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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing layered beaded rudraksha-style necklaces and gold bangles, hands folded in his lap. Four devotees kneel before him on the floor: two men in white shirts with hands pressed in anjali, and two women, one in a maroon blouse with an orange sari and one in a cream sari with a blue sari beside her. Brass oil lamps and a silver tray with flower petals sit near the throne. Behind the throne, a large painted backdrop shows a figure with a crown and raised hands beside a charioteer-style depiction. Scene reads as a padapuja with devotees honouring the seated guru.

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November 26 20112011-11-26September 15 20112011-09-15April 01 20122012-04-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, long beaded necklaces and gold bangles sits on an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet cushion, smiling as devotees kneel before him. Several women in sarees kneel or sit on the floor at left and centre; one presses her palms together in anjali. Oil lamps and a brass vessel rest on the floor. A large backdrop behind the throne shows a saffron-robed figure. Padapuja-style devotion is in progress.2011-11-26A photograph of a satsang with a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange turban, orange shawl and a beaded necklace, with a garland of white and red flowers draped over the throne. Several devotees kneel and sit on the floor before him with hands joined in prayer: a woman in a white cream-bordered sari, a man in white, a woman in a teal sari with a long braid, a woman in orange and a woman in teal. Golden-brass oil lamp with a rooster finial stands at right, and flower arrangements and offering plates are placed before the throne against a red and gold painted backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the orange turban, orange robes, rudraksha-style necklace and throne seating.2011-09-17November 16 20112011-11-16A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in a temple-like hall with gold oil lamps on both sides. Before the throne, a low gold platform holds pink flower offerings. Four people sit on the floor in front: a man in white dhoti with bare chest, a man with his head bowed in white, and two women in saris, one in cream with a green border and one in blue blouse. Behind the throne are painted temple pillars and a red-draped deity murti. The seated man shows distinctive saffron robes and beaded necklace in the manner of a person, presiding as the central teacher during satsang.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA golden throne with an ornate arched back sits at the centre of a temple-style stage, backed by a large painted banner of a saffron-robed figure on the left and a bow-wielding warrior in gold ornaments on the right. A man in a magenta-and-gold turban, pink dhoti and a long white flower garland with red blossoms sits on the throne with his hands resting on his knees. Before him, a gold-and-brass offering table holds flowers and small items. Seated devotees face him: a woman in a deep red sari, a man in a white shirt with folded hands, and a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread and wrist beads, all in a satsang or darshan setting. Brass oil lamps flank the throne. The figure on the throne is described by appearance as a person, with turban, flower garland and ceremonial pink clothing, though this is uncertain.2011-11-27A 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.2011-09-01November 16 20112011-11-16A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in front of a painted backdrop of red and yellow trees and a hand gesture. The seated figure wears an orange turban, orange saffron-coloured robe draped over the shoulders, a white dhoti beneath, a long gold-beaded necklace, and gold armbands; a garland of marigolds and red flowers hangs over the throne arms. Six people sit on the floor before the throne in front: a woman in a green saree, a man in a white shirt, a young boy in white, a woman in a teal-green top, a woman in a blue saree, and a bearded man in a white kurta and black head covering, several with hands folded or touching the throne's base. A brass plate with oil lamps and a small red basket sit on the side tables. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure: orange turban and saffron robe with gold necklace, seated in the throne's centre as the devotees attend him.2011-09-15A man with long swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a red shawl, sits on an ornate gold throne with carved details and red cushions. Around him, seated on the floor in a semicircle, are devotees in white and yellow sarees and dhotis; a woman in yellow holds a brass plate, and a man in white dhoti with a bare chest is seated near offering trays of flowers, fruit and brass dishes. Behind the throne is a large backdrop printed with figures in pink and blue garments, a red-garbed deity figure and floral garlands. Patterned curtains and orange floor cushions fill the hall. The setting suggests a satsang or puja gathering.2010-09-17