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A seated man in orange and saffron clothing sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a long white flower garland draped over his shoulders and gold armbands on his upper arm. Black hair is piled high on his head, with a small silver trident emblem at the crown. Around him on the floor, a group of devotees in white kurtas and orange shawls sit in rows with hands folded or resting on their laps, and a few hold small plates. A wall-mounted air cooler stands near the seated group, and a deity murti with a fiery orange glow occupies the right edge. Red velvet drapes hang behind. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate with his crown, saffron clothing and garland, and he is the central figure of the satsang gathering.

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A seated man on a gold-and-red throne wears a long garland of white and orange flowers, a crown-like ornament on his black hair, a deep orange shawl and gold bangles. He sits with his hand resting on a gold platform holding flower offerings. Around him, a large group sits on the floor in white clothes with orange shawls, several with garlands, listening attentively. A cameraman with a tripod stands at the left edge, a white cooler fan stands among the seated devotees, and a red curtain backdrop and a large golden deity murti fill the background. a person seated on the peetha, surrounded by disciples during a satsang setting.2016-07-15A photograph of a satsang inside a hall with red draped backdrop and a red stage. A seated figure with a long dark braided hairstyle and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, with a golden trident leaning beside it. Around him, a large group of devotees in white kurtas and orange-red shawls sit on the red stage holding brass plates of flowers and offerings. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the long braid, orange-saffron clothing and ceremonial gold bangle cues. Gold ornate canopy and carved stone panels frame the throne. Behind a partition, another figure in red is visible in the distance.2016-07-15A satsang in a hall with deep red draped curtains and an ornate gold throne. A bearded man with long dark hair under a dark turban sits on the left in a red-and-saffron garment, wearing a white floral garland, gold bangles and a gold armlet; he is a probable Swamiji by these visible cues, seated in front of the group. About two dozen devotees sit cross-legged on the floor facing him: many young people wear white kurtas or white tops with red-and-white shawls, some hold brass plates and small bowls, and a few wear orange and saffron clothing. A white wall fan stands behind them and a red-robed statue is visible on a shelf at the right.2016-07-15A seated man in a golden ornate throne sits at left wearing a dark turban-style head covering, orange-red robe, gold armband and a long white-and-orange flower garland, with a red cushion behind him. In front, a large group of devotees sits on the floor in white kurtas and orange-red shawls, with brass thalis holding flowers and offerings before them. Red drapes hang behind the throne and a white altar appears at right.2016-07-15July 15 20162016-07-15July 15 20162016-07-15A satsang gathering in a hall with red draped curtains. A man with a long dark hair bun wears an orange-brown cloth and a white flower garland, seated on an ornate gold and red throne at left. Around him, a large group of devotees sit on the floor in white clothes with red and maroon shawls, many holding small brass plates or bowls. A white wall fan stands behind the seated group. The scene suggests a teaching session with the seated figure at the front and the audience facing him.2016-07-15Photograph of a satsang on a gilded ornate throne. A man with long dark hair and a red-brown robe sits on a red-cushioned gold throne, wearing a long garland of white flowers with red and yellow accents, golden bangles and a gold pendant, eyes closed. Swamiji (probable): the long hair, ornate gold throne and garlanded red-brown robe are the appearance cues. Seated on the floor before him are devotees in orange and white clothing with orange scarves and lanyards; a woman in a white top and a woman with glasses listen attentively. Behind them hangs a deep red curtain beside carved golden pillars, and a white fan stands at the right edge.2016-07-15Photograph of a ceremony in an indoor hall with maroon curtains. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne, with a crescent ornament on his head, long dark hair, a red-and-white rudraksha mala, gold armlets and a saffron-red cloth, receives offerings. Seated devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis, some with folded hands, face him at low tables holding brass plates and lamps. Large garlands of yellow and red flowers hang on the right, along with a gold ornament and a small saffron-and-red flag. A gold lion-shaped base sits at the throne's foot. Readable caption text appears in the lower right corner.2016-07-19A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a red-draped tent. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears saffron-orange robes, a saffron-orange turban-style head cloth, and a long garland, and holds a silver trident. A devotee in a white top and red-orange shawl kneels and washes the feet of the seated figure, who is served from a brass plate of flower petals. Around them, women in white and cream saris and white kurtas with red-orange shawls sit on the carpet with hands folded, some holding brass thalis of offerings. A cameraman with a tripod-mounted video camera films from the left, and a tall gold-and-silver pillar and a standing fan are visible in the background.2014-08-05December 29 20142014-12-29August 05 20142014-08-05