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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands folded, his long swept-back hair visible. In front of the throne, several devotees sit on the ground around brass plates with flowers, pink lotus blossoms, fruit and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a red border and a woman in an orange shawl and green sari hold and arrange the pink flowers. A man bare-chested in white dhoti kneels at the front with a gold chain, and a child in white sits at the lower edge. Behind the throne is a red-and-white striped wall and a wooden board with writing.

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October 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a temple courtyard with red and white striped walls. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing saffron-orange clothing and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands folded. Around him, a group of devotees sit or kneel with hands in anjali: a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and bare chest, a man in orange cloth, and several women in saris seated in front with their backs to the camera. Brass plates in front of them hold fruit, pink lotus flowers and offerings. Dhoti-clad and robed devotees sit in front of a darshan-style setting, with a gold-trimmed container beside the throne. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for Swamiji, with his long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala on a throne, and the page indicates his presence.2010-11-03A seated man in an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, eyes lowered and hands folded in his lap. He has long swept-back hair and a gold ceremonial necklace is not visible on him, but his appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Before him, several people in white dhotis and orange or white garments sit on the floor with silver puja plates, one holding a plate of offerings. The throne is set against an orange and white striped wall with a black board and a small flower pot. Fruit and flower offerings sit on a tray on a side table beside the throne. This appears to be a temple pada puja and morning satsang setting.2010-11-02A seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed, hands in front of him. Before him is a gold tray of brass plates holding offerings of fruit, pink lotus flowers and food. Around the throne, devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaste: a woman in a white and pink sari, an older woman in a green top and white shawl, a young woman in yellow, and men in white shirts. A shaved-headed priest in white clothing with a sacred thread sits in the foreground. The setting is a temple-like hall with red and white walls and a dark plaque on the wall behind. This is a satsang-style ritual reception with a puja offering.2010-11-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits with hands folded on a richly carved gold throne with red cushions, against a backdrop of gold-framed garlands and a golden deity image. Around him, devotees in white dress kneel and sit on the floor before silver and gold plates holding pink lotus flowers, oil lamps and offerings; one man in white with a shaved head and mala presses his palms together, and women in white and yellow sit with hands in anjali.2010-11-19A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes and a long dark rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gold armrests and palms pressed together in his lap. Several people in white and orange clothing sit on the ground in front of him, including a shaven-headed man in white dhoti at left and women in cream and orange garments. Gold ritual vessels, a brass plate with flowers, and a fruit tray sit on wooden side tables. Behind is a stone temple wall with a relief carving, a golden statue of a seated figure in orange on the right, and red and white pillars. A small logo appears in the upper left corner.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada puja at a temple-like hall with orange and red walls. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala and sits with eyes closed and hands folded, bare feet resting on a gold tray. Before him, several devotees kneel and sit in prayer: a man in a yellow shawl with palms joined, a woman in white with a yellow shawl, a man in a pale blue kurta with palms pressed together, and a shaved-headed priest in white clothing in the foreground. Gold plates hold pink lotus flowers, fruit, and small brass vessels. In the background, standing figures in white and an orange-robed person stand near the doorway, and a black board with white lettering hangs on the wall. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person, identified by the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ornate throne.2010-09-22A photograph inside a temple hall with orange and red striped walls and a black notice board above. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl, a dark rudraksha mala and a ceremonial necklace, sits on an ornate gold and red throne with his hands folded in front of him. Three of the shawl and mala details suggest a candidate who may be a person. Several people in white dhotis sit on the floor in the foreground holding brass lamps and a silver tray with fruit, flowers and a pink petal offering, while a woman in a white sari holds a lit oil lamp. A small wooden table beside the throne holds apples and offerings. Smoke rises from the lamps.2010-11-02A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne inside an open-air courtyard with terracotta-coloured walls. He wears a saffron-orange robe, long white and orange flower garlands, and has long swept-back dark hair, a visually distinctive cue for the a person. Smoke rises from a vessel at left, and gold lamps and brass vessels stand nearby. In front, a row of seated devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis, hands folded in anjali, faces him; one woman in green-and-cream sari sits in the front centre. Lower foreground shows brass plates with pink lotus flowers and fruit, and a shaven-headed priest in white with a gold necklace. Another woman stands at the far left. Expressions and attitudes are not interpreted.2010-11-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed and hands folded in his lap, wearing a long beaded gold necklace. Behind him, a red and white striped wall hangs with orange drapery. Three people sit on the floor at right: a woman in orange shawl, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and gold necklace with a vibhuti-marked forehead holding a small metal bowl, and another woman in orange shawl holding a bowl. Their posture suggests a ritual or satsang setting.2010-11-06October 11 20102010-10-11October 24 20102010-10-24