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A photograph of a stage event where a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a green flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, receiving devotees who stand before him with palms pressed together. Several people in white ritual clothes, including a man in a white kurta and a woman in a green blouse and gold-bordered saree, bow and join hands in greeting. A second saffron-robed person sits to the right, and a brass plate with offerings is visible near the foot of the throne. A dark curtain and a blank screen form the background.

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January 02 20102010-01-02October 08 20102010-10-08A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja in a hall with pink walls and dark blue curtains. A man in an orange saffron robe with rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands folded, while devotees kneel before him. Devotees in white ritual clothes and folded hands, including a woman in a green blouse and a shaved-headed priest with a chanting mic, surround a golden tray with brass plates holding apples, flowers and red offerings. A woman in a yellow-trimmed garment kneels at the front. A visible a person cue: the seated figure wears saffron and multiple rudraksha malas on a gold throne, a role of guru receiving worship.2010-09-17Indoor satsang with a seated figure on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing an orange robe and a long black-and-orange rudraksha mala, long swept-back hair, eyes closed and hands folded in prayer. a person on the throne. Around the dais, several devotees kneel in prayer: a woman in a pink-bordered white sari with hands joined, a woman in a green-bordered sari, a blonde woman in a white top, and a man in white with his hands together at the left edge. Two bald priests in white dhotis with sacred threads sit behind them. Silver trays with fruit, flowers and small lamps are placed on the floor before the throne. A projection screen and dark blue curtains fill the background, and a small wooden lectern with gold trim stands beside the throne.2010-10-08September 17 20102010-09-17A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands joined in front of him, eyes closed, with long swept-back hair. A tray with red apples rests on a gold side table beside him. In front, a group of devotees sits on the floor: a man in cream kurta with a mala and folded hands, a woman in a green sari and another in an orange garment, a bare-shouldered man with a yellow-and-white cloth, and a figure with tilak in white. Silver trays of offerings with pink flowers sit in the foreground, with two women in yellow and orange in front. Blue curtains and a painted backdrop complete the hall.2010-09-17A photograph of a Guru Poornima padapuja-style gathering in a decorated hall. A long-haired man in saffron robes and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold lion-figure at its base, smiling, his feet being attended. Before him a woman in a grey-haired bun and white sari with gold border kneels and bends forward, hands near his feet. Standing behind are devotees: a woman in white with a blue-patterned shawl and folded hands, an older man in white with a grey beard and rudraksha-style pendant, a young boy in beige kurta with folded hands, and a woman in a red shawl. A man in orange shawl and white kurta holds a silver vessel at right. Marigold and white jasmine garlands drape the throne and the decorated backdrop.2006-07-11Photograph of a ceremonial event on a stage with a red-and-pink backdrop showing carved temple architecture. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange robe over a red garment, sits on an ornate gold throne with a garland of yellow and purple flowers. He gestures with one hand while a woman in a white sari with gold border and an orange shawl stands beside the throne, and a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right. On the left, a man in white with a yellow scarf and rudraksha mala stands beside an older woman in a teal blouse and white sari wearing a lanyard. A man in a white shirt and black trousers with a lanyard stands at centre, and a gold footstool with a red cushion sits in front of the throne. Fruit is placed on a tray before the seated figure. Red carpet covers the floor.2009-08-20October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesNovember 29 20092009-11-29A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits eyes-closed on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands folded, on a stage. Around the throne a group of devotees sits on the floor: a woman in green with palms joined, a man in white with a shaved head and mala, a bare-chested man with white tilak and gold necklaces, and women in yellow and white saris. Silver plates and bowls of offerings are set before them, with two red apples on a side table near the throne. Dark curtains and a projection screen form the backdrop. Visibly a satsang-style ritual gathering with devotional offerings.2010-09-17A seated figure in orange robes and multiple flower garlands sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in prayer. A woman in a cream sari kneels before the throne, washing or offering water at the feet placed on a red cushion, while devotees in white and a young man in orange sit on the floor with hands folded. Trays of oranges, apples and gold-colored items lie on white cloth, consistent with a pada puja.2009-08-09