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July 15 20122012-07-15A seated man in an orange saffron garment with a gold chain necklace and rudraksha-style beads sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a dark swept-back hairstyle and a vertical white mark on his forehead. Devotees kneel and sit on the floor before him with hands joined in prayer: a bald young boy in a striped shirt, a woman in a grey-patterned sari, a woman in a black top with an orange shawl, and a man in white with an orange shawl behind them. A brass tray of offerings with flowers, fruit and bowls sits at the foot of the throne, a pedestal fan stands behind, and red drapes hang in the background.2012-07-22A paada puja ritual in a red-draped hall. A man in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead, sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion and tiger-striped cloth, his bare feet extended toward a golden tray of brass bowls holding flowers and offerings. Several women in white, maroon and green saris kneel with hands joined in namaskar, and a man in white with a yellow shawl sits at the right. Pink flowers stand on a side table with a red box of sweets, and a floor fan stands behind them.2012-07-15A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a multi-strand gold necklace and bangles sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion, hands folded, before a gold-framed shrine doorway. Before him on the floor, several devotees in red, orange and white garments kneel behind brass plates of flowers, fruit and lamps, with pink and red blossoms scattered among them. A man at lower left wears white tilak and white garments, and a brass bell hangs above. Brass oil lamps and bells stand nearby on a black wall.2013-05-28A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a black rudraksha mala and bare chest sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his feet being washed by several women kneeling on the floor. Women in white and cream saris and a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread and tilak tend to the feet with pink flowers and silver-toned ritual vessels and trays. Behind the throne stand garlands of orange, yellow and green flowers, a gilded peetha and a decorated stand, with a red curtain at left. A gold-framed stool sits in the foreground at right.2010-11-19A seated man in an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears orange robes with a maroon-and-gold shawl, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace and gold armbands, and sits with his hands resting in his lap. Beside him on a gold stand are flower petals and a small lamp. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a woman in a white sari with a gold border, a woman in a cream sari with a green-clad younger woman behind her, and bald-headed people in the foreground with hands folded in prayer. A gold-framed flag with a blue and red emblem hangs behind the throne, and microphones sit on the right.2011-02-11A seated man in an orange robe with a maroon-edged shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, gold armlets, and a red tilak on his forehead. He gestures with his hands while speaking into a microphone. Around him, several devotees sit on the floor, including women in white and yellow saris, a woman in a green top, and shaved-headed people in the foreground. In front of the throne are brass plates with pink lotus flowers and offerings, and a gold kalasha-style finial and a saffron-and-gold ceremonial banner hang behind. The backdrop is a maroon curtain and a pink wall.2011-02-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and rudraksha malas sits on a red velvet throne with tiger-stripe upholstery in an indoor hall. A woman in a lavender blouse and white sari kneels before him, a devotee receiving padapuja while a bald man in white and a small girl in a floral dress wash his feet from silver vessels with flower petals. Behind them a woman in a green sari and an elderly woman in white sit with hands folded, a boy in white kneels, and a woman in an orange sari sits at a microphone at right. An air conditioner and a tall cooling unit are on the wall.2012-10-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long saffron shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a white tripundra mark on his forehead, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, a gold chain and a bracelet, smiling as he faces a small group. Before the throne on a gold cloth are silver plates holding flowers, marigold petals, a kalasha and small lamps, and a brass oil lamp burns on a stand. Around him, a woman in a maroon sari with folded hands and a girl in a pink patterned top kneel in prayer, a man in a white kurta with folded hands sits near a camera, and a man in a green shirt sits at the right. Several more people sit in the dim background near a curtain, with a white-walled room and a wall light behind them.2013-02-19January 20 20132013-01-20A seated man on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions wears an orange saffron robe draped over his bare shoulder and a long black rudraksha mala, his long dark hair swept back, eyes closed, hands resting on his lap near a silver tray of flowers and fruit. Seated devotees in orange and red saris and shawls face him at lower right, several with palms pressed together in anjali, while a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a gold necklace sits in the foreground. A pedestal with gold trim stands beside the throne, a white fan and a tripod microphone stand are in view, and a backdrop shows a temple-style painting. The setting is a plain indoor hall with a window and dark curtains.2010-10-26A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, with long swept-back hair and hands resting in his lap. Before him a group of devotees sit on the floor with hands joined in anjali, including a bald man in white with a sacred thread and a woman in a white sari. Gold-rimmed brass trays with offerings of fruit and flowers sit in front of the throne, and a dark blue curtain hangs behind. A small table with a red fruit and a microphone-like device stands beside the throne. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, seated on a throne as the central figure.2011-01-23