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A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja-style honouring on a red-carpeted stage before a gold-foil backdrop. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes, with a garland of white and pink flowers, sits on a carved wooden throne flanked by carved lion heads, hands folded in greeting. A bearded man in orange robes stands beside him holding a small object, while a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands behind holding a dark cloth or garment. In the foreground a man in white kneels with palms pressed together. Silver and brass vessels, a silver tray with yellow flowers, orange and yellow marigold garlands, and a microphone stand are arranged around the throne. A visible overlay credits the image to a copyright notice and source site.

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A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a gold foil backdrop. A long-haired figure in orange robes with a garland sits on an ornate carved wooden throne flanked by lion sculptures, hands joined in greeting, with a microphone on a stand in front. A bearded man in white with an orange shawl stands at left with hands folded. In the foreground a man in white kneels and bows his head toward a silver padapuja platter heaped with yellow flowers, with a brass kalasha vessel and pink flowers nearby. Marigold and mixed garlands hang from the throne and a pillar at right, and petals are scattered on the red floor. A watermarked caption and a framed portrait behind the throne are visible.2005-07-21July 21 20052005-07-21July 11 20062006-07-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a multicolored flower garland sits on a red-cushioned wooden throne flanked by carved lion heads, smiling. A white-clad devotee kneels and bows with forehead to a silver-and-gold footstool heaped with yellow and orange marigolds. To the right, a kneeling man in white with an orange shawl holds a small brass bowl. Behind them, a standing woman in a cream sari with brown paisley motifs stands near a gold-foil backdrop with framed dark pictures and garlands on stands. Red carpet and white cloth cover the floor. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange robes and long hair, with a flower garland, on the throne.2005-07-21February 24 20072007-02-24July 11 20062006-07-11July 11 20062006-07-11A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring inside a ceremonial hall with a gold-foil backdrop. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white and multicoloured flower garland, sits on a carved wooden throne with lion-head armrests and red velvet cushions, smiling and extending his hand toward a kneeling woman. The woman wears a cream sari with a dark paisley border and a white blouse, her hair in a bun, her palms pressed together. Another man in white kneels at the lower right in front of the throne. A silver ritual vessel filled with yellow marigold garlands sits on a silver pedestal, and orange and pink flower garlands drape the throne. A framed photo at left shows a pair of feet on a tray surrounded by flowers. A seated figure in orange robes with long hair is a person, identified by long swept hair, a flower garland and saffron robe, seated on the throne in a position of honour.2005-07-21 +1 copiesNovember 17 20092009-11-17July 11 20092009-07-11December 24 20092009-12-24Outdoor guru puja at an ashram under a gold-foil backdrop framed by purple-trimmed scalloped edging. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha mala and flower garland, sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with carved lion heads, smiling. Beside the throne stand a flower-draped lamp-stand and an orange-and-pink garland arrangement. A woman in a white and red-patterned sari kneels on a white cloth, bowing forward to touch or honour the silver padapuja stand in front of him. Behind her, two framed images show a kalasha-like offering of flowers and a figure by a tree. A bare-headed attendant in white sits at the right edge, and another person in orange stands in the background at left. Marigold and jasmine petals are scattered on the red carpet.2005-07-21 +1 copies