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A seated figure in orange robes and a gold crown sits on a red-cushioned throne draped with white jasmine garlands and a canopy, hands folded in greeting. In front, many men in white dhotis and white shirts with orange shawls sit on the floor facing him, with women in orange saris to the right. Behind him hangs a huge red-tinted portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair, and yellow and white flower garlands and a colourful embroidered cloth pillar decorate the right side. The scene appears to be a satsang or darshan gathering.

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A photograph of a ceremony in a decorated hall. A large printed portrait of a smiling man with long swept-back hair and a red-toned face hangs behind a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange robe, a gold crown, a white flower garland and a gold necklace, with hands in anjali mudra, and sits on a red-cushioned seat beneath a flower-decorated canopy. In front, a row of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts with orange shawls sits with heads bowed in prayer. Strings of marigold garlands and colourful embroidered hangings decorate the walls and ceiling.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27A seated figure in orange robes, adorned with white jasmine garlands and a gold crown with a peacock feather, sits with palms joined on an ornate golden throne under a white flower canopy. Attendants in white dhotis and orange shawls kneel nearby; one at left lifts a vessel toward the seated figure while others fold their hands in devotion. Brass plates, a kalasha-like vessel, fruit, and small oil lamps sit before the throne in a puja setup. A large red-toned portrait of a smiling bearded man in a curly-haired style, framed by white flowers, fills the backdrop.2006-12-27A photograph of a seated figure in a gold and red throne decorated with white jasmine garlands and yellow marigold strands, placed before a large printed portrait of a smiling man with long hair. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a golden crown with a peacock feather, a gold necklace and a red-and-white garland, hands in anjali mudra with eyes closed. Around the throne, several people in white kurtas with orange shawls sit on the floor with hands folded, and a metal pot and brass vessels with offerings and a small oil lamp lie in front. The setting appears to be a satsang or puja gathering.2006-12-27A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold crown, long dark hair, a white flower garland and a gold necklace sits in a gilded throne canopy draped with white jasmine and yellow marigold garlands, hands in namaste with eyes closed. Behind him a large printed banner shows a smiling face in red tones. Before the throne, several people in white dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls sit on a patterned carpet beside silver vessels, a silver pot, bananas, grapes and fruit offerings, and a small brass lamp with flowers. Visible physical people number roughly six.2006-12-27December 27 20062006-12-27Indoor ceremonial gathering on a raised stage. Seated centrally on an ornate gold throne with a canopy is a figure in saffron/orange robes with a garland and hands pressed in namaste; the appearance is consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing as cues. Before the throne are silver bowls and offerings on a red cloth. Around the stage sit many devotees: men in white with saffron shawls on the left, and women and girls in saffron-bordered white on the right.2007-02-24A seated figure in orange and gold robes with a long garland and a golden crown with peacock feather sits on an ornate golden throne draped in white jasmine garlands, hands joined in namaskar. Four men in white kurtas with orange shawls sit on the floor before the throne, one offering hands in prayer and others attending to brass vessels, fruit and oil lamps on a mat. Behind the throne hangs an enormous printed portrait of a smiling man with long hair, framed by purple curtains and marigold garlands. Swamiji (probable) is the central seated figure, seated on the throne with a crown, orange robes and garlands.2006-12-27February 24 20072007-02-24December 27 20062006-12-27Indoor evening ceremony on a raised red-draped stage decorated with marigold and jasmine garlands. A seated figure in white with a gold crown and white garland sits under a decorative white canopy with a gold and red ornamental seat before the portrait. Around him, a group of devotees in white kurtas and saffron/orange shawls sit cross-legged, several holding small brass vessels and offerings. A standing man in a white kurta and orange sash watches from the right, and another kneeling devotee in grey is seen in the foreground. Striped red and colourful decorative pillars flank the stage and red balloons hang overhead.2006-12-27February 24 20072007-02-24