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A photograph of a ritual initiation hall with a gilded throne at the centre. A man seated on the throne has bare upper torso, a red-and-saffron cloth, a multi-coloured flower garland and a gold-toned neck ornament, and his hands are extended toward seated participants. Around him, several people sit on the floor in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders, some wearing white head coverings and white blindfolds, while others wear red and saffron garments. Behind the throne stand a carved deity murti, a tall ornate parasol-like structure, stage lights and a camera on a tripod. The setting is a draped ceremonial stage with gold and red decor.

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September 19 20152015-09-19A photograph of an indoor initiation session in a dimly lit hall. A man seated on an ornate gold-trimmed brown throne wears a red-orange garland, an orange-gold cloth draped over his bare upper body, and an orange dhoti, with bare feet resting on an orange cube. Several seated participants in white dhotis with gold borders sit on the floor on white paper squares, many wearing black blindfolds. One woman in an orange sari sits among them. A woman in white sits behind a small wooden table holding a book. A cameraman with a tripod stands in the background near a lit altar with a small flame and a deity murti. a person is the seated man on the throne, identified by the throne, orange-gold ornate clothing and red-orange garland.2015-09-19Indoor satsang hall with a man seated on a brown leather throne with gold-embossed armrests, wearing a rust-red shawl and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, leaning forward toward seated devotees. Around him, several people sit on the floor on white cloths with gold-bordered white dhotis and saris, and a young woman in an orange top and red shawl sits nearby. A low wooden table and scattered papers lie in front of the group. A red-draped stool, a silver flask, a camera on a tripod and a pedestal fan are visible, with gold-and-red decorations at the left edge.2015-09-19September 19 20152015-09-19September 20 20152015-09-20September 19 20152015-09-19September 19 20152015-09-19A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, set against deep maroon velvet drapes on a stage. Rows of seated people in white dhotis with gold borders, some in orange garments, face the stage from the foreground. To the right, a golden deity murti or ornate figure is adorned with red and gold garments and a large garland, on a purple-draped pedestal. Golden carved ornamentation frames the stage. The scene suggests a satsang gathering in an ashram hall. The seated figure matches the appearance of a person only loosely and the page does not confirm his presence, so identity is uncertain.2015-09-09Indoor ritual setting with a man seated on an ornate golden-and-brown throne with a lion-armrest, wearing a red and orange cloth, a rudraksha-style mala and a bare upper body, his hand resting over a low wooden table holding a sheet of paper. Around the table sit several seated devotees: a young woman in an orange-and-saffron top with a red shawl, long loose hair and a bindi, a girl in white with gold border and red shawl, and a person in white with gold-bordered cloth in the foreground. A person in white with a red shawl stands behind, and a tripod light and a fan are visible at right.2015-09-19November 20 20102010-11-20A photograph of a satsang held in an ornate hall with gold-carved pillars and a red curtain backdrop. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange turban sits on a gold throne with a lion-armed backrest, on a raised red-cushioned platform, with a microphone stand before him. In the foreground, many people sit cross-legged on the floor with their backs to the camera, wearing white dhotis with gold borders and some in orange cloth. A camera on a tripod is at the right edge. Several gold lamps stand beside the stage. a person: the throned figure wears a red-orange turban, saffron robes and a gold necklace, and sits as the discourse speaker.2015-11-04November 14 20102010-11-14