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A seated man in a lime-green dhoti and wrap, with dark rudraksha mala beads and a long swept-back hair, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a carved gilt frame. Two women in white and orange saris, one with a rudraksha mala, sit on the floor holding small silver bowls. A woman in an orange sari kneels at the throne's base beside silver plates of flowers and offerings, and a seated man in white at left holds a bowl with folded hands. A pedestal fan and a light-blue wall with a framed temple image stand behind. The scene suggests a puja with padapuja offerings at satsang.

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November 25 20102010-11-25A seated man in a long peach-coloured wrap with long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a stage, facing an audience. He appears to be the central figure, with a microphone stand and water bottle beside the throne. Several women and a child sit on the floor in front, some in white, yellow and orange garments, with hands joined in namaskar. A silver tray with flowers and offerings sits at the front-left, and a projection screen hangs behind. a person seated in a discourse setting; the throne and attendees suggest a satsang.2010-12-04December 04 20102010-12-04November 25 20102010-11-25A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, hands in a meditative pose, with long swept-back hair. In front of the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor around a low table holding brass plates of flowers, fruit and offerings. Two men in white dhotis with sandalwood tilak and gold necklaces sit near the table, one playing a small instrument, a woman in a green-bordered white sari wears a rudraksha mala, and a woman in a yellow shawl and a foreign-looking woman with light hair sit among them. Dark curtains and a cream wall form the backdrop, with a small table holding fruit behind the throne.2010-11-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, his bare feet resting on a gold footstool, eyes closed in a calm expression. Around him on the stage floor, several devotees in white ritual clothes, yellow and green saris sit on the floor before silver trays holding flowers, fruit, lamps and small offerings. A woman in a green sari and another in a yellow dress are among those seated, and a man in white with a gold chain sits near the front. Behind the throne hang teal and pink fabric and garlands. The setting is a stage with dark curtains.2010-11-24A seated man in an orange saffron garment and a long black rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, hands joined in his lap, eyes closed. Behind him a plain pale screen and a small electric fan stand on a gold-decorated stand holding two red apples and flower offerings. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in white with sacred markings on his body sits at left, and a woman in a yellow shawl holds incense sticks while another woman in a red blouse and pink-bordered sari sits with eyes lowered. Silver plates with fruit and offerings sit on the floor before the throne, and the backs of several heads of seated attendees fill the lower frame.2010-11-30A seated satsang in a hall with a large gold-carved throne on a red cushioned dais. A man with long dark hair in a light green dhoti and matching shawl sits on the throne, with a rudraksha-style mala visible. Around him on an orange floor cloth sit devotees: a shaved-headed man in white dhoti, several women in white and cream saris with green, orange and yellow borders, and a woman with an orange shawl. Brass plates of flowers and offerings sit in front of the group. Fans stand on the floor, and a gold-framed altar with garlands and a deity murti is at the right edge. Text overlay reads copyright notice and archive source.2010-11-25September 17 20102010-09-17A seated man in an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, wearing orange robes with a maroon-and-gold border, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace, bangles and a red tilak on his forehead, with his hands joined in his lap. A golden-framed flag with a bird emblem hangs above him. Before the throne, a line of devotees sits on the floor: a woman in a white sari with gold border, a woman in a cream sari with a long necklace, a younger woman in green, and several shaven-headed men in white and orange clothes. Brass plates on the floor hold pink lotus flowers, fruit and offerings, and microphones stand on a golden stand to the right. The scene reads as a seated satsang or pada puja with devotees around the throne.2011-02-11A seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed, hands in front of him. Before him is a gold tray of brass plates holding offerings of fruit, pink lotus flowers and food. Around the throne, devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaste: a woman in a white and pink sari, an older woman in a green top and white shawl, a young woman in yellow, and men in white shirts. A shaved-headed priest in white clothing with a sacred thread sits in the foreground. The setting is a temple-like hall with red and white walls and a dark plaque on the wall behind. This is a satsang-style ritual reception with a puja offering.2010-11-01A photograph of a seated puja scene in an indoor hall. A man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and sits on an ornate gold throne with a pink cushion, holding his hands together and looking upward; a microphone stands before him. Seated on the floor in front of him, a shaved-headed priest in white ritual dhoti and sacred thread attends brass and silver plates holding red fruit, flowers and small cups. Around them devotees sit with palms pressed together in prayer, including a man in a blue polo shirt, a woman in a white sari and a woman in a patterned top. A purple flower tray rests on a small side table. Their clothing and posture suggest a satsang or padapuja gathering.2011-01-23