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September 05 2012

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A photograph of a padapuja scene in a red-draped room. A seated man on a gold-and-red throne wears an orange garment, a gold necklace of beads and pendants, armlets, and a white forehead mark; he is the a person by these visible cues. A man in a white shirt holds a small child in pink while joining palms before a brass plate of lamps and flowers placed on a golden tray at the throne's feet. A woman in an orange sari and a woman in a purple sari kneel with joined palms beside them. Orange flowers sit in a green vase behind the throne, and a red satin backdrop hangs behind the group.2012-09-05September 05 20122012-09-05A photograph of a padapuja in a temple hall with orange-and-white striped walls and a carved stone panel behind. A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands folded. Devotees kneel on the floor in front, including a man in a white shirt with palms pressed together, a small boy in light clothing, and several women in saris. Brass plates holding fruit, flowers and offerings sit before the throne. The appearance of the seated man is consistent with Swamiji (probable), with long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha beads. Approximately eight people are visible.2010-08-28A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat and floral garlands above, against a warm orange and yellow backdrop. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe draped over the shoulder, with long dark hair and eyes closed, appearing to be the a person candidate with a probable presentation (long hair, saffron clothing). He is being honoured: a young girl in an orange dress holds his hand and rudraksha mala, while a woman in a white sari with a gold border stands at right with her hands near him. Two men in white shirts stand at left, one with palms joined in greeting. Fruit sits on the golden base in front.2009-07-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in front of him, a long rudraksha-style necklace and a tilak on his forehead. Around him, devotees sit on the floor: a woman in white with a dark rudraksha mala and hands folded, a woman in orange and yellow saris, a small girl in orange with hands pressed together, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl praying. In front of them stand silver plates with red apples, pink flowers and offerings. A large painted backdrop of a temple with deity figures stands behind the throne, and a white projection screen hangs on the left wall.2010-10-24September 10 20122012-09-10July 07 20122012-07-07September 09 20122012-09-09A seated man in a long peach-coloured wrap with long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a stage, facing an audience. He appears to be the central figure, with a microphone stand and water bottle beside the throne. Several women and a child sit on the floor in front, some in white, yellow and orange garments, with hands joined in namaskar. A silver tray with flowers and offerings sits at the front-left, and a projection screen hangs behind. a person seated in a discourse setting; the throne and attendees suggest a satsang.2010-12-04September 17 20102010-09-17September 10 20122012-09-10A photograph inside a satsang hall where a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears saffron-orange robes, a long white flower garland and a sweeping dark hairstyle, with a tiger-striped cushion behind him. Seated devotees surround a round gold tray holding brass plates of flowers, fruit and offerings, while a woman in a red sari with a lanyard kneels nearby and a boy in white kneels with a rudraksha mala. Two women in orange shawls sit at the front, a man in a light kurta with hands folded in greeting sits at right, and an older man in an orange shawl sits in the background beside a red curtain and a white-clothed figure. Pandal decor and a wall fan complete the setting. Probable Swamiji candidate: the seated figure on the throne shows saffron robes, a white garland and long swept-back hair, so he is identified only by appearance cues. Puja with offerings and padapuja-style veneration appear to be taking place.2012-07-20