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December 13 20122012-12-13A photograph of a devotional padapuja-style gathering in a carpeted hall. A man seated on a gold-and-red throne wears an orange-red turban and a flower garland, holding a staff and a plate of rose petals while people sit cross-legged on a blue mat before him. Several women in saffron-orange shawls and white or purple saris, and men in orange robes, kneel or sit around brass plates of flowers and offerings. a person candidate is seated on the throne, identifiable by the turban, garland and ornate golden seat, though the appearance is only partly distinctive.2014-05-11A seated man in saffron-orange clothing with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold ceremonial necklace, gestures with raised fingers while speaking to a group of devotees in a hall. He sits on a white cushioned seat beside a table with books and framed pictures. Around him stand about fifteen people: young men in orange shawls and white kurtas, a man in a pink sweater, a woman in orange with glasses, and a shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl standing at the right. Fans and folding chairs fill the room, and a patterned banner hangs on the wall behind.2008-03-27A photograph inside an ornate room with red and patterned carpet. A figure in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a gilded golden throne with red cushions, with bare feet resting on a red cloth. Before the throne, a seated attendant in white kneels and tends to the feet, while a tray of rose petals and small offerings sits nearby. Other seated people in orange and white robes sit on the floor, one holding papers, and a man in a white shirt sits at the lower left. A camera tripod and speakers stand against the wall. The figure on the throne shows Swamiji (probable) cues: long hair swept up, ornate golden necklaces and orange clothing, labelled as the person seated in the honoured position. Padapuja or a similar foot-worship ritual appears to be underway.2014-01-14May 17 20142014-05-17July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesA seated guru in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with carved golden pillars and a gold canopy, while a crowd of devotees sits on the floor before him in a red-walled room. Many devotees wear white or red-orange shawls and stoles, and a woman in purple sari sits near the throne. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left beside a tripod camera, and some devotees hold brass plates and bowls. Probable Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a saffron robe, orange turban, and ornate gold ceremonial necklace on an elaborate throne.2015-10-26September 15 20132013-09-15A photograph inside a hall with a dark red curtain and a hanging fan. A central figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and rudraksha beads, seated at a low white bed-like platform, extending a hand in blessing toward a kneeling devotee. Beside them, a table holds rudraksha malas, small framed pictures, an incense holder and fruit. Around them stand and kneel devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with orange shawls, and a shaved-headed young man in orange robes wearing a lanyard badge. A man in orange with a lanyard stands at the upper right, and a tall white dome-shaped object is visible on the right.2008-03-27A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a cruise ship lounge with red seating and gold lion-shaped decor. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, gold necklaces and armlets, sits on an ornate golden throne with a leopard-print cushion, his feet being washed. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by his long hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing. Around him, devotees in white and cream clothes kneel on a dark platform, pouring liquid from small cups and bowls onto his feet from silver trays holding flowers, fruit and offerings. A woman in an orange sari with folded hands and other attendees watch from behind, and a cameraman stands at the back of the room.2012-12-21December 28 20122012-12-28June 21 20142014-06-21 +1 copies