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Photo of a ritual darshan in a decorated hall. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-skin rug wears an orange cloth, rudraksha mala, gold necklaces and bangles, and gestures with one hand. Beside him, a gold-framed altar holds two deity murti adorned with multicoloured garlands and a magenta backdrop. Two children sit on the floor at the altar, one in a saffron turban and white dhoti with a garland, the other in a pink sari with flower garland.

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July 19 20132013-07-19July 19 20132013-07-19July 19 20132013-07-19July 20 20132013-07-20A satsang hall with a seated man on a gold throne with red cushions and a tiger-skin cloth, palms pressed together in greeting, wearing an orange-brown dhoti, a red and white flower garland, and gold jewellery. Flanking the throne are painted dvarapala guardian figures and gold lion sculptures. To the right, a gold-framed shrine with a deity murti adorned with a multicolour flower garland, two attendant children in yellow and red seated in prayer, and brass oil lamps stand between the two areas.2013-07-21A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a decorated hall. On the left, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a long pink-and-white garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, gesturing toward the right; the figure has long dark hair and gold necklaces and bangles. To the right, a gold-framed throne holds two deity murtis draped in marigold and pink garlands, one wearing a gold crown and the other a pink-and-gold crown with a cobra hood. Two small children in red and white clothing with garlands sit on the floor in front of the murtis. A brass oil lamp stands between the thrones, and a floral-patterned red carpet covers the floor. The appearance-based label is probable Swamiji, identified by long hair, saffron robes and gold necklaces; this is a probable match only.2013-07-20July 20 20132013-07-20July 20 20132013-07-20August 18 20132013-08-18July 19 20132013-07-19A photograph of a ritual scene in a hall with a gold throne and a golden shrine arch framed in magenta. On the left, a long-haired man in orange clothing with a red and white garland and gold necklaces sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned gold throne; he appears to be the Swamiji (probable), seated in a presentation with long swept-back hair, orange ornate clothing and gold necklaces. On the right, a shaven-headed priest in orange robes kneels on a white floor holding a small lamp or ritual vessel. Behind them, deity murtis stand decorated with yellow and pink garlands, with a snake form arching above. A small red-clad figure and a blue-clad figure sit before the murtis, and a red carpet lies on the floor.2013-07-20A stage set for a satsang with a painted backdrop of pillars and a doorway. Beside him stand two large painted deity figures with multiple hands and gold crowns. In the centre, two decorated deity murti sit on a gold throne, adorned with garlands of red and white flowers and white beaded necklaces. In front, three children sit in festive dress: one in pink with a white turban, one in purple with a flower garland, and one in red and green with a flower garland. Brass oil lamps stand on the stage and a blue ocean backdrop panel is visible.2013-09-13