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A photograph of a central hall with a figure seated on a gilded golden throne with red cushions, under a multicolored canopy with a golden finial. The seated figure wears an orange-brown robe and has long dark hair and a beard; the figure's arms are spread wide. Lines of people in white and cream clothing, some with orange and gold-bordered shawls and red waist sashes, stand on both sides along a polished reflective floor, many raising their hands toward the throne. Women in saffron and white saris and a person in blue jeans appear at the right. Overhead are rows of ceiling lights and a small purple logo in the upper left.

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Photograph of a hall with a golden ornate throne under a multicoloured canopy with a golden finial. A bearded man with long dark hair wearing a rust-brown robe sits on a red cushioned seat, smiling. Around him, many people in white dhotis and white kurtas with gold or red borders move in a dancing crowd on a shiny floor, while women in orange and saffron sarees stand near the throne. Some dancers have arms raised and a few wear red sashes. a person seated on the throne, identifiable by long hair and a brown robe with the throne setting.2016-09-30A standing figure in a red and gold embroidered outfit, with an ornate golden crown and a long gold beaded necklace, smiles beside a gilded throne with a golden canopy on the right. Around them, a large seated and standing crowd of devotees in white and saffron-red shawls, with marigold garlands, presses palms together in greeting in a large hall with recessed ceiling lights. Several women wear saris in green, blue, pink and orange. a person: the standing figure has a crown, ornate gold-and-red clothing and a gold necklace, and is positioned by the throne, but the face and body are small and the appearance cues are only partly clear.2014-05-10A photograph of a seated devotee gathering in a red-walled hall, centred on a figure in an orange-red robe and orange turban seated on an ornate gold throne with carved gilt panels, a golden staff beside him and warm lamp light. He wears a layered garland and a rudraksha-style necklace and is raising a hand as if speaking. Around the throne, people sit cross-legged on the floor: several men in white dhotis with saffron shawls, a bald man in white with his back to the camera, women in saffron, red and purple saris, and a white-haired woman in a floral kurta. A brass oil lamp stands at the left edge, and a camera on a tripod is visible at top left. The description matches the page's Q&A session; the throne figure's cues are an orange turban, saffron-orange robe and ornate adornments.2015-10-26September 30 20162016-09-30A procession inside a hall with a tiled floor and ceiling lights. Several people in white dhotis and white kurtas carry tall poles topped with ornate umbrella-like canopies: one orange and red tiered, one gold brocade with red and green trim, and one cream with pink floral trim. A few carry rectangular banners with embroidered borders. A young man in the centre wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a rudraksha mala and gold bangles, and carries a gold canopy. An elderly man on the right wears white with a red shawl and holds a pole. A golden deity murti stands near the back wall, and framed photographs hang on the walls.2015-09-02A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a red curtain backdrop and a large painted deity murti of a goddess with multiple arms, holding objects in her hands, above a golden throne. A seated figure in a red-orange robe and red turban, wearing a gold necklace, sits on a gold throne. Several men in white dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested with gold-bordered garments, and women in white saris with gold borders and white headbands surround him, gesturing and attending. A gilded ornate canopy and green foliage decorate the side of the stage.2016-04-10A seated teacher in saffron-orange robes, a matching orange turban and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a white canopy with a decorative umbrella, gesturing with his right hand as he speaks. A woman in white with a rudraksha-style mala kneels with palms joined on the left, and a row of women in orange and white sit cross-legged on the floor in the foreground. Orange-draped offering tables with marigold garlands, a brass bowl and oil lamps stand at the left, and red walls display framed banners. a person, a satsang or initiation session.2015-10-23A photograph of a seated man in an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, under a gold fringed canopy. He wears an orange-brown shawl draped over the shoulders, a gold-bordered orange cloth at the waist, bare feet, and long dark hair with a swept-back style; he smiles and rests one arm on the throne's armrest. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti and shirt stands with hands folded, and a woman in a red-orange sari with a rudraksha mala holds her hand near her face. Another man stands at right in white with gold-bordered cloth and a beaded necklace. Blurred heads of seated onlookers, one with light hair, appear in the foreground. Gold-leaf statues and draped white cloth fill the background.2016-04-16A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate golden throne with a golden canopy above, smiling and gesturing with outstretched arms to a seated audience. Two standing attendants in white dhotis with gold borders and beaded necklaces flank the throne; one holds a fan-like object. The large crowd sits on the floor in front of a red-and-white draped tent with pillars and a deity murti in the background. Bundles of blue-and-red items lie in the foreground. The figure's appearance is not clearly established, so the candidate is shown only by role and clothing.2016-04-16A seated man with long dark hair on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) at a temple-style stage, wearing a red garment, a red-and-orange shawl and a red-and-gold garland. Beside him stands a golden elephant-shaped throne backdrop, floral garlands and a golden stepped pedestal in the foreground. Around the foreground, a group of devotees sit on a patterned carpet on an orange cloth: several in white dhotis and white garments with ash markings, women in white and saris, and one woman in green. Some hold brass plates and small offering vessels, and one person holds a lit lamp. A rudraksha-style garland and floral decorations are visible. Copyright and source text appear across the lower right corner.2010-11-20A photograph of a discourse hall where a man with long dark hair and a full beard sits on an ornate gold throne with a red seat and a multicoloured canopy above it. He wears a rust-red robe and a bindi, and holds a hand near a brass bowl. A golden trident stands beside the throne and a saffron flag hangs behind it. In the foreground, several devotees in orange and maroon robes sit with their backs to the camera, one with flowers in white hair. Brass vessels and a white-draped table are visible at the right edge. The man has long, swept-back hair, rudraksha-style beads and a rust-red robe, consistent with the page's identification.2016-09-30April 16 20162016-04-16