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A seated man on a gilded golden throne with leopard-print upholstery wears a tall golden crown, an orange saffron shawl over his shoulders, and long swept-back dark hair, with a small gold lion sculpture at the foot of the throne. Around him sit roughly a dozen devotees on the floor in white and cream saris and orange and maroon robes; several have hands pressed together in anjali, and one woman holds a brass plate with offerings.

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A photograph of a satsang in a gilded hall. A man seated on a leopard-print cushioned throne before a golden lion-form stand has long swept-back dreadlocks, a golden crown, bare chest and an orange-saffron shawl, with his palms pressed together in greeting; this figure matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of hair, crown and saffron clothing. Around him, devotees sit on the floor: a woman in a white sari with an orange headcloth and rudraksha beads holds a small brass vessel, another woman in white and red holds a lit oil lamp, and several people in white and orange clothes sit in a semicircle. A standing woman in yellow pours from a vessel, and a brass statue of a standing figure stands behind a gold railing near a red curtain.2017-10-12A seated man on a gilded throne with leopard-print upholstery and a golden crown wears saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with long dark hair, gesturing with his right hand while addressing a satsang. Around him on the floor sit about ten devotees: a woman in white with an orange head covering and rudraksha beads listens attentively, women in white saris and orange garments sit with hands folded, and a bare-backed man in the foreground wears a white sacred thread. A brass puja plate and a small metal bowl rest on a cloth in front, with a gold lion sculpture by the throne, gold-painted columns, red drapes, a standing fan and a bronze deity figure on a stand behind.2017-10-12A photograph of a seated satsang in an indoor hall. A man in an ornate silver and gold throne with leopard-print cushions and a silver lion figure sits at left, wearing a saffron-orange shawl over a bare chest and a gold crown, with a probable Swamiji appearance (long dark hair, gold crown, saffron shawl, ceremonial throne). Around him, devotees sit on colourful striped mats: women in white saris with rudraksha malas, a woman in an orange headscarf, and men in saffron or white dhotis. Several devotees hold brass thalis with oil lamps and offerings. A gold-framed pillar stands at left, a standing air conditioner and a brass figure appear at right, and red drapes hang behind.2017-10-12Indoor satsang scene in a temple-style hall with gold-painted carved panels and a golden lion-footed seat. A man seated on the left wears a golden crown, long dark hair and an orange-red shawl, with a leopard-print cushion beneath him; he is a person candidate by the crown, long swept hair and saffron-toned clothing. Around him, devotees sit on a patterned cloth: several women wear white saris with gold borders, rudraksha malas and forehead markings, one wears an orange head cloth, and men in orange or red wraps sit with their backs to the camera. Trays of flowers, fruit and small brass dishes are placed before them, and a brass railing and a bronze lamp-bearing figure stand behind.2017-10-12Indoor satsang in an ornate golden-decorated hall. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl, rudraksha mala and a golden crown, sits on a leopard-print golden throne with a golden lion-shaped footrest, his hand raised toward the group. Around him on the floor, devotees in white saris and orange garments sit holding brass plates with offerings, flowers and oil lamps. A woman in white clothing holds a lit lamp, and several people in orange and white clothes sit cross-legged on a patterned rug. A white air conditioner, red curtain and golden statue stand in the background. Visible people are about ten. Swamiji (probable): the crowned, long-haired figure on the throne wears saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, matching appearance cues.2017-10-12A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a leopard-print cushion, wearing a tall golden crown, long swept-back hair, saffron-orange shawl and bare chest, is addressing a group. Before him on the floor sit devotees in white and orange: a woman in white with an orange head-wrap and rudraksha mala, women in white saris with red-bordered shawls, and a bare-chested man in orange in the foreground facing the throne. A silver lion figure rests before the throne, and a brass lamp stands near the railing. Gold-carved pillars and a red curtain frame the room. Probable Swamiji is the central figure on the throne, identified by the saffron clothing, crown, long hair and rudraksha-style ornamentation, but the face and wider scene are not clearly confirmed.2017-10-12A satsang in an ornate gilded hall. A man with long dark hair, an orange-saffron shawl and a golden crown sits on an elaborate gold throne with leopard-print upholstery and a carved lion footrest; the appearance is a probable Swamiji candidate in the seat of honour. Around him, seated devotees in white and orange clothes, with rudraksha malas, hold lamps or offering plates on a colourful cloth, while a woman in white nearby holds a small brass lamp. A floor-standing air conditioner and a golden deity statue are in the background. The image shows a gathering with visible ritual offerings.2017-10-12A satsang in a gilded hall with a leopard-print throne. A bearded man with long swept-back hair, a golden crown, an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala sits elevated on the ornate throne, appearing to be a person (appearance-based candidate) addressing the group. Around him, seated on a striped cloth, devotees in orange and white garments with malas listen attentively; a shirtless young man in white dhoti sits with hands folded, and a person holds a microphone. A cameraman operates a tripod-mounted camera behind a red curtain, and a golden deity murti stands near the railing.2017-10-12October 12 20172017-10-12October 12 20172017-10-12Indoor satsang in a gold-decorated hall. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with leopard-print upholstery and a golden lion figure beside it wears a golden crown, an orange-saffron shawl and has long dreadlocked hair; a swami-style figure with long hair and saffron clothing; he appears to be a person candidate seated on the peetha. Before him, devotees sit on the floor in white and orange clothes, palms pressed together in namaste, several wearing rudraksha malas. A gold-framed pillar, red curtain, wall air conditioner and a brass railing with a small bronze statue frame the scene.2017-10-12A seated man on a gilded throne with a leopard-print cushion and a carved golden lion at its base faces a seated group of devotees in a hall with gold-patterned pillars and red drapes. He is bare-chested in an orange-saffron shawl, with long swept-back hair and a golden crown-like headpiece. Women in white saris with orange and red borders sit with palms pressed together in anjali, one wearing a rudraksha mala. A young man in orange sits in the foreground, and a standing fan and split air conditioner are visible. Several devotees are seated and a brass bowl sits near the foreground.2017-10-12