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A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a red-and-black rudraksha mala and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open courtyard beside a temple shrine. Several people in white ritual dhotis and shawls sit on the floor before him, some wearing gold necklaces and sacred marks on their foreheads; one holds a small object before a tray of fruit, flowers and brass vessels. Two women in white saris and a person in orange sit at the front. A printed wall board with names hangs behind, and gold lamp stands stand at the right. The gilded throne and ritual arrangement suggest a morning darshan, but the seated figure's identity is not established from appearance alone, so the central person is described by role as a seated teacher on a throne.

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A seated figure on a gilded throne with red cushions under a tin-roofed courtyard before an orange-and-white striped wall. Around him, several devotees in white dhotis and shawls with gold necklaces sit on the floor before brass plates of flowers, fruit and lamps. A woman in a yellow sari stands in a doorway at left, and a pair of girls in orange garments sit at lower right. A wooden offering box with gold trim stands to the right.2010-11-02A photograph of a ceremonial seated scene in a courtyard with orange-red walls and a striped red and white base. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and a white ceremonial necklace, sits on an ornate gold and red throne with hands folded in his lap. Several people sit on the ground before him, including a woman in a white and saffron sari holding pink lotus flowers, a woman in green and gold clothing with folded hands, and two men in white dhotis with gold necklaces, one seen from behind. Brass trays of flowers and offerings sit on the floor in front, and a wooden name board hangs on the wall behind. This scene is consistent with a satsang or puja gathering. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron with long hair, rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold-trimmed throne, seated as the honoured teacher.2010-11-03A photograph of a courtyard satsang at Dhyanapeetam with a red-painted wall and a board listing names beside a doorway. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha mala and a shawl, sits on an ornate gold and red throne and speaks, his hands gesturing. Seated before him on the floor are several women in white and cream saris, one in orange, and a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a gold necklace. In front of them are silver plates with pink lotus flowers, fruit and offerings. The description is a person cue match on appearance alone, not a face-based identification.2010-11-03A photograph of an outdoor courtyard with orange and white painted walls and a gold-framed carved throne in the right foreground. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, orange saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured necklace sits on a red-cushioned throne, one hand raised in a gesture. Seated before the throne are devotees: a woman in cream and gold sari with a gold necklace, a woman in orange with a green-trimmed sari, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a gold necklace seated at the front. Brass trays holding pink lotus flowers and fruit sit on a low golden table in the centre. A wall board lists names in white text. a person is the figure on the throne, identified by long swept hair, orange robes and rudraksha mala as ceremonial cues.2010-11-03A photograph of an outdoor satsang at an orange-and-white temple courtyard. A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange robe, a rudraksha-style mala and a floral garland, hands folded in his lap. Before him, rows of seated devotees, mostly women in white and cream saris with some in yellow and green, sit on the ground with brass plates and bowls of food and offerings. A small pink flower arrangement and brass lamps are on the low platform. A bald man in white stands at the lower right edge, and a dark stone pillar with carvings stands at the upper right beside a brass railing. A board with names is on the orange wall behind.2010-11-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing orange and saffron cloth with a rudraksha mala and a long swept-back hair, eyes closed in meditation. He is positioned at the head of a group of shaven-headed men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies, seated on the floor around brass thalis filled with pink flower petals and small silver dishes. A woman in a white sari with a yellow border sits among them, and a man in white stands in a doorway behind. A small tray on the throne-side table holds sweets and a plate of wrapped sweets is beside him. The red-and-white striped wall and a black board with white lettering frame the courtyard.2010-11-07A photograph of a satsang on a covered outdoor veranda with orange-washed walls and a red-and-white striped band. A long-haired man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his hands together in his lap. Before him are brass trays of flowers and offerings, and a microphone stand stands at left. Around the trays sit about eight devotees: women in white and orange saris, a man in white dhoti with a gold necklace, and a bald priest in orange at left, all seated on the floor. A gold-framed shrine and a notice board with names listed are visible in the background.2010-11-03A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion and gestures with both hands while speaking. In front of him seated devotees in white and cream clothes and orange shawls are attending to brass plates, flowers and offerings on the ground. A wooden podium with gold trim stands at right. Behind them is an orange and white painted building with a dark board listing names, a brass bell hanging from the eave, and a gold ornamented gate.2010-11-03Outdoor temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Before him, a group of devotees in white and orange sits on the ground, several with hands folded in prayer. Brass plates of offerings, flowers and fruit rest in front of them, and gold lamps stand nearby on a raised platform. A rust-coloured cloth hangs from a stone pillar behind the throne.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada puja and satsang at a temple courtyard. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the right, speaking into a microphone. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders sit on the floor, some with white and gold garlands and sandalwood marks; a shaved-headed man in white and a woman in white sari are among them. Brass trays of flowers, pink lotuses, fruit and offerings lie before the throne. Behind is an orange-and-red temple wall with a black sign listing names and a striped red-and-white border. Several physical people are visible.2010-11-02A seated man on an ornate gilded wooden throne with red cushions wears saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas. His feet rest on a low wooden stool as devotees in white and yellow clothes sit on the floor before him, hands folded in namaskar. Before them are brass plates holding pink flowers, fruit and other offerings, and a smoking incense or homa area sits in the background. Behind the throne stand a carved stone pillar, brass lamps and a red-and-white painted wall. A wooden board on the wall reads Dhyanapeetam with names listed below. A cream-clad man stands in the background doorway.2010-09-22A photograph of an outdoor satsang on a courtyard beside a red and white temple wall. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, orange shawl and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold and red throne, with his hands in his lap and gesturing as he speaks. Several devotees sit on the ground in front of him: women in white and cream saris with green and orange borders, and men in white dhotis, some with hands folded in prayer. A brass thali holding flowers, fruit and lamps sits on a gold stand before the throne. A printed board on the wall lists names, and a gold-decorated ornate pillar and red railing stand at right.2010-11-03