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A photograph of a satsang hall with a golden canopy and ornate golden throne draped in red fabric. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on the central throne, with a small tilak visible. Several young boys and men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on red cushions in the foreground, some with white tilak marks on their foreheads. Women in red and maroon saris sit in rows on the right side, many wearing garlands. To the left, a deity murti adorned with green and red garlands sits under the golden canopy. Colourful paper lanterns hang from the ceiling, with tassels decorating the arches behind.

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October 08 20132013-10-08A photograph inside a decorated hall where a seated satsang is taking place. On a raised golden throne at centre sits a figure in orange robes with a red head covering, the appearance is uncertain, so the candidate is recorded as unsure. Seated before him on red-carpeted platforms are rows of people in orange and saffron robes, several young boys with white forehead markings, and women in deep orange and red saris. To the left stands a golden canopied palanquin or throne adorned with garlands, and a decorated deity murti with a green drape sits nearby. Colourful paper lanterns hang from the ceiling and maroon drapes frame the arches.2013-10-08October 13 20132013-10-13A festive satsang hall with a raised stage framed by gold-and-cream arches draped with multicoloured tassels and hanging paper lanterns. On a gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests sits a man with long hair, wearing a red-and-gold garment and a rudraksha-style necklace, apparently in a seated discourse; the presentation fits a person, though the face and seat are only partly clear. Before him, a row of white-robed and saffron-clad disciples sit cross-legged on red cushions, several with white tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas. A golden standing deity figure and a decorated murti with garlands stand to the side, and a green cloth hangs near the altar. Several devotees in orange robes sit on the right, roughly 30 people in view.2013-10-13October 06 20132013-10-06Photograph of a satsang hall with a golden throne draped in red cushions at the centre, set against maroon velvet drapes with gold arched frames and colourful tassels. A golden figure of a standing deity stands on each side, and colourful paper lanterns hang from the ceiling. A seated figure on the throne wears a red floral garland and a white and gold cloth. Around the platform, orange-robed sannyasis and devotees sit in rows, many with shaved heads, white forehead markings, rudraksha malas and bare chests; some wear white dhotis. A large floral-decorated murti sits to the right. The image reads as a ritual gathering in an ashram hall.2013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13October 13 20132013-10-13A photograph of a satsang on a raised stage with a gold-and-red ornate throne flanked by golden lion figures. A central figure sits on the throne wearing a red-and-gold garment and a long flower garland, with a person identification based on the ornate red-and-gold clothing, garland and throne presentation, though the face-free cues are limited. Around him, seated devotees in saffron and orange robes sit on the left, many with hands in anjali, while women in orange sarees sit on the right. Golden deity figures and a decorated peetha stand on the stage, with colourful paper lanterns and tassel strings hanging from gold arches behind. A fan and a small monitor sit at the lower right edge.2013-10-06October 13 20132013-10-13A photograph of a satsang on an ornate stage decorated with golden arches, maroon drapes and hanging paper lanterns in multicoloured shades. Around him, rows of devotees in orange and saffron robes sit with palms joined on red cushions on the left and right, and women in orange sarees and white-clad attendants sit nearby. Golden deity statues flank the stage, including a golden peetha-style figure on the left and a garlanded deity figure on the right, with a fan and a monitor in the foreground.2013-10-06A seated figure in a saffron-orange garment and red-and-gold garlands sits on an ornate golden throne flanked by two golden lion figures, on a raised red-carpeted stage. Behind him are three decorative arches draped with dark maroon cloth, strung with yellow spheres and colourful tassels, and paper lanterns hang above. Two golden standing deity statues flank the throne, and to the right a decorated murti of a goddess is adorned with flowers and jewellery. Seated devotees in saffron and orange robes sit on the left, while people in white dhotis and kurtas and women in saris sit on the right, some holding prayer items. The setting appears to be a formal satsang or discourse.2013-10-05