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A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaste on a golden, red-cushioned throne in a plain white room. Devotees gather around the throne, and a man in a light blue shirt and a bald, older man in a striped shirt hold lit oil lamps and brass plates near the throne's base, with a plate of flower petals. A woman in a white sari with a yellow-bordered shawl stands at the right edge, and several seated devotees in white watch. Offerings of fruit, a water bottle and a small tray sit on white side tables.

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A photograph of a seated figure in a red-cushioned golden throne in a plain white room, with hands pressed together in namaskar. The figure wears an orange saffron robe and has long dark hair, with beaded malas around the neck. Around the throne are a tray of pink flower petals, a brass plate with a lit oil lamp, bowls of offerings and a few fruits. Devotees sit on the floor and on chairs in white and light clothing, several with hands folded in prayer; a man in a striped shirt holds a lamp, and a child sits among the group. A video receiver and speakers sit on a white stand at left. Swamiji (probable) is identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and mala beads seated on the throne.2010-02-04February 04 20102010-02-04August 09 20092009-08-09July 22 20122012-07-22A photograph of a seated puja scene in an indoor hall. A man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and sits on an ornate gold throne with a pink cushion, holding his hands together and looking upward; a microphone stands before him. Seated on the floor in front of him, a shaved-headed priest in white ritual dhoti and sacred thread attends brass and silver plates holding red fruit, flowers and small cups. Around them devotees sit with palms pressed together in prayer, including a man in a blue polo shirt, a woman in a white sari and a woman in a patterned top. A purple flower tray rests on a small side table. Their clothing and posture suggest a satsang or padapuja gathering.2011-01-23A photograph of a satsang in a plain hall with a maroon curtain and blue drapes behind. A figure with long dark hair and a crown-like headwear seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange robe and rudraksha-style beads, appearing to be a person, with a microphone and a water bottle at his side. Seated before him on the floor, devotees fold their hands in prayer: a man in a blue shirt, a woman in a white sari with gold border, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a sacred thread, and several women in saris. Brass plates on the floor hold red flowers and small oil lamps, and the foreground shows the backs of other attendees.2011-01-23August 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a tent-like hall. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion-head armrests wears saffron robes and a red-and-orange flower garland, his palms pressed together in greeting. Kneeling in front of him, a man with long dark hair wears an orange robe and bare feet are being washed or honoured; nearby, a man in white shirt and dhoti holds a brass tray of offerings. Around them, several devotees sit on the floor: a woman in a purple sari with a white flower in her hair folds her hands, a girl in a yellow-bordered white dress sits in front, and other women in white and yellow clothing watch.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe wearing a long garland of white and purple flowers, hands pressed together in prayer, on a gilded throne with red cushions. A man in white kneels before him washing or offering water from a small silver vessel at his feet, while women in white saris and girls in white dress and a young woman in orange sit on the floor around the throne. Offerings of fruit and a small arrangement of flowers sit on a table to the left, with stacked books nearby. A cooler stands at right. The setting is a plain cream-walled room, consistent with a padapuja ritual.2009-08-09A photo of a pada pooja in a home room with white walls. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears orange robes, a red flower garland, a white forehead mark and long swept-back hair, with palms pressed together in namaste. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robes, red garland and ornate throne). Seated devotees in front, some with hands folded, one woman in white holding a brass vessel, and a man in a white shirt. Behind the throne, young women in white with yellow and red shawls hold brass pots. Brass dishes with offerings, flowers and a red box sit in front. A visible copyright credit line appears on the image. Around 12 people are visible.2010-01-09A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of a dark blue draped curtain. The figure, with long dark hair and wearing an orange saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sits with hands folded in the lap, a person by appearance. In front of the throne, a row of devotees sits on the floor in prayer postures, including a man in a blue shirt, a woman in a white sari, a man in white with folded hands, and women in cream and yellow saris. Small brass bowls of fruit and flowers sit on a gold tray near the throne, and a small projector and water bottle rest on a side table.2011-01-23A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair, wearing orange robes and multiple garlands of white, green, and magenta flowers, with hands pressed together in namaskar. He sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne-style seat. Before him, a devotee in a pink polka-dot top and pink-and-white sari blouse offers a plate, while a child in a red headscarf and red-and-white dress stands nearby. Two attendants in orange and white clothing stand at right, one pouring from a silver vessel. Brass and silver ritual vessels sit on a white cloth at the lower foreground, and a room with a window air cooler and stacked books is visible behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated garlanded figure with long hair in orange robes and a red bindi matches the page's description of the event.2009-08-09