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A photograph of a padapuja in a red-walled hall. A man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on a gold-trimmed wooden throne-like seat with eyes closed, a silver tray of purple flowers and fruit before him. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long hair, orange clothing and rudraksha mala. A woman in a white top and red shawl sits with palms joined in namaskar. A woman in a cream and gold saree with joined palms sits at right, and a bald man in an orange garment sits at lower center in front of silver plates of offerings. Behind them, red curtains and a red-painted pillar with a small brass fixture.

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A seated man in an orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala and long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold-trimmed wooden throne with red cushions, eyes closed, while a tray of flowers and fruit rests beside him. A woman with short white hair in a white top and maroon shawl stands with palms pressed together in namaste, and a woman in a yellow sari also joins hands in prayer at right. A man in white seen from behind sits in front, with silver plates of offerings on the floor. The red-walled room has a curtain doorway behind. Three people are visible.2010-09-20A photograph of a pada puja in an open courtyard with red and white striped walls. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange garment and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and hands pressed together, the appearance of a probable Swamiji (probable) in a ceremonial seat. In front of him a woman with short grey hair in a white top and a red shawl is seen from behind, and a bald man in orange and white holds his palms together. Other seated devotees include a woman in a red sari with folded hands, a younger woman in white with an orange shawl, and a man in orange at the left edge. Brass plates with pink flowers and fruit sit on the floor, and a wooden box with apples rests beside the throne. Incense smoke rises in the background.2010-09-20A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives a padapuja, with devotees gathered around. The seated figure wears orange robes, a dark rudraksha mala, and has long dark hair; this appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, and he sits with his feet on a gold tray. Before him, brass trays hold flowers, fruit and lamps. A woman in a white top and red-maroon shawl sits with hands joined in namaskar, a woman in a white-and-yellow sari with hands folded, a woman in a cream sari with hands joined, and an elderly man in white kneels at the foreground tray. Red walls, striped columns and curtains frame the courtyard.2010-09-20A seated man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in prayer, with a white tilak on his forehead. He appears to be the probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha beads; the scene is a satsang. Before him, a line of devotees kneel with folded hands: a man in white dhoti with white body markings and a shaved head, a woman in a yellow shawl, a woman in a pink sari, and a man in an orange robe behind a microphone. Baskets of apples and sweets sit on the floor in the foreground, a table holds apples and a standing fan sits beside the throne, and a projection screen and gold-decorated temple backdrop fill the background.2010-11-30A seated man in an orange saffron garment with a swept-back dark hairstyle, sandalwood tilak on his forehead and red-and-white beaded malas around his neck, sits upright on a gold-and-red throne with hands folded, eyes closed. Before him stands a wooden offering box with compartments holding red apples and other fruit, and smoke rises from an inner doorway behind. Around him, devotees sit in an orange-walled hall: a woman in a pink sari with folded hands, a woman in an orange-and-white outfit, a bald man in white and a bald man in orange, one with a microphone raised near his mouth. A grey-haired woman in a white top sits in the foreground with palms together. An empty gold throne stands in the background beside a tripod-mounted camera.2010-09-20A seated man in orange robes and a white and red flower garland sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and gold lion-form armrest. Around him, devotees sit on a colourful striped mat in a simple room with a window, a standing fan and a small offering tray. A woman in white with her hands folded, a man in white kurta with a lanyard and folded hands, and a woman in a blue shawl sit nearby, with a partial figure at the lower edge. The white-haired woman at lower left also has hands pressed together. The scene suggests satsang or darshan. Visible people: five to six.2009-12-08Indoor satsang or padapuja gathering in an orange-walled hall with a golden ornate throne draped in red cushioning at left. A man with long hair tied back, wearing an orange sleeveless robe and a dark rudraksha mala, stands at right with hands folded in prayer beside a silver tray of fruit, wrapped sweets and flowers on a wooden platform. Seated devotees with palms pressed together include a woman in white with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a teal sari, an older woman in glasses, and several shaved-headed men in white dhoti-style clothing and saffron-trimmed garments. Brass puja plates with flowers and fruit sit in the foreground. A microphone stand is visible at left, and a portrait hangs on the wall at top left.2010-08-28Indoor satsang with a seated figure on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, wearing an orange robe and a long black-and-orange rudraksha mala, long swept-back hair, eyes closed and hands folded in prayer. a person on the throne. Around the dais, several devotees kneel in prayer: a woman in a pink-bordered white sari with hands joined, a woman in a green-bordered sari, a blonde woman in a white top, and a man in white with his hands together at the left edge. Two bald priests in white dhotis with sacred threads sit behind them. Silver trays with fruit, flowers and small lamps are placed on the floor before the throne. A projection screen and dark blue curtains fill the background, and a small wooden lectern with gold trim stands beside the throne.2010-10-08A photograph inside a temple hall with orange-painted walls and white stripes. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, rudraksha mala and bare feet, sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues are the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, and he is seated on the throne. Before him, several devotees sit on the floor with hands in prayer or eyes closed: a woman in a red sari with hands at her chest, a man in white with palms pressed together, and others in white and yellow. Brass plates with flowers and offerings sit in front of the throne. A carved stone deity murti stands in an alcove behind him, and a board on the wall lists names.2010-08-21A seated man in an ornate gilded throne wears an orange saffron robe and a long dark rudraksha mala, with his feet being washed or honoured by a kneeling man in white at lower centre. Two apples rest on a tray beside him. A woman in a white sari with a red border kneels with palms joined, a woman in a yellow shawl sits behind her with palms joined, and an older woman in a red sari and glasses also has palms pressed together at right. A wooden cabinet with gold trim and a silver tray of flowers and offerings sit in front. The man on the throne has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron robes and rudraksha beads, which is a probable match for Swamiji; he is seated in a pada puja setting. Five people are visible.2010-09-16November 06 20102010-11-06A photograph of a padapuja ceremony. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala, sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Several devotees in white and yellow clothing sit on the floor before him. A woman in a white sari with yellow border and yellow shawl pours or offers from a gold tray; other devotees in white kneel with brass and silver puja plates holding fruit and a red item. Behind them are a gold-trimmed wooden cabinet, a stone shrine with carved deity figures, an orange curtain and a red-and-white striped wall.2010-09-13