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May 04 2014

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May 11 20142014-05-11May 14 20142014-05-14A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden lion on each side is receiving padapuja. He wears a rust-red turban with a white plume, a rust-red robe, and layered garlands of multicolored beads and a red-and-white flower garland, with a rudraksha mala. Bare feet rest on a tiger-print cloth while a kneeling priest in white dhoti and shawl, with bare shoulders and shaved head, holds his hands in namaskar. Devotees in orange, red and rust saris and shawls sit on the floor around silver plates of flowers and oil lamps. A large screen and a printed landscape banner appear behind the throne. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person reference, but the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2013-12-17December 08 20132013-12-08A seated man on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion wears an orange turban and an orange-and-pink flower garland, with a rudraksha bracelet on his wrist and a saffron shawl draped over him. Around him, devotees sit on a blue floor in white, saffron and red shawls, several holding brass plates of flowers and offerings, including a man in white and a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered shawl. A tall silver trident stands beside the throne, and a second golden throne sits empty in the background. The appearance-based candidate on the throne has long swept-back hair, a turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in a satsang-style gathering.2014-05-11A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a silver trident and wearing a long white-and-orange flower garland. Before him, a seated devotee in white garments with red shawl and red-and-white beaded necklace is pouring or offering from a silver plate of petals, while a man in white with a red shawl kneels and cups his hands in prayer. Women in white and red shawls sit on the carpeted floor with hands folded, and silver bowls, flowers and offering trays lie nearby. Ornate silver columns and red drapery frame the scene. Appearance-based candidate for the figure on the throne: Swamiji (probable), identified by saffron robes, swept hair, a crown-style head wrap, ceremonial garland and trident; the page's Pada Puja context matches the foot-worship offering shown.2014-08-05December 08 20132013-12-08December 30 20142014-12-30October 23 20152015-10-23Photograph of a satsang in a richly decorated golden temple-style hall. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms wears a red-orange turban with a white floral ornament, an orange-red robe with gold border, and a marigold garland; he holds a small object and sits with bare feet. Before him, a group of about a dozen devotees sit on the floor in white clothing, several with hands folded in anjali, around a gold tray set with silver plates of offerings, red flower petals and lamps. Brass bells and hanging oil lamps are suspended above, and a camera on a tripod stands at left. Given the group visible, this is a pada puja setting.2014-09-07A seated figure on a red-cushioned golden throne with carved gold armrests receives a padapuja-style veneration from a circle of devotees on the floor. He wears an orange turban, an orange-and-purple silk garment with gold zari borders, gold bangles and a gold necklace. Behind him a deity murti is garlanded with white and red flowers and a golden throne stands beside it. Devotees in orange, red, lavender and white saris and kurtas sit with folded hands, some holding brass plates with flowers and fruit. A seated man in white with a tilak and a woman in white stand out among them, and a white room cooler and red curtain frame the hall. a person appears on the throne with orange turban and gold ornaments.2011-12-03May 11 20142014-05-11