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A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and a gold umbrella canopy with red fringe, in a hotel-style hall with purple patterned wall panels. He wears a red-and-gold silk outfit, a red turban, a gold necklace and a red shawl, and holds a fan-like object. Around him, several people sit on a red and patterned rug, including a woman in a green sari with floral garlands and a man in white dhoti with saffron shawl and garlands. Two men in white dhotis with red turbans stand near the throne, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at right beside a woman in a patterned top.

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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and red cushions sits centrally in a hall with a patterned rug, wearing a red-and-maroon robe, a red turban and layered beaded necklaces with a gold pendant. Two standing men in white dhoti-style clothing with saffron-orange shawls and flower garlands stand to the right near the throne, one wearing a red turban. Seated devotees on the left wear orange and white garlands and marks on the forehead. Seated guests on the right include a woman in a patterned shawl and others in red and white.2014-05-10May 10 20142014-05-10A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion and gold canopy umbrella, wearing a red and maroon ceremonial garment, a red turban, a gold-coloured necklace and multiple beaded chains, with a broad smile. a person appearance cues include the elaborate red ceremonial attire, gold ornaments and throne presentation. Two attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and red turbans stand behind him, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at the right edge. Seated devotees in the foreground wear marigold garlands; one woman in a green sari sits at left and a woman in patterned clothing sits at right. A patterned red carpet covers the floor in a large hotel-style hall with recessed lighting and purple patterned wall panels.2014-05-10A standing figure in a red and gold embroidered outfit, with an ornate golden crown and a long gold beaded necklace, smiles beside a gilded throne with a golden canopy on the right. Around them, a large seated and standing crowd of devotees in white and saffron-red shawls, with marigold garlands, presses palms together in greeting in a large hall with recessed ceiling lights. Several women wear saris in green, blue, pink and orange. a person: the standing figure has a crown, ornate gold-and-red clothing and a gold necklace, and is positioned by the throne, but the face and body are small and the appearance cues are only partly clear.2014-05-10A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a red and white flower garland and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Around the throne, men in white dhotis and shirts stand with red-and-gold shawls, a boy in white shirt stands at left, and women in cream and lavender saris stand at right beside a golden trident on a pole. The backdrop is a glowing red stage with gold and bronze discs. The throne setting suggests a formal satsang or discourse, with the bright red carpet and white-robed attendants present.2015-09-06A seated man on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion wears an orange turban and an orange-and-pink flower garland, with a rudraksha bracelet on his wrist and a saffron shawl draped over him. Around him, devotees sit on a blue floor in white, saffron and red shawls, several holding brass plates of flowers and offerings, including a man in white and a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered shawl. A tall silver trident stands beside the throne, and a second golden throne sits empty in the background. The appearance-based candidate on the throne has long swept-back hair, a turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in a satsang-style gathering.2014-05-11Indoor hall with a gold ornate throne and canopy at right. A woman seated on the throne wears a tall gold crown, a red-and-maroon embroidered robe, layered gold and red garlands, and holds a yellow cloth; she appears to be the honoured figure receiving devotees, and she has long dark hair. In front, a bald older man in white clothes with an orange-and-white shawl bows with hands joined, while another older man in white and a younger man in white with marigold garlands bow near her. A woman in a green sari stands among devotees, and more people in white and orange shawls fill the background.2014-05-10A seated figure in a red and maroon ornate outfit with a red turban-style head covering and long dark hair sits on an elaborate gold throne under a gold embroidered canopy. A golden garland of beads and a large pendant hang on the chest, and a red shawl drapes the lap. Two attendants in white dhotis and orange-red head cloths stand behind, one with a white flower garland over the shoulder. Seated audience members in saris and red shawls are at the lower left and right, in a hotel ballroom with purple patterned panels. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, red-saffron ornate clothing, gold necklaces and throne seating are the qualifying cues, shown in a ceremonial seated role.2014-05-10A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden lion on each side is receiving padapuja. He wears a rust-red turban with a white plume, a rust-red robe, and layered garlands of multicolored beads and a red-and-white flower garland, with a rudraksha mala. Bare feet rest on a tiger-print cloth while a kneeling priest in white dhoti and shawl, with bare shoulders and shaved head, holds his hands in namaskar. Devotees in orange, red and rust saris and shawls sit on the floor around silver plates of flowers and oil lamps. A large screen and a printed landscape banner appear behind the throne. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2013-12-17A photo of a ceremonial puja in a hall with dark drapes. Around him, priests in white dhotis with sandalwood and vibhuti marks chant and perform the puja, one holding a flame. Brass thalis of flowers, fruit and offerings lie on the floor. Women in white saris and orange-bordered clothes sit to the side, one with a long braid. Marigold and multicolour garlands hang on a deity murti at right, and a trident and a gold palanquin-style seat are beside the throne.2010-11-14A seated speaker in a golden ornate throne with red cushions addresses a small seated group during a satsang on a purple-draped stage. The central figure wears a yellow turban, a red and gold garment and a yellow shawl, holds a microphone, and has beaded necklaces. Around the throne, about seven devotees sit cross-legged on a patterned rug, several in white and saffron clothing, some in saris, with palms pressed together in listening. Brass lamps with curved bird-shaped finials stand at each side, and a basket of red fruit sits near the throne. a person is the central figure, seated on the throne in a yellow turban and shawl with a microphone, giving a discourse.2011-09-01A photo of a seated group in a red-curtained hall with ornate gold furnishings. On a large gold throne at upper right sits a robed figure in orange-saffron garments with a golden necklace and an orange turban, holding a golden staff; the figure's appearance is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) cues of a turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold, presented here as a throne-seated presence with devotees on the floor. Around him, roughly two dozen devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in white, red and saffron clothing with red shawls, many holding brass plates of offerings. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left beside a tripod camera. Several bald and white-haired devotees in white garments sit in the foreground.2015-10-26