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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and orange garland on an ornate golden throne with a canopy, gesturing with an open hand during a speech on a stage draped in blue and pink cloth and a red curtain. Several women in white saris sit on the right, and men in white clothing sit in the foreground, some with hands folded. Decorated pots with coconuts and flowers and a tray of fruit and flowers rest on a pink-covered table in front. A large painted backdrop of a deity figure hangs behind. The scene resembles a satsang or discourse.

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A photograph of a ceremony on a raised stage hung with blue and pink drapes and a large banner above. A seated figure in orange robes and a white floral garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a decorative canopy strung with white flowers, smiling. A man in white clothing kneels before the throne, holding an object and offering something. Several women in white saris sit on the right on a red-cloth-covered platform scattered with flower petals, with brass vessels, fruit and banana-leaf offerings laid out in front. Seated people in white shirts and orange garments occupy the left foreground. The scene resembles a darshan or padapuja offering with devotees gathered around.2006-12-28A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a red-draped hall. A figure seated on an ornate gold throne wears a saffron-orange turban and an orange-red robe, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible; the page marks Swamiji as present, and these cues are distinctive, so this is Swamiji (probable) receiving honour. Around the throne, a crowd sits on the floor in white and red ritual clothes, some holding brass plates with offerings. A bald man in white dhoti with a red sash sits in the foreground, and a brass oil lamp stands at left. A camera on a tripod is visible.2015-10-26February 24 20072007-02-24A seated man on an ornate golden throne with red cushions wears a red and gold turban, a long white and gold garland, and orange-saffron robes, holding a white ceremonial staff. Around him, a group of devotees in white and orange-red shawls sit on red cloth, several with hands folded in prayer, while a woman in a pale yellow sari kneels in the foreground beside a tray of offerings. Red drapes, a potted plant and stage lights form the backdrop of this devotional satsang or pada puja setting. The seated figure resembles a person by his turban, saffron clothing and garland, but the appearance is not certain enough to confirm identity.2014-08-05October 23 20152015-10-23December 17 20122012-12-17A satsang in an ornate gilded hall. A man with long dark hair, an orange-saffron shawl and a golden crown sits on an elaborate gold throne with leopard-print upholstery and a carved lion footrest; the appearance is a probable Swamiji candidate in the seat of honour. Around him, seated devotees in white and orange clothes, with rudraksha malas, hold lamps or offering plates on a colourful cloth, while a woman in white nearby holds a small brass lamp. A floor-standing air conditioner and a golden deity statue are in the background. The image shows a gathering with visible ritual offerings.2017-10-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on a gilded lion-armed throne with a red heart-shaped back, hands pressed together in namaskar. A garland of white flowers hangs over his lap. In front, a golden tray holds rows of small glasses and offerings, and devotees in white with yellow shawls sit cross-legged around it, some reaching toward the tray in padapuja-style worship. Bananas and fruit lie to the right, and a water bottle sits on a side table. The hall has red walls and tan columns with open windows. The man's appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, though this is an appearance-based candidate only. Several shaved-headed devotees in white sit nearby, and a woman in yellow shawl and white sari sits at the back.2009-12-07October 26 20152015-10-26A photograph of a ceremonial stage set for Guru Poornima satsang. A figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and flower garlands sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a probable Swamiji candidate by appearance. Flanking him, several saffron-robed disciples sit on the blue-draped floor, one with a shaved head and garlands, others with long hair, and a woman in orange at right. Marigold and red flower garlands frame the throne and stage, with a brass trident, brass lamps, a bowl of fruit and a floral arrangement at the base. Two golden statues of seated sages with folded hands stand behind on a painted rocky backdrop.2009-07-07November 13 20102010-11-13A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a draped hall with blue, pink and maroon fabric overhead. A figure with long dark hair in an orange robe sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat decorated with white and multicoloured flower garlands and a golden canopy, gesturing with one raised hand. Around him, many people in orange and saffron robes sit on the floor, some holding long wooden staffs with orange cloth. Women in white and pink saris sit in rows in the foreground with their hair in braids. Flowers and a small offering plate sit on a teal cloth at lower left. a person in the central throne seat, wearing orange with long swept-back hair and garlands; others are devotees and ashramites.2006-12-28