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December 22 20162016-12-22Outdoor evening photo of a pada puja at an ashram event. A figure in an ornate red-and-crimson turban and red garland sits enthroned on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in greeting, a pink flower in one hand; this figure is a person by the turban, red attire, and garlands. A white-haired priest in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl bends forward offering a tray of fruit and flowers at the throne's feet on a striped rug. Standing at left, a bare-chested man in white dhoti watches, and a woman in orange-and-gold sari with a beaded necklace stands with palms pressed together. A large screen behind shows a crowd, and a world-map banner hangs overhead.2016-12-22Inside a decorated pavilion, a figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red-orange cushioned seat wears a crimson turban, a red-orange robe and a white floral garland with pink flowers in hand; this is the Swamiji (probable) based on the turban, saffron-orange robe and garland cues, seated as recipient of honour. Before the throne, a white-clad priest with a gold-bordered dhoti bends forward holding a brass tray of fruits and flowers. A woman in an orange sari with a red border stands with palms pressed together. Another white-clad man stands at left with his back to the camera. A large screen behind shows women in pink and red saris. Floral petals lie on a striped rug.2016-12-12A night-time ritual at a temple decorated with banana leaves and hanging garlands. In the foreground, a kneeling priest with a white dhoti and an orange-red shawl offers a golden tray of fruit and red flower offerings on a striped cloth. Beside him, a woman in an orange-red sari with gold border and rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. Behind them, several men and women in orange and white robes stand in devotional poses. At right, a large ornate golden throne with carved dragon motifs holds a portrait draped in red garlands, and a golden kalasha-topped staff stands nearby. A pair of white flower garlands lies on the floor near the offering.2016-12-12 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20152015-01-13Night-time temple scene at a golden throne in an ornate shrine. A seated figure on a red-cushioned gold throne wears a red garland and flowers, and a gold lamp stands beside it. In front, a white-clad priest with a shaved head and white-dressed attendant holds a brass tray of fruit and offerings toward the throne. Behind them, several saffron-robed sannyasis stand with palms joined, and a figure with a decorated headdress and garlands stands at left. Banana plants and colourful string lights decorate the hall, and a striped mat covers the floor. a person cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the seated figure is described by role only.2016-12-12 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-trimmed red throne against a blue backdrop, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure wears an orange-red robe and turban with a dark rudraksha mala and a large garland of yellow, purple and magenta flowers. In the foreground, an elderly woman in a white sari with a pink shawl kneels and joins her palms in namaskar before the throne. Silver offering plates with fruit, sweets and a pineapple sit in front, and a small wooden box with a mala rests on a white pedestal at right.2009-10-17March 06 20162016-03-06 +1 copiesA seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a deep red turban, gold necklaces, gold armbands and bangles over a red and gold garment, and extends his hand toward a white-clad older man bowing low with hands joined to his face. Behind them a large painted figure in orange robes and a beaded mala fills the backdrop. At the left edge a woman in a white sari holds a tray of yellow flowers.2011-11-28A seated figure in an orange-red turban, saffron-orange robes with gold borders, and a long gold beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne, smiling and extending a hand toward a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white shirt and light trousers, bows with palms pressed together, and has a mala visible at the wrist. Green leafy plants stand beside the throne. Behind them, several men in white ritual clothing move about a red-draped hall, one holding a tray of fruit, and a bald man in saffron robes stands near a silver staff.2015-07-01September 30 20082008-09-30January 13 20152015-01-13