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A photo of a padapuja-style devotional offering in an indoor hall. A seated figure in saffron/orange robes and a long purple orchid garland sits on a patterned tiger-print cushion before an ornate silver-framed throne backrest, with a red velvet cushion beside him. A kneeling man in white kurta and orange shawl leans forward with joined palms, while a woman in a white sari with orange border sits nearby. Devotees in white and orange clothing stand in the background, and a screen and a grey pillar are visible.

A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives an offering from a woman in a red and multicolored patterned sari who bows forward with a tray covered in blue cloth. The seated figure wears an orange turban with a pink cloth draped over the shoulder, a white flower garland, a red-and-pink dhoti with gold border, and bare chest with ornate bangles. A large portrait in orange robes with a long beaded necklace is behind them. A man in white kurta stands at left and other women in saffron and light blue saris are in the background, with flower petals on the golden floor.

A photograph of a seated man in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe with a gold-striped border, wearing layered rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, smiling and extending his hand toward a kneeling man in a light green shirt who holds out an apple. Another man in a patterned green garment bends forward beside him. Behind the seated figure stand a golden throne with ornate carving, brass oil lamps, and a second seated man in orange robes with a shaved head, yellow forehead marking and spectacles, wearing a brown beaded mala. A standing person in white clothing with a beaded mala stands at the back. Apples sit on a tray in the lower left.

A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Kalpataru convention. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a red cloth sits on a red-cushioned golden throne decorated with floral garlands and a golden lion carving, smiling and receiving a red-covered book or gift from a woman in a saffron-and-gold sari. A devotee in a blue shirt bows low on a white cloth in front of the throne. To the left, a man in saffron dhoti and a rudraksha-style mala stands by the throne. Right of centre, a woman in white sari with gold border presses her palms together, and a man in white kurta stands behind. Background includes red, yellow and blue panels and a painted elephant pillar.

January 01 2013

A photograph inside a decorated hall shows a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne under a multicolored parasol. He wears saffron-orange clothing, a multicoloured flower garland with a rudraksha-style mala, and holds a silver trident aloft while smiling and gesturing. Long hair is visible, and his forehead is marked. A bald priest in orange sits at left, and a woman in white kneels before the throne with hands extended toward the seat. Behind, a woman in orange sits, and several men in orange and white dhotis clap and raise their arms. Orange shag cloth covers a low platform before the throne, with white lilies, purple flowers and green foliage around it.

A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long orange-beaded mala and gold ceremonial necklace sits on an ornate gilded throne, placing a hand on the crown of a kneeling man in a white shirt and wristwatch, who has his hands raised to his head. Beside them, a woman in a pale pink-white sari and shawl stands with palms pressed together in prayer. Behind, a woman in an orange sari wearing a rudraksha mala watches, and a shaved-headed man in white stands further back. A floral arrangement with orange and pink flowers rests on a patterned mat, and a folded paper is held in the seated figure's hand. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) description based on long swept-back hair, saffron robes, rudraksha and gold ornaments, performing a blessing on a devotee.

A festive hall with a white fabric ceiling and hanging colourful paper lanterns. A seated man with long dark hair, a full beard, bare chest, rudraksha mala necklaces and an orange-saffron wrap sits on a gold lion-armed throne with a red cushion. Around him a man in a checked shirt bends low offering a small box or tray, while a young woman in a purple sari with a red shawl holds a ceremonial staff and a small offering. A woman in orange-red attire with rudraksha beads also stands nearby with a tray. Several attendees in colourful saris and salwar stand behind, and a woman in a pink-and-green blouse is in the foreground. The scene appears to be a satsang or darshan reception with offerings.

December 11 2011

Indoor ceremonial gathering in a temple hall with red curtains and gold-framed decor. A man in a white dhoti with gold border and a long rudraksha mala with gold necklace stands centrally, hands joined in front of a woman in an orange and red sari with a red turban and gold necklaces who is smiling and touching a child's head. Around them, saffron-robed sadhus, a white-bearded elder in orange, a man in a pink checked shirt with palms pressed together, and a man in a blue shirt with folded hands. A bald man in white with gold-bordered cloth stands at left edge, and a worker in white is visible on a stage behind. Trays and offerings are displayed on a table at left.

A photograph of a ceremonial reception at a stage with a golden throne. A seated man in a red-and-orange turban, pink silk dhoti and gold-banded upper arm, wearing a white flower garland, sits on a red-cushioned gold throne. Before him a woman in a white saree with light blue border holds a gold tray with a blue cloth, while another woman in a turquoise-and-white striped saree carries a basket of red fruit. A woman in a rust and orange brocade saree stands at left, and a man in a white kurta holds a folded white envelope near the throne. Behind them a large orange-robed figure is painted on the backdrop.

A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back hair and a white and orange garland sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with red and white flower garlands. He smiles and has his hands clasped with a devotee in a yellow patterned sari, who bows toward him. Around him, a man in a white shirt with a red lanyard and rudraksha-style mala stands at left, while women in white and cream clothing lean in to offer hands or greet him at right. A golden deity figure and an orange statue appear in the background. The setting appears to be a devotional gathering with a flower-decorated altar. Swamiji (probable) is seated centre on the throne, identified by the long hair, saffron robes, garland and ornate throne.