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A 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.

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November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a golden lion-footed stand and a large garland-decorated deity murti to his right. Before him on an orange cloth sit about eight people in white and yellow dhotis and saris, several wearing gold necklaces, with brass plates of offerings and small bowls on the floor. A woman with long light hair sits at left. The setting is an indoor hall with dark drapes and a paneled wall.2010-11-24A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair sits on a red and gold ornate throne in front of a golden peetha backdrop, with a large deity murti decorated with colourful garlands and a teal cloth at the right edge. Around him on a red and blue patterned rug, a group of devotees sit in prayer: a woman in orange with hands folded, children in orange and white, a shaved-headed priest with tilak, a girl in red, and several women in white and orange clothing seen from behind. A smaller golden throne with a seated deity figure and flower garlands sits to the left, with a brass vessel and offerings on a low table and a microphone stand at the left edge. Several people in the group wear white ritual clothing and orange shawls. The man on the throne is a probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate seated position on a throne.2010-11-22A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a maroon sash sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, with long swept-back dark hair, his bare feet resting on the floor. A golden throne-side carved lion and a golden peetha stand beside him, with an orange-and-gold ceremonial flag above and a microphone in front. Around him on the floor sit devotees: women in cream and yellow saris and a woman in a white sari with gold trim, a shaved-headed man in orange cloth, and several shaved-headed devotees seated in front, some in the foreground. Silver plates with pink lotus flowers and offerings are arranged on the floor before the throne. a person is seated on the throne, presenting a satsang-style discourse to the assembled devotees.2011-02-11A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange and maroon sash, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne with a gold lion-shaped armrest, speaking to a small seated audience. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an appearance-based label as a teacher on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Around him, women in white, cream and green saris sit on the floor, and shaved-headed devotees sit in the foreground. Brass plates with lotus flowers, a kalasha-style gold vessel and a microphone stand are arranged in front of the throne, with an orange and gold ceremonial banner behind.2011-02-11A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a seated group, facing their side. Behind him are a gilded deity murti and a decorated chariot-like altar with garlands of red, yellow and green flowers. Seated devotees in white and orange clothes, some with tilak markings, sit on the floor in front of him. A young girl in an orange and white dress sits nearby, and a woman in a red sari with a white border sits among them. A gold-framed chair and a red-draped ornamental stand fill the foreground. The setting resembles a satsang or darshan in a hall with dark curtains.2010-11-22A 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.2011-02-11A satsang hall with a standing man in orange clothing and a rudraksha mala at the right, facing a seated group on the floor. He stands beside a gold-and-pink throne with a gold canopy and a gold ornamental frame behind it. In the background a deity murti stands on a shelf decorated with garlands, with a gold kalasha-like finial above. Seated devotees in white, red and orange clothing sit before gold plates of offerings, some with pink flowers, and a man in white holds his hands in anjali. A few people in orange robes sit near the back. The orange-clad man on the right is standing rather than seated on the throne, so the central figure's role is that of a speaker or officiant.2010-10-09September 17 20102010-09-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, hands folded in his lap, in front of a stage decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow and green. Around him on the floor sit about a dozen devotees in white and cream clothes with green and gold borders; several have palms pressed together, and one woman holds a small microphone. Brass plates hold offerings with pink lotus flowers, and a gold-painted decorative lion or bull figure stands behind the throne. The setting resembles a satsang with the seated figure as the central teacher.2010-11-19A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing orange-saffron robes with a red-and-white trim, a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with long swept-back hair, gestures calmly while speaking into a microphone on a small table with a bowl of red fruit. Around him, a group of devotees sit on the floor with palms pressed together in anjali mudra; women wear yellow and cream saris and men wear white. In front of them are brass plates with flowers, a lit oil lamp and small offerings. Probable Swamiji (in-person candidate: long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala, seated on a gilded throne). A man in orange also sits to the left, holding a microphone. Blue and maroon curtains frame the stage.2011-01-22A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair, hands pressed together in namaskar, on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests and a red backrest, inside a tented ritual space. Around him devotees sit on a striped mat in white ritual clothes, some with orange or yellow shawls, several holding wrapped orange-and-red gift boxes and brass vessels with flowers and fruit offerings for a padapuja-style offering. A standing fan and a laptop sit to the side.2009-12-03