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A photo in a decorated hall with red carpeting and marigold garlands. A man with long swept-back hair, a white forehead mark, a rudraksha-style green and white bead garland and a red-and-gold wrap sits on a red throne-like seat, gesturing with one hand toward a woman in white kneeling near brass plates of offerings. A young man in white shirt and trousers with glasses stands at right, hands clasped. Behind them a golden deity murti is draped with multicolored flower garlands, and a golden lion statue sits on the carpet.

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A seated figure in maroon and gold robes with a white forehead mark, a white and yellow bead garland, and gold bangles sits on a red throne-like seat, smiling and gesturing with joined hands. In front, a bald man bows low with his head near the floor, wearing an orange shawl and white forehead markings. A woman in a white sari with brown border stands behind them, wearing a rudraksha mala. Behind her, a gold-decorated deity murti garlanded with multicoloured flowers sits on a gold mount, with a banana-leaf backdrop and marigold strings. On the right, a woman in a maroon sari stands beside trays of offerings with steel bowls on a red carpet. The scene appears to be a satsang with a devotee performing obeisance.2014-08-29August 29 20142014-08-29A seated figure in a maroon-and-gold dhoti-style robe with a white and orange garland and a white tilak on the forehead receives a bowed devotee in a grey striped shirt and white trousers, who presses palms together and lowers his head toward the figure's hands. Behind them stands a golden deity murti draped with a multicoloured flower garland, with banana leaves, marigold garlands and golden peetha-style seats framing the scene. Several women in white and maroon saris and saffron-trimmed robes with rudraksha or orange garlands stand nearby, with brass trays of offerings on the floor. The figure seated on the throne has long hair and ornate gold jewellery, which may be a qualifying appearance cue; the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2014-08-29July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a hall with a golden deity murti garlanded with orange and yellow marigolds in the background. A seated figure in a red-brown dhoti with a white tilak and rudraksha malas, wearing a green silk shawl, leans forward holding a rudraksha mala toward a standing devotee. The seated figure sits on a red-upholstered throne with gold lion-head armrests. Nearby, a man in a red shawl holds fruit, a man in white with a red shawl holds fruit, and women in white and red-brown saris wear rudraksha malas and hold papers. Red carpet and a wooden pillar complete the setting.2014-08-27 +1 copiesAugust 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesA seated figure in rust-red saffron cloth with a rudraksha bead crown, a long white and red flower garland and bead bracelets extends an arm toward a young man in white kurta and red thread who kneels with palms joined. Behind them, several women in orange, red and white saris stand near a gold-patterned wall, some wearing rudraksha malas and forehead vibhuti; a red carpet and a plate with offerings sit at the lower edge. The figure is described by role as the seated giver of blessing.2016-01-16August 28 20142014-08-28A seated man in a rust-red robe with a gold-edged saffron-toned sash sits on a red and gold cushioned seat, wearing a long white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, with a white vibhuti mark on his forehead; he gestures with an open hand while smiling. A woman in white sari with a rudraksha mala and orange-red garland stands with arms outstretched beside him, and a woman in white stands at right. Seated devotees in front include a man in white kneeling at right, and a girl in teal holding a banana. Bananas and fruit lie on the floor in front, and deity murtis in ornate clothing stand on a green draped table behind.2014-06-06A seated figure in a maroon-and-gold draped garment with a leopard-print blouse wears a long garland of red, yellow and white flowers and gold bangles and beaded bracelets. She smiles while handing an offering to a man kneeling on a red carpet in a white shirt and trousers with palms pressed together. Behind them a standing woman in white sari with a saffron shawl stands beside a gold deity murti with a purple cloth-draped stand, and saffron-robed people stand in the background. A red tiger-striped chair sits on the left.2014-04-13A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red and saffron-bordered garment with a long rudraksha mala and a white vertical mark on his forehead, gesturing with an open hand while smiling. He sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with a leopard-print mat beneath. Beside him stands a woman in white with a rust-orange rudraksha necklace. In the foreground a man in a brown garment and blue collar bends forward, holding bananas as offerings near a small figurine and flowers on a red cloth. A green draped table and gold decorations fill the background.2014-06-06August 29 20142014-08-29