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A large crowd of devotees in white ritual dhotis and shawls, many with red-and-gold borders, sits seated on the floor of a red-draped hall facing a raised golden throne. A figure with long dark hair and a crown-like headdress, wearing a red-and-gold garment and holding a long staff, sits on the throne, flanked by floral garlands, a canopy and a shrine-like gilded structure with fairy lights. Some attendees wear rudraksha malas and hold offering trays, and a small screen with a portrait is visible at right under stage lights. a person appears seated on the throne in a ceremonial setting.

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January 03 20182018-01-03January 03 20182018-01-03A photograph of a large seated congregation inside a red-draped hall during a ritual. Many devotees in white dhotis and shawls with red-and-gold borders sit cross-legged on the floor, facing a raised golden throne-like seat at left. On the seat, a bearded man in a red-and-gold garment sits in front of an ornate gilded backdrop with a crown-like canopy, garlands and string lights. Oil lamps stand near the front, and a photographer in orange clothing stands at the back. Several people wear rudraksha malas. A poster with a lotus-and-book emblem hangs at left.2018-01-03A crowded ritual hall with deep red draperies and a pink-violet wash of light. A seated figure on an ornate red and gold throne with a crown-like headdress and rudraksha-style adornments is the focal point, with a gold-and-red decorated palanquin-like structure and garlands behind. Many devotees sit on the floor facing the throne, mostly in white and cream dhotis and saris with red and gold borders, some with red sashes; their backs and heads dominate the frame. Lotus motifs and lamps are visible to the left. Swamiji (probable): the throned figure has long swept-back hair, a crown, ornate gold jewellery and a red-brown shawl, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2018-01-03January 03 20182018-01-03A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor of a red-draped hall facing a raised ornate throne decorated with gold, a canopy, flower garlands and string lights. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth sits on the throne, with a red and gold seat behind him. Devotees in white dhotis and white garments with saffron-orange shoulder cloths and rudraksha malas sit in rows, most seen from behind. A woman in a red top stands at the back of the hall. Purple-lit lotus designs decorate a side panel.2018-01-03January 03 20182018-01-03January 03 20182018-01-03January 03 20182018-01-03June 26 20172017-06-26Photograph of a dense ceremonial gathering in a red-draped hall, with a seated figure on an ornate raised throne at the right, dressed in red and gold and holding a long staff, flanked by garlands, flower arrangements, a canopy and string lights. Many devotees sit on the floor facing the stage, mostly women in white and cream saris with gold borders and beaded necklaces, along with men in white dhotis and shawls. Oil lamps and a small offering tray with flowers sit in the foreground. The page describes a Mahasadashivoham satsang session, but the figure's appearance does not clearly match the page's claim, so identity is uncertain; roles are given instead. Around 100 people are visible.2018-01-03A large seated audience of devotees fills a dim red-draped tent, many women in white and cream saris with red and orange borders, some wearing rudraksha and flower garlands. On the right, a man in orange and red ceremonial clothing with a long staff sits on an ornate gilded throne beneath a golden canopy, flanked by floral garlands and a decorated backdrop, appearing to address the gathering. Stage lights hang overhead and a deity murti stands near the throne. a person: the speaker on the throne has long hair and ornate saffron-red clothing with a crown-like headpiece, consistent with a teaching discourse.2018-01-03