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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. A red tilak mark is visible on the forehead. Around the throne, seven people sit on the floor in a semicircle: a white-haired elderly man in white dhoti and shirt facing the throne, a man in white with a cream shawl with hands folded, and several women in white or cream sarees with yellow or gold borders, some with hands folded and one holding a small object. A white board with handwritten Tamil-script and English lines hangs at right, a wooden box with fruit and a small tray sit at left, and a red-and-pink draped backdrop with painted pillar motifs completes the tent-like setting. The scene reads as an ashram gathering or satsang. The figure on the throne matches the a person appearance cues of saffron robes, flower garland and a seated position on a throne.

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November 20 20092009-11-20A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with carved lion armrests, wearing an orange saffron robe and a red flower garland, hands pressed together in namaste before a red backdrop. Around the throne, several devotees in white and cream attire with yellow borders sit on red carpets. A woman in a white sari holds a small silver plate with an offering, a bald man in white sits cross-legged near brass bowls of fruit and flowers, and a man in white kneels with palms joined. Trays of offerings, a basket of fruit and a bowl of red flowers are in front. A whiteboard list stands to the right, and a small palm-leaf-shaped logo sits at the top left. The scene suggests a satsang or puja with devotees offering to the seated teacher.2009-11-20A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in an open tent setting. A man in orange robes with a red flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne, palms pressed together in greeting. Before him sit several devotees: young women in white saris with yellow borders and gold-patterned edges, and two men in white dhotis and white shawls, one bald and seen from behind. Brass plates and small offering dishes lie on the red patterned mat in front. Behind the throne hangs a red drape with carved pillar motifs at the sides, and a whiteboard to the right lists a panchangam for November 2009 in handwriting.A photograph inside a tent ceremony space. A man in an orange-saffron robe with a red flower garland and white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arms, hands pressed together in namaste, and a red rudraksha-style bead necklace visible. Before him, a bald older man in white dhoti and shirt bows low and touches the feet of the seated figure, while a man in white with a light shawl kneels nearby. Around them, women in white saris with yellow borders and yellow shawls sit on a patterned carpet holding brass plates and kumkum-red flower offerings. A white board lists handwritten text beside the throne, and a wooden tray of fruit sits on a side table.A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests inside a tent-like hall. Around him, devotees in white ritual clothes with yellow shawls attend: two women on the left hold a shell-like vessel and red offerings, a bald elderly man in white bends forward, a man in white kneels with palms joined, and women in yellow-bordered shawls hold brass trays with oil lamps and flowers. A whiteboard listing names and a tray of fruit sit nearby, and a pink flower-decorated plate lies at the foot of the throne. The scene suggests a padapuja or similar devotional offering, and a tent-canvas backdrop and plastic chairs complete the setting.2009-11-20A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red-backed cushion wears an orange robe, red flower garland and tilak, with hands pressed together in namaste. Around him devotees in white garments with yellow shawls sit on red and patterned rugs, offering brass plates of lamps, red flowers and fruit. A white board lists names and a fruit basket sits at left in a tented hall. Several people kneel in a padapuja-style offering. Photo shows a seated figure with hands in namaste.2009-11-20November 20 20092009-11-20A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a tent-like hall with draped backdrop. A man with a shaved head in white clothing sits on the floor in front of a seated figure in ornate gold throne. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe, a red flower garland and an orange shawl, with hands pressed in namaste. Around the throne, several women in white saris with yellow borders sit on red and patterned rugs; one woman raises a lit aarti lamp toward the throne. Brass plates hold lamps, flower petals, fruit and red berries. A whiteboard behind lists handwritten names. A tray of fruit sits on a glass table beside the throne.A seated man in an orange saffron robe and orange shawl, with a red flower garland and a red and white garland, sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold throne with a red-lined alcove, in front of a red and gold draped backdrop with carved pillar motifs. Around him on the floor, devotees in white clothes with yellow and orange shawls sit in rows over a white cloth laid with brass bowls, fruit, flowers and food offerings. A whiteboard at right lists handwritten lines. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the throne in saffron robes with red garlands and a rudraksha-style presentation, shown in person.2009-11-20A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, in a draped tent-like hall with red-and-green fabric and carved pillar banners. The seated man wears orange robes and a red-orange flower garland, palms pressed together in greeting. Around him on red-patterned rugs, several people in white and yellow clothing sit in devotional posture: a woman in white with a yellow-bordered sari raises an oil lamp, a bald man in white sits in front, and other devotees kneel with hands folded. Brass and silver trays hold fruit, flowers, sweets and a small kalasha-like vessel, and an orange cloth lies on the floor. A whiteboard on the right lists schedule lines. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange robes and garland on the gold throne shows his long hair, orange clothing and flower garland. The image reads as a satsang or puja setting.2009-11-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-orange flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with hands pressed together in prayer. Before him, a woman in white with a yellow shawl holds a lit oil lamp in an aarti gesture, while a bald man in white kneels with folded hands. Other devotees in white and yellow sit on red patterned rugs; trays of fruit, sweets, flowers and small brass lamps lie in front. A whiteboard listing names stands behind, with a pink pillared backdrop and green curtains. The scene reads as a puja or aarti ceremony.2009-11-20November 20 20092009-11-20