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A 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.

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A 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 seated man in an orange sleeveless robe and white dhoti sits on a white-covered seat with hands joined in namaskar, eyes closed, wearing a long white jasmine garland with red and yellow flowers. Around him, devotees in white clothes sit on the floor with silver thalis holding offerings, lamps and flowers during a puja. A woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala and a woman in a blue sari hold offerings; a man in white with a rudraksha mala sits at lower left, and a woman in a yellow shawl sits at centre. A standing figure in white appears at upper left and a person with a handheld microphone stands near the centre. A small television and sound equipment sit on a table behind the group, with a tripod in the background. The pose appears to match the page's a person reference, though the appearance is uncertain.2010-02-16A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron garment with long, dark, shoulder-length hair, sitting on a white cushioned seat with an orange cloth draped over the armrest. He holds his palms together in namaskar, with his eyes closed. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in a white-walled room. A woman in a blue sari with a red border holds a silver plate with flowers and offerings, and a woman in a grey-white sari with a rudraksha mala and red bangles kneels with her hands folded in prayer. Silver trays of offerings and flowers are placed nearby, and a red tray of fruit sits on a table behind the seated man, with orange garlands hanging above. This appears to be a padha pooja, in which devotees offer worship to the feet of a respected teacher. Several people wear white clothes and rudraksha malas, and a framed painting hangs on the upper wall.2010-02-18A photograph inside a plain room with a window air conditioner and cream walls. A man with long dark hair and an orange sleeveless robe sits on a red cushioned throne with gold-trimmed edges, hands pressed together in namaste, bare feet resting on a gold footstool. Several devotees kneel on the floor before him with hands folded in prayer, including a man in a beige shirt, a woman in white with a yellow shawl, a woman in red, and a man in a striped shirt. Silver and brass plates holding oil lamps, flowers and small bowls sit in front of them, consistent with padapuja. A man in white with a yellow shawl kneels at the right edge. Eight people are visible. Swamiji appearance is a probable candidate: long swept-back hair and orange saffron clothing, seated on a throne during padapuja.2010-02-07A photograph of a home satsang where a man in an orange robe with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold and red throne, palms pressed together in greeting. Long dark hair falls past his shoulders. Before him, seated devotees in white and yellow shawls and light shirts sit on the floor with hands folded; a man in a white shirt and glasses holds his palms together in front of a brass tray with lamps and flowers. Behind them, a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands with hands joined, another attendant in orange stands in a doorway, and a framed painting of a banyan tree hangs on the wall beside a shelf with a brass figurine and a stone lion. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, orange robe, gold necklace on a throne.2010-01-09A 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 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.2010-02-18A seated man with long dark hair and a saffron-orange robe sits on a red cushioned throne with ornate gold trim, palms pressed together in namaskar. Around him, devotees kneel on the floor: a woman in a light blue patterned salwar kameez with a gold bangle, an older woman in a blue sari, a woman in white with a mala, a man in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl, and a young boy in a yellow shawl. Several brass thalis holding oil lamps, flowers and rice are arranged before them, and a man in the lower left also has his hands folded. A window with an air conditioner is on the wall behind, with a table of red fruit at the right. This looks like a padapuja or aarti-style reception in a room.2010-02-05A photograph of a padha pooja in a domestic room with wood cabinets and a glass display shelf. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment over a shawl and a red tilak, sits on a white-draped seat with palms pressed together in anjali. Around him, devotees kneel on the floor: a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holding a rudraksha mala, a man in a striped shirt and glasses offering a silver tray of kumkum, rice and flowers, and women in saris, one in a red shawl. Stainless steel and silver plates of offerings sit on the floor.2010-02-18A 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 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 seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, his palms pressed together in greeting on an orange upholstered chair. Devotees in white ritual clothes sit before him: an older man in a cream shirt with his head bowed and hands folded, a woman in a white sari with a red bindi and hands joined, and another woman in white. Silver trays with oil lamps, flowers and a plate of offerings sit on the floor, and an attendant in white kneels near the bottom left. A framed photograph of a garlanded deity hangs on the pale green wall, and a table at left holds fruit and red-lined trays of offerings. A pada puja foot-worship scene is visible, with a silver tray near the seated man's feet.2010-01-24