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A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, long dark hair swept back, a gold armrest and a tray of fruit on a table at left. Behind the throne are garlands in orange, green and white and a gold deity-like ornament. Devotees in white ritual clothes sit on the floor facing the throne; one bald man in white stands near the throne, a man in white dhoti sits with a brass plate, and women in white and red-bordered saris with green and yellow borders kneel holding brass plates of offerings. Swamiji (probable) in the centre-left, appearance-based cues: swept-back long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, seated on throne in front of garlands. Hall with pink walls and dark curtains.

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November 15 20102010-11-15November 15 20102010-11-15November 15 20102010-11-15September 17 20102010-09-17A photograph of a ceremonial satsang setting. A man with short dark hair, white vibhuti on his forehead, bare-chested under a saffron-orange shawl, and a white and orange flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. a person: long swept-back hair is not clearly visible, but he wears a saffron shawl, a flower garland and sits on a throne with golden trident and staff ornaments beside him. Women and girls in white and yellow saris and white tops with orange shawls sit on the floor, one holding a lit oil lamp. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti with a gold necklace and a shaved-headed man in white face the throne, with brass plates of fruit and flowers before them. Garlands drape a golden deity murti and a trident stands at the left.2010-11-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a gold trident and gold staff beside him. Probable Swamiji is the central figure; the appearance cues are the saffron robes, rudraksha mala and long hair. Around the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor in white dhotis and white or red-bordered shawls, with a plate of offerings, flowers and a kalasha-like brass vessel placed before them. A woman in yellow and a woman in red-bordered white sit to the right, and a bearded man in white participates in a puja-style offering. Walls are draped in garlands of marigold and rose, with a deity murti and oil lamps visible at the left edge. The setting is a hall with a sheer curtain and tiled floor, consistent with satsang or puja.2010-11-14A photograph of a ceremonial hall centred on a seated figure on a red and gold throne. The seated man wears a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and bare arms, and sits with hands resting in his lap before a golden Nandi bull. Behind him are garlanded deity murti and marigold garlands in orange, yellow and green. A man in white dhoti and shawl sits to the right with a brass plate, and a woman in a green-bordered sari and a man in white are also visible with brass vessels of offerings before them. Several devotees in white and cream saris and white clothes sit on the floor in the foreground, some with brass vessels, in a satsang or puja setting. The seated man is a person candidate by the orange robe, rudraksha mala and throne cues. Visible people number about eleven.2010-11-15Indoor temple-style puja in a hall with a dark blue backdrop. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white-and-gold garland, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with trident finials, appearing to receive offerings. Probable Swamiji (in-person candidate by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland). Seated devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with gold necklaces, sit on the floor before brass plates of flowers and sweets. Behind, a gold palanquin-style frame, garlanded decorations and a palm-leaf arrangement surround a small shrine with a deity murti.2010-11-12A photo of a seated teacher on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe and a beaded necklace, with long swept-back hair and a golden trident-topped staff beside him. Several people sit on the floor before him in white ritual dress: women in white saris with gold borders and men in white dhotis with gold necklaces, holding brass plates of offerings and flowers. A devotee in orange robes sits nearby. Behind the throne are a deity murti, an orange-draped altar, a kalasha, and a garland-draped golden seat. The setting suggests a satsang gathering with puja offerings. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his saffron robe, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and long hair.2010-11-12November 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland over a rudraksha mala, with bare feet resting on a low step. Devotees kneel in front of him with palms joined, including women in white and cream saris and a man in white shirt. Brass thalis hold pink lotus flowers, apples, rice and offerings, and a small table nearby displays fruit and flowers. Behind them a red-and-white striped wall, a board listing names, and a gold-framed gate are visible.2010-11-01November 24 20102010-11-24