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A photograph of a ritual offering in a hall. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a beaded mala draped over his shoulders. A shaven-headed young man in orange with white tilak and a gold necklace kneels with joined palms before a tray of silver vessels holding flowers and offerings. Around them, women in orange and red saris and a woman in yellow shawl sit with folded hands, and several women in orange hold brass vessels and flowers. Two men in white dhotis with white tilak stand in the background. A gold-and-red wooden cabinet sits beside the throne.

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October 26 20102010-10-26October 26 20102010-10-26 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate golden throne with red cushions wears an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair, eyes closed in meditation. Beside him, a man with a shaved head, white tilak and orange robe holds a small silver vessel. Around a silver tray of flowers and offerings, women in orange, red and white saris with white tilak and mangalsutra-style pendants, and young men in orange and white attend a ritual with hands folded in prayer. A wooden stand with red compartments and a microphone are visible. Fresh pink and white flowers lie on the tray. The man on the throne shows distinctive ceremonial cues, so this is a person presence in person.2010-10-26September 17 20102010-09-17October 28 20102010-10-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, long swept-back hair and a relaxed posture, while devotees gather on the floor. In the foreground, women in saffron and orange saris and a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth with a tilak and beaded gold-toned necklace hold brass plates of flowers and offerings, and others in white with yellow shawls sit with palms pressed together. A gold-framed wooden table with a small floral arrangement sits beside the throne against a black curtain and a pale screen, with a carved stone figure at the right edge. Whether the seated figure is the a person is uncertain from appearance alone, so the a person field is set to unsure.2010-10-26 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a hall, eyes closed and hands resting in his lap. He has long swept-back hair and a gold neck ornament. Around a low wooden table with silver plates of fruit and flowers, priests in white dhotis with gold necklaces and tilak perform a puja, one holding a lit oil lamp and another a small flame. A woman in white and a shaved-head priest in an orange cloth sit nearby, with a few young people in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the saffron-robed figure on the throne, based on distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and malas.2010-10-19 +1 copiesOctober 24 20102010-10-24A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in an indoor hall with a dark curtain backdrop. A man on a tall gilded throne with red cushioning, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a gold necklace, sits to the right facing the group; a person candidate with a shawl and ornate gold necklace. Before him, a semicircle of devotees sits on the floor around a low gold tray holding silver plates with red-and-pink flower offerings and small lamps. Several men wear white dhoti-style cloth with gold garlands, and women wear white and cream saris, one in yellow-bordered clothing. Behind the throne are gilded staffs, a golden lion-like carved figure, and an orange-draped altar with a deity murti. Orange cushions and books lie on the floor at left.2010-11-12A photograph of a satsang hall where a man in an orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands folded, one bare foot extended toward a tray. Several women kneel in front of him with palms pressed together, one in a white sari with pink border, another in a white outfit. Before them are brass and silver padapuja trays holding fruit, flowers and small bowls. A partly visible shaved-headed priest in white sits at the left, and a bald man in white with a gold chain also sits nearby. Behind the throne hangs a dark curtain, and a wooden pedestal stands to the right.2010-10-08A 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 copiesOctober 24 20102010-10-24