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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, in a hall with a large screen behind showing a crowd. The seated man wears an orange-saffron shawl over a dark red-orange garment, has long dark hair and a full beard, and holds a white cup while extending his hand toward a woman. A tall gold trident stands beside the throne. On the left, a woman in a teal-green sari with a red blouse and rudraksha-style beaded necklace holds a microphone, and another woman in a green-and-gold sari with a red blouse bends over a small table draped in gold cloth with a tray. On the right, a woman in a blue sari with a beaded red necklace stands near the throne. Audience members in white and colourful clothes sit below. Several people are visible in the foreground and background, including the person in the foreground at lower right.

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December 06 20162016-12-06A photograph from a Sadashivoham satsang hall at Adi Kailasa, with a golden ornate throne carved with lion heads at right. A man in an orange-saffron shawl draped over his head and shoulders sits on the throne, holding a white cup while extending his other hand toward a woman in a green saree and red blouse with a kumkum on her forehead. Another woman in a red blouse and green-and-maroon saree bends forward beside a microphone stand and a small offering tray. A gold trident stands behind the throne. Seated devotees in front and a large screen showing a crowd fill the background, with a striped red-and-white backdrop and a wall notice board.2016-12-05 +1 copiesA photograph from a Sadashivoham convention hall with a red-and-white backdrop, a large screen showing crowd footage, and a golden trident standing beside a golden throne. Seated on the ornate gold throne with carved lion heads is a figure in saffron-orange robes with a dark head covering and a white cup in hand, reaching out his other arm; the appearance is uncertain. Before him, a man with white hair in a light peach-coloured kurta leans forward holding a handheld microphone, while a young woman in a green sari with a red blouse stands behind him. Seated devotees in white and colourful clothes fill the foreground, one wearing a rudraksha mala, and the people around the throne appear to be receiving blessings or initiation.2016-12-05A seated figure in a saffron-orange shawl and dark head covering sits on an ornate golden throne with carved gold filigree, gesturing with one hand in a ceremonial setting. A large gold trident stands beside the throne. Around them, a white-shirted man with glasses leans forward holding a small plate, and a bearded man in white dhoti wears rudraksha malas and a gold chain. Several devotees sit in white and colourful saris and kurtas in a hall with red drapes and a large screen behind showing a crowd. A short pole microphone stands in front of the throne. A visible overlay on the screen shows crowd footage; the image appears to show a darshan and initiation at a convention.2016-12-05December 06 20162016-12-06 +1 copiesDecember 06 20162016-12-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang hall where a man with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a saffron-red shawl sits on a gilded throne with lion-head armrests, one hand raised in discourse. A tall golden trident stands to the left. Around him, many seated devotees wear orange and saffron robes and white clothing, some with blindfolds or eye coverings, and water bottles sit on a low table. A white projection screen and wooden wall panels form the backdrop. The person on the throne shows an appearance-based probable Swamiji profile through his long hair, rudraksha mala and saffron shawl, while the printed page names him in the caption.2016-06-30A photograph inside a temple-like hall with a large ornate gold throne carved with lion and floral motifs against a stone wall. A man in a rust-orange robe with a pink and white flower garland sits on the throne with eyes lowered, appearing to receive devotees. Several devotees stand before him: a man in a white shirt on the left, a bare-chested man in an orange dhoti with a shawl, a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered shawl, and women in green and blue saris and headscarves. A white pedestal fan and a gold kalasha-topped staff stand nearby. The man on the throne has long swept-back hair, a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklace and appears to match the appearance-based label for the Swamiji candidate, so he is described as Swamiji (probable) receiving darshan.2016-05-25December 11 20132013-12-11May 27 20152015-05-27December 05 20162016-12-05A photograph of a seated discourse in a bright hall with cream walls, green-trimmed doors and wall sconces. In the foreground, a figure seated on an ornate brown-and-gold throne with carved gold panels is viewed from behind, with long dark hair and a silver trident mounted on the chair's side. A small wooden side table with an orange cloth holds a water bottle. Around the throne, a large audience sits and stands, many wearing orange and red shawls and lanyards. A man in a white shirt with an orange-red shawl stands at the back, and a man in orange-brown kurta sits near the table. A child with a hair clip is visible at lower left.2015-12-23