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A photograph of a satsang in a hall with red and dark curtains. On the right, a man in a gold-and-red throne with an ornate golden armrest wears a golden-yellow turban and red-and-gold dhoti, gesturing with one raised hand while speaking. Beside him, a small tablet sits on a stand. In the centre, a deity murti under a garland of marigolds and red flowers rests on a golden cradle-like stand. Seated on the floor in front, several devotees listen: a woman in white with a beaded mala, a woman in an orange sari, a woman in a dark blue sari with hands folded, a man in white with palms pressed together, and other attendees. Steel plates hold fruit, flowers and offerings, and a bunch of bananas sits near the murti. A water bottle and a cooling unit stand at the side.

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September 01 20112011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01September 01 20112011-09-01August 22 20112011-08-22August 22 20112011-08-22A ceremonial puja scene in an ashram hall. A figure seated on a gilded throne with red cushions wears a bright red turban, green and orange clothing, and gold arm bands; the figure holds a red-bordered folder. Before them, a gold lion-shaped stand supports a deity murti draped in a blue cloth and heavy garlands of yellow, red and white flowers. In front, seated devotees with folded hands sit around brass thalis holding flowers, fruits, and small bowls, one person in white and another in orange. A cameraman with a tripod is at left, and a standing fan and light stand are visible. A photo backdrop shows a smiling face. Seven people are visible.2011-10-05A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions receives devotees in an indoor hall. He wears an orange-saffron turban and saffron-orange shawl over reddish-brown garments, with red and white flower malas around his neck and a rudraksha-style necklace. Before him, a group sits on the floor with palms pressed together in anjali, including a woman in a green sari, a woman in a blue sari, a man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl, and a young man and woman in white. Trays of offerings, sweets and flowers are placed on the floor. Behind them, a golden palanquin-like canopy is decorated with white, red, yellow and purple garlands, and a large portrait of a woman's face hangs on the wall. The room has a standing cooler and red and maroon drapes.2011-08-31May 04 20122012-05-04A seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange-and-maroon turban with a brooch, a maroon and orange silk shawl, and layered gold necklaces, gestures with his right hand while speaking. Before the throne sits a gold-edged table holding a plate with a pomegranate, sweets and flowers. Around it, several devotees sit on the floor: a woman in a maroon sari with a folded palm and eyes closed, a woman in a red sari holding a folded palm, a man in white with a rudraksha mala, a man with folded hands, and a bald man in white facing the throne. A small microphone stand is in front, and an oil lamp burns beside the throne. Pale pink walls and a dark blue curtain form the backdrop.2011-08-20November 14 20102010-11-14Indoor satsang or puja scene in an ashram hall with red velvet drapes and a gold-and-red throne. A seated man on a red-cushioned throne wears a bright yellow turban, green silk dhoti with gold border, bare chest with gold bangles and necklaces, and a rudraksha-style mala; he smiles and holds his hands together. Seated devotees in front of him, some in white and saffron, fold their hands in anjali; one woman in an orange shawl and a man in a white kurta are prominent, with a brass tray of offerings and small lamps before them. Garlanded deity murti and marigold garlands decorate the background. A standing priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread sits behind a microphone. a person with distinctive yellow turban, adornments and throne seated in the centre.2011-12-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back, in a room with a purple backdrop showing a painted face and the words "Dhyana Sa..." partly visible. The seated figure wears a saffron-yellow turban and a yellow shawl over a red-orange dhoti, with beaded necklaces and a bracelet, and raises one hand in greeting. Two gold-coloured trays of flowers, fruits and small offerings sit before the throne. Around them, a dozen or so women and a few men sit on the floor, some in orange and yellow saris and one in white. To the left stands a decorated deity murti with a garland of marigolds, and a gold-coloured palanquin-style base. Visible people total about 15, within the 6-20 range.2011-09-01