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A photograph of a satsang-style event in an orange-walled hall decorated with floral garlands and a kolam-style panel. A seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions beneath a flower-covered canopy, with a small table of offerings nearby. Four attendants stand to the side: one in white holding a tray, others in orange shawls. A seated audience with backs to the camera fills the foreground, and a ceiling fan and cooler are visible.

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February 03 20092009-02-03January 24 20092009-01-24A seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a flower garland draped over its back, under a flower-decorated stage canopy with white daisies and yellow marigold strands. A woman in a red shawl and white sari offers a small object to the seated figure, who reaches out to receive it. To the left, a man in an orange robe stands beside an older woman in a blue-grey shawl and white dhoti-style skirt. A woman in a white sari with a black beaded necklace stands at the right. The red carpet and floral backdrop suggest a ceremonial function. Four physical people are visible.2009-01-26January 28 20092009-01-28A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe sits on a gilded throne decorated with white flowers and red-and-yellow garlands, against a green and white draped backdrop. Two men in orange robes with rudraksha malas stand behind him, and a man in white clothes presses his palms together before him. Two women in white saris with gold borders also join their palms, and a woman in a pale green blouse stands at the right edge. A fan is visible at the left. Several people are visible in the scene.2009-01-18January 11 20082008-01-11A stage event with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with white and purple flowers. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a red mark on the forehead and is smiling while gesturing with one hand toward a woman in white with an orange shawl who kneels at the left edge, speaking into a handheld microphone. A younger man in saffron robes sits beside the throne, and a man in white with an orange shawl sits at the far left holding a microphone. A wooden staff rests against the throne base, and a black curtain with a colourful embroidered panel and a standing fan form the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in saffron robes on the throne shows long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, matching the page's reference to Swamiji at this event.2008-01-11A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a red tilak sits on a gold-framed throne decorated with red, yellow and white flower garlands, smiling. A man in a white shirt and blue trousers bends forward, touching his head to the seated man's hands, while a man in an orange robe with rudraksha beads stands at left. Two women in white saris with gold borders and pink shawls stand at right, one holding an offering plate. Orange and gold drapes and a green backdrop frame the scene, with fruit and offerings in front of the throne.2009-01-28Indoor ceremony in a hall decorated with white drapes and marigold garlands. A figure with shaved-looking hair in a saffron/orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha), holding a small object in one hand while others around attend. Standing devotees in white dhotis and white shirts, one woman in a white sari with a rudraksha-style necklace, and a seated elderly man with glasses crowd around the throne, some bending forward. A seated man in white is having his feet attended to, and an older bald man in the lower foreground is seen from behind. Flower petals and offering plates lie on the floor.2009-01-18A stage under a pink and white canopy with blue cord trim. A richly decorated golden throne (simhasana) with a red cushion, draped and garlanded with marigold and yellow flowers, sits centre-left beneath a small red-and-gold parasol. A man in orange robes and a beaded necklace stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, smiling; he is a sannyasi-style devotee-led gathering member, identity not established by appearance. To the left, orange-clad men with necklaces and white-clad women stand with hands folded. On the right, women in white and colourful saris and a man in orange with a shawl stand with palms joined. Orange-and-white stage railings frame the platform and wall-mounted brass lamps decorate the backdrop.2010-12-29A stage ceremony in a decorated hall with a golden throne (peetha) at centre, draped with a red cushion, garlands of red and yellow flowers, and a small golden umbrella above. A seated man in saffron robes sits on the throne; a man in white kneels before him with hands joined, and several attendants in white and saffron stand around, including a woman in white with an orange shawl and a man in white with an orange shawl. Tall pillars painted with bold geometric and floral patterns in red, yellow and blue frame the backdrop, which is decorated with green vines and flower bunches. Brass kalashas stand at the sides of the stage and a fan is visible at left. Visible physical people number about six, and a child sits at the lower right edge.2008-10-12A photograph of an evening event on a stage draped with dark blue curtains and green and orange lighting. A figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions beneath a gold canopy, garlanded with flowers. Seated devotees on the floor wear white clothes with yellow shawls and orange garments; some hold their hands together. The stage bears a decorative backdrop of white beaded trim and flower strands.2008-12-25