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A photograph of a satsang hall with a seated man in a rust-red wrap and rudraksha mala on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and lion-head arms, gesturing with one arm toward a second gold throne. The second throne holds a deity murti draped in a garland of red, yellow, white and green flowers and a yellow-gold cloth, with a jeweled crown. A tiger-striped cloth lies on the first throne, an oil lamp stands behind it, and a patterned rug covers the floor.

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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne on a stage. He wears a saffron-orange headband, a rust-red robe, a long beaded rudraksha mala, and white markings on his arms. Beside him, a gold throne draped in orange cloth holds a deity murti adorned with a large multicolour garland of marigolds, white flowers and green leaves. A pink backdrop and a floor carpet frame the stage.2013-11-14November 14 20132013-11-14November 14 20132013-11-14Indoor satsang hall with a gold-carved throne on the left where a seated man in a rust-red shawl and draped red garment sits with hands folded, wearing a saffron-orange head cloth, a beaded gold-toned necklace and arm bands. Beside him on the right is an empty-looking gold throne draped with a yellow cloth and a large garland of marigolds and multicolored flowers, with a small decorated deity murti seated on it. Behind is a deep magenta curtain, a cream air conditioner and a standing fan, with a patterned rug on the marble floor. A brass oil lamp stands near the seated man's throne.2013-11-14A seated man in orange-saffron robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms, red velvet cushions and a tiger-striped throw, smiling to his right. He wears gold bangles and a long beaded necklace. Beside him, on a golden draped seat under a gold arch, a deity murti is decorated with a multicoloured garland of marigolds and red, green and yellow flowers, with a crown visible. A red and gold carpet lies at the feet, a pink-and-gold pillared backdrop stands behind, and an air conditioner is visible at right.2013-11-15A man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions and carved lion-head arms, a tiger-striped cloth draped over the seat. He gestures with both hands while speaking, with a rudraksha-style mala and bead necklaces at his chest. Beside him, a second gilded throne is draped in golden fabric and heaped with multicoloured flower garlands, bearing a small figure of a deity murti in ornate jewellery and a crown. Behind, a red velvet curtain and pink drape frame the stage, with a wall air conditioner at right and a patterned rug on the floor.2013-11-15A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion armrests, in a decorated hall with painted pillars. He wears a rust-orange turban, an orange-brown robe, a long bright garland of red, white and green flowers, and gold bangles. Beside him a second gold throne holds a deity murti draped in multicoloured flower garlands with an orange cloth below. Plates of food offerings sit on a red carpet in the foreground, and a brass oil lamp stands near the seat. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has a turban, a saffron-brown robe, a long garland and gold ornaments, consistent with his role as the seated teacher receiving honour beside the decorated deity.2013-11-17A photograph inside a temple-style hall with a gilded golden throne flanked by carved lion figures on the left. A seated man in a reddish-brown dhoti-style garment wears a saffron-orange turban, a gold necklace and a long multicolour flower garland, with gold bangles on his arms, and sits on a red cushioned seat. To the right, a deity murti sits on a gold throne with an orange cloth draped over its base, heavily decorated with a multicoloured flower garland and an ornamented face. Brass lamps and metal plates of food offerings are placed on a red patterned carpet in front. A painted columned backdrop with pink and green accents, a maroon curtain and an air conditioner unit complete the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a saffron turban, rudraksha-style ornamentation and a ceremonial gold necklace on a throne, matching the page's presence of Swamiji at this event.2013-11-17A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold lion-armrest throne with red cushions, wearing a rust-orange headwrap, rust-red dhoti-style robe, gold necklace and a long white-and-red flower garland, with gold bangles on his wrist. To his right stands a decorated deity murti draped in orange silk and covered in multicoloured garlands and flower ornaments, with brass oil lamps and metal plates of offerings on the floor. The setting is a temple hall with painted pillars and a red patterned carpet. Visible appearance cues include a headwrap, rudraksha-style ornament and gold jewellery, so this may be a person seated in his peetha during a darshan or satsang, though his identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2013-11-17A photograph of a satsang hall with a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and tiger-print drapery, wearing an orange-saffron turban, saffron-orange wrap, gold armlets and a long rudraksha mala. He looks to his right. Beside him on the right, a gold-canopied seat holds a deity murti adorned with a crown, jewelry and multicolored flower garlands, draped in gold cloth. A pink velvet backdrop and a floor carpet complete the setting. Swamiji (probable) cues: orange-saffron turban, saffron garments, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments on the seated figure.2013-11-15A photograph of a satsang hall with a man seated on an ornate gold throne upholstered in red velvet, with tiger-striped cloth draped across the seat. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, an orange turban, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and gold armlets and bracelets, and his hands are raised in a gesture while he speaks. Facing him on a separate golden throne draped in orange fabric and garlanded with multicolored flower strings is a deity murti. A gold-framed arch and magenta curtain stand behind, with a standing air conditioner at right and a patterned rug on the floor.2013-11-15A seated man in an orange-and-saffron turban, orange wrap and gold necklaces sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold-and-red throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. Beside him, a deity murti dressed in a yellow and red silk garment is decorated with long multicolour garlands of marigolds and flowers. The white hall has a patterned red carpet in front, a mirror on the wall and a plant at the bottom edge. The man's appearance with a turban, saffron clothing and gold necklaces is consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated in a satsang setting.2013-07-08