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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, facing a group of devotees. Five devotees kneel or sit before him: a woman in a blue and red sari holds a gold-rimmed plate, several women wear yellow shawls over white saris, and a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with red border sits in front. Brass and silver plates with offerings, fruit, flowers and small lamps sit on the floor and a side table, and a small gold-rimmed plate stands on a wooden stand beside the throne. The orange and red-striped walls, curtains and a blue 'Silence please' sign frame the courtyard setting, consistent with a satsang or ritual offering.

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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange saffron robe, a long rudraksha mala and with long dark hair swept back. He sits with hands folded in his lap. In front of him, a group of devotees sit on the floor around brass thalis piled with fruit and flowers. A woman in a red top with a blue shawl and a few women in yellow shawls and white saris sit with palms pressed together in namaskar; a bald man in white dhoti and shawl and a young man in white kurta face the throne. An orange-and-red painted hall with white stripes, curtains and a potted plant forms the background. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, and he sits on the throne. A blue sign reads Silence please.2010-10-06A temple courtyard pada puja during morning satsang darshan. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears saffron/orange robes, a long rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, hands folded in front of him, with fruit and flowers on a small tray beside him. Before him, devotees kneel in a semicircle with palms pressed together: several men in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls and gold necklaces, and women in white or yellow saris and saffron shawls. Brass plates of offerings with pink flowers and fruit sit on the floor. Behind them are red walls with white stripes, red curtains and a corrugated roof. Several figures are visible, most partially cropped at the bottom edge.2010-11-02A 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 photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in an orange-walled hall with a corrugated roof. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a red-and-orange rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion at right, behind a wooden lectern holding fruit and trays. In front, devotees sit on mats: a shaved-headed man in white dhoti, women in white and yellow saris, and a Western-looking man in white kurta with folded hands. A woman in a blue top and red shawl sits with her back to the camera. Silver and brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings sit on a gold-edged low table, and a gold ceremonial display lies on a red cloth at left. A guru-figure in saffron sits on the far left, and a photo panel hangs on the back wall. Sixteen to twenty people are visible.2010-10-06A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open courtyard, wearing an orange saffron robe and long rudraksha mala, with long dark hair and bare feet resting on a brass tray. He sits with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. Trays of fruit, flowers and brass offering bowls sit before him. Five women and a man kneel with palms pressed together in namaskar, several wearing yellow shawls and one a red-and-blue sari. Behind them stands an orange-and-white striped wall, a tiled pillar, a stone carved sculpture and a red-curtained doorway. The man on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate with long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, seated in a throne as a teacher receiving devotees.2010-10-06An outdoor courtyard with orange and white painted walls and a stone pillar at left. A man with long dark hair in an orange robe and a garland sits on an ornate gold and red throne at left, hands pressed together in greeting, with fruit on a tray beside him. Around him sit devotees on the ground: women in yellow shawls and white saris, men in white dhotis, and a woman in a pink top at the front left. Several hold orange cloths and steel plates with offerings. In the background a man in white dhoti and shawl stands by an open doorway with orange and red curtains. A blue sign reads Silence please. Potted plants and a speaker are visible. The scene suggests a seated satsang with devotees, with Swamiji candidate appearance cues of long hair, orange robe and garland seated on the throne.2010-09-13September 06 20102010-09-06September 06 20102010-09-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, eyes closed in meditation. In front of the throne is a wooden-and-gold side table holding fruit and offerings. Around him, several devotees sit on the floor with hands folded in prayer; a woman in a blue and white sari, a woman in yellow, and men in white dhotis and a light-blue shirt kneel before silver trays of flowers, pink petals, and small lamps. The setting is an open-air courtyard with orange and white striped walls, a microphone stand, palm trees, and a metal gate. A devotee in an orange sari sits at the right edge.2010-09-22October 30 20102010-10-30 +1 copiesOutdoor 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.2010-08-28October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copies