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A long-haired man in a red robe and gold-beaded garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, decorated with a floral arch of white, yellow, purple and red flowers. Around him, a seated group of women in white and cream saris with coloured borders and a shaven-headed monk in maroon robes perform a puja, holding small brass lamps and offerings on a tray of fruit, flowers and sweets. A man in white robes sits at the right edge. The setting is a plain hall with blue drapes and a window. The throne occupies the left centre, and the devotees are in the foreground. Swamiji depicted as an appearance-based probable candidate seated on the throne, identified by the long hair, red robe and gold necklace.

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A seated man on a gold-carved throne with a floral garland arch in red, orange and white flowers, wearing a red dhoti-style wrap and a long gold-and-white garland, with long swept-back hair and bare chest. Swamiji (probable) on a golden peetha throne, with cues of long hair, red ceremonial clothing and a garland. Before him, around a tray of offerings and flowers, devotees sit on the floor: a shaven-headed monk in maroon robes holds a small brass lamp, women in white and green-bordered saris hold brass lamps and bells, and a man in a white dhoti with a tilak stands at the right. A microphone stands near the throne and a window is visible in the pink-walled room behind.2010-12-22A seated man with long dark hair and a red robe, wearing a gold necklace of yellow garlands, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions decorated with flower garlands in purple, white and yellow. Around him, a group of devotees sits on the floor in white and cream clothes with green and gold borders. Several women hold small brass lamps or incense, and a shaved-headed man in a maroon robe holds a flame. In front are brass trays with flowers, fruit, sweets and offerings. The setting is an indoor hall with blue curtains and a pale pink wall. Several devotees appear to be performing an aarti with lamps while the seated man presides.2010-12-22A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) draped with a large arch of marigold, orange and white flower garlands. He wears a red-orange robe, a multi-strand gold-bead necklace and has long hair, sitting with hands resting on his lap while a devotee is seated at the throne's side. Nearby, a row of devotees kneel on the floor: a bald monk in a maroon robe holds a small bowl, women in white and cream saris with green borders hold brass offering plates piled with fruit and flowers, and a man in white dhoti with a shawl presses his palms together at the far right. A projector and a dark blue backdrop complete the hall. Probable Swamiji appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robe, and gold necklace in the seated central figure.2010-12-22Photograph of a satsang in a plain hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair and a long gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-carved throne draped with yellow, orange and purple marigold garlands, wearing a pink robe. Seated before him on the floor are devotees in white and red clothing, several women with bindis and a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala. A silver offering plate sits among the devotees, and fruit rests on a side table at left. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the appearance cues of long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklace and saffron-pink garment. Devotees sit in attentive satsang posture.2010-12-26December 22 20102010-12-22November 20 20102010-11-20Photo of a seated man on a gold-trimmed throne draped with garlands in red, yellow, blue and purple. He wears a red wrap, a gold bead necklace and a red dot on his forehead, with long dark hair, hands resting in his lap and eyes closed. Several people in the foreground, including a woman in white with a long braid and a shaved-headed monk in orange, hold small oil lamps. A blue curtain forms the backdrop.2010-12-22A photograph of a seated satsang in a hall with blue curtains. A man in red robes with a long gold-and-white garland sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with a floral arch of marigolds, roses and green leaves. Seated before him on the orange floor are devotees in white and saffron: a shaved-headed man in an orange-saffron shawl, a woman in a yellow-bordered white sari with folded hands, and a bald man in white dhoti with folded hands at the right. Microphones stand on the floor. A projector sits at left.2010-12-22A seated man in a pink dhoti and pink shawl, wearing a long gold-and-beige bead mala and a sacred thread-like necklace, sits on a gold throne (peetha) decorated with a large arch of marigolds and roses in purple, yellow and white. His hands rest folded in his lap. In front, several devotees sit on orange ground cloth: a woman in red blouse and white sari with hands joined in namaskar on the left, a woman in a green and cream sari, a bald man in white dhoti with a striped shawl seen from behind, and a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl on the right. Silver and brass vessels and a plate of fruit sit beside the throne. Blue curtains form the backdrop. Title and excerpt indicate an ashramites satsang, but this is an appearance-based candidate only. The seated figure fits some appearance cues: pink and orange clothing and a bead mala, but the face is not used for identification.2010-12-26A seated man in a red dhoti-style garment and red shawl, wearing a gold-beaded necklace and a red tilak, sits on a red and gold ornate throne decorated with an arch of marigold and white flower garlands in yellow, purple, white and red. Hands are folded in his lap. Around the throne, a group of women in cream and yellow saris sit on the floor facing him, and a young girl in a red dress stands among them. A dark blue draped backdrop hangs behind the stage.2010-12-22December 22 20102010-12-22A photo of a seated man on a gilded golden throne draped with garlands of yellow, white, purple and red flowers. He wears a red robe, a long orange-red garland and sits bare-shouldered with his hands resting in his lap, appearing to address the room. A bald monk in maroon robes sits on the floor beside a brass aarti-style lamp and offerings. Around him, women in white saris with green borders kneel and sit, some holding small lamps or flowers, while a man in white stands at the right edge. The setting is a plain hall with blue draped curtains, a pink wall and a small window.2010-12-22