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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, hair swept back and long, with legs crossed and hands resting in the lap. Around the throne on the floor sit devotees: a bald man in white dhoti with a red border and bare chest, a woman in pale red top, and several women in white saris with yellow borders. Silver thali plates with flowers and offerings sit on the floor and a gold stand, while others hold orange cloth. Fruit and sweets are placed on a side table near the throne, and red and white striped walls frame the hall with orange curtains in the background.

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A seated man in saffron/orange robes with a long dark braid and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the left. He rests one bare foot on a golden footstool and his hands are folded in his lap. Facing him on the floor, a woman in a red-and-blue sari and several women in white dhotis or saris with yellow shawls sit around a gold-edged tray holding steel plates of food, fruit and bowls. A younger man in white with a rudraksha mala and a shaved-head priest in white dhoti sit at the front. Behind them are red walls with white stripes, a golden stool with a red cushion and a red-and-gold cabinet.2010-10-06A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in an open courtyard with red and white striped walls and a carved stone niche behind. A man with long hair, wearing orange robes, a rudraksha mala and an orange shawl, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, his bare feet extended toward a gold-and-silver tray of fruit and offerings. Seated on the ground before him are a woman in a red and blue sari, several women in yellow and cream saris holding small lamps or offerings, a bald man in white with a red-bordered cloth and rudraksha mala, and other devotees including a man in white kurta. Silver plates of apples and offerings sit on gold stands in front of them. The scene has the feel of a seated devotee gathering around a guru on a throne.2010-10-06A padapuja ceremony in an open pavilion with pink-and-white striped walls and gold-framed curtains. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his feet extended toward a gold table holding silver trays of flowers, fruit and offerings. A woman with short white hair in a white top and maroon shawl sits with palms joined in front of him. Around the trays, seated devotees in yellow and cream saris and shawls, and a man in orange, kneel or sit with hands folded in prayer. A carved wooden box and a stone pillar stand behind the throne. Six people are visible.2010-09-20A photograph in a temple-style hall with red and white striped walls and orange curtains. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a lit lamp-like object, with fruit and flower offerings on trays beside him. Around a gold-decorated table, devotees sit in a semicircle: a man in white holding a flame, a woman in a red and blue sari with a lit lamp, women in yellow saris with hands folded in prayer, and a bald man in white dhoti and mala. Brass plates of fruit and oil lamps rest on the table. The seated figure's appearance matches the a person label, based on saffron robes, rudraksha mala and throne seating.2010-10-06A photograph of a devotional padapuja-style ritual in an orange-walled hall with a golden peetha throne. A man in an orange robe with rudraksha mala sits on the gilded throne with hands folded, eyes closed, while fruit and offerings rest on a side table. Around the throne, a group of devotees sit on the floor: a bald man in white with a sacred thread, women in cream, white and yellow saris and yellow shawls, and a man in white kurta. Several hold silver plates and trays with pink flowers and petals, offering them forward. A seated figure in orange sits in the background doorway. Visible people number about ten.2010-10-06A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long dark rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned gilded throne in a room with orange and white striped walls, while a group of devotees sits on the floor. He has long swept-back hair and sits with hands folded, appearing to receive devotion. Nearby, a devotee in white with a shaved head, forehead tilak and yellow shawl kneels before brass trays of fruit, flowers and offerings. Other devotees in yellow and orange shawls sit in rows and join their palms in prayer, while a woman in white sits at the front. This appears to be a pada puja offering to the seated figure. a person identified by appearance cues; a person label applies to the central throned figure.2010-08-05Outdoor photograph of a padapuja in an ashram courtyard with orange and red walls. A long-haired man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the right, with fruit and flowers on a tray beside him. Several seated devotees in white clothes face him, some holding lit oil lamps and brass plates of offerings on a low golden stand. A man in a white shirt and a woman in white sit in the foreground, and a shaved-headed man in white with a mala sits to the left near a second gold throne. A wooden stand and a chart on the wall are visible. Overall the scene shows a ritual gathering of about 15 to 20 people.2010-08-28A photograph inside a temple-style hall with orange, red and white striped walls and a gilded ornate golden throne with red cushions. A man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, seated on the throne with hands folded. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long hair, saffron robe and beaded necklace, seated in the central position. Before the throne, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a garland kneels with joined hands beside brass trays of flowers, lamps and offerings. Around them, about seven women and girls in white saris with yellow and gold borders sit on a red mat with hands joined in prayer, one with blonde hair in an orange shawl. A gold-framed deity murti stands behind the throne area.2010-11-06A photograph of a pada puja scene in an indoor hall with orange and red striped walls. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold and red throne at left. Several devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls sit on the floor in front of him, one woman in a yellow-bordered sari holds a small object and offers a silver plate of flowers and lamps on a gold table. Another devotee in a red top reaches toward the throne, and a man in white kneels with folded hands at right. Others sit along the back wall and a microphone stand stands at right. Floral offerings, small oil lamps and brass plates lie on the tables before the throne.2010-08-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple courtyard where a man in saffron-orange robes with a white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. Two rows of seated devotees face him: a bald man in white dhoti with a beaded mala and folded hands sits near a gold tray holding silver plates with fruit and small lamps, while women in white saris with yellow shawls, several with hair in braids, sit with palms pressed together. Behind the throne stands a gold-framed structure and a deity murti draped in orange cloth, beside red-and-white striped walls and orange curtains.2010-11-01A photograph of a temple courtyard where a man with long dark hair and an orange saffron wrap sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a dark rudraksha mala. A row of people in front of him sit on the floor, including a bald priest in white dhoti with a gold chain, another seated priest in white, and women in saffron and yellow shawls holding incense sticks. Brass plates with fruit, flowers and offerings sit on a gold stand in front, and a brass kalasha and lamps are on a stone altar to the left beside an orange-robed statue. Red and white striped walls and orange curtains form the background. Count about ten people visible.2010-10-31 +1 copiesAugust 05 20102010-08-05