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A photograph of a seated puja or satsang in a hall with a carpeted floor and deity murtis standing on a raised platform behind. On the right, a man with long swept-back dark hair, rudraksha mala and orange robes sits on a wooden seat gesturing with his right hand as he speaks. Two men in orange and saffron robes sit cross-legged on a white sheet in the middle, one in a red shirt under orange wrap with bangles. Behind them, several women in white and light clothing, one wearing a white shawl, sit listening. In front, a brass kalasha-style vessel, lamps, bowls and a tray hold bananas, an orange, a pineapple and flowers as offerings.

A photograph of a satsang or discourse in a bare-walled hall with grey carpet. A man with long swept-back dark hair, orange robe, and rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a raised wooden chair at right, hands gesturing as he speaks; the appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable). Seated before him on white cloths are devotees in orange and saffron robes and a woman in white. Behind them stand tall painted deity murtis in gold and red garments, and a plate of fruit, brass vessels and flowers sits on an orange mat in the foreground. Several devotees in white and orange sit on the floor, and a woman in a red sari sits on a chair at right.

A photograph of a seated gathering in a hall with a grey carpet and white walls. On the right, a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on a carved wooden seat with his hands raised in explanation, facing a group. Behind him stand several painted deity murti figures, including a figure with a flute and a figure in red and gold sari-style dress. Seated in front on white cloths are people in orange and red garments, including a woman in orange with her hair in a long braid and two men in orange with red borders. Behind them, several people in white and muted clothing sit and watch. In the foreground on an orange mat is a puja tray with bananas, a pineapple, flowers, brass vessels and a kalasha-style brass pot.

A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, palms pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. His feet rest on a silver tray of pink petals. Before him, a seated woman in a dark striped sari and a man in white clothes reach toward the tray in devotion, while a second orange-robed sannyasi sits to the right beside a platter of rose petals. Brass vessels, bananas, apples, sweets and a pot sit on a white cloth on the floor. The figure on the throne shows distinctive long hair and saffron clothing, a person cue. Around 6 people visible.

November 12 2007

A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long-haired, swept-back style and a flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaste. Around him, devotees sit on the white floor: a woman in white with a yellow border and hands folded, an older woman with grey hair, a woman in white with a flower in her hair, and a man in white with a yellow shawl and joined hands. A saffron-robed attendant kneels beside the throne. In front lie trays of fresh fruit including apples, oranges and bananas, a brass plate of flower petals, brass lamps and a kalasha-style vessel on a mat. Probable Swamiji: the seated figure shows long hair, saffron robes and a garland, consistent with the page's identification.

A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and white garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaskar. Several devotees in white traditional dress with yellow-gold borders sit on a white cloth before the throne, hands folded in prayer. In front lie offerings on silver plates: rose petals, red apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, a coconut and sweets, with flowers and brass vessels nearby. A young man in saffron and another in white with yellow shawls also sit praying. The white-walled room has a fluorescent light fixture and a red box of items on a low table behind the throne.

October 15 2008

A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a bare white-walled room. Around him, several women in white saris with gold borders sit on a white cloth with palms joined or heads bowed in reverence. A man in an orange robe kneels in front, hands folded, and two young men in white with yellow shawls sit at right, also in namaste. Trays of fruit, flowers, sweets and coconuts are set out on the floor in front of the throne. The scene resembles a devotional reception or puja. Copyright overlay text appears at lower right.

Indoor satsang hall with white walls and a floor covered in light mats. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a maroon quilted seat, holding a walking stick, with a microphone stand beside him. Around him, devotees in orange and white sit in rows, some with hands folded. In the foreground, a shaven-headed priest in orange robes with a gold-bead necklace sits before a yellow-powder square of ritual arrangement, with fruit, flower-garnished bowls, brass vessels, a lit oil lamp, and a copper pot nearby. Scattered coins and offerings lie on a mat. The page describes a Holi celebration and healing darshan, though the visible scene shows a seated address with a homa-style puja setup.

A photograph of a seated puja ceremony on an orange woven mat over blue carpet. A man with long dark hair, orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a red forehead mark sits cross-legged on a wooden seat, palms pressed together in prayer with eyes closed. Beside him, a second man in an orange head covering and orange robes, wearing glasses and a gold pendant, sits with palms joined and a microphone nearby. In front of them lie brass and silver vessels, a brass lamp, a bowl of flowers, a silver tumbler, a plate of bananas, pineapple, oranges and coconuts, and a garland of red and yellow roses on a stand. A framed picture or hanging is on the back wall.