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A large crowd of devotees seated on the floor of an open hall faces a raised stage. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a floral arch and a white lectern beside him, which places him as a person candidate. Behind the stage is a large painted backdrop of a golden deity murti in a standing pose beneath trees, flanked by tall gold pillars and brass lamps. Many devotees wear white headbands and white cloths, while others raise their hands in prayer. Camera tripods and a video camera stand at the front, and several standing fans cool the crowd. A woman in an orange sari stands at the right edge of the stage.

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July 26 20152015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26Photograph of a large audience seated on the floor of a tented hall, many wearing white head bands, viewed from behind with heads and hands in the foreground. On a raised stage, a long-haired person in orange-saffron robes and a beaded necklace stands beside an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, under a painted backdrop of a deity figure with a golden crown and multiple arms beneath dark trees. Gold pillars and a red-draped stage edge frame the scene, with a microphone stand and speakers nearby. A few staff in white stand near the stage. a person is shown with long hair, saffron clothing and a beaded necklace, standing by the throne as a teacher addressing the group.2015-07-26July 26 20152015-07-26A large tented hall during a seated assembly facing a raised red-carpeted stage. A standing man in an orange-and-gold robe with a white sash and a red head covering stands at a lectern-like stand, flanked by a golden ornate throne with a red cushion. Behind him a painted backdrop shows a seated, richly adorned deity figure beside trees. Hundreds of seated attendees in white and pastel clothing fill rows of white chairs, some wearing orange headcloths, and cameras on tripods and a boom crane film the stage. Gold pillars, red curtains and stage lighting frame the scene.2015-07-26September 05 20172017-09-05 +1 copiesA large hall filled with seated devotees, mostly women in colourful saris and men in white dhotis, gathered on the floor facing a gilded throne. A man with long dark hair and an orange-saffron robe sits on the golden throne with lion-like armrests, holding a tall gold staff, one hand raised to his chin. A standing fan and a large projection screen behind him show a bearded man in white. Hanging orange and gold tassel decorations and a white draped ceiling frame the scene. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), the figure on the throne wearing saffron robes with long hair and a gold staff; he is seated on a throne of honour, and the cues are saffron clothing and long hair.2016-12-12A large photograph of a tented hall filled with seated devotees on the floor, many in pink, white and orange clothing. A bearded man in an orange-saffron robe sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned chair with an ornate white throne-style back, gesturing with one hand while addressing the audience. Above, a large screen shows a bearded figure in a pink-red robe. Colourful fabric-wrapped hanging lanterns and a standing fan are visible. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron robes with long dark hair and a full beard, on a throne, fits the cues but the appearance is not fully certain. Overall the scene resembles a yoga or satsang session.2016-12-16 +2 copiesA large outdoor stage event in front of a dense crowd of white-clad devotees, most seen from behind with shaved heads. On a raised red-carpeted platform stands a golden throne with red cushions and a multicolour garland arch. A woman in saffron-orange clothing with a long rudraksha-style necklace stands beside the throne holding up a long staff. A man in white shirt kneels at a small lectern near the throne, and a cameraman in white stands on the right. Behind the throne is a large golden deity murti of a seated figure with a crown and a painted backdrop of trees and sky, flanked by ornate gold pillars and brass lamps. Fans and speakers are at the edges.2015-07-26A photograph of a large open tent stage with a red carpeted runway leading to a raised golden throne platform. Seated on an ornate golden peetha with a rainbow-striped arched backrest is a figure in orange-saffron robes and beaded necklaces, flanked by golden floor lamps. Behind the throne hangs a painted backdrop of a deity murti with multiple arms in gold ornaments beside a forest of tall trees. Rows of seated devotees in white and light clothes, some with raised hands, face the stage; a lone attendant in orange stands at the right side of the stage. Stage lights hang from the white canopy, and the tent has red valances. a person is seated on the throne, with a saffron robe and rudraksha-style beads.2015-07-26August 13 20172017-08-13 +1 copiesA seated man on a gilded throne with an ornate golden backrest, wearing an orange turban, saffron-orange robes and a shawl, presides over a gathering inside a room with deep red drapes. Around him, many devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in white and cream saris and kurtas, some with red-and-gold shawls, holding brass plates and small offerings. A man in a dark shirt and a woman with a black braid kneel near the throne area, and a photographer with a camera works in the foreground. A brass oil lamp hangs at the upper right, and a golden pillar stands at the left edge. The scene appears to be a ritual session with seated devotees. Counting visible people, roughly 30 are present.2015-10-26