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A large outdoor evening discourse at an ashram. A bearded man in saffron-orange robes with a red headcloth and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a fringed canopy, gesturing with one hand while speaking into a microphone. Beside him stands a dark deity murti draped in red and white cloth with garlands, and a gilded platform holds a brass lamp. Rows of seated devotees in saffron and maroon clothing fill the foreground, and camera equipment and speakers are visible at the sides. a person is the central speaker on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, ornate headcloth and long mala beads.

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July 08 20172017-07-08A photograph of a satsang discourse on a stage draped with gold and maroon curtains. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a large golden backrest wears a red-maroon turban, a red-orange robe and a heavy gold necklace, with his hands held together in front of his chest. Red cushions line the throne. Beside the stage at left, a standing figure in a red and white costume with a purple headdress and a garland is partly visible. Dozens of seated devotees in dark clothing fill the foreground with their heads and shoulders in silhouette, facing the stage. The swamiji cue flags a probable Swamiji on the throne, based on the turban, the orange-red robe and the gold necklace.2017-09-05 +1 copiesA photograph of a large open-air satsang at night, with a crowd of devotees seated on the ground in the foreground, many with shaved or dark heads and wearing brown or rust-coloured garments with white garlands. On a raised stage, a man sits on an ornate golden throne with a gold-and-red backdrop of draped curtains. He wears a red-and-gold turban, a bare upper body with a gold necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and a red shawl over his lap, his hands extended in discourse. Two people kneel near the stage, one in dark clothing, and a camera on a tripod stands at the right. Floral garlands hang at the edges of the stage and a speaker stands at left.2017-09-05 +1 copiesAugust 07 20172017-08-07September 05 20172017-09-05 +1 copiesSeptember 05 20172017-09-05 +1 copiesA large outdoor stage hosts a satsang. A bare-chested seated figure on an ornate golden throne wears a red and gold garment, a crown-like headdress and a beaded necklace, with a red cushion beneath. Golden draped curtains with red trim frame the stage, and garlands decorate a camera tripod at right. A seated audience fills the foreground, mostly bare-chested or in white dhotis, facing the stage. A robed attendant in white and red stands at the left, and a video camera on a tripod is at right.2017-09-05 +1 copiesDimly lit hall where a seated figure on a red-cushioned chair before a gold-tinted, tasselled backdrop speaks to a seated audience. The central figure wears a red garment and a long beaded necklace with a gold pendant, with a raised hand. Several video cameras on tripods film the speaker, and brass oil lamps stand at the left edge. The foreground is filled with the backs of heads of devotees in red-toned clothing. The scene is a satsang-style discourse. a person: the central seated speaker wears a long beaded mala and gold pendant in a red-and-gold setting, consistent with the page's reference to a talk by the a person.2017-08-07A photograph of a large tented hall during a satsang-style gathering. To the left stands a large black deity murti adorned with flower garlands and gold ornaments. Seated devotees fill the foreground, many bare-chested in white dhotis with rudraksha malas, some with hands folded in namaskar, while others in white and red saris and kurtas face the stage. A standing fan and stage lights are visible.2016-12-22Outdoor discourse stage under a tent, with a seated figure on a red cushioned seat in front of a golden throne-like chair, dressed in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala. Dozens of bare-chested devotees in white dhotis with sacred threads sit on the ground facing the stage, many seen from behind. Behind the stage are a decorated deity murti with flower garlands, a golden kalasha-style ornament and a saffron cloth hanging from the pole. Cameras on tripods and speaker boxes flank the stage, and a green tree line shows through the mesh fencing.2017-05-26Photograph of a devotee gathering in a stage hall before a golden throne with a gold canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a flower garland sits on the red-cushioned throne, one hand raised in a gesture toward the audience. Beside the throne stands a large dark deity murti adorned with a flower garland and gold necklaces. Rows of devotees sit on the floor facing the stage, many bare-chested with saffron shawls and rudraksha malas, some in white or colourful dress, with hands folded in anjali. A standing fan and stage lights are visible, with red curtains behind. The seated figure shows cues consistent with the page's a person reference, though his face is not clearly visible enough to confirm identity; the seated figure is marked a person in appearance-based terms.2016-12-22A photograph of a discourse hall with a large audience seen from behind, mostly men in white and saffron clothing with bald or short-cropped heads. On a raised golden stage, a seated figure in orange-red robes, with a garland and a headpiece, sits on an ornate golden throne backed by a golden kirtimukha-style arch. Flanking the throne are golden carved panels, a trident stands at the left, and brass lamps, potted plants, a golden bull figure and a camera on a tripod are visible. Purple flowers hang above and red drapery forms the backdrop. a person: the seated figure wears orange-red robes, a garland and a headpiece, cues consistent with the page's account of a discourse.2017-07-02 +1 copies