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A padapuja ceremony in an open pavilion with orange walls and red-and-white pillars. A framed portrait of a smiling figure in saffron-orange robes with a long mala sits on a gilded throne draped with garlands and an orange cloth, flanked by brass vessels. Seven people sit on the floor in white dhotis and white saris; the woman centre in a white sari with yellow border holds her hands folded in prayer, while others with shaved heads hold brass plates and offerings. A second empty gilded throne stands at the left and a stone deity murti sits in a niche behind. A black board on the wall lists names beside a Dhyanapeetam sign.

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Indoor puja in an orange-walled hall at an ashram. In the center, a gilded ornate throne with a red cushion sits empty beside a framed portrait on a second gilded seat, the portrait garlanded with red, purple and yellow flowers and showing a saffron-clad figure with long hair and a mala, labelled as a portrait in the caption. Seated devotees in white dhotis and pale sarees with gold-bordered shawls face the seats, with brass plates of flowers and offerings in front. A shaved-headed young priest in a white dhoti with tilak holds a microphone at left, and a man in white with a sacred thread kneels near the offerings. Behind them a black board lists names in white text, and a wall plaque reads Dhyanapeetham.2010-09-25October 04 20102010-10-04 +1 copiesPhotograph of a padapuja-style ritual in an orange-walled temple courtyard. A golden throne-like seat with red cushions sits centre-right, draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands and holding a framed portrait of a woman in orange robes and necklaces, with a red cloth fixed behind. Around a gold tray with brass plates of flowers and offerings, several devotees sit on the floor in white dhoti-style clothing, some with white and yellow shawls, several with white ash and tilak marks on their foreheads and arms. A woman in white with a red bindi and a man in white with a yellow shawl sit near the tray, and a fair-haired woman in a yellow shawl stands at the back. A signboard and gold lamp stands are visible behind. Seven physical people are visible.2010-10-02A photograph of a Paduka Puja in a temple hall with orange and red walls. Two gold-carved thrones stand side by side, one empty and one bearing a framed portrait of a figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, garlanded with yellow, orange and purple flowers, with a red cushion and a small floral bouquet. Two priests in white dhoti and shawls with sacred markings sit cross-legged on the floor; one in front with palms joined in prayer and one beside him holding a bowl. Silver trays hold lotus flowers, fruit, and small offerings. Several women in saffron and white sit at the lower left and far back, and a woman with dark hair in a bun is seen from behind in the lower right. A black board on the wall lists names.2010-09-25A photograph of a ritual puja in a temple hall with orange-painted walls. Several devotees sit on a red carpet wearing white saris and white dhotis with green and yellow borders. A shaved-headed young priest in white dhoti sits before an ornate gold throne with red cushions, and a framed portrait on an easel beside the throne shows a figure in orange robes garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. Brass trays of fruit and offerings sit on the floor, with a brass lamp and a kalasha-style vessel nearby. A seated woman at the front holds a small item. A sign on the wall lists names in small print.2010-09-25A group of devotees sits in a courtyard performing a puja before an empty ornate golden throne (peetha) decorated with marigold garlands. Beside the throne stands a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with long hair draped with garlands. Seated on the floor, a woman in an orange sari with hands folded in namaskar sits near the throne, while others in white and cream garments, some with white head coverings, kneel with palms joined. Silver plates of offerings, brass vessels and a thermos sit on a gold-trimmed low table on a red mat. In the background a saffron-robed figure stands near a shrine with a gold-lit altar, and a stone wall and red-and-cream pillars frame the open hall.2010-10-05September 06 20102010-09-06Indoor puja in an orange-walled hall where a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti sits before an ornate gold throne-like seat draped with a red cushion and garlanded with marigold and rose strands. A framed photograph of a robed figure in orange sits on the seat. In front, a gold tray holds brass plates of flowers and offerings. Several seated people wearing white and yellow saris and white clothing sit on the floor, one holding a microphone, with hands folded in prayer. Another person in orange sits in the background near a doorway.2010-09-25Inside a temple hall with orange and white striped walls, a gilded golden throne with red cushions holds a framed portrait of a smiling man with long dark hair wearing an orange robe and rudraksha beads, garlanded with red, yellow and purple flowers. A seated group of devotees faces the throne: a shaven-headed priest in white dhoti at left, women in white saris with yellow borders, and a woman in a cream sari with orange shawl at right. Brass plates of offerings and flowers sit before the throne. The portrait is a printed photograph, not a live person; the seated people are the physical participants.2010-09-25A photograph of an outdoor satsang on a courtyard beside a red and white temple wall. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, orange shawl and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold and red throne, with his hands in his lap and gesturing as he speaks. Several devotees sit on the ground in front of him: women in white and cream saris with green and orange borders, and men in white dhotis, some with hands folded in prayer. A brass thali holding flowers, fruit and lamps sits on a gold stand before the throne. A printed board on the wall lists names, and a gold-decorated ornate pillar and red railing stand at right.2010-11-03A photo of a paduka puja at an open temple-courtyard hall. On a golden throne with red cushions stands a framed portrait of a saffron-clad man with long dark hair, seated and holding a mala, garlanded with yellow and white flower strands. Devotees sit on the floor before the throne: a woman in a magenta top and purple wrap with hands joined in prayer, men in white dhotis with hands folded, a priest in a white dhoti with bare upper body, and a bald man in an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala. Silver puja plates with pink flowers and small vessels sit on a gold tray. An orange curtain hangs behind, with red-and-white striped walls and a carved stone pillar. A printed portrait caption labels the portrait as a person, and a wall board lists the Dhyanapeetam Devotees Who Built Ananda Sabha. Eight people are visible.2010-10-04September 06 20102010-09-06