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A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms, adorned with a long gold necklace and wrist bands, smiling as he speaks. Several devotees sit on the floor before the throne: a woman in a white sari with a gold border at left, a man in white at a microphone stand, a woman in a green and gold sari, a bearded man in a white turban and white clothes, and a woman in a dark blue sari at right. Two tall brass oil lamps stand beside the throne, and a low gold table holds offerings. The background is a red and orange painted backdrop. Visible people count is six seated devotees plus the figure on the throne.

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September 15 20112011-09-15A 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.2010-09-17A photograph of a seated spiritual teacher on an ornate gold throne (peetha) against a warm orange and red painted backdrop. The central figure wears an orange saffron wrap draped over one shoulder and white dhoti, with a long orange turban, a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Marigold and rose garlands hang over the throne arms. Seated before him on the floor are devotees: a woman in a green sari, a child in white, a woman in a dark blue sari, a man in white with a white head covering, and a figure in a white dhoti and shawl, with small oil lamps and offerings in front. The appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) candidate, with orange saffron wrap, turban, rudraksha mala and gold necklace cues, seated on a throne as the teacher giving satsang.2011-09-15A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in front of a painted backdrop of red and yellow trees and a hand gesture. The seated figure wears an orange turban, orange saffron-coloured robe draped over the shoulders, a white dhoti beneath, a long gold-beaded necklace, and gold armbands; a garland of marigolds and red flowers hangs over the throne arms. Six people sit on the floor before the throne in front: a woman in a green saree, a man in a white shirt, a young boy in white, a woman in a teal-green top, a woman in a blue saree, and a bearded man in a white kurta and black head covering, several with hands folded or touching the throne's base. A brass plate with oil lamps and a small red basket sit on the side tables. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure: orange turban and saffron robe with gold necklace, seated in the throne's centre as the devotees attend him.2011-09-15September 17 20102010-09-17November 26 20112011-11-26September 15 20112011-09-15October 17 20102010-10-17A 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.2011-09-11August 31 20112011-08-31A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in a temple-like hall with gold oil lamps on both sides. Before the throne, a low gold platform holds pink flower offerings. Four people sit on the floor in front: a man in white dhoti with bare chest, a man with his head bowed in white, and two women in saris, one in cream with a green border and one in blue blouse. Behind the throne are painted temple pillars and a red-draped deity murti. The seated man shows distinctive saffron robes and beaded necklace in the manner of a person, presiding as the central teacher during satsang.2011-02-25 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20102010-09-17