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A photograph of a satsang hall where a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a red-and-gold throne-like seat in front of a large deity murti garlanded with orange, yellow and purple flowers. A gilded bull figure stands beside the seat, and another decorated throne with garlands sits to the right. Seated devotees on the floor, including a saffron-robed monk on the left, a woman in a red-bordered sari, and people in white, listen attentively. Background includes a painted temple backdrop and a dark curtain.

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November 18 20102010-11-18 +2 copiesNovember 15 20102010-11-15A photograph of a ceremonial hall centred on a seated figure on a red and gold throne. The seated man wears a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and bare arms, and sits with hands resting in his lap before a golden Nandi bull. Behind him are garlanded deity murti and marigold garlands in orange, yellow and green. A man in white dhoti and shawl sits to the right with a brass plate, and a woman in a green-bordered sari and a man in white are also visible with brass vessels of offerings before them. Several devotees in white and cream saris and white clothes sit on the floor in the foreground, some with brass vessels, in a satsang or puja setting. The seated man is a person candidate by the orange robe, rudraksha mala and throne cues. Visible people number about eleven.2010-11-15A ceremonial stage with a central golden throne draped in red cushions, where a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron garment and a white flower garland, seated with a golden staff and ornaments beside him. Behind him is a backdrop of temple pillars and a golden umbrella with yellow fringe. Flanking the throne are golden vahana-style figures and deity murtis adorned with marigold and multicoloured garlands. Seated on the floor below are about a dozen people in white dhotis and saris, some in orange shawls, with two priests in white at left holding ritual items. The audience in the foreground is seen from behind. Possible a person candidate: the seated central figure with long hair and orange clothing, appearance-based only, with a throne and garlands present.2010-11-13 +1 copiesNovember 13 20102010-11-13A photograph of a seated ceremony in an indoor hall with a dark blue draped backdrop. A long-haired man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands in red, yellow and purple, beneath a gold canopy with red and green tassels. Beside him, a shaved-headed priest in orange with a mala sits near a gold tray of fruit and offerings. A golden bull statue with a garland stands at left. Several women in white and cream saris and a man in white sit on the floor, one with palms joined, and a partially visible person in white sits at the lower right. The scene resembles a padapuja-style devotional gathering. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed throne, so the candidate is in person.2010-12-27November 12 20102010-11-12Indoor ceremony in a hall with dark blue drapes. A seated figure in orange robes, with long dark hair and a headband, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow and red flowers, under a tasselled canopy. Beside him stands a golden nandi bull statue with a garland, and a figure in orange on its platform. Devotees in orange and white sit on an orange mat facing the throne, with brass plates of offerings and orange-wrapped gift packets. A man in white dhoti with a microphone chants from a book on the left, and a woman in white sari sits with folded hands. a person appears in person, seated on the throne in orange robes and a rudraksha mala.2010-12-27A photograph of a stage set for a satsang with a gilded golden throne and red cushioned seat at centre, on which a man with long hair in an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits. Garlands of marigolds and green leaves hang on the throne and on golden deity figures and vahana-like statues flanking it, including a golden figure to the left. A golden trident leans beside the throne and a decorated canopy with orange fabric hangs above. Seated devotees in white and orange clothing fill the lower foreground facing the stage.2010-11-14November 15 20102010-11-15A photograph of a stage event with a long blue draped curtain behind. On a flower-garlanded throne with a multicolored canopy sits a seated figure in orange robes, with long dark hair and a beaded rudraksha mala, a probable Swamiji appearance candidate. A golden nandi bull sculpture stands at left beside a garlanded deity murti in orange with a trident. Several people sit on the orange-draped stage floor in saffron, white and orange clothing, some with hands folded in devotion. Audience members' heads are visible in the foreground.2010-12-27A padapuja ceremony in a ceremonial hall with deep blue drapes. A golden bull statue (nandi) draped in marigold and rose garlands stands on a gold pedestal at left. At right, a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red and gold canopy wears an orange robe, orange-and-gold beaded necklaces and a white headband, with long hair; he has a probable Swamiji appearance with long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ceremonial gold necklace, and is being honoured as the central figure. Several devotees sit on orange cloth at the foot of the throne: a man in an orange robe pours from a metal vessel, a woman in white with gold border sits at left, and other women in white and orange saris cluster in front with brass plates of offerings, flowers and fruit.2010-12-27