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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with a red cushioned seat is framed by a tall arrangement of marigold and white flower garlands and an ornamental canopy with multicoloured fringe overhead. The seated figure wears a sky-blue draped cloth, a long gold-and-beaded garland and a bangle, with dark hair and a forehead mark. a person: the seated figure has long, swept-back dark hair, an ornate gold necklace and a blue draped garment, consistent with the page's account of a person presiding at this satsang. Around the dais, about seven women and men sit on the floor in cream and white saris and dhotis with green and red borders, hands folded in devotion, facing the throne. Floral garlands lie on the gold base in front of them.

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A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a gold necklace sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with a multicoloured garland of marigolds, white flowers and red and purple blossoms, beneath a decorative canopy with red, yellow, green and blue tassels. Around him, devotees sit on an orange floor covering: women in white and gold-bordered saris, one in a red blouse with hands joined in anjali, and others in orange robes. A small silver plate with offerings and fruit sits in front, and a dark blue curtain forms the backdrop.2010-12-27A photograph of a satsang hall with a dark blue draped backdrop. On a gold-decorated throne with a striped canopy overhead and garlands of yellow, orange and purple flowers sits a person in a light blue robe with a gold necklace, hands pressed together in namaste. Seated on orange mats below are devotees: women in white and cream saris, a man in white with a shaved head, a young man in orange, and a woman in a green and yellow sari. Brass plates and small vessels stand on the floor, and a microphone stand is at lower right. The appearance is shown from behind a brass-and-gold stand with flowers at the left edge. Several people are visible in the scene.2010-12-26December 23 20102010-12-23A seated figure in a sky-blue robe with a gold-toned necklace and rudraksha-style beads sits on a gilded throne with floral garlands, under a multicoloured ceremonial parasol. The seated figure has long dark hair and holds palms together in namaskar. Around the throne on an orange cloth, devotees sit in white and cream sarees and dhotis; one woman in a red-bordered saree and a woman in a yellow and white sari face the throne, and a young monk in saffron stands near the throne. Steel plates, small bowls and lamps lie on the floor, and a windowed wall and blue drapes form the backdrop.2010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A seated figure in a purple dhoti-style wrap and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a garland of yellow, white, red and purple flowers, hands folded in namaste with eyes closed. Kneeling devotees in white and cream clothing, some with orange or red shawls, face the throne with hands joined in prayer. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne against a dark blue curtain, and a colourful ornamental canopy hangs above. Visible offerings sit on a small gold table at left.2010-12-28A seated figure on a golden throne with a red cushion and a canopy with red, yellow and green fringe is decorated with marigold and multicoloured garlands; the figure wears a blue garment and a beaded necklace. Around the front of the throne, about eight devotees sit on an orange carpet with blue-and-purple mats, several in white and cream saris, one in a yellow-bordered sari, one wearing orange, one with a long plait. They hold small brass plates, lamps and offerings, appearing to perform a puja or aarti. A microphone stands at the lower right, and a dark blue curtain and a white wall with a window form the backdrop.2010-12-26A photograph of a seated man on a flower-decorated throne on a stage with a dark blue draped backdrop. He wears an orange-red robe, a long beaded necklace of rudraksha-style malas, and has long hair swept back, with a bindi-style mark on his forehead. Flanked by tall brass oil lamps with lit flames, he sits with hands folded. In front of the throne, about seven women in white and cream saris and orange shawls sit on a red mat with small orange cloth bundles, facing him, with their backs partly to the camera. The throne is draped with red fabric and garlanded with marigolds and white flowers. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long swept-back hair, orange robe, layered malas and ceremonial gold-toned necklace are visible cues, in a role of the presiding figure on the throne.2010-12-28A seated man in a red dhoti-style garment and red shawl, wearing a gold-beaded necklace and a red tilak, sits on a red and gold ornate throne decorated with an arch of marigold and white flower garlands in yellow, purple, white and red. Hands are folded in his lap. Around the throne, a group of women in cream and yellow saris sit on the floor facing him, and a young girl in a red dress stands among them. A dark blue draped backdrop hangs behind the stage.2010-12-22A seated man in a lavender purple robe sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers, under a red, yellow and white embroidered canopy. He wears a gold beaded necklace and a red forehead mark, and is smiling with hands folded. Gold oil lamps flank the throne against a dark blue draped backdrop. Several devotees in white clothing sit on the floor in front of the throne, some with hands folded in anjali, one in an orange garment, and others in white and cream saris. A small offering tray with fruit and flowers sits on a gold stand at left. The scene appears to be a satsang or darshan gathering.2010-12-28December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26