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A 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.

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A 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 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.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.2010-10-06A 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 seated man on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange robe, long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, with his hands resting in his lap; his feet rest on a gold footstool. Several devotees sit on the floor before silver and gold trays holding fruit, sweets and lit oil lamps. A woman in a red and blue sari and other women in yellow and white saris perform aarti, holding small flames. A bald man in white sits in the foreground. Fruit and offerings sit on a side table, and a red and white striped wall with orange curtains forms the backdrop.2010-10-06A seated man in a golden ornate throne with red cushions wears orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair and eyes closed. Several people in a temple hall perform aarti around him with oil lamps and silver thalis holding fruit and sweets. A woman in a red and blue sari holds a lamp at center, and women in yellow and white clothing stand beside her. Striped red and white walls, a carved stone shrine behind the throne, and an orange curtain form the background. A bald man in white sits in the foreground.2010-10-06A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange sleeveless robe, dark rudraksha mala and a bare chest, perched on an ornate red-cushioned gold throne with carved gold armrests. Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, while presiding over the gathering as its central figure. Before him on the floor sit devotees: a shaved-headed man in white with a rudraksha mala and name badge, a bald man in white with glasses praying with palms together, a woman in white with folded hands, a woman in yellow, and others seated around silver trays of red fruit, pink flowers and offerings. Behind them are orange and white striped walls, orange curtains and a potted plant, with a brass lamp at the right edge.2010-08-30August 05 20102010-08-05A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala on a gold-carved, red-cushioned throne-style seat at the top left, looking to the side with hands resting in his lap. Before him on the floor, a group of devotees sits in a semicircle: a woman in orange with long dark hair holds a lit oil lamp, a man in a white dhoti and shirt holds a flaming lamp, a shaven-headed man in white with a gold necklace holds a plate, and others in yellow, green and white saris sit with folded hands. Gold brass plates and lamps are arranged on the floor, and a tray with apples sits on the left. Pink walls, a window and two portable heaters are in the background.2010-09-17A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a courtyard with orange and red walls and white vertical stripes. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange robe and a red-and-white flower garland, sits on a red upholstered throne with gold carved armrests and speaks into a microphone. Probable Swamiji: the long swept-back hair, orange clothing and garland are the cues. Seated before him, a woman in a green sari holds a lit oil lamp, and devotees in white, yellow and orange clothes sit around brass and silver trays of fruit, flowers and offerings. A standing man in white with a yellow shawl watches from behind. A decorative stone carving is at the upper left.2010-09-07August 16 20102010-08-16August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copies