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A seated man in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, long beaded necklaces and gold bangles sits on an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet cushion, smiling as devotees kneel before him. Several women in sarees kneel or sit on the floor at left and centre; one presses her palms together in anjali. Oil lamps and a brass vessel rest on the floor. A large backdrop behind the throne shows a saffron-robed figure. Padapuja-style devotion is in progress.

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April 01 20122012-04-01November 26 20112011-11-26A seated man in orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in front of a large painted backdrop of red trees and a warm sunset landscape. A tan turban-style head wrap and a beaded necklace are visible. Before the throne, a semicircle of devotees sits on the floor: a man in a plaid shirt, a man in a maroon striped shirt, a woman in a teal kurta, and several women in saris and dark clothing. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides, with flowers and fruit placed on the gold altar table in front of the throne.2011-09-11September 15 20112011-09-15April 01 20122012-04-01A man with long swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a red shawl, sits on an ornate gold throne with carved details and red cushions. Around him, seated on the floor in a semicircle, are devotees in white and yellow sarees and dhotis; a woman in yellow holds a brass plate, and a man in white dhoti with a bare chest is seated near offering trays of flowers, fruit and brass dishes. Behind the throne is a large backdrop printed with figures in pink and blue garments, a red-garbed deity figure and floral garlands. Patterned curtains and orange floor cushions fill the hall. The setting suggests a satsang or puja gathering.2010-09-17October 27 20102010-10-27December 02 20112011-12-02A photograph of a ceremonial aarti or puja on a red-carpeted stage. A seated man in an orange turban and orange robe with a white and red flower garland sits on an ornate throne-like chair, eyes closed, holding a stick. In front, women in saris, one in yellow and one in red-and-gold, sit on the floor offering a tiered multi-flame oil lamp. Behind them a large printed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi fills the left side, a bird figurine sits on a ledge, and a garlanded throne-like backdrop glows with bokeh lights.2012-04-01A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned seats against a mauve backdrop, wearing a maroon and orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a rudraksha-style bead necklace with a gold pendant, and a draped mauve-and-orange garment, with hands raised in a greeting gesture. Probable Swamiji in the throne seat, with the appearance cues of the turban, bead necklace and draped saffron-toned garment. Four devotees sit on the floor before the throne with palms joined: a woman in a red blouse and red-and-orange sari, a woman in an orange sari seated at the front, a person in white near the left edge, and a man in a white shirt and light trousers at right. Gold-carved side tables with microphones flank the throne, and a small offering of flowers and a tray rests at the base.2011-08-20October 22 20142014-10-22 +2 copiesA seated figure in an orange robe and red-beaded rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap, while a group of devotees sits on the floor before him. Several devotees in white and cream clothing with yellow shawls sit cross-legged around golden trays holding offerings, flowers and small vessels, and some have hands folded in prayer. Behind the throne, a backdrop shows a painted temple scene with a large deity murti surrounded by flower garlands, with a white cloth-draped altar and a brass lamp at the right. A stage setting with a blank screen stands to the left. a person is shown in the orange robe and mala, seated on the throne at the centre of the satsang.2010-09-17