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A photo of a ceremonial satsang in a plain hall with a dark blue curtain behind. A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange robe with orange shawl, rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured garland; this is an appearance-based probable Swamiji (probable), seated in the place of honour. Before him, devotees sit on the floor around gold trays of fruit, flowers and offerings. A standing man in a white shirt holds his palms together in namaste, and a woman in an orange sari sits nearby. Others wear white dhotis with white ash marks on their foreheads and bodies. A decorated deity murti with garlands and a bright orange cloth stands on a small gold pedestal in the background.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden canopy, while a crowd of devotees sits on an orange mat before him. Devotees in white and cream traditional clothing with gold borders sit with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a woman in coral-pink sari sits with her back to the camera. Silver plates with flowers and offerings rest on golden stands in front, and a small golden deity murti with a garland stands on a side table near the throne. A dark blue curtain hangs behind, and a man in white sits among the group.2010-12-31September 17 20102010-09-17A photograph of a satsang in a plain hall with a maroon curtain and blue drapes behind. A figure with long dark hair and a crown-like headwear seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange robe and rudraksha-style beads, appearing to be a person, with a microphone and a water bottle at his side. Seated before him on the floor, devotees fold their hands in prayer: a man in a blue shirt, a woman in a white sari with gold border, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread, and several women in saris. Brass plates on the floor hold red flowers and small oil lamps, and the foreground shows the backs of other attendees.2011-01-23A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair and an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions, palms pressed together in namaste. Seated on the floor before him, a bald priest in white dhoti with a gold necklace and a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered blouse and beaded necklace hold their hands folded in prayer. Brass and silver ritual plates with flowers, a tray of fruit and a brass tray are placed on a gold-carved stand beside the throne. Other people in white and plain clothes sit in the foreground, partly visible, with a navy curtain behind the throne.2010-10-19November 15 20102010-11-15A photograph of a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with long swept-back hair and eyes closed, his feet resting on a low platform. Before him, several women and a few men sit on the floor, some with palms pressed together in prayer. In front of them are silver trays holding apples, flowers, small bowls and lamps. A man in white with a shaved head and another in white with a rudraksha mala sit at the back, one near a microphone stand. Dark blue drapes frame the stage. A wooden lectern with gold trim stands at the right edge. Counting visible people gives about ten.2010-10-08September 17 20102010-09-17Indoor satsang scene where a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe with a gold-beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions behind a small wooden offering stand. Around him, about a dozen devotees sit on an orange floor covering with palms pressed in prayer; they wear white and cream traditional dress with gold borders, a man in a white shirt sits centre, and a woman in a brown patterned shawl sits with her back to the camera. Brass plates of offerings, fruit and flowers sit before the throne, and a decorated deity murti stands at the upper left behind garlands.2010-12-31October 23 20102010-10-23A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of a dark blue draped curtain. The figure, with long dark hair and wearing an orange saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sits with hands folded in the lap, a person by appearance. In front of the throne, a row of devotees sits on the floor in prayer postures, including a man in a blue shirt, a woman in a white sari, a man in white with folded hands, and women in cream and yellow saris. Small brass bowls of fruit and flowers sit on a gold tray near the throne, and a small projector and water bottle rest on a side table.2011-01-23A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with a tall gilded back and red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a shawl, with his hands in a meditative mudra. He has long swept-back hair. In front of the throne is a wooden podium with a gold-trimmed edge. Before him, a group of about ten people sit on the floor in white and cream clothes, several with tripundra and sandalwood markings on their foreheads, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces; some hold their palms pressed together in namaskar. Between them and the throne sits a large gold tray holding brass plates of flowers, pink lotuses and offerings. A dark blue curtain hangs at right and a microphone stand is visible. Several seated devotees are shown from behind.2010-10-19A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair, sitting on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and eyes closed in meditation. Before him on the floor, a brass tray holds apples and pink lotus flowers. Around him, devotees sit in a ritual gathering: a bald man in white with a rudraksha mala and vertical tilak, a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl, another woman in yellow and green, and priests in white dhotis with white tilak marks and gold necklaces, one holding a microphone. Fruit and flowers sit on a small side table near the throne.2010-09-12