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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on a red-cushioned golden throne on a raised dais, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace visible, while a group of about a dozen women and girls in white and cream saris and dhotis sit on orange mats before him holding brass plates and offerings. Behind the throne, a large floral garland of marigolds and green leaves drapes over deity murtis in an ornate shrine. A gold-framed ratha-style seat stands at right beside a decorated deity figure with garlands. The setting is a stage-like hall with a dark curtained backdrop, orange floor covering and a patterned carpet. The scene appears to be a padapuja gathering in progress.

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November 18 20102010-11-18November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 15 20102010-11-15November 13 20102010-11-13A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, eyes closed in meditation with hands folded. Swamiji (probable): long, swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala mark the presenter as the central figure. Around the throne, several women and girls in white and cream saris with yellow and red borders kneel and sit in a semicircle, one holding a small cup. To the left stand deity murti decorated with garlands of marigold and multicolored flowers, and a gold chair with a red seat. Above, bright floral garlands hang from the upper right, and a dark blue curtain forms the backdrop. The scene suggests a pada puja offering setting.2010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 14 20102010-11-14November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 14 20102010-11-14A photograph of a satsang-style ritual in a hall with dark blue drapes and an orange carpet. A seated figure in an orange robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha-style orange-beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne at the left, with a gold bull statue (Nandi) beside it and a large deity murti decorated with garlands of orange, yellow and pink flowers behind. Several devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in front of a gold table holding brass plates and offerings, many with hands in anjali mudra. Women in white and orange saris and men in white dhotis kneel in prayer, and a woman in an orange shawl sits among them. Additional garlanded deity images and gold-framed portraits stand on the right. Photo rather than graphic, showing a devotional puja and satsang gathering. The seated figure matches Swamiji by appearance cues including long hair, orange robe and beaded necklace, so identity is probable.2010-11-12November 14 20102010-11-14November 22 20102010-11-22November 13 20102010-11-13