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A seated figure in a sky-blue robe with a gold-toned necklace and rudraksha-style beads sits on a gilded throne with floral garlands, under a multicoloured ceremonial parasol. The seated figure has long dark hair and holds palms together in namaskar. Around the throne on an orange cloth, devotees sit in white and cream sarees and dhotis; one woman in a red-bordered saree and a woman in a yellow and white sari face the throne, and a young monk in saffron stands near the throne. Steel plates, small bowls and lamps lie on the floor, and a windowed wall and blue drapes form the backdrop.

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A photograph of a satsang hall with a dark blue draped backdrop. On a gold-decorated throne with a striped canopy overhead and garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers sits a person in a light blue robe with a gold necklace, hands pressed together in namaste. Seated on orange mats below are devotees: women in white and cream saris, a man in white with a shaved head, a young man in orange, and a woman in a green and yellow sari. Brass plates and small vessels stand on the floor, and a microphone stand is at lower right. The appearance is shown from behind a brass-and-gold stand with flowers at the left edge. Several people are visible in the scene.2010-12-26A seated figure on a golden throne with a red cushion and a canopy with red, yellow and green fringe is decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands; the figure wears a blue garment and a beaded necklace. Around the front of the throne, about eight devotees sit on an orange carpet with blue-and-purple mats, several in white and cream saris, one in a yellow-bordered sari, one wearing orange, one with a long plait. They hold small brass plates, lamps and offerings, appearing to perform a puja or aarti. A microphone stands at the lower right, and a dark blue curtain and a white wall with a window form the backdrop.2010-12-26A satsang in a hall with blue draped curtains and orange-and-purple floor mats. A seated figure with long dark hair, bare-chested except for a blue wrap, wears a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands and a striped canopy above. Several women in white and cream saris, one in green, sit cross-legged on the floor facing him; one holds a small flame near a brass plate, and steel vessels and a plate with offerings sit in front. A woman in a grey sari with a microphone is at the lower right. Visible centre-right elements are a cream wall and a window with curtains.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 31 20102010-12-31December 31 20102010-12-31December 23 20102010-12-23A photograph of a satsang on a raised stage with a dark navy curtain behind. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron cloth and a rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined. Seated on an orange and purple mat in front of him are a shaved-headed man in white ritual cloth, several women in cream, white and orange saris, and two young men in white dhoti at left, one holding a microphone. Brass plates and a small bell lie on the mat. At far left stands a golden deity murti in orange and red garments with a garland. The seated throne figure is a probable Swamiji in an appearance-based sense, with long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha cues.2010-12-31A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy umbrella, facing a group of devotees sitting on a red and gold rug. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and ceremonial beads, matching the a person cues. Several devotees sit before him with hands pressed in anjali, wearing white, cream and yellow saris and kurtas; one woman has a red and green sari. Brass plates with fruit, flowers and kalasha-style vessels rest on a low table in front. Behind is a large painted backdrop of deity murtis adorned with garlands on a shrine. Printed copyright text is in the corner, which is not transcribed.2010-11-10