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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and red-orange head cloth sits on a red upholstered throne-style chair with gold trim, smiling. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers kneels and bends to wash or attend his feet. Behind them, a standing man in orange and another in white stand near a whiteboard with a wall-mounted framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure. To the left is a statue of a seated figure in orange with a rudraksha mala, beside brass oil lamps and a silver vessel on a red-tiled dais. Another man in a white shirt stands at right, and white-clad attendants with gold necklaces stand in the background.

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Indoor photo of a seated man in saffron robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a microphone on a stand in front of him and a small table of fruit and water bottles beside him. A white-haired man in a white shirt and khaki trousers kneels on a patterned rug, offering a stack of books with both hands. Behind them, two standing men in saffron robes, one bearded, one shaved-headed, watch the exchange, and a seated saffron-clad person sits at the lower left beside a pile of books. Yellow and red draped fabric and a fan form the background.2009-11-20February 08 20122012-02-08April 26 20162016-04-26A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a room with pale blue walls and a gold-ornate throne with red upholstery. A bald elderly man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on the throne with bare feet, while a white-clad attendant washes or worships his feet. A younger man in orange with a rudraksha mala and a bald man in a maroon dhoti with a sash stand nearby, and a man in a yellow dhoti holds a microphone. Several men in white and cream garments and a few other attendees stand or kneel around the seated figure.2010-11-22Photograph of a temple veranda with white pillars and a red-brown marble floor. A long-haired figure seated on a red upholstered throne-like chair wears an orange sleeveless garment with a gold-toned beaded necklace and a gold bangle, receiving an offering from a kneeling man in white clothing with an orange shawl, who holds a small tray of items. Standing behind them are a man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala, a man in white with long hair, a young man in white with glasses, and a woman in cream and orange garments at left. A seated older man in white appears at right.2006-10-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange head cloth and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a carved gold backrest, a red cushion and a gold footstool. Several devotees in white dhotis and white shirts surround him; one bends low with hands folded, another raises a hand toward his head, and a bare-chested man in orange wrap stands at left wearing beads. A tall brass lamp stands at right. A painted temple backdrop with green foliage fills the background, and a red patterned carpet covers the floor.2011-10-10A photograph in a bright hall with a recessed ceiling and red carpet. A seated figure on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold lion-headed armrest wears a saffron-orange turban, orange robe, multiple beaded necklaces and bangles, and is having their feet attended to. Standing around are several saffron-clad attendants: an elderly white-bearded man in orange shawl and turban on the left, a bending attendant in orange robes adjusting cloth, and a shaven-headed man in white-and-orange garments with a rudraksha mala assisting nearby. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne, identified by the saffron turban, orange robe, beaded necklaces and ceremonial bangles, being attended by devotees in saffron garments.2014-03-20A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala on a gilded throne with a red cushion, smiling and gesturing with his hands as devotees in white clothing stand before him with palms joined. Several devotees in white shirts and dhotis stand to the left, a man in a white outfit with a gold necklace is visible at the far left edge, and a woman in white with raised palms is at the right. Behind the throne are ornate stone pillars, gold-colored carved decorations and a red and gold gate. Offerings are placed on a wooden stand in front, with rolled scrolls and small brass items. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and the rudraksha mala, and is presented as a seated teacher receiving devotees.2010-08-09A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak sits on an orange throne-chair under a shrine canopy, appearing to be the Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues. Before him a man in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels and touches his bare feet resting on an orange cushion and wooden sandal, while a man in an orange shawl holds an orange cloth and a man in white dhoti stands nearby. Two women in white saris with gold borders stand at right. Behind them is a golden deity murti in a shrine decorated with red and white garlands and a golden kalasha, with stone carvings on the pillars. The scene suggests padapuja.2010-07-11Photograph of a ceremonial satsang setting. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless garment and a small microphone, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, holding a folded paper and a string of beads, a person, seated in a presiding role. In front, a man in white kurta with a brown rudraksha mala kneels with hands folded, receiving the offering. Behind, a priest in white dhoti with a red border and gold necklace stands, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl and a man in saffron stand near brass trays holding red flowers, fruit and offerings. A gold-framed plaque and a gilded wooden box sit nearby. Five to six people are visible.2010-09-17February 08 20122012-02-08A photograph of a room with a long-haired man in orange saffron robes seated on a red upholstered throne with gold trim, a red footstool before him. Next to him a bald man in orange robes and a bearded attendant stand near a wooden cabinet. A man in a white shirt and white trousers kneels on the floor before the seated figure, holding out his hands toward him. Standing on the right is a man in a yellow short-sleeved shirt and a man in a pale green shirt, and a bald priest in a white dhoti and gold beaded necklace stands behind. Behind the throne a reddish-orange draped cloth and a deity murti are visible. A small white plastic chair sits in the lower left foreground. The scene appears to be a devotee performing padapuja or paying respects in an ashram room.2010-09-08