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A seated, bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, a flower garland and saffron-orange cloth sits on an ornate gold throne at the left of a red-carpeted pavilion. Around him, many seated devotees in saris and kurtas hold brass plates of offerings, some with oil lamps and flower petals, while others raise their hands. Dark-haired women in blue, purple and red saris and white-clad men with rudraksha malas take part in the ritual. Red and gold drapes, colourful hangings and a camera on a tripod frame the scene. a person is the central figure on the golden throne, identified by his long hair, saffron cloth, flower garland and throne. Ritual offerings are being shared in a satsang-style gathering.

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A seated long-haired figure with a pink-and-white flower garland and orange-brown cloth sits on the left before an ornate gold throne-like seat, facing a large group of women seated on red mats in a tented pavilion. Many women wear saris in blue, purple, green and red; several hold small silver plates with flowers and lit lamps, and some have their hands raised in devotion. Behind them, a cameraman films, and red, yellow and gold drapes decorate the tent. A man in white sits near the front, with others seated in the background. The figure has the long swept-back hair and orange garments that fit the probable identification of Swamiji, seated as the presiding figure during the ritual. The scene appears to be a group ritual or satsang with flower and lamp offerings.2017-12-15A seated long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a golden ornate throne at the left, facing a seated congregation on a red mat under a decorated tent. Many devotees, mostly women in blue, purple, red and green saris, sit cross-legged holding brass plates with flowers and small lamps, while others in white clothes and rudraksha malas participate nearby. A cameraperson with a tripod stands at the top, and a red-and-gold canopy and white chairs frame the scene.2017-12-15December 15 20172017-12-15December 15 20172017-12-15December 15 20172017-12-15A seated group of devotees on a red carpet under a decorated tent performs a ritual, each holding a small brass or silver plate with flowers, yellow marigold petals and small lamps or offerings. A man in the foreground with long dreadlocks wears a white dhoti-style garment, a rudraksha mala and a gold bangle, sitting cross-legged and raising a plate. Women in blue, red and patterned saris and salwar kameez sit around him, some with bangles and red kumkum marks. Behind them, a brass lamp stand and a cameraman with a tripod are visible under orange and red ceremonial banners. No clearly identifiable a person is present in the frame.2017-12-15A seated devotional gathering under a red and gold pandal in a decorated hall. Devotees sit on red carpet with palms pressed in anjali, several holding brass plates with flowers, fruit and offerings. Women wear saris and salwar in blue, green, pink and teal; men wear white kurtas and saffron robes. A seated man with dreadlocks and a white dhoti with gold border holds a plate at lower right. Red and gold drapes, hanging flower garlands and white chairs complete the setting, with a cameraman visible at the back.2017-12-15A seated group ritual under a decorated tent with red and gold draping and a gold-carved throne-like seat at left. A man with long dreadlocks, bare-chested and wearing a flower garland and saffron wrap, sits on the gold seat facing a circle of devotees seated on red carpet. Devotees hold brass plates of flowers and offerings, several with palms pressed together. Women wear saris and salwar in blue, purple, red and floral prints; men wear white and cream dhotis and kurtas. Yellow flowers and banana-leaf-style offerings are scattered on the floor, and a kalasha-like vessel stands nearby. The scene reads as satsang or a seated puja with devotees, not a festival procession.2017-12-15A photograph inside a temple-style hall during a Guru Purnima satsang. On the right, a figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion base wears a red-and-orange turban, red beaded rudraksha garland and ceremonial gold necklace, with a silver staff beside him. Behind him are yellow and white flower garlands. In front, a large gold platform holds brass trays of offerings, flowers, small lamps and a central floral arrangement. Seated devotees in white and red saris, some wearing rudraksha malas, face the throne, with men in white shirts standing behind. Several people in white have light hair in the foreground. Gold pillars with carved lions frame the scene. Around 30 people are visible.2015-07-31December 15 20172017-12-15A seated guru figure with long dark hair and a tall ornate crown sits on a silver throne-like seat, wearing a tiger-striped garment and multiple garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers, with gold armbands. Before him, devotees sit on a golden floor cloth beside many silver plates holding oil lamps, flowers and offerings, appearing to be a puja or padapuja arrangement. Around them, seated people in saffron, red, white and orange clothes, some with red tilak on their foreheads and some with lanyard badges, watch and join with folded hands. A decorated silver chariot-style seat and red-and-gold stage decor frame the scene.2013-12-27December 15 20172017-12-15