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A seated man on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with carved lion-head arms leads a small group in a ceremonial initiation setting. He is bare-chested with a draped rust-red cloth on his lap and a long beaded necklace, and his hand is raised toward a low wooden table holding a white cloth. Around him, seated devotees with hands in anjali mudra wear white and orange-saffron garments with red shawls. A cameraman stands at the back on a tripod, and an orange cube, a steel tumbler and a bronze pillar sit in the foreground, with deity murtis and a fan visible at the edge.

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September 19 20152015-09-19Inside a decorated hall with red drapes and a gold-ornamented chair, a man with a bare upper body, red-orange wrap and gold-toned adornments sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne, gesturing toward a low wooden table with a white cloth and offerings. Around him, several seated women and young people in white and saffron-orange garments with red shawls press their palms together in greeting or devotion. A cameraman in white with a red shawl stands behind a tripod, and a thermos sits on an orange cube beside the throne. a person is the man on the throne, identified by his bare-chested form, saffron-red wrap and gold adornments.2015-09-19September 19 20152015-09-19September 19 20152015-09-19Indoor satsang hall with a man seated on a brown leather throne with gold-embossed armrests, wearing a rust-red shawl and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, leaning forward toward seated devotees. Around him, several people sit on the floor on white cloths with gold-bordered white dhotis and saris, and a young woman in an orange top and red shawl sits nearby. A low wooden table and scattered papers lie in front of the group. A red-draped stool, a silver flask, a camera on a tripod and a pedestal fan are visible, with gold-and-red decorations at the left edge.2015-09-19Indoor ritual setting with a man seated on an ornate golden-and-brown throne with a lion-armrest, wearing a red and orange cloth, a rudraksha-style mala and a bare upper body, his hand resting over a low wooden table holding a sheet of paper. Around the table sit several seated devotees: a young woman in an orange-and-saffron top with a red shawl, long loose hair and a bindi, a girl in white with gold border and red shawl, and a person in white with gold-bordered cloth in the foreground. A person in white with a red shawl stands behind, and a tripod light and a fan are visible at right.2015-09-19A man with short dark hair, bare-chested and wearing a saffron-red shawl and dhoti, sits on an ornate gold-and-brown throne with a golden lion-armed frame, an orange cushioned footstool beside him. Before him on a low wooden stool rests a sheet of white paper, and he gestures toward it while several people sit on the floor around him. Nearby seated figures in white dhotis with gold borders and red shawls include a young woman in an orange top and a girl with a rudraksha mala, plus a woman in white with gold border seen from behind. A standing cameraman with a tripod operates in the background beside a pink-draped backdrop, deity figures and brass lamps. Ceremonial setting for a seated teaching or initiation session, with the figure on the throne appearing to be a central presiding teacher.2015-09-19September 19 20152015-09-19September 19 20152015-09-19A seated figure on a large gilded throne with carved lion-like armrests and ornate golden panels sits at the top of a red-draped hall, wearing a rust-orange turban, a saffron-orange wrap and a long beaded mala with gold ornaments. Around the throne, a seated congregation in white and orange-red shawls faces him, with several people in front holding offerings and palms together. Women in white and yellow saris sit on the floor in the foreground, and a brass oil lamp stands at the right edge. The setting looks like a satsang or puja with devotees seated in rows. Several people are visible in the front rows, about twenty to thirty in total, and the gathering is visible at the back and sides as well.2015-10-26A seated man in long swept-back dark hair, an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne, with a gold-tiered side table holding flowers and a small lamp in front of him. A group of about ten devotees sits on a red-patterned floor mat around a silver tray of offerings, several holding lit oil lamps or flower garlands. Most women wear white saris with yellow or orange borders and orange shawls, while a few men are bald and wear white dhotis. A white ceiling fan, a curtain and a window are behind them, and a bright orange cloth drapes a stool in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure on the throne based on his long hair, orange robe and mala.2010-10-29A photograph of a satsang in a hall. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and speaks from it. Seated before him on the floor, devotees in white dhotis and white blouses with gold borders, some with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads, sit with palms pressed together. A silver puja tray with fruit, flowers and small lamps sits in front of the group. A wooden podium with fruit and a floral offering stands beside the throne, and a white tower fan stands in the background. A microphone is held by a man at left.2010-10-22 +1 copies