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Photograph of a devotional gathering at night under a white canopy with stage lights. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold chain, sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, garlanded with yellow, purple and white flower strands and red roses. The figure raises one hand in blessing. Around the throne, a man in an orange robe with a white forehead marking stands beside the throne, and several women kneel or stand in front of it: one in a yellow-orange sari, one in a light blue sari, and a young woman in a white sari with a braid. A foreign-looking woman with blonde hair in an orange top presses her palms together in namaste, and another woman in a rust-coloured shawl stands with hands folded. Background people include a man in white and others in orange.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with yellow and red flowers. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial necklace, with long swept-back hair, and is appearance-based a person seated in a position of honour. Around him, a bald man in white and an orange-shawled man stand close, a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right, and a woman in a white patterned shawl kneels at the throne's base beside pink flowers. A woman in an orange shawl stands at the far right edge.2008-10-08A seated man in an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears orange robes with a maroon-and-gold shawl, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace and gold armbands, and sits with his hands resting in his lap. Beside him on a gold stand are flower petals and a small lamp. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a woman in a white sari with a gold border, a woman in a cream sari with a green-clad younger woman behind her, and bald-headed people in the foreground with hands folded in prayer. A gold-framed flag with a blue and red emblem hangs behind the throne, and microphones sit on the right.2011-02-11July 17 20082008-07-17Indoor satsang with a seated figure on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing an orange robe and a long black-and-orange rudraksha mala, long swept-back hair, eyes closed and hands folded in prayer. a person on the throne. Around the dais, several devotees kneel in prayer: a woman in a pink-bordered white sari with hands joined, a woman in a green-bordered sari, a blonde woman in a white top, and a man in white with his hands together at the left edge. Two bald priests in white dhotis with sacred threads sit behind them. Silver trays with fruit, flowers and small lamps are placed on the floor before the throne. A projection screen and dark blue curtains fill the background, and a small wooden lectern with gold trim stands beside the throne.2010-10-08December 22 20102010-12-22A figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a gold-and-orange floral garland stands on a gold-and-red raised dais beneath a red canopy, palms raised in greeting. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure: his long swept-back hair, ornate gold-toned necklace and saffron ceremonial clothing match the page's claim, though the appearance is only partly confirmed. Around the dais, women in white saris with orange and yellow borders, and a man in white, kneel or stand with hands folded in namaskar. Garlands of yellow and red flowers decorate the dais, and silver oil lamps and brass kalasha-style vessels with offerings stand at the edges. A row of small lamps lines the backdrop. Hindu ritual setting, possibly a puja or darshan.2010-12-29A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange and maroon sash, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne with a gold lion-shaped armrest, speaking to a small seated audience. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an appearance-based label as a teacher on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Around him, women in white, cream and green saris sit on the floor, and shaved-headed devotees sit in the foreground. Brass plates with lotus flowers, a kalasha-style gold vessel and a microphone stand are arranged in front of the throne, with an orange and gold ceremonial banner behind.2011-02-11A seated man in an orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, hands clasped in his lap, eyes closed. Garlands of marigolds and colourful flowers hang on the throne behind him. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in white and cream clothes; a bald man in white with a mala holds his hands together near brass plates of pink lotus flowers, fruit and offerings. A woman in white with a mala sits nearby, and a woman in a light sari and another in yellow sit at the lower edge. The setting looks like a stage or hall with dark drapes. A padapuja-style offering of flowers and fruit is laid out in front of the throne. The orange-robed man is a person by appearance, in the role of the seated central figure.2010-11-19A gold-and-red throne canopy scene under a tent. A seated figure in saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-form arms, surrounded by brass trays of offerings. Standing before the throne, a line of devotees in white and bright clothing press palms together in prayer; one woman wears a yellow and multicolour sari. Two saffron-clad attendants stand nearby, one holding a white flower garland. Striped and patterned rugs cover the floor, and a red cloth backdrop hangs behind. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's description of the event, but the face and identity cannot be confirmed from the image, so the seated figure is recorded as a sannyasi on a throne.2009-12-16A photograph inside a tin-roofed hall shows a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne draped with white, yellow and red marigold garlands, topped by a canopy of white flowers. The seated man wears orange robes, a long red-and-white garland and a red-and-white cord at his feet, with long swept-back dark hair and a trident-like staff beside the throne. Devotees in white sit on the floor before him, including a woman in orange shawl and a woman in white. Standing devotees and onlookers fill the background, and a ritual lamp and brass vessels sit at the lower right. Orange banners and a painted pillar appear behind.2006-12-30July 23 20092009-07-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits with hands folded on a richly carved gold throne with red cushions, against a backdrop of gold-framed garlands and a golden deity image. Around him, devotees in white dress kneel and sit on the floor before silver and gold plates holding pink lotus flowers, oil lamps and offerings; one man in white with a shaved head and mala presses his palms together, and women in white and yellow sit with hands in anjali.2010-11-19