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A large indoor hall with red drapes and a gold-pillared stage. On a raised red-cushioned seat at the top left, a figure in saffron-red robes sits with long dark hair, holding a staff-like object, and appears to be addressing the assembly; this is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial setting). In the foreground, many seated devotees in white dhotis and red-and-white shawls sit on red mats, several with brass plates of offerings before them, while a woman in orange and gold sits at the left edge. The scene resembles a satsang or padapuja gathering. Several hundred people are visible, many partially in view.

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May 20 20162016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20A large seated assembly on a red-carpeted stage in a red-draped hall. In the centre, a figure in red and gold sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a garland and red attire. Surrounding seated devotees in white dhotis and white or saffron clothing, many with red shawls, hold brass plates and raise hands in prayer. Tall gold-and-pink pillars topped with trident finials flank the throne, and a gold canopy hangs above. Behind is a painted deity panel. Several people are seated at the front left, and a crowd of women in saffron, pink and red saris fills the right side.2016-05-20A dense crowd of devotees, mostly men in white dhotis and red-and-gold shawls, sits cross-legged on a red-carpeted hall during a pratyaksha padapuja. Many hold lit oil lamps or small flames aloft toward a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with pink drapes at upper left. That figure wears red and orange garments, a garland, and holds a long staff. Behind them stands a gold-clad attendant, and a large screen shows a video at upper right. A gold pillar frames the left edge.2016-05-20A photograph inside a large hall during a pratyaksha padapuja ritual. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a golden lion-form base wears a red-and-gold garment, a garland of red and white flowers, a dark wig-like hairstyle and holds a tall golden trident-like staff; a red cushioned seat and pink drapes frame him. Seated devotees on red mats in white dhotis and red shawls, and women in red and saffron saris, are gathered before him with brass thalis of offerings. A large audience in the background sits in rows. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the page's event caption and his crown-style hairstyle, ornate clothing and garland cues.2016-05-20A photograph of a large satsang hall with a crowd of devotees seated on white cloth facing a stage. Most attendees wear white dhoti-style garments with orange or saffron shawls draped over their shoulders, and several have shaved heads. A figure seated on an ornate golden throne sits at the centre of the stage, flanked by brass lamps, under a purple backdrop painted with figures. A large screen at upper right shows a close-up of the seated figure in red and white clothing. Camera tripods stand at the sides of the hall, and the white and red walls frame the scene. +1 copiesA large ritual gathering in a decorated hall during a pada puja. On the left, a man seated on a gilded throne with a golden trident leaning beside him wears an orange turban, orange garments and a pink-and-white flower garland. He is positioned at the front of the rows of seated devotees. Dozens of men and women sit cross-legged on red floor mats, many bare-chested or in white dhotis with orange shawls, holding brass plates of offerings, flowers and oil lamps. A small oil lamp rests on a tray in the foreground. Behind them, red swagged drapery, framed pictures, deity murti and a stage area fill the hall, with a camera operator at right.2016-10-12July 15 20162016-07-15A photograph of a seated initiation session in a richly decorated hall with red draped fabric and a gold-framed backdrop. A man in an orange turban, saffron-and-red robe and white flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat with a golden staff beside him. Seated devotees in white clothes and red-orange shawls fill the floor in front, some holding brass plates and offerings. A woman in a green sari sits to the right. A brass lamp and a kalasha-like vessel appear near the throne. The man's appearance with turban, saffron robe and garland is a distinctive presentation cue, so he may be the a person candidate seated in the throne position, though his identity is uncertain from appearance alone. Pink petals decorate the wall at right.2015-05-27A photograph of a satsang hall seen from behind the audience, with many seated devotees in white dhotis and white garments with red and saffron shawls. On a raised red stage in front, a figure in orange-red robes and a red turban sits on an ornate gold-and-white throne before a purple backdrop of painted figures and horses. Gold lamps stand beside the throne, and video cameras on tripods film the scene. The page indicates a person is at this event, but the seated figure's appearance is only partially visible from this distance, so the identity is uncertain. Several devotees are visible in the foreground and midground.2015-10-09A large seated congregation of devotees in white dhotis with gold borders and red-orange shawls fills the foreground, viewed from behind. Many are bald or shaved-headed, sitting cross-legged on white sheets across a red-carpeted floor. On a raised stage at the back, a figure in orange robes sits on a golden-accented seat before a painted backdrop of deity figures, with brass oil lamps and ceremonial staves flanking him. A large screen at upper right shows a close-up of a man in orange and red attire. A camera on a tripod is set up near the stage. The scene reads as a satsang or discourse.2015-10-11Large outdoor satsang gathering on a red carpeted stage area with many seated devotees in white clothes and orange-saffron shawls. In the centre, a robed figure in saffron sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy above and a golden lion-shaped seat, with a microphone stand nearby. A standing figure in white with an orange shawl stands at left, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at the right edge. Speakers, lighting trusses and a golden decorated backdrop frame the stage. Many attendees are seen from behind, some using phones.2016-04-21