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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy sits on a red cushioned seat, wearing a red and maroon embroidered outfit, a red turban and a long gold necklace, gesturing while speaking. Seated before him on a patterned red rug are many devotees in white and cream clothing, many wearing marigold and flower garlands, some with hands joined in greeting or applauding. Women wear saris in orange, pink, green and red. Behind them a camera on a tripod records the gathering in a hall with lavender damask wall panels and wooden panelling. A devotee gathering with a satsang discourse scene. Swamiji (probable): the throned speaker wears a red turban, gold necklace and embroidered red robes, with long hair and a commanding seated posture on the throne.

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A seated man in a red and maroon embroidered ceremonial outfit with a red turban and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, holding a microphone and gesturing as he speaks. Before him, a seated audience in white kurtas and dhotis, saris and salwar in pink, green and orange, wears marigold garlands and red shawls. Some devotees sit on the floor on a red patterned rug, others on chairs in the background. A camera on a tripod is visible at left. Purple and white patterned wall panels frame the hall. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with a red turban, ornate clothing and a gold necklace, and is presiding over the satsang.2014-05-10Photograph of a satsang gathering in a hall with dark red walls and ornate white wall panels. A man in saffron-orange robes and a red turban sits on a large brown leather throne, holding a tall silver staff topped with a trident-like finial. Around him, a large crowd of people sits on white cloths and mats; most wear white clothes with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders. Some seated devotees hold notebooks and bags, and a blue cushion sits in the foreground. Several people in the back row stand or sit near a stage with a table and a banner in the background. Seated disciples in white with orange shawls fill the foreground.2015-07-04A ceremonial gathering in a hall with red and white decor. In the foreground on the left, a figure in an orange-and-gold wrap and orange turban sits on an ornate gold-trimmed throne with a red cushion, wearing a rudraksha mala, facing a seated man in an orange wrap with a mala who holds a flower-filled bowl near a silver vessel. A row of people in orange and red robes sits on the floor before low tables holding offerings and flowers, while many people in white clothes and white head coverings stand and sit behind them, some holding small items. A white cloth covers part of the floor.2015-10-23A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands sits centrally on a raised stage. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a white flower garland, a gold crown and a beaded necklace, with hands folded in lap. Before the throne, rows of women in white and cream saris sit on the stage, some with folded hands, and a few men in white shirts sit to the right. Silver oil lamps (kuthuvilakku) stand on either side, and brass lamps line the brown backdrop with strings of white flowers. A pink canopy overhead. Mood is a formal satsang or discourse setting.2010-12-29A photograph of a seated religious gathering in an ornate hall with red carpet and orange-draped chairs. At the centre, a man in an orange turban and orange robe with a large beaded mala necklace sits in a tall brown leather throne, gesturing with one hand while speaking. Around him, numerous devotees in white clothes with orange shawls sit on the floor and in chairs, several listening attentively. A small table holds a red cup, plates of food and a rolled cloth. At the upper right, a deity murti in a decorated shrine is visible, and orange and yellow banners hang on the walls.2015-10-23A large indoor satsang hall with warm wood-panelled walls and hanging chandeliers, filled with seated devotees in white, red and green. On the right, a man in a red and gold ceremonial outfit, a red turban and layered garlands sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, holding a long staff. Seated on the floor in front, a woman in a green sari and a man in white with orange vibhuti on his forehead wear marigold garlands. Behind them, many devotees, including children, sit in rows on red-and-gold chairs, with a camera on a tripod at the right edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure on the gold throne wears a red turban, ornate red and gold robes and multiple garlands, matching the page's ceremonial framing.2014-05-10May 17 20142014-05-17A seated man in orange-saffron robes delivers a discourse from an ornate gilded throne decorated with carved lion heads and crimson velvet cushions. He wears a saffron turban with a jewelled ornament, a long rudraksha mala, a heavy gold necklace with a pendant, and a garland of white flowers with red blooms. His bare arms are adorned with orange bangles, and he raises one index finger while speaking into a microphone on a stand. A small wooden stool beside the throne holds a framed portrait of a turbaned figure. Red drapes form the backdrop.2016-10-30A photo of a padapuja-style devotional offering in an indoor hall. A seated figure in saffron/orange robes and a long purple orchid garland sits on a patterned tiger-print cushion before an ornate silver-framed throne backrest, with a red velvet cushion beside him. A kneeling man in white kurta and orange shawl leans forward with joined palms, while a woman in a white sari with orange border sits nearby. Devotees in white and orange clothing stand in the background, and a screen and a grey pillar are visible.2012-12-18Indoor ritual session in a large hall with a red-and-cream decor. A figure seated on a gold-trimmed throne at left, wearing an orange turban and orange-gold shawl, faces a bald man in white clothes and an orange sash who smiles and holds a brass bowl of petals. Behind him, many people in white robes and orange sashes stand and sit, several wearing white head caps. Those seated in front, in orange and maroon robes, sit on the floor before plates of offerings and small lamps. Rose petals scatter over white cloths and red carpets on the floor.2015-10-23July 09 20152015-07-09A seated crowd of devotees in white ritual clothes fills a hall facing a raised stage. On the left, a golden decorated throne with a red seat and floral garlands holds a golden deity murti under a canopy. A standing figure in orange robes with a long-haired presence stands center stage beside a woman in orange, while a seated man in orange robes sits near the stage edge. Many devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaskar, several women wear white and cream sarees with gold borders. Red velvet curtains and hanging decorative tassels frame the hall, with a small oil lamp and brass items on the stage.2008-12-25