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A seated figure on a red and gold throne with a cobra-head armrest, wearing a deep red turban, red-orange robes, and a red-and-white garland, is flanked by tall gold-tipped ceremonial staffs and a fringed parasol. Below, a seated figure in red-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits in front of a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, while rows of devotees in white and red-orange clothing sit on mats in a hall with a green backdrop and a camera on a tripod. Brass oil lamps and flower garlands are visible in the foreground.

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October 21 20152015-10-21A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a hall with a tiled floor and a green backdrop. On a raised gold and red throne with a golden lion-head armrest, a seated man wears a red turban, a red-brown robe and a large floral garland of red and white flowers, with a ceremonial golden parasol above. Around him stand tall ceremonial staffs with golden finials. In the foreground, several women in orange and maroon saris sit with their backs to the camera before a brass oil lamp with a lit flame. Behind them, rows of seated devotees in white and cream clothing and red shawls face the throne. A bald man in an orange-brown cloth sits on the right. A small brass kalasha-like vessel sits near the throne. The page indicates a puja or homa setting, but the visible elements are the throne, lamp and seated assembly.2015-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual hall with a large crowd seated on mats on the floor, many in white clothing. At left, a seated figure in a red-and-gold turban and red robe sits on an ornate gold throne draped with yellow-and-red flower garlands, with a tall ceremonial fan behind. In the centre foreground, a standing priest in a saffron-orange dhoti holds a lit camphor or aarti flame aloft in front of a yellow-and-white kalasha-style pitcher while people in red and orange saris sit with hands folded. Brass oil lamps and offering trays with flowers and fruit sit on the floor, and a green backdrop hangs behind. The scene appears to be a puja or aarti ceremony with a throne-seated figure presiding. Ceiling fans and white walls frame the hall.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated ceremonial scene in a hall with a gilded throne on a raised platform. A figure in an orange-red robe and a red turban, with a red and white flower garland and a gold pendant, sits on the throne with hands folded and a slight smile; the turban and robe are distinctive presentation cues, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the peetha, with a gold and red cushioned seat and a gilded lion-like armrest. Ceremonial staffs with white cloth and a white umbrella with golden fringe stand beside him. Seated devotees in white dhotis and orange-red shawls fill the floor and the back of the hall, with a standing row near a red fire extinguisher cabinet. A brass bowl, a lit oil lamp and a brass lamp stand sit in the foreground, with a garland-draped figure in the lower-left corner.2015-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copiesA large hall with cream walls, hanging colourful tassel decorations and ceiling lights shows a seated central figure on an ornate silver throne with red cushions. He wears a deep red-orange turban, orange robes, a long bead necklace and a gold chain. Before him stands a silver trident and a small wooden lectern with a laptop. Around him sit rows of devotees: women and men in white and orange-red robes, many wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, seated on the floor. A standing fan and a golden canopy are visible in the background. A small framed portrait hangs on the right wall. The image is a photo of a satsang-style session.2018-05-11 +1 copiesA seated man in a saffron-orange robe and a red-orange turban sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne in a large hall with pink walls and hanging paper decorations. Behind him stands a gold-painted panel and a silver trishul. Around him sit many devotees in white and orange clothing, several wearing rudraksha malas and white shawls, arranged in rows on the floor facing the throne. A small yellow-gold lamp and a laptop sit on a low table before the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a saffron robe, a turban and a gold necklace, matching the satsang setting. A fan stands at the right edge and a framed portrait hangs on the far right wall. Roughly two dozen to thirty people are visible.2018-05-11A ceremonial puja hall with a decorated central dais where a seated figure in orange-red robes and a crown-like headdress sits on a gold and red throne with a yellow garland. In the foreground a bald priest in saffron-orange dhoti stands before a row of seated participants in white and red clothes, some wearing red shawls and rudraksha malas, many seated on mats. Golden ceremonial umbrellas, kalasha-style pennants and a deity murti adorned with flower garlands surround the platform. Brass lamps and offerings sit on the floor. A seated crowd of devotees in white dhotis and saris watches the ritual, most with shaved heads or hair tied back. Strings of green leaves and a banner-like backdrop frame the scene.2015-10-21 +1 copiesA dimly lit hall with a golden ornamental backdrop painted with vine motifs and scattered red rose petals. A man seated on a gilded, ornate throne beneath a golden canopy wears a red turban, a red garment and a white flower garland with red beads around his neck; a trident stands beside him. a person (long-haired figure, red turban and rudraksha-style beads) is seated at the centre. Around him, dozens of seated devotees in white and orange clothing face the throne in rows, many with hands folded or holding offering plates. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the stage, and a microphone is at the lower right. Setting appears to be an ashram satsang or initiation session.2015-05-27A seated man in an orange-red turban, saffron robe and gold necklace sits on an ornate silver throne with red cushions behind a silver trident, a microphone on a small table before him. Around him a large crowd of devotees sits on the floor in orange and white garments, many wearing rudraksha malas. A pink hall with chandeliers, a hanging lamp, a framed portrait and a standing fan frames the satsang gathering. Dhyanapeetam-style ritual hall setting.2018-05-11