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July 31 2015

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A ceremonial satsang in a temple hall: a golden throne-like seat stands at left, and a figure in a red-orange wrap and rudraksha-style beads sits at the edge with a hand raised. Behind, a gilded shrine holds a deity murti with a flower garland. Rows of devotees in white clothes sit before a golden table laid with brass plates, lamps and flower offerings; several women wear red and white saris with red garlands. Others stand in the background, and a red-curtained stage area with lights is visible at the top right.2015-07-31A photograph of a ceremony in a hall with maroon drapes and pink walls. A large gilded throne with a golden lion carving and leopard-print cushion stands at left, with a rainbow tassel decoration beside it. A seated figure with long dark hair sits on the throne, with garlands visible. In front, rows of men in white dhotis, several bare-chested with rudraksha malas, sit on striped mats around a golden table holding plates of fruit and offerings, and some hold trays. Women in white and coloured saris sit nearby, and a larger audience fills the background seats.2017-03-18July 31 20152015-07-31December 25 20122012-12-25A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and red shawl sits on a gold ornate throne with red cushions, a trident-topped staff beside him and a rudraksha-style mala around his neck, flanked by garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and white shawls sit on an orange mat, several holding brass and silver puja plates with flowers, fruit and lamps, and one holds a small cup. A gold peetha-style stand holds offerings and a deity murti decorated with garlands stands at the right edge. The setting is an indoor hall with a dark backdrop. The seated figure has distinctive saffron clothing, long swept hair and ceremonial adornments, consistent with a person appearance, though this is only appearance-based and uncertain.2010-11-14A seated group ritual inside a tent-like hall with deep red drapery. On the left, a man in a red-orange turban and matching saffron shawl sits on an ornate gold throne carved with animal figures, holding a small object in his hands. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in white, orange and red-bordered saris and white kurtas with orange shawls, many holding small brass vessels or bowls and some with rudraksha malas. A bald man in white wearing a rudraksha mala sits in front of them, and a brass oil lamp stands at the right edge beside white cloth. The scene looks like a puja or darshan. The seated figure on the throne is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate with turban, saffron clothing, and ornate gold seating, and the page names Swamiji at this event.2015-10-26A photograph of a seated assembly in a hall with golden architecture and warm lighting. On the left, a figure in an orange-brown turban and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a red cushioned golden throne shaped like a lion, with a second garland draped over the seat. Central pillars with golden finials stand before the seated devotees. Behind them, decorated deity murtis and golden canopy umbrellas frame the scene. Seated devotees in white clothes with orange shawls and some with tilak sit on mats, one woman in front writing or reading. Fans and tall golden poles are visible.2015-07-09October 26 20152015-10-26October 26 20152015-10-26A seated figure on a large gilded throne with carved lion-like armrests and ornate golden panels sits at the top of a red-draped hall, wearing a rust-orange turban, a saffron-orange wrap and a long beaded mala with gold ornaments. Around the throne, a seated congregation in white and orange-red shawls faces him, with several people in front holding offerings and palms together. Women in white and yellow saris sit on the floor in the foreground, and a brass oil lamp stands at the right edge. The setting looks like a satsang or puja with devotees seated in rows. Several people are visible in the front rows, about twenty to thirty in total, and the gathering is visible at the back and sides as well.2015-10-26September 07 20142014-09-07Indoor ritual scene in a red-draped hall with a gilded throne at left. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on the golden seat, hands extended over offerings. Around them, many seated devotees in white and red-bordered saris and white kurtas hold brass plates and bowls, with a tall brass lamp standing at the upper right. The gathered group appears engaged in puja or abhishekam-style offerings. Several people wear red shawls and marigold-toned clothing. The scene is crowded with dozens of participants, some partially visible at the edges.2015-10-26