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A photograph of a padapuja-style devotional moment in a white-walled room. A seated figure on a gold-framed red-cushioned throne wears a bright orange robe and a long white flower garland with red blossoms, and holds a phone-like object while a visibly sanctioned devotee kneels and bows his head near the throne. The devotee wears a white shirt, tan trousers, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold bracelet, and his hand is raised toward the seated figure's head. Around them stand onlookers: a woman in a white-and-blue patterned sari holding a small child, a girl in an orange top and white skirt with hands folded in prayer, a man in a white shirt, and a woman in a white sari. Garlands, an offering tray and a small brass vessel sit on a side table, and a bamboo-leaf wall hanging decorates the room.

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A photo of an indoor blessing scene in a plain cream-walled room. A long-haired man in orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on a gold, ornately carved throne with red velvet cushions, holding a small object toward a man in a white short-sleeved shirt and white dhoti who stands before him. Around them, women in white saris with coloured borders and a young boy in blue stand watching, some with hands folded. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robes, garland, seated on a gilded throne) is the central figure receiving or giving a blessing. A woman at left wears a white sari and gold bangles, and a child holds a flower.2009-08-09A photograph of a VIP blessing in a plain room with cream walls and a wall-mounted electrical panel. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange robe and multiple garlands of white jasmine and red flowers. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward to offer something from a small tray on a table. To the left, a woman in a white sari with a red border and a man in a white checked shirt stand with hands folded in namaste, while a woman in an orange sari holds a small child in blue. Several people in white and orange clothing wait nearby. A small water bottle sits on the table beside the throne.2009-08-09A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and green flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, receiving devotees in a plain room. Several devotees approach to offer respect: an older man in white shirt and white dhoti on the left, a woman in an orange sari with a flower in her hair, a man in a pink-striped shirt, and a woman in a blue top with a young child. A small child in a maroon shirt stands near the throne steps, and a red cushion with flower petals lies at the feet. Visible people include about seven or eight devotees plus the seated figure.2009-08-09December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a home visit in an ashram-style room with cream walls and a wooden door. A figure in orange robes with a white and pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, one hand raised in blessing toward a line of visitors. A woman in a blue-trimmed white saree with floral print stands at left beside a girl, and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward to offer his hand. A young child in white dress stands near the throne, and a tray of fruit or offerings sits on a low table. The seated figure matches the appearance of a long-haired sannyasi in saffron, with cues of swept-back hair and a garland, so this is a person, seated and receiving devotees during a pada puja-style blessing.2009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09A seated figure in orange robes and a white and pink flower garland sits on an ornate gold and red upholstered throne, extending a hand toward a young girl in an orange top and patterned skirt who bows at his feet. Several devotees crowd around: a woman in a blue blouse and white sari with orange flowers, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers helping the girl, a woman bending forward, and a child held by a man at the upper left. In the lower right, another orange-clad figure sits on the floor near the throne, with a stack of books and a small offering plate nearby. The setting is a plain cream-walled room. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate: long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and a rudraksha mala.2009-08-09A photo of a visitor in a white shirt and khaki trousers bowing and handing an envelope or offering to a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron robe and a long garland of red and yellow flowers, and appears to have long hair swept back; a person appearance candidate. Standing to the left, a bald older man in white with folded hands, a woman in a green-and-maroon sari, and an older woman in an orange sari with folded hands watch. Two boys in orange and grey clothing stand behind them. In the foreground, a seated attendant in orange robes sits on the white cloth-covered floor, and a small glass of water sits nearby. The setting is a plain cream-walled room with white sheets on the floor.2009-08-09A photograph of devotees approaching a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in a plain room. The seated person wears orange robes, a long garland of white and red flowers, and a dark beaded mala, with long dark hair. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti, with long grey hair, stands in front holding offerings. Standing devotees include a man in a white checked shirt, women in white and orange saris and a white sari with red border with flower-adorned hair, and another man in white. A child in orange sits at lower right. Pink and white flower petals cover the floor, with a striped mat and brass vessels beside the throne. A red plastic chair stands at left.2009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09January 11 20102010-01-11 +1 copies