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A seated man in a cream-coloured wrap, a cream turban with a red mark on his forehead, and layered gold necklaces and armlets sits on a red velvet cushioned throne, smiling and gesturing with raised palms. Behind him a cameraman in orange robes films from a tripod near a window. In the foreground, a man in white with a rudraksha mala holds a small brass vessel, while women in orange and cream saris sit on the floor with puja items during a ritual gathering in a plain pale room with a dark curtain and a potted plant.

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November 20 20112011-11-20Indoor ritual scene in a plain room with a pale peach wall and a window. On the left, a long-haired man in a cream-coloured shawl and matching wrap, a cream turban, gold necklace and gold-banded wrist bands sits on a red cushioned seat with palms raised in greeting. In the foreground, a man with a white shirt and tilak on his forehead holds a lit oil lamp, with a woman in glasses beside him. Behind them, a cameraman in an orange robe films from a tripod. A potted plant and dark curtains frame the room.2011-11-20A seated man on a red velvet throne with gold trim, wearing a cream-coloured turban, cream dhoti and wrap, and layered gold necklaces, gestures with his right hand while smiling. A man in white with a rudraksha mala holds a small oil lamp over offerings of fruit and plates beside a seated woman in cream. Other women in saris sit on the floor with their hands together. A cameraman in orange robes films from a tripod at the back of the room, and a painted deity backdrop stands at left. Swamiji (probable): the throned figure has a turban, gold necklaces and cream ceremonial dress, and the page identifies Swamiji at this event.2011-11-20A photograph of a seated figure on a red cushioned seat, wearing a cream wrap and a pale turban, long dark hair falling past the shoulders, a heavy gold necklace and a gold armlet, smiling toward the left. Beside him on the floor, a man in white with a tilak on his forehead and a seated woman in a cream sari sit with eyes lowered in attentive devotion. A potted plant, a window and maroon curtains fill the pale room.2011-11-20November 20 20112011-11-20September 12 20102010-09-12Photo of a padapuja ritual in a plain room with cream walls and a maroon curtain. A man in an orange-and-maroon turban, a grey-purple robe and a long beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold-trimmed throne with his bare feet extended forward. Four devotees sit on the floor before him: a man in a blue t-shirt, an older man with glasses and folded hands, a seated man with his head bowed, and a woman in a maroon sari. A silver plate holds flowers, fruit and a red offering in front of them. Behind them a man in white dhoti and shawl stands at a tripod-mounted camera. A brass lamp burns on a side table and a white tower fan stands against the wall. The seated figure matches the page's a person reference only through the turban, robe and throne, so the identity is uncertain.2011-08-20A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne raises one hand in blessing during a teaching session in a plain room with a pink wall and a window. He wears a cream turban, orange saffron robes, a green-and-red patterned waistcloth and gold bangles and necklaces, and a tablet sits on a small gold stand beside him. Before him, devotees sit on the floor: a man in white and a woman in white clothes face the throne, while women in green and dark maroon saris and teal tops sit with palms pressed together or hold a brass plate with flowers, fruit and small cups. A small brass lamp stands near the throne. Several people are visible in the foreground and the wider room. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a cream turban, orange robes, gold necklaces and bangles on the throne, and the visible cues are consistent with the page's identification.2011-09-11A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gilt scrollwork smiles and holds his palms together in namaste, while a golden trident (trishul) rests in his hand. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with a yellow border and a long rudraksha mala with multiple strands across his chest, with a red tilak on his forehead. Behind him a cameraman in a white shirt and yellow shawl operates a video camera on a tripod beside white curtains and a peach-coloured wall. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, a ceremonial gold-and-red throne, rudraksha malas and a gold trident, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2010-09-12September 12 20102010-09-12A seated man on the right wears an orange-saffron shawl over a bare chest, with a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, a red forehead mark and dark hair tied in a bun. He sits on a dark red cushioned seat beside tall brass lamps. Facing him, a young boy in a cream shirt bends forward to a small offering. Behind them a seated man in white ritual clothes with a rudraksha mala watches, and a cameraman in a red shirt films from a tripod while a white tower fan stands nearby. Probable Swamiji cues: swept-back hair bun, saffron shawl and rudraksha mala, with the seat and lamps indicating a presentation setting.2011-09-17A photograph of a satsang setting with a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, with his hands resting in his lap. Nearby, a row of devotees sits on the floor in front: a woman in an orange top and necklace, women in yellow and orange saris with hands folded, a bald man in white with a gold chain, a woman in a green blouse, and a man in white with hands joined. Silver trays with flowers, fruit and offerings sit on a gold table beside the throne, and a cameraman with a tripod stands at the upper right. The backdrop shows a deity image with garlands.2010-09-17