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Indoor ceremony in a large atrium with a staircase and a crowd of devotees in white and orange-red shawls seated on the stairs. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari and orange shawl kneels beside a brass tray of small lamps and a plate of red and white flowers. Three seated devotees in white with orange shawls join palms in prayer or hold offerings. Behind them on the left, a figure in an orange robe, pink-and-white garland and tan turban sits on an ornate throne beside a golden lion-headed statue, appearing to be a person. A projector screen and white lamp stand in the background, and a golden deity murti is partly visible in the foreground.

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Indoor ceremony in a multi-level atrium with a grand staircase and draped curtains. In the foreground, a figure seated on a carved wooden throne with gold lion-head armrests wears an orange-brown turban, a garland of white and pink flowers with red beads, and saffron-orange robes. Seated women and men in white clothes with orange shawls sit on the floor before brass plates and trays of small oil lamps, some with their hands folded in anjali. A man in a white shirt and orange shawl sits at right. Behind them a projection screen shows a deity image, and a cameraman films from the staircase.2012-12-16A photo of a seated group in a red-curtained hall with ornate gold furnishings. On a large gold throne at upper right sits a robed figure in orange-saffron garments with a golden necklace and an orange turban, holding a golden staff; the figure's appearance is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) cues of a turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold, presented here as a throne-seated presence with devotees on the floor. Around him, roughly two dozen devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in white, red and saffron clothing with red shawls, many holding brass plates of offerings. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left beside a tripod camera. Several bald and white-haired devotees in white garments sit in the foreground.2015-10-26May 27 20152015-05-27December 28 20122012-12-28Photograph of a large indoor satsang hall with red drapes and a gold-ornate throne in the foreground. A man seated on the left of the golden throne wears a red-brown turban, a white flower garland and an orange wrap, holding a golden ceremonial staff, and appears to be the central figure. Surrounding him, devotees sit on the floor in white and orange clothing with red-orange shawls; one woman in white holds a brass plate with offerings. Several people in the middle distance wear saffron shawls, and a figure in a red turban and garland sits at the right back near a stage with a laptop and brass lamps. Partially visible heads fill the lower foreground.2015-05-27December 28 20122012-12-28December 11 20122012-12-11A seated man in saffron and orange robes and a saffron turban sits on an ornate wooden throne at the right, wearing a long red and pink flower garland and gold-toned jewellery. Beside a golden lion-shaped armrest, several devotees in white clothes with orange shawls kneel on a leopard-print cloth, passing brass plates, bowls and small lamps. A woman in a white sari with orange border leans forward to offer items, and a bald man in white sits in the foreground. Behind them are deity murti and a yellow-and-white backdrop, with a screen showing a green image at left.2012-12-24October 26 20152015-10-26A devotee gathering in a warmly lit hall with purple stage lighting and gold-carved pillars. A figure seated on an ornate gold-and-orange throne with a white and red flower garland, wearing orange and saffron robes, appears to be the central figure, though identity is not established from appearance alone. Seated devotees in front wear white kurtas or saris with orange-red shawls printed with text, and some hold brass plates of flowers and offerings. Brass oil lamps and a red flower-filled plate stand at the left, and a lantern hangs at the upper right. The group appears to be performing a padapuja, with devotees seated around the throne and a tray of offerings placed before it.2015-07-21Seated on an ornate golden-brown throne with a golden lion sculpture beside him, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead mark, a pink-and-yellow flower garland, bangles and an orange-saffron cloth smiles and raises his hands in greeting. Around him on the carpet, four devotees sit in a semicircle: a bald man in white with an orange shawl pours or offers from a small vessel, a woman in white with an orange shawl holds a small silver cup with a light-coloured flower tilted toward the seated figure, a woman in white and orange receives a flower, and a man in white with an orange shawl sits at the right. Silver trays hold rows of small oil lamps, a silver plate of offerings and a silver cup, and orange cloth lies on the floor. Ornamental plants and a marble wall form the background.2012-12-11A seated man on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion wears an orange turban and an orange-and-pink flower garland, with a rudraksha bracelet on his wrist and a saffron shawl draped over him. Around him, devotees sit on a blue floor in white, saffron and red shawls, several holding brass plates of flowers and offerings, including a man in white and a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered shawl. A tall silver trident stands beside the throne, and a second golden throne sits empty in the background. The appearance-based candidate on the throne has long swept-back hair, a turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in a satsang-style gathering.2014-05-11