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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions is the central focus of a satsang-style gathering on a red carpeted stage. The figure wears an orange-red turban, a saffron-orange robe and a flower garland, and holds a silver staff with a small snake-like ornament. Around him, about a dozen devotees sit on the red carpet in white and red-bordered garments; some have their hands folded in namaste, and a small child in white sits among them. Brass trays with flowers and offerings lie on the carpet. Red drapes, studio lights and a fan frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the throned figure has an orange turban, saffron robe and garland cues.

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A satsang-style gathering in a red-carpeted hall with golden drapery. On a gilded throne with red cushions, a figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban, a rudraksha-style mala, and ornate gold necklaces sits holding a tall silver trident-topped staff. Around him, devotees sit on the floor: several women in white and saffron shawls, a curly-haired child in white, an older woman in white with glasses, and men in white and saffron at the back. Brass trays with flowers and lit oil lamps sit before the seated devotees. The throne figure matches appearance cues for a person, seated in a ceremonial role.2014-07-24July 24 20142014-07-24August 05 20142014-08-05A photograph of a seated satsang in a red-draped hall. On the right, a figure in a red and orange outfit with an orange turban, a long rudraksha-style garland and gold armbands sits on an ornate gold throne holding a silver staff. Around him, devotees in white and red-bordered shawls sit on a red cloth, including a curly-haired child in white at centre-left, a man in white with glasses, and several women with folded hands or writing. Behind them stand a few more people in saffron. Lamps and a fan are visible at left, with a small offering tray near the floor.2014-07-24May 09 20142014-05-09A photo of a seated group in a red-curtained hall with ornate gold furnishings. On a large gold throne at upper right sits a robed figure in orange-saffron garments with a golden necklace and an orange turban, holding a golden staff; the figure's appearance is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) cues of a turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold, presented here as a throne-seated presence with devotees on the floor. Around him, roughly two dozen devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in white, red and saffron clothing with red shawls, many holding brass plates of offerings. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left beside a tripod camera. Several bald and white-haired devotees in white garments sit in the foreground.2015-10-26A seated figure on a large gilded throne with carved lion-like armrests and ornate golden panels sits at the top of a red-draped hall, wearing a rust-orange turban, a saffron-orange wrap and a long beaded mala with gold ornaments. Around the throne, a seated congregation in white and orange-red shawls faces him, with several people in front holding offerings and palms together. Women in white and yellow saris sit on the floor in the foreground, and a brass oil lamp stands at the right edge. The setting looks like a satsang or puja with devotees seated in rows. Several people are visible in the front rows, about twenty to thirty in total, and the gathering is visible at the back and sides as well.2015-10-26May 09 20142014-05-09August 05 20142014-08-05A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a silver trident and wearing a long white-and-orange flower garland. Before him, a seated devotee in white garments with red shawl and red-and-white beaded necklace is pouring or offering from a silver plate of petals, while a man in white with a red shawl kneels and cups his hands in prayer. Women in white and red shawls sit on the carpeted floor with hands folded, and silver bowls, flowers and offering trays lie nearby. Ornate silver columns and red drapery frame the scene. Appearance-based candidate for the figure on the throne: Swamiji (probable), identified by saffron robes, swept hair, a crown-style head wrap, ceremonial garland and trident; the page's Pada Puja context matches the foot-worship offering shown.2014-08-05August 05 20142014-08-05August 05 20142014-08-05