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A seated man in a red and maroon embroidered ceremonial outfit with a red turban and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy, holding a microphone and gesturing as he speaks. Before him, a seated audience in white kurtas and dhotis, saris and salwar in pink, green and orange, wears marigold garlands and red shawls. Some devotees sit on the floor on a red patterned rug, others on chairs in the background. A camera on a tripod is visible at left. Purple and white patterned wall panels frame the hall. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with a red turban, ornate clothing and a gold necklace, and is presiding over the satsang.

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Photograph of a satsang gathering in a hall with dark red walls and ornate white wall panels. A man in saffron-orange robes and a red turban sits on a large brown leather throne, holding a tall silver staff topped with a trident-like finial. Around him, a large crowd of people sits on white cloths and mats; most wear white clothes with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders. Some seated devotees hold notebooks and bags, and a blue cushion sits in the foreground. Several people in the back row stand or sit near a stage with a table and a banner in the background. Seated disciples in white with orange shawls fill the foreground.2015-07-04Indoor ritual session in a large hall with a red-and-cream decor. A figure seated on a gold-trimmed throne at left, wearing an orange turban and orange-gold shawl, faces a bald man in white clothes and an orange sash who smiles and holds a brass bowl of petals. Behind him, many people in white robes and orange sashes stand and sit, several wearing white head caps. Those seated in front, in orange and maroon robes, sit on the floor before plates of offerings and small lamps. Rose petals scatter over white cloths and red carpets on the floor.2015-10-23May 01 20142014-05-01A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy sits on a red cushioned seat, wearing a red and maroon embroidered outfit, a red turban and a long gold necklace, gesturing while speaking. Seated before him on a patterned red rug are many devotees in white and cream clothing, many wearing marigold and flower garlands, some with hands joined in greeting or applauding. Women wear saris in orange, pink, green and red. Behind them a camera on a tripod records the gathering in a hall with lavender damask wall panels and wooden panelling. A devotee gathering with a satsang discourse scene. Swamiji (probable): the throned speaker wears a red turban, gold necklace and embroidered red robes, with long hair and a commanding seated posture on the throne.2014-05-10A photograph of a Guru Purnima satsang in a decorated hall. A man in a red-orange turban and red garland sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden lion-form base, bare-shouldered, with a silver staff standing beside him. Garlands of white, yellow and red flowers hang at the right. In front, a golden tray holds brass plates of offerings, flowers and oil lamps. Seated devotees in white, red and orange saris and kurtas wear rudraksha malas and face the throne with hands folded. Behind them stand other attendees, and a brass oil lamp stands at the lower right.2015-07-31September 03 20172017-09-03May 08 20142014-05-08A seated man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a rudraksha-style bead garland and a gold armband, sits on an ornate gold throne carved with a lion-like guardian figure. Hanging brass bells and a lamp frame the throne against a black wall. Before him, several people in white and orange-red garments with white forehead markings sit with brass plates of flowers, pink and yellow blossoms and fruit, and small bowls, performing a ritual offering. A large yellow-painted door stands at left. The scene appears to be a satsang or ritual puja. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha-bead garland, so an in-person candidate is present.2013-05-28May 08 20142014-05-08A photograph inside a large hall with cream walls, chandeliers and purple draped panels. A central figure with long dark hair, a gold-and-ochre-bordered saffron-red cloth and a large beaded mala necklace walks barefoot along a red runner, smiling, with a gold-beaded garland. Surrounding devotees in white kurtas wear orange-red shawls and stand with palms pressed together in greeting. A pink statue of a seated sage with rudraksha beads sits at lower left, and a small red-orange cloth-covered chest rests on the floor. Several people stand along the carpeted aisle.2015-07-09A photo of a stage event with a large carved deity relief in gold-brown tones behind a red curtain. A man seated on a red and white throne-style chair wears an orange-red turban, an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland, holding a staff and extending one arm. Seated on the stage to the left and right are devotees in white, cream and orange ritual clothes with garlands; women in yellow, pink and green saris stand at right, one holding a microphone. A standing microphone stands in front of the throne.2017-08-15May 10 20142014-05-10