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A photograph of a satsang stage draped with yellow and purple pleated fabric and marigold garlands strung along the top. A long-haired figure in an orange robe and white flower garland sits on an ornate red throne with white embroidery, feet resting on scattered orange marigold petals on a black-and-white patterned mat. A man in an orange dhoti and saffron shawl with rudraksha mala kneels beside the throne holding a stack of printed booklets and offering them up. To the left stands a man in white kurta with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala, holding a phone, next to a standing fan and a microphone stand.

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July 07 20092009-07-07A photo of a ritual in a hall with a turquoise and beige wall and a pedestal fan at left. A seated figure in saffron-orange dress with a pink and white flower garland, gold bangles and a gold necklace sits on a white-draped throne before a decorated deity murti framed by a green, white and pink flower arch. A younger man in white dhoti and shirt with a red-bordered shawl stands at left, tying a yellow thread around the seated figure's wrist. Another man stands behind at left. Marigold and rose petals cover the throne, and a brass plate of flowers sits at lower right.2006-05-21A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning, draped in white and yellow garlands, with a long-haired figure in saffron clothing and white garlands receiving offerings. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands holding a silver tray of fruit and flowers toward the seated figure, while another man in saffron robes and a standing attendant in white clothing are nearby. Flower arrangements in red, orange and white decorate the backdrop, and green carpet covers the floor. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne with long hair and orange ornate clothing, receiving a tray offering. Several people are visible.2009-01-28Photograph inside a richly decorated room with a large gilded ornate throne backrest and red-and-white patterned wall hangings. A seated figure in a red-maroon turban and maroon-orange robe with an orange-gold border and a beaded necklace accepts an orange cloth from a kneeling man in a white-and-pink striped shirt with an orange shawl. A standing attendant in white dhoti with gold border, saffron sash and gold necklace watches behind. A gold Ganesha-like figure, a trident and a green-and-gold mat are visible. Three people are visible.2015-09-11A seated figure in orange sleeveless robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, gesturing with raised hands while speaking. A man in a brown silk shirt and white dhoti bends forward and reaches toward him, holding something near his hands. Behind them, a young man in orange stands beside a backdrop of orange, white and green draping and a flower arrangement of marigolds and roses. Gold-tinted altar items, a small coconut-like object and garlands sit at the base of the throne, with a red carpet and green floor covering. A partly visible seated person in orange is at the lower left edge, with another white-clad figure at the right edge.2009-01-28Photograph of a stage event with a gold and red ornate throne (peetha) draped with white, yellow, and purple flower garlands and a jasmine canopy. A man with long, swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron robe and sits on the throne, smiling and reaching forward to take the hands of an older bald man in white kurta and white dhoti with an orange shawl, who kneels on a white cloth-covered mat. A third person in white with an orange shawl kneels at the left edge beside a standing fan. Behind them hang dark blue curtains and a painted pillar with elephant and floral motifs in yellow, red and blue. A golden lion figure sits at the base of the throne. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, enthroned) appears to be receiving the kneeling devotee.2008-01-11A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on an ornately carved wooden throne with a dark red cushioned back, decorated with white jasmine garlands and red-and-pink flowers. He raises one hand in blessing and smiles, with a long rudraksha mala draped over his chest and bare feet resting on a carved wooden footstool. Kneeling beside him on the red-carpeted stage is a man in white ritual clothes, speckled with colour, wearing glasses and a vibhuti mark, holding up a framed photograph of the seated figure in matching orange. Behind them an arch with green, purple and silver trim and red accents frames the scene. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a head wrap, and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) cues; the framed photo shows a depiction of him. Other visible people: the kneeling man presenting the framed photo.2008-11-12February 03 20092009-02-03October 15 20102010-10-15A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes and a red-and-orange floral garland on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and yellow and red flower garlands. He places both hands on the head of a man in a white shirt with a yellow shawl who kneels before him. To the left, a man in orange robes holds a yellow cloth, and a woman in white with an orange shawl sits behind. A white fan and a red-and-gold backdrop are visible.2009-08-21July 01 20092009-07-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands in red, white and yellow flowers, with a striped canopy above. The central figure wears saffron/orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, with long swept-back hair, and holds an open book. Standing beside the throne, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes holds a ceremonial item, another attendant in orange and a man in white stand nearby, and a woman in orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right. A flower offering lies at the base of the throne. Appearance cues are consistent with the page's claim, so this is a person presence seated on the throne.2008-07-17