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A photograph of a satsang-style event in an indoor hall. On the right, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron shawl over a dark rudraksha mala and sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed. Before him stands a small table with red-tipped offerings and a tray. A woman in a white sari with a red blouse and rudraksha mala holds a brass plate with orange-red items, and seated devotees with folded hands face the throne. Gold-framed decorative elements and a garland of yellow and purple flowers surround the throne, and a gold kalasha-like finial stands behind. Visible people include seated devotees in white, yellow and green clothing.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. Beside him is a second gold throne draped with a large garland of yellow, white and purple flowers. In the foreground, devotees sit on the floor around brass plates of fruit and offerings, including red apples. A woman in a white sari with a red blouse and glasses sits closest, reaching toward the offerings. Other participants wear white, yellow and pink clothing, and a shaved-headed man in white holds a microphone.2010-10-11A photograph of a satsang at a hall with a maroon curtain and pale pink wall. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment and a dark red cushion, sits on an ornate gold throne-style seat with a gold-and-purple garland draped over the backrest and a gold canopy behind him; he is the presumed Swamiji (probable), identified by his long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and throne-seat placement. In front, a woman in red top and white sari with curly hair sits facing him, and a woman in a pink sari sits near the foreground. Devotees on the left in white and colourful clothes hold small brass lamps and offering plates, with a woman in a green top and a woman with a shaved head among them. A woman with a long braid and a woman with dark hair pulled back sit at the bottom edge. Fruit and brass vessels sit on a gold tray near the seat.2010-10-11A photograph of a satsang or puja gathering in a hall with a gold ornate throne on a wooden platform. A man with long swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment and sits on the gold throne, his eyes closed, with a gold-and-red backrest behind him. Beside the throne stands a tall garland of yellow and purple flowers and a gold decorated peetha, and red apples sit on a table. In the foreground a woman in a red blouse and white-bordered sari sits with folded hands near a wooden lectern, and a woman in a blue top with hands joined sits nearby. Several seated devotees hold small oil lamps and brass plates, including a woman in a yellow-orange sari with a red bindi and a long-braided girl in yellow. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by long hair and saffron clothing.2010-10-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands resting on his knees, during a padapuja gathering. Devotees in white and red saris and white kurtas sit on the floor before him, some with palms pressed together and others holding small brass plates of flowers and offerings. Behind the throne stand gold and red chairs draped with marigold garlands, and a gold-and-red palanquin frame and a wooden podium are at right. A candidate with distinctive saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a throne is present; appearance-based label: a person, seated in the central role.2010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with long swept-back hair and eyes closed, his feet resting on a low platform. Before him, several women and a few men sit on the floor, some with palms pressed together in prayer. In front of them are silver trays holding apples, flowers, small bowls and lamps. A man in white with a shaved head and another in white with a rudraksha mala sit at the back, one near a microphone stand. Dark blue drapes frame the stage. A wooden lectern with gold trim stands at the right edge. Counting visible people gives about ten.2010-10-08October 24 20102010-10-24Indoor temple-style puja in a hall with a dark blue backdrop. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white-and-gold garland, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with trident finials, appearing to receive offerings. Probable Swamiji (in-person candidate by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland). Seated devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with gold necklaces, sit on the floor before brass plates of flowers and sweets. Behind, a gold palanquin-style frame, garlanded decorations and a palm-leaf arrangement surround a small shrine with a deity murti.2010-11-12November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 15 20102010-11-15October 23 20102010-10-23A seated man with long swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with his hands folded, on a red and gold throne before a golden lion-form seat. Before him on a gold-rimmed tray stand several silver bowls with pink lotus flowers, fruit and offerings, as seated devotees with palms pressed together in prayer fill the foreground. A woman in a white sari with a red shawl, a woman in a yellow shawl and a man in white clothes sit among them, and a priest in white with a shaved head kneels at the front. A golden kalasha-like altar and a tall ornate flag stand behind, and a woman in a red and white top is at the far left. Approximately nine people are visible. a person seated on the throne with his saffron robe and rudraksha mala, as the teacher receiving devotees' reverence.2010-11-15