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A seated man in a red and orange turban and a red-and-magenta dhoti and shawl sits on a red cushioned throne-like seat, wearing a long white and red flower garland and a gold armband, gesturing with raised palms while speaking to a seated group. In front of him a woman in a red and dark-blue sari with gold jewellery holds a small cup over a silver plate on a gold tray with flowers and offerings, while a woman in a pink sari sits with hands folded in prayer. Other seated devotees in saris and kurtas watch. A deity painting hangs at the left edge and a window with a small statue is behind the group. Scene suggests a puja or satsang in an indoor hall with draped maroon curtains.

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November 27 20112011-11-27August 21 20112011-08-21Indoor ceremony in a pale room with red drapes and a studio light on a tripod; a cameraman in a white shirt films. A seated figure on a red cushioned gold throne wears a pink and orange turban, a white floral garland with red flowers, a pink dhoti with gold border and gold armlets, and is bare-chested; a pink wrap is draped over the shoulder. Several devotees sit on the floor before brass plates of fruit and offerings: a man in a white shirt, a man in pale green kurta, a woman in an orange and gold sari, a man with white tripundra marks and rudraksha mala, and women in red and orange.2011-11-27August 21 20112011-08-21August 21 20112011-08-21A photograph inside a hall with pink walls and a barred window, showing a seated man on a gold-framed throne dressed in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with multiple garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers and beaded necklaces, his hands raised in a greeting gesture. Around him on the floor, devotees sit in front of silver plates of offerings, including a woman in an orange sari, a woman in a red blouse seen from behind, a woman in white with hands folded in prayer, and a bald man in orange robes. A golden staff stands beside the throne and a dark curtain hangs on the right.2010-11-05December 22 20102010-12-22A photograph of a seated ceremony in an indoor hall. A man in an orange turban and orange robe sits on a red-and-gold throne-style seat, hands joined in front of him, with a garland of red and white flowers draped over the chair. In front of him, a row of devotees sit on the floor, several with hands folded in prayer; a woman in white and a man in white with a rudraksha mala face him. A gold-bordered tray holds a brass lamp, flowers and small bowls. A brass oil lamp stands on a table behind, and a framed plaque sits nearby, with red curtains and a red-leaved backdrop. Multiple people are visible, about seven, with the figure on the throne probable Swamiji by his orange clothing, turban and presence on the seat.2011-09-17November 27 20112011-11-27Indoor photo of a seated teacher on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest, wearing a maroon and orange turban with a brooch, a maroon and purple silk garment with gold border, and multiple beaded necklaces; his right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Before him, devotees sit on the floor: a woman in a red and gold sari and a woman in a red blouse and orange sari have hands joined in prayer, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, another man in white sits in front, and a man in a light blue shirt is seen from behind. A woman in a red and gold sari sits at left, a young woman in white holds a microphone, and a gold tray with fruit, flowers and a brass oil lamp sits in the foreground. A pink wall and dark curtains form the background.2011-08-20November 05 20102010-11-05A seated figure on a red and gold throne wears an orange turban, saffron robe, long swept-back dark hair, a white and pink flower garland and a brown rudraksha mala. A gilded throne armrest with carved golden ornament is in the foreground. Behind him, several devotees in saris and salwar kameez, one in red and one in gold-bordered sari, bend forward and reach toward the seated figure, some holding offerings. A woman in a dark blue sari and red border stands with a phone, and a camera on a tripod is visible in the background.2016-04-29