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January 22 2014

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A padapuja ritual in a room with gold and red ornate throne. A man with long hair swept back, wearing a saffron-orange robe with rudraksha mala, sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions and his bare feet resting on a red cushion, receiving devotees. Before him, a woman in white robes with a mala sits on a patterned red and gold rug beside a silver tray of rose petals and small oil lamps. Another woman in white clothes with a mala sits with hands folded near a second tray of lamps and petals. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers sits with hands joined in namaste. A person with light hair sits at lower right. A projector screen and sound equipment are visible in the background.2014-01-22September 08 20122012-09-08A seated man in an ornate gold and red throne is receiving padapuja from kneeling devotees in a carpeted hall. He wears orange robes, a long string of white flower garlands, and his hair is worn long and swept back. Several devotees kneel with hands in anjali mudra; a woman in white and a woman in a red sari sit closest, with silver puja plates holding flowers and a small offering placed before his feet.2014-01-11A man with long swept-back hair, a white tilak on his forehead, an orange-and-saffron robe, a gold-and-pink beaded garland and a shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his bare foot resting on a footstool, appearing to be the central figure of a ceremony. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on a peetha throne, with long hair, saffron clothing and a beaded garland. In front of him, a man in white with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged with folded hands, a woman in white with a white head covering sits behind, and a man in white kneels nearby. Silver trays holding small oil lamps, red flower petals and offerings are arranged on the red patterned carpet. A bald man in red, partly visible at the bottom edge, faces them. Behind the throne hangs a gold-and-maroon brocade drape, with a projector screen and additional seated devotees visible in the background.2014-01-14A seated figure on an ornate gilded red throne wears orange and gold robes, layered beaded necklaces, bangles and a red forehead mark, with long dark hair; the figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues, with a saffron garment, ceremonial gold necklace and long swept hair. Before the throne, a man in white clothes and a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaste, and two women in white kneel or sit with hands folded in prayer. In the foreground a woman in gold clothing and another woman with hair in a bun offer reverence beside gold trays holding flower petals, small metal bowls, kumkum and fruit. Behind is a red velvet drape and a patterned backdrop with gear motifs, with a vase of flowers.2012-09-08A padapuja ritual in a decorated hall. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden lion carved on its base wears an orange-and-saffron dhoti and a long beaded mala; he is probable Swamiji, with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala, and his bare feet rest on a red cushion. Before him, a woman in white with a long beaded necklace and a woman in white with a mala sit with palms joined, and a man in white kurta and grey trousers sits with hands folded. A tray holds rose petals and small oil lamps, and a brass plate of offerings lies nearby. A gold-brocade backdrop and red textured mat fill the background.2014-01-22December 05 20112011-12-05July 14 20122012-07-14A photograph inside an ornate hall with wood-panelled walls and a golden throne. A long-haired figure in a red top and patterned skirt sits on a red-and-gold throne, with a garland-like shawl draped over the shoulder, and extends a hand toward devotees. Before the throne, a woman in a purple sari with a red shawl bends forward to receive a ritual offering from a bald man in white and orange who kneels with a tray of fruit. Other devotees in orange and red shawls, a woman in green and women in white sit or kneel on the carpet. Behind the throne, golden deity images and garlands are displayed, and yellow and purple flowers sit in the foreground. A ritual with padapuja-style devotion appears to be taking place.2014-12-30December 11 20122012-12-11May 03 20142014-05-03January 11 20142014-01-11