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A photograph inside a hall decorated with a golden throne backed by a large garland of yellow, orange and white flowers. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with a gold border stands centre, smiling and holding papers. Several men in white kurta-dhoti with rudraksha malas stand around him; one man bends low before the throne, and seated devotees in white and pink sit at the right. A small red mat and white flower petals lie on the floor. The scene looks like a satsang-style ceremony with offerings.

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A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with gold-bordered edges stands before a throne richly decorated with golden carving and garlands of yellow and white flowers. He smiles while receiving a folded white paper from a man in white ritual clothes and a red-beaded necklace. To the left, two men in white dress and red mala necklaces stand watching. On the right, devotees in white clothes and red malas stand in a row, and a man in white bends low in reverence. A red cushion sits on the throne platform beneath a flower-strewn base. The setting is an indoor hall with draped fabric panels behind the throne. The appearance of the saffron-clad central figure with long hair and gold-bordered shawl is consistent with Swamiji (probable), shown receiving an offering.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27A photograph inside a hall with a golden throne decorated with yellow, white and red flower garlands behind a central stage. A long-haired man in a flowing saffron-orange robe with a gold-trimmed border stands centre-right, smiling, extending a white gift bag to a man in white ritual clothes and a rudraksha mala. Several men in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing red-brown rudraksha malas, stand in a row holding white cloth bags with tree prints, and an assistant in orange clothing and other people watch from behind. The stage has a red floor mat and maroon and orange drapes.2009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27December 27 20092009-12-27Photograph of a ceremonial satsang setting. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a small microphone, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a folded paper and a string of beads, a person, seated in a presiding role. In front, a man in white kurta with a brown rudraksha mala kneels with hands folded, receiving the offering. Behind, a priest in white dhoti with a red border and gold necklace stands, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl and a man in saffron stand near brass trays holding red flowers, fruit and offerings. A gold-framed plaque and a gilded wooden box sit nearby. Five to six people are visible.2010-09-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) with carved gilt panels and a red velvet cushion, holding a folded white paper and wearing a dark rudraksha mala. Four men in white ritual clothing with white dhotis stand around the throne; two older men on the left press palms together, while a younger man in a white shirt on the right and another man beside him attend closely. Brass lamp stands flank the throne against a painted backdrop of a temple gopuram and green trees. a person candidate present on the throne is shown with a rudraksha mala and saffron robes, but appearance cues are only partially distinctive.2011-10-10September 13 20092009-09-13 +2 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Brahmotsavam celebration. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron kurta and orange dhoti kneels on a red cushion on a low golden step before a gold-and-red throne (peetha) draped with yellow, purple and white garlands and a carved golden lion-armed backrest. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bows forward with folded hands toward him. Behind them, a younger man in an orange robe stands beside a green-lit backdrop with a white dove cutout. At right, a woman in a white sari with orange border stands near a wooden pillar. At far left, a man in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala holds a red bag. The stage is decorated with greenery and marigold garlands.2008-12-28December 27 20092009-12-27June 13 20102010-06-13A photograph of a satsang hall where a figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a heavy ornate gold necklace of beads stands at centre, extending a hand in blessing toward a bald elderly man in white clothes with a tilak mark on his forehead. A kneeling man in white dress with a brown shawl bows with palms pressed together, and an older man with glasses in white clothes and a mala stands at left with folded hands. Beside the blessing figure, a man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with offerings. A white-shirted man stands behind, and a projection screen and orange and yellow banner hang on the wall. Visible people: several, roughly six to twenty. Swamiji (probable): the central blessing figure wears saffron robes, long dark hair and ornate gold bead necklaces, a distinctive presentation.2011-02-27