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A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an open courtyard with red walls and smoke in the air. On the left, a man in saffron-orange robes with a red cushioned seat and an ornate gold-carved throne sits with palms pressed together, appearing to receive worship. In front of him, a row of people in white dhotis and white garments hold up lit oil lamps toward him, while a shaved-headed man in white and a woman in white with a yellow shawl and braided hair kneel near brass plates of fruit and offerings. Behind them, women in saffron and red shawls sit on red mats with brass lamps and trays. A standing man in white stands in the background near a doorway. A red wall sign reads in English about sharing discourses with over 20,000 people in 247 countries.

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A padapuja ritual in a hall filled with smoke. A man in an orange-saffron robe sits on a gilded, ornate throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste. In front of him, devotees in white dhotis with maroon borders and bare shoulders hold lit oil lamps and brass plates of offerings, including fruit and flowers, on a golden tray. A woman in white with a yellow shawl kneels with palms joined. Behind, a man in white stands near a white chair, and more devotees in red and white sit along the back wall with lamps. A wall board in English is visible at upper right.2010-09-08A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an ashram hall with pink walls and a golden carved throne on the left. A man in saffron-orange robes sits on a red-cushioned gilded throne with his palms pressed together in greeting. Seated on the floor in front of him, several men in white dhotis with red borders and gold chains work over silver plates of offerings and a small golden tray, while a woman in a white sari with a yellow border sits at the right foreground. Behind them, a standing man in white attire watches, and a row of women in orange and white garments sit on the floor at the right holding small brass vessels and plates. A red and gold sign on the wall reads more than 20,000 people in 247 countries, and a blue sign reads Blessed Place. a person: the seated man on the throne wears orange robes and has short hair, with no crown, malas or ornate necklace visible, so identity is uncertain.2010-09-08October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in an ashram hall with smoke or incense haze in the air. A man in an orange robe stands at the left with palms pressed together in namaskar, beside a golden ornate pillar. Behind him a man in white dhoti stands with hands folded. In the foreground, shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and white shawls with red borders sit on a red mat, holding lit oil lamps and aarti plates toward a wooden cabinet filled with fruit and offerings. Seated rows of women wear orange and yellow shawls, some holding lamps, and a row of men in orange robes sits behind them. Trays of fruit, sweets and brass vessels sit on the floor. A wall sign reads 'Please Be Silent' and a board says 'More than 20,000 people in 247 countries'.2010-09-08September 08 20102010-09-08A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-orange flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the left, with a wooden offering stand with trays and small items in front of him. Facing him, a large group of devotees sits on the floor on red mats and orange cloths, many holding lit oil lamps and small brass plates; women wear white, yellow and orange saris, and a woman in green sits near the front. A man in white with a yellow shawl stands at the back by an orange wall. A wall plaque reads Anandeshwara-Anandeshwari. The scene resembles a puja or satsang with lamp offerings in an open-sided hall.2010-09-07A seated man in orange robes with a white shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the left, speaking into a microphone. Before him on an orange-cloth floor sit a seated audience of about two dozen devotees, several men with shaved heads in white dhoti and orange sashes, and women in saris and salwar in orange, white, green and yellow. Brass plates, lamps and offering trays sit on mats in front of the group, and some women with folded hands sit at the right near a small altar. The walls are orange with white and red striped trim, and a red sign on the wall reads about 20,000 people in 247 countries. This appears to be a satsang or padapuja gathering.2010-09-14A photograph of a pada puja ritual indoors. In the foreground, several devotees in white ceremonial clothes hold lit oil lamps (aarti) aloft, while others stand with palms joined in prayer. A man with a shaved head and sandalwood marks on his forehead wears a gold necklace and a white garment. Behind them, a tray holds fruit and offerings, and a richly gilded wooden seat draped with red cushions and an orange cloth is occupied by a figure in saffron robes whose face is not visible. Incense smoke rises in the background and a microphone stands nearby. The seat-occupant's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so no identification is made.2010-10-19A padapuja-style ritual in a red-walled hall with incense smoke in the air. A man in saffron robes stands at left behind a wooden lectern with his palms pressed together in namaste, with fruit and flower offerings on the lectern. Behind him, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl stands with folded arms beside a potted plant. Seated on the floor in the centre, several men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies with gold-coloured necklaces hold brass oil lamps and bowls of offerings on brass plates, with red fruits on the plates. Women in yellow and white saris and orange shawls sit in rows behind them, some holding small oil lamps. A sign on the wall reads 'Shhh please' and a framed notice reads 'More than 20,000 people in 247 countries are seeing darshan (live view) of Anandeshwara-Anandeshwari live on webcam every day!'2010-09-08A photograph of a pada puja in an open courtyard with red and white striped walls. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala, sits with palms joined on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, on which a bowl of fruit rests. Around him, devotees in white ritual clothes sit on the floor, several holding brass plates with pink lotus flowers, small cups and offerings. One man in white holds a microphone, and a woman in a yellow-bordered sari sits nearby. Incense smoke drifts behind them. A wooden stand and ornate gold-and-brass lamps appear at the right.2010-09-13A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sitting eyes closed on an ornate gold and red throne in a pillared hall with orange and white painted walls. Before him sit a group of devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls, several holding brass plates and vessels, with fruit offerings on a tray and apples on a side table. A devotee in orange robes sits with hands joined in prayer. A wall board lists names in a sabha record beside a doorway. The scene suggests a padha puja gathering with satsang seating.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an indoor hall with red-washed walls. A man in an orange saffron garment stands at left with palms pressed together in namaste, beside a gold-and-red throne. Seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with red-bordered cloths and yellow shawls, hold brass lamps and offering plates of fruit and flowers on a gold tray. Smoke or incense drifts through the room. A bald priest in white stands in the background, and a wall board reads a message about reaching many people. The scene is a ritual puja with lamps and offerings.2010-09-08