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A 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.

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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.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.2010-11-12November 13 20102010-11-13November 12 20102010-11-12November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesA 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 15 20102010-11-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands resting on his knees, during a padapuja gathering. Devotees in white and red saris and white kurtas sit on the floor before him, some with palms pressed together and others holding small brass plates of flowers and offerings. Behind the throne stand gold and red chairs draped with marigold garlands, and a gold-and-red palanquin frame and a wooden podium are at right. A candidate with distinctive saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a throne is present; appearance-based label: a person, seated in the central role.2010-11-18 +1 copiesA seated figure on a gold-carved throne with a red cushion wears an orange saffron wrap and a white flower garland with red blooms, holding hands in lap; he has long swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on the forehead. Before the throne, devotees sit on an orange carpet around a silver tray with lit oil lamps and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl holds a lamp at center, while younger women in white and orange-red shawls and a man in white dhoti with bare upper body join the aarti. Behind the throne stand a gold deity murti, colourful garlands and ritual staffs. a person on throne, identified by long swept-back hair, orange saffron wrap and garlands.2010-11-13November 14 20102010-11-14November 15 20102010-11-15A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with carved lion heads and a wide garland of white, yellow, purple and red flowers, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and hands joined in greeting. A trident leans beside the throne. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in orange and white clothing with hands folded, several holding brass trays of flowers and offerings. A portrait of a deity is visible at the upper left. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, an orange turban, rudraksha mala and sits on a gold throne, matching the page's ritual context.2010-11-05