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A ceremonial scene in an ashram hall with a large floral deity murti decorated with garlands in red, yellow and green, set behind a gold ornate throne with a red cushion. A figure with long dark hair in white robes and a gold necklace sits on the throne, extending a hand over the head of a kneeling devotee in cream and gold clothing. A shaven-headed man in saffron robes with a beaded mala stands at left beside a camera on a tripod. Around the floor, several women in white and cream sarees and saffron shawls sit on orange mats. Brass oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels, a standing fan and flower-decorated altar items fill the space. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears long swept-back hair, white robes and a gold necklace on the throne, with the blessing gesture of a satsang. Stage 1 of the page is a satsang or darshan setting.

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November 14 20102010-11-14Indoor ritual scene in front of a large deity murti decorated with multicolored flower garlands, with an ornate gold throne in the centre. A man with long dark hair, wearing white cloth and a gold necklace, sits on the red-cushioned golden throne and extends his hands to receive a gesture from a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari who kneels before him. Several seated women in white and cream saris and orange shawls sit on an orange cloth to the right. To the left, a man in an orange robe with a gold chain stands near a brass oil lamp. A white pedestal fan and a camera on a tripod are visible, and a gold kalasha-like ornament stands at the right. a person in white clothing on the throne, with the appearance cues uncertain; the throne and white clothing alone are not sufficient to confirm identity.2010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14November 14 20102010-11-14A ceremonial hall with a large gilded throne-like seat draped in a red cushion, in front of a tall deity murti decorated with a garland of marigolds and colourful flowers. A seated figure in white dress with gold necklace sits on the throne, while a shaven-headed man in saffron/orange robe stands at left beside a golden bull (nandi) image and a tripod-mounted camera. Devotees in white dhotis and white kurtas, some in orange, sit on an orange cloth around the dais; one woman with long curly hair in white sits at front. A white pedestal fan and brass oil lamps stand nearby, and a photographer in white is at right. The setting suggests a satsang gathering with ritual decor. a person's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2010-11-14November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in a temple-style hall. Behind him are large garlands of yellow, red and green flowers around two silver deity murtis under gold crowns. To the right stands another garlanded murti, and a gold lion figure sits at the throne's side. Around the throne, a group of about ten people in white dhotis and saris sit on a mat, some with white and orange shawls, a few wearing rudraksha or bead necklaces. A microphone stands on the left, a brass bell lies on the floor, and a black electric fan is at the edge. The figure on the throne has long dark hair and distinctive orange and garland adornments with a throne presentation, and appears to be a person, seated in a role of teacher giving satsang.2010-11-13November 13 20102010-11-13November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 14 20102010-11-14