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A large seated gathering of mostly women and girls in orange and saffron clothing sits on the floor of a decorated hall, facing a raised peetha throne covered in a heart-shaped gold and red canopy. On the throne sits a bearded man in white and gold garlands with a red and white cloth draped over him, and a woman in a red sari stands beside him holding a microphone. Behind them stands a gilded deity murti in orange and gold with a red-and-white tilted umbrella-like banner and a tall standard nearby. A man with a bare torso and rudraksha-like neck beads stands near the deity. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, marigold and red flower garlands, and a yellow cloth decorate the throne platform, and a video camera is visible at the left edge.

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A seated man in a golden-brown robe and white garland sits on an ornate golden throne with a large heart-shaped red and gold backrest, wearing rudraksha beads and gold necklaces. Beside him stands a woman in a saffron-orange sari holding a microphone. A large crowd of mostly women and girls in orange, yellow, blue and red clothing sits on the floor facing the throne, with a man in white dhoti seated at the left taking notes. Behind the throne stands a decorated deity murti with a bright red and gold backdrop, and red and white flower garlands drape the throne and gold lamps are on the right. Ceremonial yellow and red umbrellas stand near the throne. The setting resembles a satsang or initiation session.2016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple-style hall during a ritual gathering. A man with long dark hair and a white garland sits on an ornate heart-shaped throne with gold and jewelled trim, behind a brass lamp stand with lit oil lamps. Around him, several people in saffron and orange robes and a woman in a magenta sari hold papers and stand or sit near a seated figure in red-orange robes. Many children and young women in orange and saffron clothing sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, with a shirtless man in white dhoti at the left edge. Behind the throne hangs a deity murti with a crown and jewellery, and a cameraman with a tripod films at the left. Marigold and rose garlands decorate the throne area.2016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08A photograph of a ceremonial hall where a seated man with long dark hair, wearing a white garland and orange robes, sits on an ornate heart-shaped throne with gold and red embroidered panels. A woman in a maroon sari and red blouse stands beside him, holding a gold vessel. Around them, a large group of girls and young women in orange and saffron clothing sit cross-legged on the floor, several holding white papers. To the left stands a tall deity murti in orange and gold with a trident, flanked by yellow umbrellas. Brass oil lamps are arranged in the foreground beside marigold and rose garlands, and a flower-covered altar fills the right edge. A camera operator is visible at the left. The man shows a person appearance: long dark hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala, seated on the throne in the role of a teacher receiving the group.2016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08October 08 20162016-10-08November 06 20132013-11-06October 08 20132013-10-08March 18 20172017-03-18