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Photograph of a satsang stage with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne upholstered in red and striped fabric. The seated man wears saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a large pink rose garland, with long swept-back hair, and gestures with his right hand while speaking. A shaved-headed devotee in white with a yellow shawl kneels before the throne, and another person in white stands at left beside a man in orange with an orange shawl. A woman in white and yellow sits at right behind fruit and flowers. Strings of white and purple flowers hang on a black backdrop, with a small vase of red and yellow roses on a white pedestal and a brass vessel at lower left.

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July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with dense garlands of white, yellow, orange and red flowers. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe with a white and orange-red garland, sitting on a silver throne with lion-head arms in front of a large red heart-shaped backdrop. Bare feet rest on a silver pedestal. In the foreground a man in white kneels and touches the seated figure's feet, performing a padapuja. Behind them, a man in white with an orange shawl and mala stands with one hand raised, and another man in a white kurta and a yellow-gold shawl stands at centre with a pendant. The scene suggests a Guru Purnima celebration; Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair and saffron robe.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a ceremonial event on a stage with a black backdrop hung with green leaf garlands. A central seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne wearing an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robe, a red-and-orange shawl, pink and white flower garlands and beaded necklaces; this appearance is consistent with a person candidate. Several men in white shirts and white dhotis kneel at the throne's base scattering flowers and touching the platform in reverence. To the right, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with a gold chain stands beside a standing man in white. A woman in a white sari stands in the background, and roses and marigolds decorate the stage.2010-08-15August 15 20102010-08-15August 15 20102010-08-15July 17 20082008-07-17July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a large red and white flower garland and a red tilak mark on the forehead, sitting before an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest. A man in white shirt and dhoti bows and touches the seated figure's head, while a woman in a cream sari with a gold border bends forward with hands near the figure. Another saffron-clad attendant stands at left holding a tray of fruit or sweets, and a woman in a white sari with a long braid stands at right. A painted backdrop of a large tree is behind the throne.2009-11-21July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion armrest and red cushions, draped in orange robes with a beaded necklace. The figure smiles and extends a hand in blessing toward a kneeling person in white clothes with palms pressed together. Floral garlands of white and orange flowers decorate the throne and surroundings, with a gold-and-red canopy and colourful striped fabric overhead. Behind them, a few men in orange and white stand or sit on the floor, and a pedestal fan sits beside the throne. The setting appears to be a devotional darshan. a person: the seated figure wears orange robes, a long beaded necklace and sits on a ceremonial throne, with long hair visible.2008-07-17A photograph of a padapuja ceremony at a decorated stage. A long-haired man seated on a silver-based throne wears orange robes and a white and red flower garland, smiling and gesturing with one hand. A devotee in white kurta and dhoti bows low before him, touching his bare feet, which rest on a silver pedestal. Behind them stands a man in white with a mala and a bald man in a yellow shawl, while a woman in white with a yellow shawl sits at the lower right. The throne and backdrop are heavily decorated with marigolds, white jasmine and red and yellow flowers, and a teal bucket sits nearby. The candidate in orange, long hair and garlands matches a person and is shown receiving the devotee's paada pooja.2007-07-29