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A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back wears a saffron-yellow turban and shawl over red robes, with a gold-and-beaded necklace and garlands. Before him, several seated devotees in saris and white or orange clothing sit with palms pressed together in namaskar, with brass and silver trays of flowers, fruit and offerings on the floor. A large portrait behind shows a smiling man in a yellow turban with a peacock-feather motif. A red fruit basket sits on the left and a brass lamp stands in the centre. The setting is an indoor hall with a red curtain and a speaker on the wall.

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September 01 20112011-09-01A photograph inside a red-draped ceremonial tent of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved golden lions and a gilded arched backrest. The seated figure wears a rust-red turban, a red-orange shawl and a long garland, and has hands held together in a gesture of respect. Around the throne, devotees kneel on the floor in white and orange-red garments, several with hands folded in anjali, some with orange tilak marks on the forehead, and a prayer tray with flowers sits at the front. A woman in a green and purple sari kneels in the foreground. Several people wear red-orange shawls and rudraksha malas. a person cues are the turban, orange shawl and garland, with the seated figure presented on the gold throne during a darshan-style gathering.2015-10-26A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands folded, his hair pulled back. Before him, devotees kneel on the floor in front of silver trays with pink flowers and offerings; a woman in a white and green sari and a man in white with a shawl and mala press their palms together in prayer, and a shaved-headed man in white sits at the left. Red apples sit on a tray on a small gold side table behind the throne. Swamiji (probable): the throne-seated figure wears saffron robes, a long rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this satsang.2010-09-17November 11 20142014-11-11A photo of a seated ritual gathering in a bright hall with red curtains. On a raised gold-and-red throne at right, a figure in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban, with a rudraksha mala, sits with a flowered garland on the throne rail and hands folded. Before him, a man in white clothes with a white shirt and forehead markings sits with palms joined beside a microphone, while women in orange and red saris sit at a low table with brass plates of flowers, fruit and offerings. A brass lamp stands behind them and a framed portrait of a smiling woman hangs in the background. Five or six people appear, including an elderly man in white seated at lower right and a woman in green at lower left.2011-11-06A seated man in a red dhoti-style garment with a yellow shawl, wearing a yellow turban, a long orange-and-gold beaded necklace and a bracelet, sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arms in front of a stage backdrop. A large portrait behind him shows a smiling figure in an orange turban with a red forehead mark and dangling earrings. Several people sit on the floor before the stage: a woman in a yellow sari at left, a woman in a white sari, a child in pink, a man in an orange shirt, a boy in a plaid shirt, and children and a woman in orange and purple clothing at right. Microphones stand on stands near the audience, and peacock-feather decorations and green garlands frame the stage.2011-09-04A seated man on an ornate golden-and-red throne flanked by golden lion figures wears a maroon-and-red turban, a long red and white flower garland, and a saffron-brown robe, with gold bangles on his wrist. Before him on a red-draped platform, devotees sit in prayer: a young girl in orange robes with a forehead mark, a man in white with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a mustard sari with folded hands, and a man in white clothes. Silver plates with oil lamps, flowers, fruits, a conch-shaped bowl and a white lotus form a puja offering in front of them. Another person in white stands with palms joined at the back of the hall beside sound equipment. The image may show a padapuja-style offering, and a Swamiji (probable) appears on the throne in a saffron robe, turban and garland.2013-12-08A ceremonial puja scene in an ashram hall. A figure seated on a gilded throne with red cushions wears a bright red turban, green and orange clothing, and gold arm bands; the figure holds a red-bordered folder. Before them, a gold lion-shaped stand supports a deity murti draped in a blue cloth and heavy garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. In front, seated devotees with folded hands sit around brass thalis holding flowers, fruits, and small bowls, one person in white and another in orange. A cameraman with a tripod is at left, and a standing fan and light stand are visible. A photo backdrop shows a smiling face. Seven people are visible.2011-10-05August 22 20112011-08-22A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an ornate room with red drapes and an ornate gold throne. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, a saffron head turban, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace holds a ceremonial sceptre in his raised hand while his feet rest on a red cushion. Around him, devotees in white and red clothing sit on the floor holding oil lamps and brass plates of flowers, with a shaved-headed devotee in saffron in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in orange robes, turban and garland is performing the throne role during the puja.2014-08-05A seated figure in a red garment with a gold-and-saffron turban and a gold chain necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, raising one hand in greeting. Before him, a group of devotees sits on a patterned rug with palms pressed together in namaste, including a man in white with curly hair, a woman in orange, women in saris, and an older woman in white. Brass lamps with rooster finials flank the throne, a red basket of fruit sits to the left, and a large backdrop shows a painted face and purple floral scenery. a person is identified by the saffron-gold turban, ornate red attire, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne seating, and is shown as a depiction on the backdrop portrait rather than a physical presence in this group. Seated devotees hold a satsang-style gathering with a brass lamp and offerings of greenery on the floor.2011-09-01A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms, draped over a striped tiger-skin cushion, wears a rust-orange turban and an orange-and-gold-bordered robe with a long rudraksha mala draped over the shoulder, with bangles on the upper arm. a person is seated in the centre of a dark room hung with brass bells and a lamp. In front, silver trays hold fruit, red flowers and offerings for pada puja, which is being performed. A bald man in white with a tilak kneels at lower left, a man in white sits at the right, and a woman in a white sari with a mala and a woman in a purple sari with folded hands kneel beside the trays. A wall-mounted air conditioner and a brick pillar are visible at right.2014-11-11