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A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his feet resting on a golden footstool. Several devotees kneel and sit on the ground in front of him with hands folded in namaskar. Silver and gold plates on the floor hold fruits, pink flowers and offerings, and a brass kalasha stands nearby. Behind them are orange and white striped walls, orange curtains and a stone carved pillar. The man appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron shawl, rudraksha mala and throne seating; the scene looks like a puja or padapuja in an ashram courtyard, with several devotees in orange and white attire kneeling in reverence.

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October 31 20102010-10-31October 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with red-and-maroon borders sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a swept-back long hair. Several people in white dhotis sit cross-legged on the floor before him; one woman wears a yellow shawl and another has a shaved head with a white paste mark. Silver plates and bowls with flowers, sweets and offerings are arranged on a low gold table in front. Behind is a red-and-white striped wall, a black notice board and a figure in white at a doorway. a person is seated on the throne with rudraksha and saffron robes; the other seated devotees are priests and attendees in white, presented as satsang or darshan.2010-11-07A photograph of a pada puja at a temple-like hall with orange and red walls. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala and sits with eyes closed and hands folded, bare feet resting on a gold tray. Before him, several devotees kneel and sit in prayer: a man in a yellow shawl with palms joined, a woman in white with a yellow shawl, a man in a pale blue kurta with palms pressed together, and a shaved-headed priest in white clothing in the foreground. Gold plates hold pink lotus flowers, fruit, and small brass vessels. In the background, standing figures in white and an orange-robed person stand near the doorway, and a black board with white lettering hangs on the wall. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person, identified by the saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ornate throne.2010-09-22A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead and hair swept back. He sits with one foot extended toward a line of devotees. Before him, several people kneel on the floor behind brass and silver plates heaped with pink flowers, rice and offerings. A younger shaven-headed monk in orange, with tripundra markings and a gold necklace, holds a small silver vessel and performs a ritual, while women in orange, white and yellow saris and a kneeling man in white dhoti sit nearby. The setting is an indoor hall with dark curtains and a wooden side table holding fruit and garlands.2010-10-26A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in an ashram hall. A man with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala around his neck, and a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed with hands folded, while a bare pink lotus is offered at his feet. Around him, a woman in a white and gold sari and a woman in a yellow shawl with white attire kneel with palms joined, a man in white clothes stands with hands folded, and a shaved-headed priest with white tilak sits at the lower edge beside brass trays of offerings, flowers, fruit and lamps. Gold garlands and a gilded lion-form seat frame the throne; a deity murti sits behind with flower garlands, and a gold ceremonial standard rises at the left.2010-11-15A seated man in an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, eyes lowered and hands folded in his lap. He has long swept-back hair and a gold ceremonial necklace is not visible on him, but his appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Before him, several people in white dhotis and orange or white garments sit on the floor with silver puja plates, one holding a plate of offerings. The throne is set against an orange and white striped wall with a black board and a small flower pot. Fruit and flower offerings sit on a tray on a side table beside the throne. This appears to be a temple pada puja and morning satsang setting.2010-11-02A man seated on an ornate gold-carved throne with red velvet cushions, eyes closed and hands folded, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a long dark rudraksha mala. Two fruit trays with apples sit on a gold side table beside him. In the foreground, seated devotees face him, including a woman in a teal-and-blue saree and a man in a light blue shirt, with brass plates holding apples and offerings. Behind the throne are carved stone sculptures and red-and-white striped drapes. A purple logo appears in the upper left corner. The scene suggests a ritual or satsang setting.2010-09-22September 06 20102010-09-06A photograph inside a temple hall with orange and red striped walls and a black notice board above. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron shawl, a dark rudraksha mala and a ceremonial necklace, sits on an ornate gold and red throne with his hands folded in front of him. Three of the shawl and mala details suggest a candidate who may be a person. Several people in white dhotis sit on the floor in the foreground holding brass lamps and a silver tray with fruit, flowers and a pink petal offering, while a woman in a white sari holds a lit oil lamp. A small wooden table beside the throne holds apples and offerings. Smoke rises from the lamps.2010-11-02A photograph of a pada puja in a hall. A man in an orange robe with a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands resting on his lap. Surrounding devotees in white ritual clothes sit on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer, including a bald priest in white with a gold necklace and a woman in a red sari. Silver trays hold pink flowers, red fruit and offering bowls at the foot of the throne. A shaved-headed man in front and a woman in red at the right are seated in devotion, and a microphone stands at the left. The scene is a pada puja, a devotional foot-worship ceremony.2010-09-16Photo of a padapuja ritual in a gold-trimmed hall. A man in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned golden throne, eyes closed, his bare feet extended toward a golden tray. Kneeling before him, devotees in white dhotis with gold necklaces and white shawls attend the feet; a man in white with a mala holds his hands clasped, and a woman in white sits nearby. Silver plates with flowers, fruit, and pink petals sit on the golden tray. Behind the throne stand a golden swan-shaped seat, a trident-topped staff, orange cloth, and a garlanded deity murti. Other people in orange and white sit at the edges, one with a microphone, and women in the foreground, including one with a braid, are partly visible. Probable Swamiji on the throne, with orange robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and gold ornaments.2010-11-12