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Devotees gather in a gold-and-red ceremonial hall at a Guru Purnima satsang. On the right, a figure in a red-orange turban and rudraksha malas sits on a golden lion-headed throne, laughing, with a gold necklace and red sash. In front, a woman in white with red beads bows with folded hands, a man in white with a red shawl holds out an offering, and a bald priest in saffron stands nearby. A man in white and gold-trimmed dhoti wears a red beaded mala. A child in glasses stands at left, and a woman in a floral sari offers garlands. Four visible devotees and staff are in the foreground and background, with a golden deity murti at the lower right.

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July 31 20152015-07-31November 10 20152015-11-10A seated figure in a saffron-orange turban, orange robe, pearl-and-white flower garland, rudraksha-style necklaces and gold armlets sits on a red patterned cushioned seat beside an ornate gold lion-headed armrest, smiling and extending a hand. An elderly man in a white striped shirt and wristwatch bends forward to receive or offer a gesture of respect. Behind them, several women and a man in saffron and orange ceremonial dress wearing rudraksha malas and beaded necklaces stand before a gold carved wall.2016-01-17 +1 copiesOctober 26 20142014-10-26A photo of a ceremonial gathering in a decorated hall. On the left, a man with a tall black swept-up hair crown, white vertical tilak on the forehead, orange-saffron robe, long rudraksha mala and gold necklaces sits on a throne with a leopard-print cushion and gold lion-head armrest, smiling and extending his hands. Beside him, a woman in a white dhoti-style sari with a brown shawl and rudraksha mala stands smiling and reaching toward a person in a white head-band receiving something. Behind them, a man in an orange garment with a brown shawl and a man in a pink-striped shirt and glasses are present, with deity murti garlanded in yellow, orange and purple flower garlands and gold ornaments in the background.2016-01-30July 31 20152015-07-31September 11 20152015-09-11 +1 copiesA photograph inside a decorated hall where a seated figure on a gold-trimmed throne wears a red-orange turban, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a red-orange cloth draped over the body, and smiles while a bald man in orange robes with a red-and-yellow flower garland bows toward him. Behind the throne, a large floral arrangement of yellow marigolds and red flowers frames the seat. Nearby, a man in white dhoti with gold border and a woman in white sari with folded hands stand in attendance, and a gold-coloured ornamental figure and a brass lamp sit by the throne. A woman's head is visible in the lower right foreground. A large throne with a crown finial and a Swamiji (probable) cue of turban, beads and saffron-red clothing are present, while the orange-robed bowing devotee and attendants are shown in white ritual clothing.2015-07-31A photograph inside a room with white walls and a wall-mounted air conditioner. A figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and ornate gold-toned adornments, sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions, palms pressed together in greeting and smiling. Probable Swamiji (appearance cues: orange turban, saffron robe, long hair, rudraksha mala, seated on a throne). In front, a man in a lavender vest with a red lanyard bends forward, and an older man in white robes bows with his head near the throne's gold base. Behind them, a bare-chested man with a long braid and a saffron-and-white cloth stands beside a younger man in orange with a white shawl and beads, and a shaved-headed man in orange with beads. A framed painted panel depicting a deity murti hangs on the wall behind.2016-04-26October 25 20152015-10-25Photograph of a seated figure on a gilded throne with golden lion-head armrests, wearing a rust-red turban, a red-orange robe and a heavy gold necklace. The figure smiles while a man in white dhoti with gold border, red shawl and garland stands beside, tying or handing a red thread to a young boy in a light blue kurta and red shawl. Behind them, girls in orange dresses with rudraksha malas and white-clad attendants stand near a decorated red backdrop with ornate silver and gold shrines. Swamiji (probable) is visible as the seated figure, identified by the turban, saffron clothing and ornate gold necklace cues, the throne seating being insufficient alone.2015-09-11 +1 copiesA photograph in a hall with red carpet and maroon curtains. A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red tiger-striped upholstery wears a rust-orange turban and orange-red draped cloth with a gold waistband and beaded necklaces, and reaches forward to greet people. Several women in white and orange-red saris with rudraksha malas stand in a line, and a man in a white shirt and a bald child-sized figure kneel or bend near the throne. A child in a turquoise shirt stands in the background beside a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a flower-decorated tray sits on the floor.2014-08-16