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A photograph of a satsang hall where devotees sit on striped mats in rows facing a raised golden throne at the far end. On the throne sits a figure in orange-red robes wearing beads and a garland. Several people in the foreground wear white clothes with orange-red shawls, and a woman in an orange sari sits to the right. Behind them, a row of monastics in saffron robes and rudraksha malas sits in front of a wall of framed photographs. Lamps and a golden kalasha-style ornament stand beside the throne, and a line of people in white and orange moves through the doorway at the back. A bald man in white with a red shawl sits in the lower left foreground.

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May 23 20152015-05-23 +1 copiesOctober 12 20152015-10-12A large seated satsang gathering in a hall with a pink-and-gold backdrop and display panels. A central figure sits on an ornate brown throne-style chair behind a low wooden stand, wearing an orange robe and a garland of beads, with an ornate gold canopy above. Around him, dozens of devotees sit cross-legged on white sheets, many in white clothes with orange-red shawls, some with grey or white hair. a person is seated on the throne with an orange garment and beaded malas, but his identity is uncertain from appearance alone. Tables with white cloths and red chairs appear at the back right.2015-10-12February 23 20162016-02-23Large satsang gathering seated on white cloths on the floor of a hall with red walls and framed posters behind. A man seated in a carved brown chair at centre wears an orange-brown robe, a beaded necklace and garlands, and a crown-like headpiece; he is the focal point of the room. Around him, rows of devotees in white kurtas and white clothes wear orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders. Some women wear white saris and others wear light clothing. A small table with offerings and a ceremonial stand sits in front of the chair, and a golden lamp and white-draped tables stand at the back.2015-10-12February 17 20162016-02-17 +1 copiesA large indoor satsang hall with a crowd seated on the floor, mostly in white and saffron/orange clothing, many wearing red-and-white or red shoulder cloths. In the upper right, a long-haired man in a rust-red robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne, appearing to address the gathering; the cues are long hair, a rudraksha mala and a red robe, so this is a probable Swamiji in person. Attendees hold small brass or decorative items and bottled water sits on the floor. A large portrait is visible on the rear wall, and a man with a shaved head in white sits near the lower right foreground. Fans and a camera tripod are visible at the back.2017-08-05 +1 copiesA large indoor congregation seated on mats and cushions during a ritual gathering, with many people in saffron/orange robes and red-and-white shawls. Several figures wear orange monastic robes with red borders and rudraksha malas. Men and women in white kurtas, sarees and shawls sit among them, some with palms pressed together in anjali. Behind them, a row of people in white clothes and white head coverings stands at a long table holding brass vessels, with hands folded in prayer. A framed picture hangs on the wall at the top edge. This appears to be a Maheshwara Puja style observance, though the exact ritual is not clearly visible.2016-02-23 +1 copiesJuly 05 20172017-07-05 +1 copiesMay 21 20182018-05-21 +1 copiesA large satsang hall with red walls and framed posters. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a shawl sits cross-legged on a brown throne at the front, probable Swamiji, with a crowned figure visible from the back. Dozens of devotees in white dhotis and shawls with red-orange borders sit on the floor facing him, some holding water bottles, and a silver deity murti stands on a shelf at the left. A golden trident stands at the right.2015-10-10A large seated satsang in a carpeted hall with lavender patterned walls. Many devotees sit on the floor in white clothes with orange-brown shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas. In the foreground a woman in a white embroidered top and a woman with dark hair sit among them. On a raised red and gold throne at the far right, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a crown sits under a golden parasol, beside a trident and a brass lamp. Behind the seated crowd a green-draped table holds framed photographs arranged on boards, and several monks in orange robes sit near it. Count of visible people is large, roughly 60 to 80.2015-05-23