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Three people sit on a gold-and-red stage before a deep red curtain. On the right, a figure in a saffron-orange robe with a maroon-and-gold turban, long swept-back hair, and multiple rudraksha and gold necklaces sits on a large gold throne with a cobra-hood canopy, a tiger-skin cushion beneath him, and holds his hands in namaste. A trident stands beside the throne. In the centre, a woman in a cream sari with a red shawl and a long braid speaks into a microphone with her palms pressed together, seated on a red-cushioned gold chair. On the left, a young man in white and gold dhoti and shawl with rudraksha malas sits in namaste on a red-cushioned seat. Brass lions, a deity murti and oil lamps decorate the stage. Probable Swamiji (probable) on the throne, identified by the visible turban, long hair, rudraksha and gold necklaces.

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A stage at an indoor ashram event with a red curtain and gold carved columns. Three people sit with hands folded in anjali. On the left, a young man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha malas sits on a small red-cushioned seat with gold lion figures. In the centre, a woman in a cream and gold sari holds a microphone to her lips with hands pressed in namaskar, seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. On the right, a figure in an orange-red turban and orange-red robes with layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace sits on a large gold throne carved with a cobra hood, with a trident and a tiger-skin cover in front. A gold figure of a lion and a standing gold statue appear in the foreground. Stage backdrop and seating suggest a satsang discourse.2017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08A woman seated on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion speaks into a handheld microphone during a discourse on a stage with a deep red curtain. She wears a cream and gold sari, a crown-like gold headpiece, a pearl necklace and a red bindi, and her long plait hangs over her shoulder. To her left, a young man in white and yellow ceremonial dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red-draped seat. To her right, a seated figure in saffron robes and a saffron turban, with a rudraksha mala and ornate necklaces, sits before a golden throne with a cobra hood and a trident, beside a brass lamp-bearing statue and a tiger-skin cushion.2017-07-08Photograph of a stage-based satsang at an ashram hall with gold-carved throne structures and a deep red drape behind. On the central raised throne sits a figure in ochre-red robes with a red turban, rudraksha mala and large beaded necklaces, holding a ceremonial trident and seated before a golden cobra-hooded backrest; one hand is raised in blessing. Beside him a woman in a white sari with gold jewellery and a red bindi speaks into a microphone, holding a booklet. To the left a young man in white dhoti with a yellow border and beaded necklaces sits with folded hands. Golden lion, elephant and deity statues decorate the platform, and an audience is seen in the foreground.2017-07-08July 08 20172017-07-08A stage discourse setting with a golden throne backdrop and red drapery. On the left, a woman in a cream-and-gold saree with a long braid and red bindi sits on a gold chair, speaking into a microphone while holding a small framed picture. Brass lion, cow and figure statues and a tiger-striped cloth decorate the platform.2017-07-08Stage photograph of a seated discourse. In the centre, a woman in a cream and gold sari with a gold necklace sits on a golden throne with a red cushion, palms pressed together in namaskar and speaking into a handheld microphone. On the left, a young man with white and yellow dhoti and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a smaller golden seat in anjali mudra. On the right, a figure in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala and beaded necklaces, hair under a red-orange turban, sits on a large golden throne with a tiger-striped cloth, a golden trident and a golden cobra hood behind him, palms joined. Golden lion statues and a standing golden deity figure stand in the foreground, with red drapes behind.2017-07-08A stage event with a red curtain backdrop and ornate gold carved panels. A central throne with a gold arch and trident-like staff is occupied by a man with an orange-red turban, rudraksha mala beads and a gold necklace, seated on a tiger-skin cover with hands in anjali gesture; he appears to be a probable Swamiji by visible appearance cues (distinctive turban, malas and ceremonial adornments), so this is an in-person candidate. Beside him a woman in a cream sari with red border, long braid and a microphone speaks from a red-cushioned chair. To the left a younger man in white dhoti with yellow border and rudraksha beads sits on a red-draped seat. Gold lion, elephant and deity statues decorate the stage, and audience members are visible in the foreground.2017-07-08December 23 20162016-12-23Three people seated on a stage before a deep red draped curtain, on gold-carved thrones with lion-figure armrests and lion statues at their feet. On the left a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and red-brown bead garland holds a microphone. In the centre a man with long swept-back dark hair wears a white dhoti with gold border, a rudraksha mala, and a gold chain; he is bare-chested with a gold armband and sits quietly. On the right a woman in a mauve sari with gold border and a rudraksha mala speaks into a microphone. A striped rug lies on the red floor. A bottle of water sits at the lower left. a person seated centre in the satsang setting.2016-12-21