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A photograph of a seated assembly in a hall with golden architecture and warm lighting. On the left, a figure in an orange-brown turban and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a red cushioned golden throne shaped like a lion, with a second garland draped over the seat. Central pillars with golden finials stand before the seated devotees. Behind them, decorated deity murtis and golden canopy umbrellas frame the scene. Seated devotees in white clothes with orange shawls and some with tilak sit on mats, one woman in front writing or reading. Fans and tall golden poles are visible.

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A photograph of a seated ceremonial scene in a hall with a gilded throne on a raised platform. A figure in an orange-red robe and a red turban, with a red and white flower garland and a gold pendant, sits on the throne with hands folded and a slight smile; the turban and robe are distinctive presentation cues, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the peetha, with a gold and red cushioned seat and a gilded lion-like armrest. Ceremonial staffs with white cloth and a white umbrella with golden fringe stand beside him. Seated devotees in white dhotis and orange-red shawls fill the floor and the back of the hall, with a standing row near a red fire extinguisher cabinet. A brass bowl, a lit oil lamp and a brass lamp stand sit in the foreground, with a garland-draped figure in the lower-left corner.2015-10-21 +1 copiesDecember 07 20162016-12-07A seated figure on a golden throne with a golden lion-shaped armrest sits at left, wearing a maroon turban, saffron-brown robes, and a multicolour flower garland, with his hands resting on the throne. Behind him are golden canopy fringes, a golden lion-carved stand, and tall brass staff poles. Seated devotees in rows on the right wear maroon and saffron shawls, white clothes and some carry marigold garlands. Two ornate deity murti in decorated arches and a golden kalasha-like shrine stand in the background. The setting is a hall with a white floor covering.2015-07-09July 17 20152015-07-17A seated figure on a gilded throne with a red-orange cushion, wearing an orange-saffron turban, a pink-and-white flower garland and an orange cloth, with a gold trident (trishul) standing beside him. Facing him, a large seated group of devotees, many bare-chested with orange-and-white shawls and red-orange wraps, sit on a red carpet with brass plates of offerings in front of them. Several women in saffron and red saris and dark clothing have hands joined in anjali. In the background, a standing woman in orange holds a plate, and a framed black-and-white portrait hangs on the wall beside maroon drapes and a shrine area. The figure on the throne shows distinctive saffron turban and garland cues, so the appearance matches the a person candidate, seated in a satsang setting. Several dozen people are visible.2016-10-12Photograph of a temple-style hall during a ritual setting with a golden throne-like seat at the center, flanked by silver ceremonial staffs and a gold-carved lion or yali armrest in the foreground. A seated figure in red-and-gold robes with a red and white garland sits near the right edge, smiling. Behind, a decorated deity murti or ornamented figure sits under a golden canopy with marigold garlands, and a second seated figure in orange garments sits on the floor. Several people in white dhotis, orange and brown shawls stand or sit around offering trays, brass vessels, flowers and oil lamps on a blue-and-white platform, with a striped mat on the floor.2015-07-17January 1st 2013A seated figure in a red-maroon turban and saffron-orange top sits on a red-upholstered throne with a gold lion-shaped carving in the foreground, decorated with white, orange and purple flower garlands. Beside them stands a woman in a rust-brown sari with a rudraksha mala, and other devotees in orange and red saris and white clothes sit in rows under a white tent. Fruit offerings in a box lie on the floor in front, and a seated man in white with an orange-gold shawl sits in the lower right. Behind, a large crowd of devotees fills the hall with fans and speakers visible.2015-07-26A seated man on an ornate silver and gold throne with leopard-print cushions, wearing a golden crown, saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, and holding a ceremonial staff. Before him, several women in silk saris, including a woman in a yellow sari, sit on the floor and perform offering rites near a tray of lamps and flower petals. Behind them stands a decorated deity murti garlanded with yellow and white flowers, in a red and gold garment, with a veena-like instrument at its side. A man in an orange turban sits in the foreground. The scene suggests a puja or satsang.2017-09-30July 17 20152015-07-17A seated man in an orange-red robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print cushions and carved lion arm-rests, speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears a long brown rudraksha-style mala around his neck and holds his hands together in his lap. Behind him, a golden deity murti is dressed in orange silk and jewelled armour, flanked by two decorated red and gold umbrella-style standards. In the foreground, rows of young women in orange saris with white sandalwood or kumkum markings sit on the floor, facing him, while several dark-haired heads are seen in silhouette at the bottom edge.2016-07-18A photograph of a satsang on an ornate gold stage. At the centre, a man with a swept-back hair and an orange turban, wearing orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on a large gold throne flanked by carved lion figures, with one hand raised in blessing. To the left, a man in white ritual dhoti and shawl sits with palms joined beside a seated figure in orange. To the right, two women in orange and red saris with malas sit with palms joined near a microphone. A red velvet curtain hangs behind the stage.2017-08-26