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A festive satsang at a red-canopied outdoor pavilion. On the right, a figure with an ornate gold crown, gold and garland-draped attire and a tiger-striped seat sits on a silver throne, smiling with palms joined in greeting. Behind and to the left, a golden-complexioned deity murti is seated on a golden throne with an arched garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, a crown and a golden kalasha-like vessel at its feet. Devotees in saffron and white sit in the foreground, including a woman in a red-bordered sari with hands folded in prayer. Marigold and garland decorations line the canopy.

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December 27 20162016-12-27December 27 20162016-12-27A festive temple-style satsang tent with a red canopy and gold-trimmed pillars. On the left, a garlanded deity murti in a floral arch, wearing a crown and seated on a golden base with a bull figure. On the right, a smiling person in an ornate gold crown, rudraksha-style beaded garland, a red and gold garland and gold jewellery sits on a golden throne with a tiger-striped cushion, palms pressed together in greeting. In the foreground, several seated devotees in red, saffron and white saris and shawls, hands folded in namaskar, and a shaven-headed man in orange robes. Marigold and rose garlands and a gold canopy frame the scene.2016-12-27Photo of a festive satsang setting under a red canopy at an outdoor ceremony. On the left, a golden-throned deity murti of a seated figure in saffron-toned cloth is garlanded with bands of yellow, purple and white flowers, with a small golden animal figure at its feet. On the right, a woman in an orange sari and ornate gold headpiece sits on a silver-and-gold throne bordered with flower garlands, palms pressed together in greeting and smiling. Oil lamps and a gilded canopy hang above. In the foreground, several seated devotees, including an older man and a woman with folded hands in a red sari, face the stage.2016-12-27Photo of a festive ceremony under a red canopy with gold-and-red ornate wooden pillars. On the left, a golden deity murti seated on a peetha is framed by a garland arch of yellow marigolds and purple flowers. On the right, a man in a silver-and-gold ornate throne with a striped orange-and-yellow cushion is seated, wearing a gold crown, a red and orange flower garland, gold necklaces and a saffron-toned cloth; he gestures with raised palms. Seated devotees in the foreground, some with hands folded in namaskar, watch the scene. Setting suggests a rudrabhishekam satsang in progress.2016-12-27November 17 20132013-11-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long-sleeved saffron shawl on a gold-trimmed throne draped with a tiger-skin cloth, smiling and gesturing with his right hand. Around his neck hang a long rudraksha-style mala and gold beads, and a white and red tilak marks his forehead. Beside him stands a deity murti decorated with a tall saffron-and-gold crown, pearl necklaces and pink satin drapery, all framed by a gold arch and long garlands of red, yellow, purple and green flowers. The role of the seated man is a presiding teacher on a throne, with a person appearance by his saffron robes, ornate mala and necklaces; the deity murti is a garlanded image, not a person.2013-04-18April 17 20132013-04-17 +2 copiesA smiling man with a short-haired head wrapped in a maroon and gold turban sits cross-legged on an ornate silver throne encrusted with coloured stones and peacock motifs. He wears a rust-orange silk garment, layered gold necklaces, a large gold pendant, gold armbands, and a garland of yellow marigolds with red and green strands. His right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. The throne is framed by marigold garlands and sits on a tiger-striped cushioned base, with a dark blue backdrop behind.2016-12-27A seated man with swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-brown garment, a multi-strand rudraksha-style red and pink flower garland and gold ornaments, sits on an ornate gilded throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth and a multicolour flower garland arch. He smiles and gestures with one hand while speaking. Beside him stands a blue-bodied deity murti with gold crown and jewellery, adorned with a striped marigold and rose garland, and a second smaller gold deity figure. Maroon curtain and a white air conditioner in the background. No other people are visible. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his long swept-back hair, orange clothing and garlands.2013-07-02A photograph of a satsang stage with two ornate golden thrones draped in garlands of white, yellow, red and green flowers. On the left, a small wooden figure of a standing saint or deity murti is placed on a flower-decorated throne with an orange cloth below. On the right, a seated man in orange clothing, with a microphone at his ear and a red-and-white flower garland and bead necklace, sits on a golden throne with a lion-carved armrest and a tiger-striped cushion, hands resting on his knees. Potted green plants stand in front, and a painted red and orange temple-style backdrop is behind.2013-05-25 +1 copiesJuly 16 20132013-07-16