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A photograph of a pada puja ceremony on a stage. A man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands folded, while a row of women and girls in white and yellow saris, some with red shawls, sit on the floor in front. Behind them stand gold-and-silver deity murtis and a tall gold throne draped with marigold and multicolour garlands, with a dark curtain behind. Brass lamps and offerings sit on a low table to the left.

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November 18 20102010-11-18Photograph of a satsang hall with a man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushion, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala with ceremonial gold necklace, long swept-back hair, hands resting in lap. Several women in white and cream saffron-bordered saris sit on the floor facing him with their backs to the camera, some with long braided hair. To the left stands a gold-colored deity murti adorned with garlands of yellow, orange and green flowers, and a shaved-headed attendant in orange is seated beside it. A standing fan and a golden throne on the right complete the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in orange with rudraksha mala and long hair, in the role of the seated spiritual teacher on the throne.2010-11-16November 15 20102010-11-15November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a white and red flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions at the centre of a stage. Behind him, large garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers drape over a deity murti pair, with gold trident-like staffs and a gold lion figure beside the throne. Around him, several seated people in white and cream clothes, some with orange shawls, sit on a red-and-orange floor cloth with brass vessels in front. A flower-garlanded gold lion stands on the right. A large banner backdrop shows a temple-like scene.2010-11-13A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in a temple-style hall. Behind him are large garlands of yellow, red and green flowers around two silver deity murtis under gold crowns. To the right stands another garlanded murti, and a gold lion figure sits at the throne's side. Around the throne, a group of about ten people in white dhotis and saris sit on a mat, some with white and orange shawls, a few wearing rudraksha or bead necklaces. A microphone stands on the left, a brass bell lies on the floor, and a black electric fan is at the edge. The figure on the throne has long dark hair and distinctive orange and garland adornments with a throne presentation, and appears to be a person, seated in a role of teacher giving satsang.2010-11-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands resting on his knees, during a padapuja gathering. Devotees in white and red saris and white kurtas sit on the floor before him, some with palms pressed together and others holding small brass plates of flowers and offerings. Behind the throne stand gold and red chairs draped with marigold garlands, and a gold-and-red palanquin frame and a wooden podium are at right. A candidate with distinctive saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a throne is present; appearance-based label: a person, seated in the central role.2010-11-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne with a floral garland arch of yellow, red and white blooms behind it. The central figure wears an orange robe, a long gold-beaded necklace and a golden crown, with hands folded in front. A second man in orange clothing sits at the right side of the throne. Several women in white and cream sari-style clothes, with braided hair and some with flower adornments, sit or kneel on the floor in front, facing the throne. Ornate gold oil lamps are mounted on the wall in the background, and a small pink-and-white fabric decoration hangs at the top left.2010-12-29November 13 20102010-11-13A photo of a seated teacher on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe and a beaded necklace, with long swept-back hair and a golden trident-topped staff beside him. Several people sit on the floor before him in white ritual dress: women in white saris with gold borders and men in white dhotis with gold necklaces, holding brass plates of offerings and flowers. A devotee in orange robes sits nearby. Behind the throne are a deity murti, an orange-draped altar, a kalasha, and a garland-draped golden seat. The setting suggests a satsang gathering with puja offerings. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his saffron robe, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and long hair.2010-11-12