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A seated man in orange robes and a floral garland sits on a gold-ornate throne-like seat, eyes closed, while devotees perform a padapuja. A man in a white dhoti and shirt holds a pink lotus and a flower near a brass tray of offerings. A woman in white with a grey braid and a rudraksha-style mala holds a pink lotus, and a woman in white sits at right with a braided grey plait. Others in white and yellow sit on the floor, and a person in a purple shawl sits at left. A pedestal fan and pale pink wall are behind them, and a large garland of yellow and red flowers frames the throne.

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A photograph of a ceremonial darshan and pada puja scene in a hall. A man with long swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe, a garland of orange and beige beads, and sits on an ornate gold throne heaped with yellow and purple flower garlands, his hands folded. Seated before him on the floor, devotees in white clothes press their palms together, and one holds a thali of fruit and red flowers. A woman in a white sari with a green border stands at left holding papers, and a shaved-headed priest in orange sits at the far left. Beside the throne a deity murti is garlanded with white and orange flowers.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA pada puja-style ritual in a hall with a gold-trimmed throne. A seated man in an orange robe with a yellow-and-white garland and rudraksha-style beads sits on a gold throne, eyes closed, his feet presumably honoured. In front, a man in a grey jacket and purple shawl holds up a silver lamp with a flame while devotees in white and yellow saris and dhotis, some with hands folded, gather around. A priest in white with a tilak stands behind with a microphone. A gold swan figure, fruit and a kalasha-like offering are on a side table, and a green-and-gold deity figure with marigold garlands stands at the back. Several other attendees sit on the floor in white clothing.2010-10-12A ceremonial puja scene in a hall with a gold-framed throne. A seated man in an orange robe and a garland of yellow, purple and white flowers sits on a gilded seat, with a second garland draped over the throne. Before him, a man in a purple shawl and grey jacket sits with hands folded. Around them, several people in white ritual dhotis and shawls, including a bald man with a tilak and a woman in white with a yellow shawl, sit with palms pressed together. Brass plates of fruit, pink lotus flowers and oil lamps are arranged on the floor. A deity murti in a gold setting with floral garlands stands behind.2010-10-12A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits eyes-closed on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands folded, on a stage. Around the throne a group of devotees sits on the floor: a woman in green with palms joined, a man in white with a shaved head and mala, a bare-chested man with white tilak and gold necklaces, and women in yellow and white saris. Silver plates and bowls of offerings are set before them, with two red apples on a side table near the throne. Dark curtains and a projection screen form the backdrop. Visibly a satsang-style ritual gathering with devotional offerings.2010-09-17A padapuja ceremony on a stage in a hall with golden and maroon draperies. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe, with a yellow-gold headband and orange-beaded necklaces, sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with garlands in white, red, purple and yellow. Beside him stands a golden carved bull seat draped with garlands. Seated devotees in saffron and white clothing, some with shaven heads and white forehead markings, kneel on the floor holding brass plates of flowers, offerings and rice. A woman in an orange sari with red-and-white garlands and a younger woman in white dress kneel close to the throne. A projector sits on a wooden table at the right edge. Several people in the frame are partially visible, including a man in white near a microphone at the upper left.2010-12-27December 02 20102010-12-02December 21 20102010-12-21 +1 copiesJanuary 06 20132013-01-06January 31 20132013-01-31July 15 20112011-07-15A padapuja ceremony under a red and pink draped tent. On the right, a large ornate golden throne-like seat holds a figure in saffron-orange robes and a gold crown, with a long garland of yellow, red and purple flowers draped over it. Golden metal plates with flower petals and offerings sit in front. Devotees kneel and sit on green mats: a woman in an orange sari with a mala, a man in a white shirt with hands folded, a young woman in white with palms pressed together, and a man in orange at right, with a seated figure in white and a turban behind a microphone at left. A golden serpent hood ornament stands above the seat, and a tall white air cooler sits at left.2011-07-15A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and white vibhuti forehead marks sits on a gilded throne with a red cushion, a large green-and-red-and-yellow flower garland around his neck, speaking to a seated audience. Behind him on a small gold-trimmed table are apples and a tray. In the foreground, devotees sit on the floor: a bald man in white, a woman in yellow, a man in a blue-and-white checked shirt holding a small brass bowl, a woman in a golden top, and a bald priest in white with a microphone. Brass plates with offerings sit before them. a person: the seated speaker wears a saffron shawl, white vibhuti marks and a garland on a throne.2010-09-18