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Evening scene in a dim open pavilion with a dark wooden ceiling and a ceiling fan. On the left, a figure in orange and gold clothing with an elaborate gold crown and jewelry sits on a golden throne, seemingly a life-size statue or doll rather than a live person. In the centre-right, a seated man in orange robes chants at a small altar with a deity murti, lit oil lamps, flowers and a gold cloth backdrop, with a bright studio light nearby. Around a dozen seated audience members in the foreground face the altar, some wearing orange and red scarves. A wall of small stones forms the backdrop.

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July 29 20122012-07-29A photograph of an open-sided hall at a satsang with a seated teacher on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing orange robes and a garland, hands resting in lap. Seated devotees in orange and red shawls and white clothes fill the floor on a patterned carpet before him, while a lone woman in an orange top sits nearby. In the foreground right, a monastic in an orange robe sits with a metal bowl, lamp and offerings in front of him. Wooden ceiling, tripods and cameras frame the scene, with greenery and hills visible through the windows. The teacher's appearance is not confidently identifiable from this image.2012-07-29 +1 copiesA open-sided pavilion with a dark wooden roof hosts a satsang. A figure in orange and gold robes sits cross-legged on an ornate golden throne atop a red cloth, with a seated audience of many people in white and orange-red shawls on carpets and mats in front. Several devotees in white and saffron sit close to the throne, and a figure in white stands at the far left. At the lower right, brass vessels, a lit oil lamp and a plate of offerings are arranged near a textured white wall. A studio light stands on the right beside a small wooden table with flowers.2012-07-29 +2 copiesJuly 29 20122012-07-29July 29 20122012-07-29 +1 copiesA open-sided pavilion with a wooden roof and bamboo screens, where a seated devotee group gathers on the floor facing a raised golden throne. On the throne sits a figure in orange-red robes with ornate gold-trimmed clothing and a gold necklace, appearing to be a statue or depiction rather than a clearly identifiable person. A patterned carpet lies before the throne. In the foreground, a bald priest in orange-red robes sits at a low table with brass vessels and a small oil lamp, speaking into a microphone. Around thirty people in white and saffron-orange clothing sit cross-legged, several wearing orange shawls; a camera on a tripod stands at left. Lattice screens and green trees frame the view beyond.2012-07-29A dimly lit open hall at night during a satsang. A figure seated on an ornate golden throne at the right-centre, wearing a red and gold garment, is the focal point of the room. Nearby on the floor, a person in a yellow and orange top sits cross-legged on a rug, with others in red and white robes seated beside them. Many people in saffron and red clothing sit in rows on the left. A small framed picture hangs on the back wall, and oil lamps and candles glow on a low altar at the lower right, where a person in orange sits near the stage. Studio lights and a camera tripod stand at the sides.2012-07-29 +3 copiesNovember 18 20092009-11-18Night-time ritual in a dimly lit hall with a wall of small stones and a gold cloth hanging behind an altar. A long-haired figure in an orange and gold garment, with gold necklaces and palms pressed together, sits on a gilded chair at the left. Before a low altar draped in orange cloth, a shaved-headed priest in orange robes tends a fire, with brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and small deity murtis nearby. A man in white stands at the right, and several seated devotees appear in the foreground. The scene suggests a homa or abhishekam ritual.2012-07-29A photo of a satsang in an open-sided pavilion with a dark wooden roof and a view of green hills. A seated figure on a gold-and-black ornate throne at right wears saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, with long dark hair; the appearance cues are present but the identity is uncertain. Audience members sit cross-legged on a patterned carpet and red mats, many with orange and red shawls. A woman in an orange top sits near the front. A lattice screen and lamps are behind the speaker. Some attendees wear white clothes. Approximately thirty people are visible.2012-07-29July 29 20122012-07-29Night outdoor ritual at a temple-style altar with a golden multi-hooded naga canopy above a deity murti adorned with yellow marigold garlands and red flowers. A small fire burns on a stepped platform in front of the altar, with brass vessels and offerings nearby. On the right, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits in an ornate red and gold throne, head resting on hand in a contemplative pose. Beside them, another person in orange garments sits on the floor, gesturing. A seated audience in white, red and pink saris and kurtas, several with flowers in their hair, faces the stage. A standing fan and a small string-lit backdrop complete the scene. Possible a person candidate is seated on the throne; appearance is uncertain, so marked unsure.2013-10-06