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A photograph of a seated figure in long wavy black hair and an orange sleeveless robe on a gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion, smiling as a man kneels and bows his head toward his feet on a folded patterned mat. A small white side table holds a tray of fruit, and a seated man in white with an orange shawl holds a paper. Standing attendants in white kurtas and orange dhotis or shawls, one holding papers, watch from behind. The seated figure in orange has distinctive long hair and ornate gold-throne setting, consistent with a person in a padapuja-style reception. Padapuja, kneeling devotee, throne, fruit offering.

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A photograph inside an indoor hall showing a man with long dark hair seated on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, wearing a sleeveless orange robe and a red bindi, smiling toward the camera. Beside him a tray holds apples, bananas, a plate of offerings and a small cup. A man in a white shirt with an orange shawl sits to the left, a kneeling man in an orange-trimmed white shirt touches the robe at the feet, and several men in white dhotis and white shirts, one wearing yellow scarves, stand around the room. The seated man has the appearance of a probable Swamiji in the role of the throned teacher, with long swept-back hair, orange ornate robe and throne cues; the identity is appearance-based only.2010-09-05A photograph inside a room with a gold-framed red velvet throne-like seat. A long-haired person in saffron/orange robes sits on the red cushioned seat, one hand raised in blessing toward a devotee who kneels on a patterned rug and bows with forehead pressed to the seated person's feet. Behind, a standing monk in orange robes with a red-edged shawl watches, and a tray of fruit sits on a white stand beside the throne. Several men in white shirts and yellow shawls stand nearby, one in an orange-trimmed white shawl smiling, with others gathered in the background. A gold-framed shrine-like backdrop with a sunburst motif sits at the right. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a crown-like ornament is not visible, and this appearance-based label is probable Swamiji (probable) in the seated position of honour, with the devotee performing padapuja.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated man in orange robes with long swept-back hair on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red cushions, extending his hand. A man in a white shirt with an orange shawl and bangle kneels before him, bending toward his hand. Behind them, a white table holds fruit and flowers. Around them stand several men: one in white with a yellow shawl and a tilak, a man in an orange robe with a red scarf, a bald man in white with a red scarf and tilak, and others in white shirts. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identifiable by his orange robe, long swept-back hair and throne. The kneeling man is a devotee. Setting appears to be an indoor hall with white floor tiles and a dark curtain backdrop.2010-09-05A photograph inside a hall where a long-haired figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red cushion, raising a hand in blessing. An older man in a white shirt and grey trousers kneels on a patterned rug, reaching toward the figure's feet, while a man in white dhoti and yellow shawl bends forward beside him with hands joined. Behind them, a man in orange shawl and white kurta smiles and holds a small object, and a white side table holds fruit, a banana bunch and a tray. Several other men in white and yellow stand in the background. The seated figure is described here as Swamiji (probable), based on the long dark hair and orange clothing with the ornate throne.2010-09-05A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange robe seated on a red-cushioned throne with an ornate gold back, smiling and extending his hand toward a man in a white shirt who bends low at his feet to offer respect. Behind them, an older man in white with an orange shawl gestures, and a monk in orange stands nearby. A white table holds a tray of bananas, an apple and flowers. Several men in white shirts stand around the scene, and a small purple bird logo appears at upper left.2010-09-05A photograph of a long-haired man in a flowing orange robe seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in greeting and smiling. Before him, a man in white clothing and an orange shawl bows low, with a white table holding fruit, a plate and offerings in front of the throne. Behind them, a man in an orange robe stands with hands clasped, and a man in a yellow shawl and other men in white stand in the background against a black curtain. A patterned red rug covers the floor, and a gold footstool sits at the front. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne in orange robes with long swept-back hair, and this is a seated greeting of devotee and throne-seated figure rather than a formal puja.2010-09-05A seated figure in an orange robe with long, swept-back dark wavy hair sits on an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, his bare feet resting on a red and maroon rug. A man in a white shirt and black trousers with a dark beaded necklace kneels before him, holding a rolled white paper or document in both hands, while another man in white kneels at the feet and bows his head. Behind them, a shaven-headed man in an orange-and-maroon robe stands beside a tray of fruit, and a group of men in white shirts, some with yellow shawls, stand watching. A gilded throne backrest and a tray of bananas and apples are visible at right.2010-09-05Indoor photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a gold sunburst backrest, dressed in orange robes with long dark wavy hair, smiling and extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a grey shirt and grey trousers who sits on a red-patterned rug, holding a microphone. Behind them, several men stand in white kurta-dhoti clothing with yellow shawls and a man in a white kurta with an orange scarf. A bald man in an orange shawl sits nearby. A white pedestal with a brass plate holds offerings, and a tray of fruit or sweets rests at the right edge. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, identified by long swept-back hair, orange robes and a gold-throne setting, with the page noting his presence at this event.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe on a red-cushioned throne with ornate gold carved back, long dark hair falling past the shoulders, hands pressed together in namaste and a smile. In front of the throne stands a white table holding a silver tray with fruit and flowers. A man in white shirt and dhoti with orange shawl bows low with folded hands, and another man kneels on a red prayer mat at lower left. Standing behind are several men in white shirts, one wearing a yellow shawl, and a monk in orange robes. A dark blue curtain hangs behind, with a purple logo at upper left.2010-09-05A photograph of a seated devotee in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl, wearing a red tilak, holding a small offering with flowers, facing a seated figure in an orange robe with long wavy dark hair on a red velvet cushioned seat before a golden throne-like backdrop. A table in front holds fruits, apples, bananas, a plate of flowers and a white ritual stick. A standing man in an orange robe holds a white stick. Several men in white stand behind, and a man at left presses his palms together in namaskar. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in the orange robe on the red throne, identified by long swept-back hair and orange ceremonial clothing; this is an appearance-based label only.2010-09-05A photograph of an indoor satsang. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red velvet throne with gold trim, gesturing toward a tray of fruit, flowers and food on a white table. A bald man in white clothes with an orange shawl sits with palms pressed together, and a young boy in a white checked shirt kneels with hands folded and a rolled paper in hand. Several men in white and yellow-trimmed shirts, some with orange or red stoles, stand around them against a dark blue backdrop. The saffron-robed figure matches the presentation cues of a person, seated on a throne and receiving offerings and devotees.2010-09-05A photograph of an indoor gathering with a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a saffron-orange robe, long dark swept-back hair, bare feet resting on a red-and-brown mat. A standing man in an orange robe with a saffron-orange shawl holds a rolled scroll, and a seated man in white with an orange shawl and a red tilak gestures toward the throne. Another man kneels in a white shirt holding a rolled scroll, while several men in white and orange stand behind. Brass plates with fruit and offerings sit on a white pedestal.2010-09-05