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Night-time outdoor satsang in a courtyard in front of an orange-painted building. Seated devotees fill the foreground, many in white clothes with orange scarves, some in checked shirts. Bright lamps light the scene and ceremonial standards with gold finials and orange cloth stand along the sides. In the centre, a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red and gold canopy is flanked by attendants in saffron and maroon robes, with a drummer in orange at left. Orange-clad participants stand in the background near brass ornaments and a red-cushioned dais. The seated figure's appearance is not clearly established from this image.

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March 02 20132013-03-02 +1 copiesNight outdoor satsang with a large seated and standing crowd facing a raised golden dais. On the right, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne under a small decorated umbrella canopy, with a golden arched backdrop and a red-and-green garland draped over it. Several monastics in orange and saffron stand and sit near the dais, one holding a long staff. In front, a row of women in dark red and orange saris and men in white kurtas sit with palms raised in reverent gesture. A standing man in grey at left raises his hands, and a lit torch stands at the left edge. A brick building and bamboo are visible behind the stage.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02Night outdoor ceremony in front of an orange-walled building with lights and potted plants. A large crowd of devotees sits on the ground, many women in white and orange-saffron saris, hands raised in greeting or prayer. On a raised golden throne-like seat at centre, a figure in orange-saffron robes sits under a decorated umbrella, with a standing attendant in white nearby. Gold ceremonial fans, a gold kalasha-style staff and ornate parasols surround the dais. Strings of flowers hang from the throne and decorations. Several people in white stand at the edges of the scene.2013-03-02July 09 20132013-07-09A night-time outdoor ceremony in front of an orange-painted building. A central golden throne with a red cushion, decorated with a flower garland and a small canopy, is raised on a platform. A robed figure with long dark hair in orange clothing sits on it, appearing to address the gathering. Several robed attendants in orange and saffron stand on either side holding long ceremonial staffs and fans, and a row of ceremonial staffs with ornate tops rises behind. Seated devotees in white clothes and saris fill the foreground on a mat, with others in red and pink saris visible. Electric lamps light the scene. a person: the seated figure on the throne has long hair and orange ceremonial clothing, but the photo is too small to confirm.2013-03-02Night outdoor satsang with a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) under a tasselled canopy with a bird emblem, garlanded with multicoloured flowers. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and holds hands near the face. Around him, saffron-robed monks and devotees sit or stand with palms raised in anjali. A trident (trishul) stands beside a water bottle on the platform. Audience members in dark clothing fill the foreground. a person candidate (probable): the seated throne figure has long dark hair and ornate garland cues, but the image is dim and the face is not clearly distinguishable, so identity is uncertain.2013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02March 02 20132013-03-02November 04 20132013-11-04January 02 20162016-01-02Night-time outdoor ritual on a riverbank with a large crowd seated on the sand facing a raised ceremonial platform lit by a glowing oil lamp. A central figure in saffron/orange robes sits on a cushioned seat beneath a decorative pink-and-white parasol, with two more white parasols flanking the scene. Attendants in white clothing stand and sit around the platform, one with palms joined in prayer. Nearby, a red-draped altar holds floral garlands, a kalasha-style vessel and offerings. Devotees in white and red shawls sit with hands folded in anjali. The setting appears to be a ghat-side satsang or puja at night.2014-08-01