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December 16 2012

Indoor ceremony in a large atrium with a staircase and a crowd of devotees in white and orange-red shawls seated on the stairs. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari and orange shawl kneels beside a brass tray of small lamps and a plate of red and white flowers. Three seated devotees in white with orange shawls join palms in prayer or hold offerings. Behind them on the left, a figure in an orange robe, pink-and-white garland and tan turban sits on an ornate throne beside a golden lion-headed statue, appearing to be a person. A projector screen and white lamp stand in the background, and a golden deity murti is partly visible in the foreground.

A photograph of a padapuja-style devotional ceremony in an ornate hall. On the right, a long-haired figure in saffron-brown garments with a pink-and-white flower garland and bangles sits on a carved wooden throne beside a golden lion sculpture; his foot is being offered a plate of flowers and fruit. Seated on the floor before him, devotees in white and orange-saffron clothes with orange shawls and rudraksha malas hold brass offering plates, bowls and oil lamps on a leopard-print cloth. Behind them stands a golden deity murti and a decorated backdrop with a banner. A dark monitor and a projection screen sit at left, with more seated devotees in white behind.

A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an ornate room with red drapes and an ornate gold throne. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, a saffron head turban, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace holds a ceremonial sceptre in his raised hand while his feet rest on a red cushion. Around him, devotees in white and red clothing sit on the floor holding oil lamps and brass plates of flowers, with a shaved-headed devotee in saffron in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in orange robes, turban and garland is performing the throne role during the puja.

Indoor ceremony in a multi-level atrium with a grand staircase and draped curtains. In the foreground, a figure seated on a carved wooden throne with gold lion-head armrests wears an orange-brown turban, a garland of white and pink flowers with red beads, and saffron-orange robes. Seated women and men in white clothes with orange shawls sit on the floor before brass plates and trays of small oil lamps, some with their hands folded in anjali. A man in a white shirt and orange shawl sits at right. Behind them a projection screen shows a deity image, and a cameraman films from the staircase.

A seated man on a red and gold throne with golden lion armrests, wearing a saffron-red robe, a gold-and-red ornate crown, a long gold necklace and a bare upper body, sits with hands resting and feet bare. Before him on a red cloth, women and a man in white clothes sit in a padapuja, with brass plates holding flowers, fruit, yellow sweets and lit oil lamps. A woman in a purple sari and a woman in white wear red and rudraksha malas. Behind them a man in a red-brown robe sits, and a man in white sits near a sound mixing desk and camera on a patterned carpet. The setting is a hall with a dark wall and plants.

A seated man on an ornate golden-and-red throne flanked by golden lion figures wears a maroon-and-red turban, a long red and white flower garland, and a saffron-brown robe, with gold bangles on his wrist. Before him on a red-draped platform, devotees sit in prayer: a young girl in orange robes with a forehead mark, a man in white with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a mustard sari with folded hands, and a man in white clothes. Silver plates with oil lamps, flowers, fruits, a conch-shaped bowl and a white lotus form a puja offering in front of them. Another person in white stands with palms joined at the back of the hall beside sound equipment. The image may show a padapuja-style offering, and a Swamiji (probable) appears on the throne in a saffron robe, turban and garland.

December 28 2012

A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an indoor hall with plush furnishings. A man seated on an ornate brown throne with carved wooden arms wears saffron-orange clothing, a long swept-back hairstyle, a tilak on his forehead, and a thick pink, white and purple floral garland. Devotees sit on the floor around him in white and orange garments; a woman in orange near the front holds a brass plate of offerings, and a seated woman in white with folded hands watches. Behind them stand gilded deity murtis on a decorated altar with a colourful pillar and a banner. A golden ornamental object is in the right foreground. Several people are visible and partly cut off at the edges.

December 11 2012

Indoor photo in a gilded hall. A man with a white forehead band and a multicoloured flower garland sits on an ornate throne at left, wearing an orange cloth and gold armband. In the foreground, a bald priest in white with an orange shawl sits with his back to the camera before brass plates of offerings. To the right, devotees in orange and white attire sit in a row with hands folded; a woman in orange and a woman in white stand out, and a man in white with an orange shawl sits behind them. A golden lion-headed decoration and green garlands decorate the wall behind, with a black speaker at right.

A seated group of devotees gathers around a raised golden throne in a red-draped hall for a ritual session. A figure seated on the ornate gold throne wears an orange-red turban and orange-red robes with gold necklaces, and a candidate for a person by appearance; a lit brass oil lamp stands at left. Around them about two dozen devotees sit cross-legged on the floor, many in white kurtas and orange-red shawls, holding brass plates with flowers and small lamps, while bald priests in white dhotis with orange-red shawls sit in the foreground near the throne.