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A photograph of a seated group in a gold-ornamented hall performing a devotional puja with oil lamps. A man on the left, shirtless with a long dark braid, wears an orange-saffron shawl, a gold crown and a leopard-print cushioned seat with a gilded lion-shaped armrest; his distinctive long hair, crown and saffron wrap are compatible with the a person cues, and he is seated in a raised throne. Around him people in white and orange clothes with rudraksha malas hold brass plates with lit oil lamps and offerings, and one woman in a white sari and orange head covering holds a plate. A standing bronze deity murti appears at the upper right beside a gold railing, and a red curtain and an air conditioner are in the background. Several people kneel or sit on a cushioned floor, several with hands folded in prayer.

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A seated man on a gilded throne with a leopard-print cushion and a carved golden lion at its base faces a seated group of devotees in a hall with gold-patterned pillars and red drapes. He is bare-chested in an orange-saffron shawl, with long swept-back hair and a golden crown-like headpiece. Women in white saris with orange and red borders sit with palms pressed together in anjali, one wearing a rudraksha mala. A young man in orange sits in the foreground, and a standing fan and split air conditioner are visible. Several devotees are seated and a brass bowl sits near the foreground.2017-10-12A photograph of a satsang in a gilded hall. A man seated on a leopard-print cushioned throne before a golden lion-form stand has long swept-back dreadlocks, a golden crown, bare chest and an orange-saffron shawl, with his palms pressed together in greeting; this figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of hair, crown and saffron clothing. Around him, devotees sit on the floor: a woman in a white sari with an orange headcloth and rudraksha beads holds a small brass vessel, another woman in white and red holds a lit oil lamp, and several people in white and orange clothes sit in a semicircle. A standing woman in yellow pours from a vessel, and a brass statue of a standing figure stands behind a gold railing near a red curtain.2017-10-12Indoor satsang in a gold-decorated hall. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with leopard-print upholstery and a golden lion figure beside it wears a golden crown, an orange-saffron shawl and has long dreadlocked hair; a swami-style figure with long hair and saffron clothing; he appears to be a person candidate seated on the peetha. Before him, devotees sit on the floor in white and orange clothes, palms pressed together in namaste, several wearing rudraksha malas. A gold-framed pillar, red curtain, wall air conditioner and a brass railing with a small bronze statue frame the scene.2017-10-12A seated man on a gilded throne with leopard-print upholstery and a golden crown wears saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair, gesturing with his right hand while addressing a satsang. Around him on the floor sit about ten devotees: a woman in white with an orange head covering and rudraksha beads listens attentively, women in white saris and orange garments sit with hands folded, and a bare-backed man in the foreground wears a white sacred thread. A brass puja plate and a small metal bowl rest on a cloth in front, with a gold lion sculpture by the throne, gold-painted columns, red drapes, a standing fan and a bronze deity figure on a stand behind.2017-10-12A seated man on a gold and leopard-print throne wears an ornate gold crown, saffron-orange shawl, and long dark hair, with a bare upper body and a large gold necklace; a figure with a crown and swept-back hair seated on a throne fits the page's Swamiji cues, so this is Swamiji (probable) presiding in person. Around him, a group of women in white and cream saris with rudraksha malas and kumkum on their foreheads sit on colourful floor mats, several holding brass plates of offerings and flowers. A woman in a saffron head wrap and white sari sits centre-front. Young men in saffron and a bare-chested boy with a sacred thread sit in the foreground. Gold lion figurine, brass vessels, a golden pillar, and a bronze statue on a railing are visible in the background.2017-10-12October 12 20172017-10-12Indoor satsang scene in a temple-style hall with gold-painted carved panels and a golden lion-footed seat. A man seated on the left wears a golden crown, long dark hair and an orange-red shawl, with a leopard-print cushion beneath him; he is a person candidate by the crown, long swept hair and saffron-toned clothing. Around him, devotees sit on a patterned cloth: several women wear white saris with gold borders, rudraksha malas and forehead markings, one wears an orange head cloth, and men in orange or red wraps sit with their backs to the camera. Trays of flowers, fruit and small brass dishes are placed before them, and a brass railing and a bronze lamp-bearing figure stand behind.2017-10-12A photograph of a seated satsang in an indoor hall. A man in an ornate silver and gold throne with leopard-print cushions and a silver lion figure sits at left, wearing a saffron-orange shawl over a bare chest and a gold crown, with a probable Swamiji appearance (long dark hair, gold crown, saffron shawl, ceremonial throne). Around him, devotees sit on colourful striped mats: women in white saris with rudraksha malas, a woman in an orange headscarf, and men in saffron or white dhotis. Several devotees hold brass thalis with oil lamps and offerings. A gold-framed pillar stands at left, a standing air conditioner and a brass figure appear at right, and red drapes hang behind.2017-10-12A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a cruise ship lounge with red seating and gold lion-shaped decor. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, gold necklaces and armlets, sits on an ornate golden throne with a leopard-print cushion, his feet being washed. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by his long hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing. Around him, devotees in white and cream clothes kneel on a dark platform, pouring liquid from small cups and bowls onto his feet from silver trays holding flowers, fruit and offerings. A woman in an orange sari with folded hands and other attendees watch from behind, and a cameraman stands at the back of the room.2012-12-21A seated man on an ornate gold and silver throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a gold crown, long dark hair, an orange-red robe and rudraksha malas, is the focal figure. Before him on the floor sit devotees in white and cream clothes with rudraksha malas, along with women in orange and saffron garments; several hold brass plates of flowers, fruit and lit oil lamps. A lion-shaped figure rests at the throne base, and a golden carved pillar stands behind. A pedestal fan and an air conditioning unit are in the room. Some participants are seen from behind, including a bare-backed person with a white sacred thread. The setting is an indoor satsang-style gathering with floor seating and offerings.2017-10-12October 12 20172017-10-12October 12 20172017-10-12