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A seated man in an orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, hands clasped in his lap, eyes closed. Garlands of marigolds and colourful flowers hang on the throne behind him. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in white and cream clothes; a bald man in white with a mala holds his hands together near brass plates of pink lotus flowers, fruit and offerings. A woman in white with a mala sits nearby, and a woman in a light sari and another in yellow sit at the lower edge. The setting looks like a stage or hall with dark drapes. A padapuja-style offering of flowers and fruit is laid out in front of the throne. The orange-robed man is a person by appearance, in the role of the seated central figure.

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A 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 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.2010-11-19November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 24 20102010-11-24A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a long orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands folded in his lap, with white tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair. Around him, devotees kneel and sit on the floor in front of gold-rimmed brass plates holding fruit, flowers and offerings, including pink lotus blossoms and red apples. A woman in white with a red bindi and a woman in orange with a child join their palms in prayer, and a bald man in orange sits at the left edge. A gold-carved wooden side table holds more fruit and a water bottle, and a painted backdrop of a temple scene stands behind the throne. a person: the man on the throne wears saffron/orange robes, a long swept-back hairstyle, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold necklace, and is seated in a place of honour during a satsang-style puja setting.2010-10-24A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala around his neck, and a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed with hands folded, while a bare pink lotus is offered at his feet. Around him, a woman in a white and gold sari and a woman in a yellow shawl with white attire kneel with palms joined, a man in white clothes stands with hands folded, and a shaved-headed priest with white tilak sits at the lower edge beside brass trays of offerings, flowers, fruit and lamps. Gold garlands and a gilded lion-form seat frame the throne; a deity murti sits behind with flower garlands, and a gold ceremonial standard rises at the left.2010-11-15Photo of a padapuja ritual in a gold-trimmed hall. A man in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned golden throne, eyes closed, his bare feet extended toward a golden tray. Kneeling before him, devotees in white dhotis with gold necklaces and white shawls attend the feet; a man in white with a mala holds his hands clasped, and a woman in white sits nearby. Silver plates with flowers, fruit, and pink petals sit on the golden tray. Behind the throne stand a golden swan-shaped seat, a trident-topped staff, orange cloth, and a garlanded deity murti. Other people in orange and white sit at the edges, one with a microphone, and women in the foreground, including one with a braid, are partly visible. Probable Swamiji on the throne, with orange robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and gold ornaments.2010-11-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, long swept-back hair and a relaxed posture, while devotees gather on the floor. In the foreground, women in saffron and orange saris and a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth with a tilak and beaded gold-toned necklace hold brass plates of flowers and offerings, and others in white with yellow shawls sit with palms pressed together. A gold-framed wooden table with a small floral arrangement sits beside the throne against a black curtain and a pale screen, with a carved stone figure at the right edge. Whether the seated figure is the a person is uncertain from appearance alone, so the a person field is set to unsure.2010-10-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a hall, with a white projection screen and dark drapes behind. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha mala, a sweeping long hairstyle and a white tilak, with hands joined in a seated meditative posture. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala beside a throne. Around him, devotees sit on the floor with joined palms: a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with white body markings, a woman in a yellow top, a woman in a pink saree, and a man in white at left. Some are visible from the back in the foreground. Trays of fruit and flowers sit on the floor and a small table holds apples and a small fan on the side. A standing microphone is at left, and a monk in orange stands in the background.2010-11-30A photograph of a pada puja in a hall. A man in an orange robe with a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands resting on his lap. Surrounding devotees in white ritual clothes sit on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer, including a bald priest in white with a gold necklace and a woman in a red sari. Silver trays hold pink flowers, red fruit and offering bowls at the foot of the throne. A shaved-headed man in front and a woman in red at the right are seated in devotion, and a microphone stands at the left. The scene is a pada puja, a devotional foot-worship ceremony.2010-09-16October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesIndoor satsang with a seated figure on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing an orange robe and a long black-and-orange rudraksha mala, long swept-back hair, eyes closed and hands folded in prayer. a person on the throne. Around the dais, several devotees kneel in prayer: a woman in a pink-bordered white sari with hands joined, a woman in a green-bordered sari, a blonde woman in a white top, and a man in white with his hands together at the left edge. Two bald priests in white dhotis with sacred threads sit behind them. Silver trays with fruit, flowers and small lamps are placed on the floor before the throne. A projection screen and dark blue curtains fill the background, and a small wooden lectern with gold trim stands beside the throne.2010-10-08