawl, sits on an ornate gold throne with carved details and red cushions. Around him, seated on the floor in a semicircle, are devotees in white and yellow sarees and dhotis; a woman in yellow holds a brass plate, and a man in white dhoti with a bare chest is seated near offering trays of flowers, fruit and brass dishes. Behind the throne is a large backdrop printed with figures in pink and blue garments, a red-garbed deity figure and floral garlands. Patterned curtains and orange floor cushions fill the hall. The setting suggests a satsang or puja gathering.2010-09-17