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Outdoor satsang on a golden throne-like dais decorated with floral garlands in red, white and green. A figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and a multi-strand beaded necklace, seated on cushions and gesturing with one hand. Below, a row of devotees sit on the ground: a man in a white shirt on the left, a man in a maroon top, a woman in a white salwar, and several people in white and orange clothes; two women in front press their palms together in anjali. Palm trees and dense green foliage fill the background, with a white cooler unit at right. a person appears to be the seated figure on the throne with saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.

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July 03 20122012-07-03A photograph of an outdoor satsang on a raised golden throne-like seat (peetha) draped with a large floral garland of red, pink and white flowers. A figure seated on the throne wears an orange-red shawl over a bare chest, a rudraksha mala and a garland, with long dark hair; the figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), seated as the teacher. In front, a devotee in a dark red top with hands in anjali mudra and a man in white kneels on the green mat near a brass plate of flowers and offerings placed before the throne. Other seated devotees in white, cream and saffron, including a woman in white with a long braid visible from behind, face the throne. A pale green and red carpet covers the platform, with bamboo fencing, orange cloth draped on poles and a speaker at the left edge under a tent.2012-07-03Outdoor ceremony under a canopy with a gilded throne at left. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a garland of marigolds sits on the throne, a striped tiger-print cloth draped over its back, and a saffron wrap over his lower body; the figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person note, though the face is not used for identification. A man in white ritual dhoti and shawl with a shaved head stands nearby, and women in saffron, orange and cream saris sit on a green mat before a brass tray of flowers and offerings. A cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera films the scene in front of a crowd of men in white and grey and green trees.2012-07-03 +1 copiesEvening satsang on a raised stage with a large gold-carved throne. A man in orange-saffron robe with a garland of yellow and white flowers and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on the throne holding a small object and speaking. Several seated devotees in white and cream sarees and white dhotis sit on a red and green patterned carpet facing him, including an elderly man in white on the left and an elderly woman in a white saree with green blouse. Floral garlands drape the throne and a floral backdrop with flower strings is behind.2012-07-03Night outdoor satsang on a stage, with a man seated on an ornate gold-and-carved throne at left wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long garland of red flowers and green beads, his hair long and swept back. Seated before him at the throne's base are a young girl in an orange sari with a red border, a woman in a yellow sari with folded hands, a man in a cream shirt and trousers with palms pressed together, and older women in cream and green saris, some with hands folded in namaskar. A brass plate of flowers and offerings sits near the throne's foot. A white tower fan stands beside the dais, string lights glow in the background, and several people in white move around the grounds beneath a striped canopy.2012-07-03Photograph 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.2016-07-15A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests and a tiger-striped cloth, under a gold canopy inside a tent. The central figure wears a red robe, a long multicolour flower garland and gold necklaces, with a red tilak on the forehead and hair swept back. Two crossed silver tridents flank the throne. Standing and kneeling around are devotees: a man in white with clasped hands at left, a man in an orange dhoti and rudraksha mala beside the throne, a woman in a white sari with a red-and-white shawl at right, and a woman in red beside her. Rose petals lie on a red cushioned platform at the foot of the throne, where a priest in white with a red shawl kneels at left. The scene reads as a pratyaksha padapuja on a throne, with the seated figure described only by role.2016-05-20Night-time outdoor satsang under a open tent. A man seated on an ornate gilded golden throne with a tiger-striped cushion wears an orange-saffron robe and a garland of red flowers and green beads, with long swept-back hair; the appearance is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) candidate, seated in a position of honour and speaking to the gathering. Beside the throne a woman in an orange sari sits on the ground before a gold plate of offerings with a small lamp. Further along, a man in a cream shirt and white dhoti, an elderly woman in a green sari, and an older woman in a white sari sit facing the dais. A standing fan and string lights are behind; several people in white clothing move in the background.2012-07-03July 03 20122012-07-03July 03 20122012-07-03A seated man on an ornate gold-and-orange throne smiles toward a seated crowd during a darshan. He wears saffron-orange robes, a white flower garland with red blossoms, layered beaded necklaces and a bracelet, and his bare feet rest on a gold footstool. A golden trident stands behind him beside a carved gold pillar. Around him, devotees in white and red-bordered shawls sit on a red carpet, some holding brass plates of offerings and lamps, while others in white and red sit at the front. Purple stage lighting fills the background. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, flower garland, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and throne setting.2015-07-21July 03 20122012-07-03