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A seated man on a gilded throne with leopard-print upholstery wears a golden crown, a saffron-orange robe draped over his shoulders, and bangles, with long dark hair falling behind him. Beside the throne sits a silver lion figure on a gold pedestal. Around him, a group of women in white and cream saris and orange and red garments sit on the floor on a patterned mat, with a few with white or orange clothing and rudraksha beads, some holding brass plates of flowers and offerings. A young man in the foreground sits with his back to the camera, a red and white floral garland in his hands. The gold-trimmed room has a standing air conditioner, a fan, a red curtain and a golden pillar with carved figures, with a small bronze statue in the corner. The scene suggests a seated satsang or puja in which devotees offer flowers and items before a throne.

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October 12 20172017-10-12A seated man in a golden throne with leopard-print cushions wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over one shoulder, a gold crown, and long dark hair, and holds one hand out toward a group. Around him on a multicoloured rug, about a dozen people sit in a circle: several women in white saris with orange or red borders, one woman in an orange head covering and white garments, and men in white dhotis and orange shawls. Some hold brass plates with flowers and fruit, and a brass oil lamp and metal vessels sit on the floor. A gold lion figure sits at the base of the throne, with gold-carved columns and red curtains behind, and a small brass deity statue on a side ledge.2017-10-12October 12 20172017-10-12A photograph of a seated satsang in an ornate golden-and-silver hall. A man on a leopard-print throne wears a gold crown, saffron-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, and gestures while speaking. Around him sit devotees in white and saffron clothes with rudraksha malas, several with hands raised to their nostrils in a breathing practice. A silver lion figure rests at the base of the throne, with a gold statue and red curtain behind. Brass offering plates with flowers and oil lamps sit on a patterned mat in front of the group. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a gold crown, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, and is the figure on the throne.2017-10-12October 12 20172017-10-12A satsang in an ornate gold-and-silver room where a man seated on a leopard-print throne with a golden crown and long dark hair wears saffron-orange cloth and a rudraksha mala, and gestures as he speaks. Around him on the floor sit about ten devotees: women in white and cream garments, some with rudraksha malas and vibhuti on their foreheads, one in an orange headwrap, and men in orange and red shawls; several touch their noses or hold their faces in a sitting posture. A silver lion sculpture rests at the base of the throne, a gold-trimmed carved panel stands behind, and a red curtain hangs at the back. A standing air conditioner and a bronze deity murti appear at the right. The seated figure on the throne has distinctive crown, long hair and saffron cloth cues, so he is an appearance-based a person candidate seated in person.2017-10-12October 12 20172017-10-12October 12 20172017-10-12A seated man in a maroon-red robe and a golden crown, wearing a pink and white flower garland and a rudraksha-style orange-beaded wrist band, sits on an ornate golden throne with gilded lion heads and a leopard-print cushion. He faces a row of women seated on the floor before silver thali trays heaped with flowers, fruit and lit oil lamps. Several women wear white and saffron saris, and one holds a small object. Hanging brass oil lamps and bells decorate the top left, with a black wall and wall-mounted air conditioner behind. This appears to be a puja ritual in progress, with a person seated on the throne receiving the offerings, though his appearance is only partly visible.2017-07-07October 12 20172017-10-12A photograph of a seated man in a rust-red robe and white floral garland, wearing a gold crown and white forehead marks, seated on a leopard-print cushioned throne beside a gold lion sculpture. Before him, a row of women and a shaved-headed woman in orange and white saris kneel with hands folded beside silver plates of flowers and offerings on a low wooden table, while a person in the foreground pours or offers from a silver vessel. Brass bells and oil lamps hang from the ceiling; a wall-mounted air conditioner and a dark tiled wall sit behind. A puja offering ritual is in progress.2017-07-07A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in an ashram hall with red curtains and a wall air conditioner. On the right, a man seated on a leopard-print throne wears a tall golden crown, a white and orange shawl, and layered garlands, holding a ceremonial staff. Around him, devotees sit on the floor: several men bare-chested with rudraksha malas and white dhotis, a man in an orange shawl, and women in orange, gold and red saris with flowers in their hair. Some men wear orange turbans. A tripod-mounted camera stands behind them and a brass lamp sits at left. A silver lion-shaped object lies at the throne base. Robed participants are seated in ritual attendance.2017-09-30