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A seated man in a rust-orange dhoti and matching shawl sits on an ornate silver throne with red cushions, his feet resting on a small red cushion, with long dark hair, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and gold chain, and bangles on his wrists. He gestures with one hand while speaking into a microphone on a stand. In front of him is a square brick fire pit (homa kunda) painted red and yellow with flower petals and small brass vessels nearby. Striped woven mats cover the platform, and two standing fans flank the stage beneath decorated yellow-and-red umbrellas. A person's arm is partially visible at the left edge. The setting appears to be an outdoor evening ceremony.

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A seated man in a red-brown ochre robe sits on an ornate silver throne with a red velvet seat, hands folded in his lap. He wears a long gold necklace with a large gold pendant and a red tilak on his forehead, and has long dark hair falling past his shoulders. Behind him stand tall silver ceremonial staffs with a gold-tipped top. Two electric fans flank the throne, and blurred devotees in white and orange sit in the audience, one woman with a red kumkum bindi. The setting is an indoor satsang hall. A probable Swamiji is shown in the centre on the throne, identified by his long hair, ochre robe, gold necklace and throne setting.2017-07-07February 14 20172017-02-14A bearded man in a rust-red turban with a crescent emblem sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne on a raised stage, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears saffron-brown robes, a pink and white floral garland, layered gold necklaces and a gold armband. Behind him hang strings of marigold garlands, a lattice wall lit with small oil lamps, and brass kalasha-style vases. Printed copyright text and a website credit sit in the lower right corner. Swamiji (probable): the man has a turban, saffron-brown robes, a garland and ornate gold necklaces, seated in the satsang setting described on the page.2017-03-11October 15 20172017-10-15A man seated on an ornate silver-and-red throne with lion armrests speaks into a microphone stand during a satsang. He wears a rust-orange robe, layered garlands of white and red flowers, a gold necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala, with a tilak on his forehead and long hair. He gestures with his right hand. Behind him hang a red curtain, wooden stands with brass bells, colourful patterned banners, and a golden deity murti at left. Potted plants, a small side table with a white cup, and a brass lamp frame the scene. a person appears in person in this photograph. Presentation cues include long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces, orange robes and a throne seat.2017-02-02A seated man in a rust-brown saffron-toned robe sits in an ornate silver-and-red velvet throne on a stage. He wears a long pink and white flower garland, a rudraksha mala with gold beads, gold bangles and a gold chain, with a vibhuti tilak on his forehead. He smiles while speaking into a microphone on a stand, with a small potted plant beside him and a foot stool in front. Behind him stands a gold-trimmed canopy with a lion sculpture and a pedestal holding a deity murti. A cooling fan and a second microphone stand are nearby, and the stage is covered with colourful woven textiles.2017-03-03 +1 copiesAugust 07 20172017-08-07May 20 20172017-05-20December 17 20172017-12-17February 02 20172017-02-02A man with long dark hair and a beard sits cross-legged on an ornate silver-and-red throne with carved lion heads, eyes closed, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a rust-red saffron draped garment, a heavy gold bead necklace with a large gold pendant, red beaded armbands and bangles, and a white-and-red tilak on his forehead. The background has a grey carved stone pillar, red drapes and a gilded panel. Swamiji (probable): long hair, saffron clothing, gold ornaments and a throne, consistent with a discourse setting.2017-10-01A man with long dark hair swept up into a topknot, a crescent ornament at the crown, a short beard and a red bindi, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, flanked by golden lion sculptures. He wears a rust-red saffron robe, a rudraksha mala, a heavy gold pendant necklace and gold bangles, and holds a microphone while smiling and speaking. A small table in front holds a copper water vessel, a plate of green leaves and a silver dish. Behind the throne is a dark carved panel with lotus motifs and a gold-topped canopy pole. In the foreground, the backs of seated devotees in white clothing face the stage, and a pedestal fan stands at left.2017-03-14