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An outdoor ceremony on a raised dais with a red carpet and a gold-carved throne-style seat. A man with long swept-back dark hair, an orange saffron wrap, a rudraksha-style garland and gold armlets sits on the throne, a probable Swamiji by these cues. Seated before him on the carpet are a woman in a yellow sari, a man in white, and other devotees, with silver-rimmed plates of flowers and offerings in front. Behind them two musicians play wind instruments and a drummer plays a barrel drum, while white-clad men walk among trees and a fence under a banner with Tamil script and a temple illustration.

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December 08 20112011-12-08Outdoor satsang on a raised stage under a white canopy with gold-edged trim. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning wears an orange robe, a white and red flower garland, and red kumkum on his forehead. He is in a probable Swamiji (probable) appearance, with long swept-back hair and orange ceremonial clothing, seated centrally as the audience. A gold-rimmed offering tray with flowers sits before the throne, and two gold-trimmed side tables hold small items. Seated devotees in white and cream clothes listen in the foreground, a woman in a yellow sari among them. Behind the stage, an orange-robed monk stands, and drums sit on the red mat at right. A banner on the left shows Tamil lettering.2011-12-08Outdoor photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a canopy, wearing an orange saffron cloth, long swept-back dark hair, a long garland of flowers and a gold armlet. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues (long hair, saffron clothing, garland, throne). Before him on a low wooden table are trays of fruit and offerings. Seated women in saffron, white and yellow saris and a man in white sit on a red carpeted platform receiving or taking part in the offering. Wooden fencing, trees, stage lights and a sound system surround the open ground, with more people in white standing in the background.2011-12-08December 08 20112011-12-08A seated man in an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, sits with eyes closed before a shrine with brass lamps and marigold offerings. Shaved-headed priests in white dhotis with gold necklaces sit in front, performing puja over silver plates of fruit, flowers and food. Several women in orange and green saris sit on the floor with folded hands, incense sticks and small brass vessels nearby. Red-and-white striped walls and a golden-railed gateway form the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha cues, with a throne, so the probable label applies.2010-10-31 +1 copiesOutdoor photograph of a padapuja in an ashram courtyard with orange and red walls. A long-haired man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the right, with fruit and flowers on a tray beside him. Several seated devotees in white clothes face him, some holding lit oil lamps and brass plates of offerings on a low golden stand. A man in a white shirt and a woman in white sit in the foreground, and a shaved-headed man in white with a mala sits to the left near a second gold throne. A wooden stand and a chart on the wall are visible. Overall the scene shows a ritual gathering of about 15 to 20 people.2010-08-28September 02 20102010-09-02 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a maroon sash sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, with long swept-back dark hair, his bare feet resting on the floor. A golden throne-side carved lion and a golden peetha stand beside him, with an orange-and-gold ceremonial flag above and a microphone in front. Around him on the floor sit devotees: women in cream and yellow saris and a woman in a white sari with gold trim, a shaved-headed man in orange cloth, and several shaved-headed devotees seated in front, some in the foreground. Silver plates with pink lotus flowers and offerings are arranged on the floor before the throne. a person is seated on the throne, presenting a satsang-style discourse to the assembled devotees.2011-02-11September 17 20102010-09-17August 01 20102010-08-01October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesOutdoor temple-area scene at a festival-style gathering. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a gold-and-bead necklace, rudraksha-style beads and bangles, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne holding a white ceremonial staff and smiling. Seated devotees in white, cream and red saris and shirts sit before him, with trays of fruit and offerings on a gold tray in front. A young man in a dark striped shirt and lanyard kneels attending the tray. Behind them a blue truck, a white air cooler and green trees. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure on the throne shows long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial beads.2011-12-08