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November 30 2014

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A paduka puja in a hall: a richly garlanded deity murti pair seated on a gold-framed throne draped in green and gold brocade, with marigold and rose garlands and a crown-like headdress. A priest in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with rudraksha mala and sacred ash on his arms, stands at right holding a lit oil lamp in aarti. Brass lamps sit on the floor with marigold petals. At left, a seated figure in a red-orange turban and rudraksha mala sits on a gold lion-armed throne with a red cushion, appearing as a person by cues of saffron clothing, rudraksha and turban; he is seated, not standing, beside the deity throne. Two people are visible.2014-11-30A photograph of a stage with a golden lion-armrest throne upholstered in red velvet and a tiger-striped cloth. A man sits on the throne wearing an orange-brown turban, a saffron-brown dhoti and wrap, gold bangles and a long rudraksha mala, smiling toward the right. Beside him on the right stands a large deity murti in a gold arched niche with a green backdrop, dressed in blue silk, adorned with yellow and red flower garlands and a gold crown. A round emblem and red-and-gold temple-style decor appear on the upper left wall. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the turban, rudraksha mala, and saffron-toned clothing with gold ornaments.2013-11-09A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold lion-armed throne with red cushions, wearing a red beaded mala and holding a white staff across his lap. Beside him on a second gold throne with a purple cloth base sits a deity murti heavily draped in multicolour garlands of red, yellow, green, purple and white flowers, with a brass oil lamp (deepam) on the floor and a red-patterned rug beneath. A dark red curtain forms the backdrop. Both thrones are arranged in a satsang hall setting. The seated figure has a distinctive long-haired presentation with saffron and rudraksha cues, so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne.2014-11-28November 30 20142014-11-30November 28 20142014-11-28August 28 20162016-08-28A photo of a satsang stage decorated with flower garlands in red, yellow, white and pink. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a large gilded throne draped with a garland-covered backrest and a green cloth, smiling. A carved gilded deity murti in a niche to the left is also wrapped in garlands and a green skirt. A gold-painted dais and a flower-decorated floor complete the setting. Only one physical person is visible.2013-04-20November 28 20142014-11-28August 28 20162016-08-28A seated man in orange robes and an orange turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy and lion-carved arms, before a dark red velvet curtain. Beside him to the right, a decorated deity murti pair, a Shiva lingam-like figure and a female deity, sits on an orange-draped platform garlanded with yellow and multicolour flower garlands and a floral crown. Gold oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, a microphone stand is in front, and a blue fan stands at the right edge. The person is a seated speaker at a satsang; appearance-based candidate: a person, with long hair under the turban and rudraksha mala.2015-11-18A photograph of a satsang hall with a man seated on an ornate gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. He wears an orange turban, orange robes, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, and smiles toward the right. a person by appearance cues: orange clothing, rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklace and a seat of honour; this is a seated presenter, not a crowd. To his right stands a deity murti decorated with a multicoloured floral garland, a red and yellow silk garment and gold ornaments, beside a red-curtained backdrop and a red patterned carpet.2013-07-07A photograph of a satsang setting with a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and lion-head armrests, wearing a rust-red dhoti and shawl, a matching red turban, a rudraksha mala and gold armbands, looking toward the right. Beside him on a second gold throne draped in an orange cloth and densely garlanded with multicoloured flower strands sits a gold deity murti adorned with a crown. A red velvet curtain and green drapery form the backdrop. Swamiji (probable) is seated in person on the left throne, identified by the rudraksha mala, rust-red robes and turban cues, while the garlanded throne holds a deity murti.2013-11-13 +1 copies