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A photograph of a stage event with ornate gold thrones carved with lion and face motifs. On the left, a man in orange robes, a saffron turban and a pink-and-gold shawl speaks into a handheld microphone. Beside him, an older man with white beard and glasses wears saffron robes and a green shawl, seated with a gold elephant figurine nearby. Behind them, a figure with long dark hair, a crown and a saffron-and-gold garment sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, with ornate gold pillars and a kalasha-style lamp in the background. Younger men in white dhotis with orange-trimmed shawls sit on the floor holding microphones, and a cameraman films in the foreground. A probable Swamiji figure is seated on the throne behind, with long hair, crown, gold necklaces and saffron-and-gold clothing; he is seated, not clearly speaking.

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A photograph of a stage satsang on a raised platform. A figure in saffron-red robes and a red-orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, arms spread wide while speaking into a microphone on a stand. Behind him a large gold-toned relief of a deity with multiple arms and a crown fills the backdrop, flanked by potted green plants and dark red drapes. To the left, several men in white dhotis and cream shirts with rudraksha and bead necklaces sit with palms pressed together, and a gold-tipped trident stands upright. To the right, women in cream and red saris sit in devotional pose. A golden kalasha stands at the foot of the throne. a person: the seated figure wears a red-orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha-style beads, seated on a throne as the centre of the sanga.2016-05-18A stage event with several men in saffron-orange robes seated on ornate golden thrones and chairs on a red carpeted dais. Several men wear over-ear headphones. One man in the centre wears glasses and a full black beard and holds a small white card. Behind them a tall golden throne carved with a cobra hood stands beside a golden staff. At the far right a woman with long dreadlocks in orange robes sits on the floor. Another orange-clad man with a red headband and gold jewellery sits to the right of the throne. A small golden table holds water bottles, and a gold-patterned low table sits in front. Blue stage lighting and floral garlands appear at the top left.2016-12-21A seated man in an orange saffron kurta and orange turban wears wire-rimmed glasses and a pink-gold shawl while speaking into a handheld microphone. He sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-face carvings beside an older man in orange robes and a green shawl, who gestures with one hand. Behind them, a man with long dark hair and an orange garment sits on another gold throne, and several people in white dhotis and shawls sit on gold-edged cushions. A videographer's camera and a bronze elephant figurine sit in the foreground, against a backdrop of gold carved panels, striped rugs and a brass lamp stand.2017-03-18A photograph of a large hall during a seated ritual gathering. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sit on mats on a grey floor, holding small lamps and offering plates. A man in white dhoti with red-bordered cloth stands near a microphone holding a bell. On the right, an ornate gold-leaf throne with a red cushion stands empty. Behind them, rows of people in white and orange clothing hold lit oil lamps, and a video camera on a tripod records the scene. Red carpet covers part of the floor and decorated red and black pillars frame the room.2010-11-03A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears an orange saffron wrap and a long rudraksha mala, with a red tilak on his forehead, and gestures with his right hand while his left rests on his lap. Behind the throne is a golden deity murti draped in red cloth and garlanded with yellow and purple flower garlands.2010-09-13May 28 20172017-05-28January 03 20162016-01-03Indoor audience in a richly decorated hall with red and gold drapes and a patterned wall. A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne wears an orange turban, orange-saffron robes with gold trim, a long beaded mala and a gold pendant, and holds printed papers. Opposite, two elderly saffron-robed sannyasis sit on an orange upholstered gold-framed sofa; one has a white beard. Behind them a standing man in white dhoti with gold border, a red sash and beaded mala with gold pendant stands with folded hands. Striped woven mats and an orange floor cloth lie on the floor. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the turban, saffron robes and ceremonial gold necklace.2015-09-16 +1 copiesA photo of a seated man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, wearing a multi-coloured marigold and rose garland, reaching his right hand out toward the bowed head of a sadhu with a tall matted hair bun seen from behind. The sadhu is bare-backed, body smeared with ash, wearing a grey-white rudraksha mala at the neck and a beaded armlet with red flowers, and an orange shawl draped over the shoulder. Behind the seated man stands an ornate gold throne with scrollwork and a large golden trident. A man on the left wears white with a red tilak, and another orange-robed figure stands at the right edge. The gilded throne backdrop and ceremonial setting suggest a blessing or darshan moment. a person: the seated man in orange turban and marigold garland; this is an appearance-based label only.2016-05-02October 12 20172017-10-12September 08 20172017-09-08 +11 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, carved lion-shaped armrests and garlands of white and pink flowers, holding a small ritual object in both hands. Beside the throne, a woman in orange robes with a maroon border stands, and a shaved-headed young man in orange sits on the platform near a gilded pot. In front are fruit, flower arrangements and silver ritual vessels, with a decorated colourful backdrop and a dark curtain behind. The setting suggests a Gurupoornima celebration with a guru puja. Three people are visible.2008-07-17