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A photograph of a stage set for a puja, with a gold-framed red throne and a golden base holding small lamps and pink flowers at center. A devotee in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala stands in the middle with palms joined. Behind the throne, a painted backdrop shows a deity murti and temple pillars, with a green tree scene at right. On the right, a row of people in white, red, yellow and teal clothing stand with palms pressed together, including a small girl in white kneeling on the floor. On the left, a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and a woman in a red patterned sari stand near the edge. Offerings of brass plates, pink flowers and orange cloths lie on the floor in front.

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November 05 20102010-11-05A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage set with a painted temple backdrop showing a deity murti and carved pillars. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala stands with palms joined in namaskar in front of an ornate gold and red throne. Two women in white saris with yellow borders kneel at a gold footstool scattered with flowers and brass oil lamps, while a woman in a yellow-bordered sari and another in white stand with hands folded to the right. A woman in a red-bordered sari and a man in white stand at the left edge, and a few devotees are partly visible. The orange-robed man is a candidate for a person but his appearance is not clear enough to confirm.2010-09-16A photograph of a ceremonial hall where a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha-style necklace and a large floral garland, sits on an ornate golden throne beneath a golden canopy. Flanked by gold staffs and a trident-like standard, the throne is set on a raised white stage. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris, some with red shawls, stand in lines on orange mats, and a woman in a red-and-white sari bows low at the throne's base while a man in white prostrates on the floor in front. A figure in the foreground is seen from behind. Wall decorations include a painted temple backdrop and dark drapery.2010-11-05A stage interior with dark blue drapes and a backdrop photograph of a stone temple gateway. Centre, a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold throne beneath a golden canopy, with floral garlands draped over the seat. Several devotees stand and kneel on orange and red mats around the throne: a woman in white with a red shawl on the left, a man in white, a woman in a green and gold sari, a woman in a purple sari, and a woman in white at the right. A kneeling person in a green top bows at the base of the throne, with children nearby. Ceremonial staffs and a trident stand beside the throne. The seated figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so the depiction is treated as uncertain.2010-11-05Indoor photograph of a ceremonial darshan on a raised stage. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes, wearing a rudraksha mala and ornate garlands, sits on a large gold throne with a golden canopy. Devotees in white dhotis and saris, and a kneeling child in grey, stand and kneel on orange and patterned rugs, some holding brass offerings. Blue curtains and a painted temple backdrop frame the stage. a person cues are present: saffron clothing, rudraksha mala, and ornate gold throne, with the figure seated in the place of honour. Approximately 20 people are visible.2010-11-05A photograph on a raised white stage at an ornate gilded throne draped with marigold and mixed flower garlands. A long-haired man in orange robes and a long beaded mala sits on the red-cushioned throne, with a visible ceremonial gold necklace. A person in white kneels in prostration at the foot of the throne, while a man in white with folded hands stands beside them. Around them, devotees in white dress, a man in a yellow shirt, a boy in white, a bearded man in orange, and a woman in a white sari stand near the stage edge. A banner-like backdrop with red and blue panels and a palm frond decorates the setting, indicating a Brahmotsava gathering.2008-12-23A seated figure in an orange robe with a white and green flower garland sits on a golden throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaste, at the front of a room with gold curtains and ceiling fans. Before the throne a low table holds a tray of lamps, fruit, sweets and bowls. Surrounding them, devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls sit on blue and yellow mats with hands folded; a woman in a white sari with a long braid and a man in an orange robe sit nearby, and a few people are seen from behind in the foreground.2009-08-15A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a garland of marigolds and flowers sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands joined in anjali, under a gold canopy. Before the throne, rows of devotees in white clothes and orange shawls sit on a raised red-and-white platform with hands folded, while a woman in white and orange stands at right. Brass and silver puja vessels, bowls of fruit and a kalasha sit on a red cloth in front. Behind them hangs a large printed portrait of a smiling bearded man with long hair, and red-and-yellow flower garlands decorate the side pillars. A satsang or ananda samajam gathering is shown, with a fan and microphone at the sides.2007-02-24November 05 20102010-11-05December 25 20082008-12-25November 05 20102010-11-05A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved cushioned armrests sits before a dark blue draped curtain, hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. He wears an orange-saffron garment, a gold ceremonial necklace and a red tilak on the forehead, with long dark hair swept back. A woman in a maroon blouse and cream sari bends forward with hands folded near a small table holding a water bottle, and another woman in an orange-and-green sari also bows. In the foreground, several seated people in white clothes, including a child, sit with their heads lowered. A small table to the left holds a tray with incense sticks and flowers. The gold throne and white-clad devotees indicate a satsang setting with devotees offering reverence.2011-01-23