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September 07 2014

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A seated man in a golden ornate throne with a carved golden lion-form armrest receives a pada puja from devotees. He wears a saffron-orange dhoti with a gold border, a red-and-yellow flower garland, a gold necklace and gold bangles, with his head smiling and hair swept back. Kneeling before him, a woman in a red sari and an older woman in glasses offer trays of silver plates with flowers, fruit and coloured offerings. A man in white ritual clothes sits with folded hands, and a woman in a maroon sari stands nearby. Brass hanging bells and oil lamps decorate the dark backdrop, and a video camera on a tripod is visible at left. a person appearance: saffron dhoti, ornate golden throne, flower garland and ceremonial gold necklace, seated in a throne receiving a padapuja.2013-09-16A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long garland of white and yellow flowers sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion in a red-draped hall, with a gold pedestal footstool and a ceremonial trident-like staff beside him. Around him on the red carpet sit about ten devotees in white, red and patterned clothing, several wearing rudraksha malas, some with hands folded or offering brass plates of flowers, red kumkum and petals before the throne, consistent with a padapuja. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, ceremonial garland and throne. Sheer gold drapes hang at the top right and a potted plant stands at the back.2014-08-04August 04 20142014-08-04A photograph of a devotional ritual indoors at a temple-style hall with dark walls and garlanded pillars. A seated man on a gold-carved throne wears an orange-red turban, a red shawl draped over his shoulders, a long red-and-white garland and gold necklaces, and holds a small bell-like object. Around him, many devotees in white clothes and saffron and red attire hold brass plates of offerings, flowers and lamps, and some fold their hands in prayer. A woman with reddish hair in a white sari stands at left. Behind the throne a large flower-decorated backdrop in yellow, purple and red frames the scene, with hanging garlands and brass bells above. The setting suggests a Guru Purnima offering of bhiksha alms in the tradition of puja.2013-07-22December 05 20142014-12-05August 20 20142014-08-20September 09 20132013-09-09A photograph of a ritual scene in an ornate temple hall. A figure with long dark hair and a maroon-and-orange cloth wrap stands on a golden throne-like seat, holding a silver trident-topped staff, wearing a red and white flower garland, rudraksha-style beads, and gold bangles; the figure is probable Swamiji, showing long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and a saffron-and-maroon cloth, seated on a peetha. In front, silver plates of offerings with flower petals and fruit surround a marigold-decorated tray. A bearded man in white with a red shawl and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, a woman in red shawl and white clothes stands nearby, and a seated man in white is at the left edge. Golden bells hang from the ceiling above a dark wall.2013-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple-like hall with black stone walls and a carved wooden door at left. A man with an orange turban and ornate orange-and-gold robes, wearing a long white and green flower garland and rudraksha mala, sits on a gilded throne with lion-head carvings. Brass bells and a hanging brass lamp hang above him. A camera on a tripod records the scene. In front, devotees in orange and red clothing sit around a gold-covered table laden with silver trays of rose petals, flowers, fruit and offerings. A shaved-headed monk in orange with a mala sits near the table. Seated probable Swamiji (probable) on the throne, identified by orange turban, swept garland and rudraksha mala, receiving the offerings.2013-09-19A seated figure in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala and bare feet sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, a tall gold backrest and a shawl draped over the seat. Seated on the floor before him, a group of devotees offers padapuja-style service: a man in a white shirt and dhoti, a woman in a green sari, a woman in a red blouse, a young man in green, and others in front, several holding silver plates of flowers, fruit and yellow offerings. A brass bell and hanging oil lamps are visible above, and a painted deity murti stands at the left against a dark wall. Several people visible in the foreground, roughly six to ten in total.2015-02-01A photograph inside a temple hall with gold-carved furniture and hanging brass bells. A man in a red-maroon dhoti and a matching saffron-orange turban-style headpiece sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with a tiger-striped cloth, wearing a long red and white flower garland, gold bangles and a gold chain. He has bandaged forearms and is smiling. In front of the throne, a bearded older man in white with a red shawl and a rudraksha-style mala kneels beside a woman in white with a red shawl, both arranging offerings on silver plates filled with flowers and lamps. Another man in white sits at the lower left, and a person in white with a head marking sits at the right edge. Several people are visible, and the scene suggests a pada puja offering. The 'a person' label applies to the seated figure, whose turban and garland together with the gilded throne fit the presentation.2013-11-17 +1 copiesAugust 20 20142014-08-20