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A photograph of a devotional gathering in a plain room with cream walls and white-painted panelling. A man with hair tied in a bun, wearing a saffron-orange robe, sits on an ornate gold-framed throne with a red cushioned seat, hands pressed together in anjali. Seated on the floor before him, several devotees in white and pastel clothes sit with hands folded, and a woman in a white sari with gold jewellery holds a silver plate. Silver puja trays with offerings and lamps are placed in front. A red-lidded box in the foreground holds sweets, red apples, rudraksha malas and packets. Two red wooden chairs stand against the back wall. The man in saffron resembles the probable Swamiji by his long swept-back hair, saffron robe and throne, which is a probable candidate; he is shown in person in this photograph.

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A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold-carved throne with red velvet upholstery, a Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala. Before him, a gold-trimmed wooden table holds fruit and flowers. In the foreground, a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti with a red shawl and a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered cloth and pendant pray with folded hands beside a brass plate of offerings and flower garlands, and a man in white stands by. Several seated devotees sit at lower right. A dark blue curtain hangs behind the stage and a purple bird logo appears at upper left, indicating a ritual pada puja offering.2010-10-19September 17 20102010-09-17December 16 20092009-12-16A photograph of a satsang in a hall. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and speaks from it. Seated before him on the floor, devotees in white dhotis and white blouses with gold borders, some with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads, sit with palms pressed together. A silver puja tray with fruit, flowers and small lamps sits in front of the group. A wooden podium with fruit and a floral offering stands beside the throne, and a white tower fan stands in the background. A microphone is held by a man at left.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA standing man in orange saffron robes with long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas stands at right beside a gold-and-red throne, his hands joined near his feet as a ritual offering is presented. In front, a row of devotees sit on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer; a woman in a white and light-green sari and a woman in red sit nearby. Silver trays holding pink flowers and offerings sit on a yellow cloth in the foreground. Behind them, a bald man in white clothes folds his hands, and more people sit in the background near an open doorway in a red-walled hall. Two empty gold thrones with red cushions and a table with fruit and malas complete the scene. The standing figure shows the appearance cues of the a person, so this is an in-person candidate.2010-08-21A seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed, hands in front of him. Before him is a gold tray of brass plates holding offerings of fruit, pink lotus flowers and food. Around the throne, devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaste: a woman in a white and pink sari, an older woman in a green top and white shawl, a young woman in yellow, and men in white shirts. A shaved-headed priest in white clothing with a sacred thread sits in the foreground. The setting is a temple-like hall with red and white walls and a dark plaque on the wall behind. This is a satsang-style ritual reception with a puja offering.2010-11-01A photo of a pada pooja in a home room with white walls. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears orange robes, a red flower garland, a white forehead mark and long swept-back hair, with palms pressed together in namaste. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robes, red garland and ornate throne). Seated devotees in front, some with hands folded, one woman in white holding a brass vessel, and a man in a white shirt. Behind the throne, young women in white with yellow and red shawls hold brass pots. Brass dishes with offerings, flowers and a red box sit in front. A visible copyright credit line appears on the image. Around 12 people are visible.2010-01-09A seated man with long swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with his hands folded, on a red and gold throne before a golden lion-form seat. Before him on a gold-rimmed tray stand several silver bowls with pink lotus flowers, fruit and offerings, as seated devotees with palms pressed together in prayer fill the foreground. A woman in a white sari with a red shawl, a woman in a yellow shawl and a man in white clothes sit among them, and a priest in white with a shaved head kneels at the front. A golden kalasha-like altar and a tall ornate flag stand behind, and a woman in a red and white top is at the far left. Approximately nine people are visible. a person seated on the throne with his saffron robe and rudraksha mala, as the teacher receiving devotees' reverence.2010-11-15A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with hands pressed together in namaste, eyes closed. The figure wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and a dark rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back, and bare feet are visible at the base of the throne. Beside the throne on a white table is a tray of red apples and a box of sweets. A devotee in orange sari stands near an open doorway, and a woman in white sits on the floor before a silver tray holding small lamps and flowers, with other seated devotees in white and grey shirts along the right. Several people in white garments sit with hands folded in a plain cream room. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala cues, and is seated on a throne with apples and sweets offered before him.2010-02-04A photograph of a home satsang where a man in an orange robe with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold and red throne, palms pressed together in greeting. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Before him, seated devotees in white and yellow shawls and light shirts sit on the floor with hands folded; a man in a white shirt and glasses holds his palms together in front of a brass tray with lamps and flowers. Behind them, a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands with hands joined, another attendant in orange stands in a doorway, and a framed painting of a banyan tree hangs on the wall beside a shelf with a brass figurine and a stone lion. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange robe, gold necklace on a throne.2010-01-09A seated man with long dark hair, eyes closed, sits on an ornate gold and red throne wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, with bare feet resting near a gold footstool. a person based on the orange robe, rudraksha mala and long swept hair; he is seated in meditative pose. In front, a bald man in white with a red-beaded mala and seated devotees with palms pressed together face the throne; a woman in red sari and a man in orange robe sit nearby. On a wooden table behind the throne rest red apples, a silver tray and offerings. A forest backdrop and a gold-trimmed temple-style panel frame the scene. Several devotees in the foreground, one wearing a red sari, have hands folded in prayer. Five to six physical people are visible in total.2010-09-16December 16 20092009-12-16