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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe with long dark hair, hands joined in prayer, on a white-covered sofa in an indoor room. Two women in white and blue saris kneel nearby holding silver puja trays with flowers, small lamps and offerings; one woman in white has her hands folded. In the background another woman in a green-and-white sari stands by a red wooden box. A man in white with a yellow shawl sits at the left edge. A saffron-coloured cloth lies on the sofa arm.

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A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and sits in a white-upholstered chair with hands pressed together in anjali, eyes closed. Around him, devotees sit on a red cloth in a white-walled room: a man in white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala, a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with hands folded behind a brass plate of offerings, and an older woman in a teal blue sari wearing gold bangles and holding a brass tray of flowers and sweets. A small brass ritual lamp and an orange cloth rest on the chair. The room has a framed picture and a wooden display cabinet in the background. The orange-robed man matches the appearance cues of the a person candidate, with the page stating he was not present at this event, so identity is uncertain.2010-02-18A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair sits on a white cushioned seat with palms pressed together in namaskar. Around him, a group of women in white and cream saris, some with yellow or blue shawls and rudraksha malas, sit on the floor with hands folded in prayer. Brass plates holding flowers, lamps and offerings sit in front of them, and a red-and-cream box rests on a small table nearby. Marigold garlands hang at the top of the doorway, and framed pictures decorate the walls of the room, indicating a padha pooja style devotional gathering in a home setting.2010-02-18A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, sitting on a white cushioned seat with his palms pressed together in namaskar and eyes closed. Around him on the floor sit several devotees: women in white saris and men in white dhotis with yellow and green borders, some with hands folded in prayer and others holding brass plates of offerings. A brass thali with flowers and fruit sits in the foreground, and a red wooden box with small items stands on the white table behind. The room has cream walls, a wooden cabinet and orange draping. Several people are partly visible at the edges of the frame. Visible physical people number about ten.2010-02-18A photograph of a padapuja in an indoor room with cream walls and a flowered curtain. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, sits on a white cushioned seat with his palms pressed together in prayer and eyes closed; he appears to be a person candidate with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, and his role is the honoured guest receiving worship. A woman in a blue silk sari with a red border sits on a low stool holding a silver plate with lamps, flowers and offerings, and devotees in white and yellow sit on the floor with folded hands. A red tray with fruit and sweets and a water bottle sit nearby, and a woman in a green-and-white sari stands in the background, with orange marigold garlands hanging above.2010-02-18A photograph of a pada pooja in a white-walled room. In front of him, seated devotees with joined palms, including a man in white with a mala and a woman in red, watch silver and brass plates of offerings and oil lamps on a gold tray. Two women in white with yellow shawls stand behind, one holding a tray of offerings. A framed painting of an orange-robed figure hangs above, beside a small deity murti with a floral garland and a dancing Nataraja figure on a shelf. Garlands of green leaves decorate the wall.2010-01-09September 17 20102010-09-17A 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 inside a home sitting room with white sofa and wooden wall shelves holding small vases and a candle-like object. A man in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a pink-and-white flower garland sits on a white sofa, smiling, with bare feet. A woman in an orange and white patterned sari kneels before him, offering a folded white sheet or papers across her hands. Behind them, a man in a white shirt with a red-and-orange beaded necklace and an older woman in a cream sari with red border and red blouse stand watching. A red tray holds red apples and rudraksha malas beside a white-clad attendant at left. Wood-slat blinds cover the windows.2010-02-17A photograph inside a green-walled room where a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a red cushioned seat with his palms pressed together. Women in white and cream saris and yellow shawls sit on the floor before him, some holding brass plates with lit oil lamps, flowers and offerings. A framed picture of a deity hangs on the wall, a plate of apples and sweets sits to the left, and a man in a white shirt sits at the right edge.2010-01-19A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back black hair and a red bindi sits on a white-covered couch with his palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed. Orange cushions and a rolled white bolster rest beside him, with pink flowers and a brass tray of lamps before a kneeling man in a white shirt, a brown rudraksha mala and an ID badge. A woman in a white saree with pink trim kneels at right holding a brass plate with pink flowers, and a woman in a yellow shawl sits behind. A glass cabinet of small figurines and bookshelves line the room; marigold garlands hang above. a person: long swept-back hair, orange saffron clothing and a red bindi on the seated figure receiving devotees in a padha pooja setting.2010-02-18A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe and long beaded necklaces sits in a white cushioned armchair with his palms pressed together in namaste, his bare feet resting near a golden tray. Several devotees kneel and sit around a low table in front of him, some with hands folded. The table holds gold and silver thalis with apples, small bowls and sweets, and a second golden plate for padapuja. A kneeling woman in a red top and a man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala join their hands in prayer. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop, and a small table with ritual items sits at the left.2010-07-24December 15 20092009-12-15