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A photograph of a pada puja-style ceremony in a hall with a backdrop of carved temple-style imagery. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a tray of offerings on the table before him. Seated devotees in white dhotis and white garments, some with yellow shawls, sit on the floor facing him with hands folded in respect. A shaved-headed priest in white with a gold necklace sits near the throne. A fan and a microphone stand are visible in the room.

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A seated man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions on a stage, holding a tray of offerings and fruit on his lap. Several devotees in white dhotis and yellow saris kneel or sit on the floor before him with folded hands; one shaved-headed man in white wears a vertical tilak and garland. A golden puja table with flowers and brass vessels stands in front, and a backdrop shows temple-style artwork and a deity image. a person: long swept-back hair, orange saffron robe, rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed throne, seated in the centre of the stage.2010-10-21October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange robe and red-beaded rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap, while a group of devotees sits on the floor before him. Several devotees in white and cream clothing with yellow shawls sit cross-legged around golden trays holding offerings, flowers and small vessels, and some have hands folded in prayer. Behind the throne, a backdrop shows a painted temple scene with a large deity murti surrounded by flower garlands, with a white cloth-draped altar and a brass lamp at the right. A stage setting with a blank screen stands to the left. a person is shown in the orange robe and mala, seated on the throne at the centre of the satsang.2010-09-17A photograph of a seated assembly in an indoor hall with a golden throne on a raised wooden platform. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on the throne and looks toward the group; the appearance-based candidate is Swamiji (probable), with the qualifying cues of long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala. Around him on orange mats sit about a dozen devotees: several shaved-headed men and women in white dhoti and sari style clothing, some in yellow and orange, some holding papers, with a brass tray of offerings and small bowls in front. A pictured deity backdrop and standing fans frame the scene.2010-10-22 +1 copiesNovember 24 20102010-11-24A man with long swept-back hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a red shawl, sits on an ornate gold throne with carved details and red cushions. Around him, seated on the floor in a semicircle, are devotees in white and yellow sarees and dhotis; a woman in yellow holds a brass plate, and a man in white dhoti with a bare chest is seated near offering trays of flowers, fruit and brass dishes. Behind the throne is a large backdrop printed with figures in pink and blue garments, a red-garbed deity figure and floral garlands. Patterned curtains and orange floor cushions fill the hall. The setting suggests a satsang or puja gathering.2010-09-17November 10 20102010-11-10A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a golden canopy and carved armrests, surrounded by yellow and orange marigold garlands. Gold trident-shaped staffs flank the throne. In front, a row of devotees sits on the floor in white and cream dhotis and saris, several in orange and green sarees, with brass and steel puja plates holding red and white offerings and flower petals in front of them. A woman in a yellow sari and a woman in red stand behind them. A brass deity murti and a decorated kalasha stand near the throne. The setting is a plain room with dark blue curtains.2010-10-18 +2 copiesA photograph of a satsang hall with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair; the figure is probable Swamiji by appearance cues. Seated before him on the floor are devotees in white and yellow clothing, some with hands folded in namaskar. A bald man in white at center bows with palms together, and a woman in white stands at a lectern with a microphone behind a small wooden table holding flowers and offerings. Brass plates with pink flowers and offerings sit before the devotees. On the right is a shrine with carved pillars and deity murtis. A white portable heater stands near a blank screen.2010-10-22 +2 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate golden throne with red cushions wears saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a ceremonial necklace, eyes closed in meditation with hands folded. Surrounding him, devotees sit on the floor in white, cream, yellow and orange garments; several hold their palms together in prayer, and brass plates with offerings, flowers and red fruit are placed nearby. A microphone stand stands at the left edge. Behind the throne, a backdrop shows a large deity murti decorated with garlands in red and gold. a person is seated on the golden throne, matching his saffron robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial necklace, appearing in a satsang setting.2010-09-17A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and swept-back long hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, facing a seated group of devotees. Several people in white ritual clothes and gold necklaces sit cross-legged on the floor with hands folded in namaskar, while a bald man in white with a sacred mark on his forehead holds his hands together. A silver tray with flowers, fruit and offerings sits in front of them, and a small wooden lectern and a tower fan stand nearby. Behind the throne is a plain screen, and to the right is a carved stone temple wall with deity sculptures. Most of the visible people are women and men in white and yellow-trimmed saris or dhotis, sitting in a satsang setting.2010-10-22 +1 copies