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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on an orange-cushioned throne, with rudraksha malas around the neck and a gold-tipped staff held in one hand, while a devotee in a maroon sari rests a hand near his feet on an orange footstool. An elderly man in white kneels to the left, a man in orange dhoti and shawl stands at the far left, and a woman in white sari with orange border stands at the right. Behind them, a cameraman films and a deity murti sits draped in blue and purple with red and yellow garlands and brass lamps on an altar. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a red bindi, with distinctive saffron robes, malas and throne-like seat, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) presence receiving devotees at an outdoor temple darshan.

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July 07 20102010-07-07July 07 20102010-07-07 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak sits on an orange throne-chair under a shrine canopy, appearing to be the Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues. Before him a man in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels and touches his bare feet resting on an orange cushion and wooden sandal, while a man in an orange shawl holds an orange cloth and a man in white dhoti stands nearby. Two women in white saris with gold borders stand at right. Behind them is a golden deity murti in a shrine decorated with red and white garlands and a golden kalasha, with stone carvings on the pillars. The scene suggests padapuja.2010-07-11June 28 20102010-06-28July 11 20102010-07-11A photograph of a ceremony in a plain room with a white wall decorated with red and green lotus borders. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white and multicoloured flower garland and a green-edged shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, his hand raised in blessing. A devotee in orange robes kneels at his feet and touches them, while another robed man in orange stands beside a microphone stand holding a gold-coloured item and wears a gold necklace. A woman in a white sari with a red bindi stands at left covering her mouth, and a man in a red sari appears at the far left edge; an older man with white hair stands in the background. Two other people in orange robes sit at right. Red flowers lie on the carpet. Visible physical people: about seven.2009-12-26A photograph of a temple darshan scene. A smiling person with long dark hair, wearing orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, sits on a white-draped seat with gold trim. A kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt bows and touches the seated person's hand to his forehead, while a devotee lies prostrate in white at the seated person's feet, adorned with a flower garland. Behind them, a standing man in a purple turban and white clothes, and several people in orange and white robes, stand near a red railing. A cameraman with a video camera films the scene. On an altar at the upper right, a deity murti sits decorated with garlands and brass lamps, and a side table holds water bottles. Several figures in orange and white stand nearby.2010-06-13A temple ritual scene with devotees in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls. A man in orange with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a white cushion while a kneeling woman in white with long dark hair bows and touches his feet, and a man in white kneels beside them placing a garland of red and white flowers at his feet. A standing man in orange holds a wooden tray of fruit, nuts and offerings. Behind them is a gilded deity shrine draped in purple cloth and marigold garlands, with brass kalasha-style lamps. A cameraman in white with a camera on his shoulder films, and a white-clad man stands at right with hands near his chest. The floor is covered with orange mats and a white cloth, with a small table holding water bottles.2010-06-13A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on an orange cushioned seat before an ornate golden shrine with a deity murti and garlands of marigolds and red flowers. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands with his hand on the seated figure's shoulder, while a man in a striped shirt kneels at the feet, and a young man in white kneels at the seat's edge. Orange-robed attendants stand at left and right, and a cameraman in white holds a video camera at right. Golden lamp stands and carved stone pillars frame the scene, with a deity image above the shrine. The wording on the photo's copyright line is not included here.2010-07-07July 20 20102010-07-20July 23 20102010-07-23A pada puja ceremony in a temple-style shrine with gold-framed deity murtis behind. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a flower garland sits on an orange-draped throne with a small footstool, her feet being honoured with flowers. A man in white kneels with his forehead on the floor before her. Standing devotees in white dhotis and saffron shawls surround her, including an older man in white with garlands and a seated figure's attendant with a brass tray. A woman in a white sari stands at right. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel stand on the altar, with orange drapes and banana leaves framing the scene.2010-07-24