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A seated man in an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, sits with eyes closed before a shrine with brass lamps and marigold offerings. Shaved-headed priests in white dhotis with gold necklaces sit in front, performing puja over silver plates of fruit, flowers and food. Several women in orange and green saris sit on the floor with folded hands, incense sticks and small brass vessels nearby. Red-and-white striped walls and a golden-railed gateway form the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha cues, with a throne, so the probable label applies.

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October 31 20102010-10-31A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an outdoor temple courtyard. Before him, several women in yellow and cream saris and a shaven-headed man in white dhoti sit with palms pressed together in namaskar. Silver plates with fruit, flowers and offerings sit on gold-carved stands, and a red-and-white striped wall, carved stone pillar and gold-railed shrine frame the scene.2010-10-06A seated man in orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his hands folded, eyes closed, in a temple courtyard with orange and white striped walls. Before him stand gold trays holding fruit, flowers, brass bowls and incense sticks, while priests in white dhotis with bare upper bodies offer incense and make devotional gestures. Women in orange shawls and cream saris sit on the ground with their palms pressed together, and an ornate gold railing and carved stone pillar frame the scene.2010-10-31 +2 copiesA seated man on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange robe, long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, with his hands resting in his lap; his feet rest on a gold footstool. Several devotees sit on the floor before silver and gold trays holding fruit, sweets and lit oil lamps. A woman in a red and blue sari and other women in yellow and white saris perform aarti, holding small flames. A bald man in white sits in the foreground. Fruit and offerings sit on a side table, and a red and white striped wall with orange curtains forms the backdrop.2010-10-06A 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 with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and a long garland of yellow and red flowers, sits with hands folded on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Several devotees in white and orange clothing sit on the ground before him with their hands in anjali, some with brass trays of offerings in front of them. Fruit, flowers and small brass vessels are placed on the golden side tables. Behind them, women in white and orange sit in a courtyard with orange and white striped walls and a golden gate. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his long hair, saffron clothing and flower garland.2010-08-15A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a temple courtyard with red and white striped walls. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing saffron-orange clothing and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands folded. Around him, a group of devotees sit or kneel with hands in anjali: a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and bare chest, a man in orange cloth, and several women in saris seated in front with their backs to the camera. Brass plates in front of them hold fruit, pink lotus flowers and offerings. Dhoti-clad and robed devotees sit in front of a darshan-style setting, with a gold-trimmed container beside the throne. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for Swamiji, with his long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala on a throne, and the page indicates his presence.2010-11-03Indoor satsang hall where a long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes lowered, in profile at left. A silver tray of flowers and fruit rests on the throne's side table. Seated facing him on the floor are devotees, mostly women in orange and red saffron-toned garments, several with hands folded, and a shaved-headed man in orange at lower centre with a rudraksha mala. Silver platters with pink flowers sit in front of the group. A wall fan, dark curtains and a blue banner are visible in the background.2010-10-26A seated man in a golden ornate throne with red cushions wears orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair and eyes closed. Several people in a temple hall perform aarti around him with oil lamps and silver thalis holding fruit and sweets. A woman in a red and blue sari holds a lamp at center, and women in yellow and white clothing stand beside her. Striped red and white walls, a carved stone shrine behind the throne, and an orange curtain form the background. A bald man in white sits in the foreground.2010-10-06A 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.2010-11-02Outdoor photograph of a padapuja in an ashram courtyard with orange and red walls. A long-haired man in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the right, with fruit and flowers on a tray beside him. Several seated devotees in white clothes face him, some holding lit oil lamps and brass plates of offerings on a low golden stand. A man in a white shirt and a woman in white sit in the foreground, and a shaved-headed man in white with a mala sits to the left near a second gold throne. A wooden stand and a chart on the wall are visible. Overall the scene shows a ritual gathering of about 15 to 20 people.2010-08-28September 06 20102010-09-06