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A seated figure in an orange-red robe sits on a raised golden throne-like seat (peetha) in a red-walled hall decorated with yellow-and-white flower garlands on pillars and hanging brass lamps. Seated before him on white-clad floor, devotees in white dhotis and white saris, several men wearing gold-bordered shawls and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, face the dais. Brass oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels stand on the dais edges, and a camera on a tripod is at right. The scene appears to be a satsang or discourse gathering. a person: the central seated figure has long swept-back hair and orange-saffron clothing, with brass and gold ceremonial objects around him.

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January 04 20162016-01-04Indoor satsang in a red-walled hall decorated with yellow marigold garlands on pillars and hanging strings of lights. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits with hands joined in namaste on a golden throne-like seat under a canopy, with brass oil lamps (lamps) arranged before the dais. A woman in a red-and-gold sari stands at the left near the stage. Seated devotees in white dhotis and white garments, some with gold-bordered shawls and a rudraksha-style necklace, face the stage, with a tripod camera visible at the right. Appearance-based candidate with saffron robes and a shawl-like cue, labelled probable Swamiji, seated on the throne as the speaker.2016-01-04January 04 20162016-01-04A photograph of a devotional gathering inside a red-walled hall decorated with marigold garlands on pillars and hanging lamps. A seated figure in red-orange robes, hands joined in anjali, sits on a raised ornate chair before the assembly. A woman in a red sari with a yellow border stands nearby with hands folded, and a man in a white shirt at the right side also has palms pressed together. Many devotees in white dhotis and saris sit on the floor with their backs to the camera, some with yellow shawls and rudraksha or beaded necklaces. Brass lamps and a gold-trimmed canopy frame the central seat. A person in an orange robe is in the lower right foreground. The seated figure is appearance-based a person with saffron-red robes, long hair and a ceremonial setting, but identity is uncertain.2016-01-04Interior of a large hall with metal walls and orange pillar banners, showing a seated audience in white and cream clothing with orange shawls, many with hands folded in prayer. In the foreground, a figure in an orange turban and orange-gold robe sits on an ornate gold throne at left, holding a microphone with hands joined. At centre, a gold-framed shrine holds a deity murti, and several priests in orange and white stand before it performing a ritual. A second gold throne stands empty on the right. Attendees are separated by a row of metal stanchions.2015-09-10A satsang hall with a large crowd of devotees seated on the floor facing a raised stage. Many women wear white saris and white garments with flower garlands, while some men and monastics wear saffron-orange robes. On a golden ornate throne at the front of the stage, a seated figure in saffron-orange robes gives a discourse, with a red-and-gold cushioned dais beneath. The stage is decorated with marigold and green leaf garlands, hanging tassels, and colourful vertical banners, with a fan, microphone and stage lights nearby. A cameraman stands at the left side of the hall.2009-06-09Indoor hall during an evening gathering. A large ornate golden throne with a red seat and a canopy stands on a raised stage, decorated with green and orange backdrops, garlands and flowers. In the foreground, a shaved-headed devotee in an orange robe sits on an orange mat. Rows of seated devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls face the stage. On the stage, a woman in orange robes gestures with her arm toward the throne area, while other orange-clad attendants stand nearby. Hanging banners with decorative tassels line the back wall.2008-12-25October 01 20172017-10-01January 04 20162016-01-04Night outdoor satsang under a decorated canopy strung with marigold garlands, orange cloth streamers and red and white flowers. A central figure sits on a red cushioned seat, bare-chested in an orange-saffron wrap with a green floral garland, smiling and addressing the gathering. Around him, a crowd of devotees sits on the ground in white clothes and orange-saffron shawls, several wearing orange garlands, with women with jasmine in their hair in front. Trees and a stone ledge frame the scene, with a small lamp visible at the right. Watermarked archive photo.2014-07-02A photograph of a nighttime satsang in a decorated hall lit with strings of purple-blue fairy lights and marigold garlands on wooden pillars. A figure seated on a low wooden seat at left wears a rust-orange shawl and has long dark hair, facing the audience; there is no clear distinctive cluster of cues to establish identity, so the appearance is uncertain. Rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, many wearing lanyards, sit on a green mat and clasp their hands in prayer. Brass oil lamps with ornamental bird-shaped handles stand on the floor in front, beside orange sandals and a marigold rangoli-like floral arrangement. Overhead lights glow warmly in the background.2016-01-04Photograph of a seated audience of men in white clothes, viewed from behind, filling the foreground of an indoor hall at night. At the far end, on a raised stage, a figure in orange robes sits before an ornate golden throne-like seat decorated with garlands. Behind the stage hangs a large banner showing a portrait, flanked by red and gold swags, yellow cloth and tassel hangings. Two standing fans sit beside the stage and the room is lit warmly. The arrangement suggests a satsang or programme gathering. The figure in orange is seated on the stage at a distance; the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity.2007-02-15