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A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in an orange-walled hall. A man seen from behind, wearing an orange robe and a large garland of white and red roses, sits on a red-upholstered gold throne with hands joined in namaskar. Several women in white saris with yellow borders kneel on the floor before brass plates of fruit, pink flowers, and offerings, some with hands joined. Behind them, men in white dhotis and yellow shawls and shaved-headed devotees in white sit in rows. A camera on a tripod stands at left, and a yellow-shawled attendant stands at the back. A banner with photographs hangs on the wall.

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September 02 20102010-09-02A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an orange-walled hall. In the right foreground, a long-haired figure in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe stands with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a large garland of red roses and white flowers, seated on a red-cushioned gold-trimmed throne. Before him on a gold tray sit silver plates of fruit, pink lotus flowers and petals. Women in white and yellow saris sit in front with hands folded, and devotees in white and saffron kneel across the hall. A banner with photographs is mounted on the orange wall behind.2010-09-02A photograph of a devotional gathering in an orange-walled hall. In the foreground, a row of seated devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaste; several wear white and cream clothing, one wears a red sari, and a woman in a white sari holds her hands in prayer. Before them are silver trays with lit oil lamps and flowers. On the right, a standing man in a saffron sleeveless robe with a rudraksha mala and hair tied back faces the seated group with his hands folded. Behind him sits an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, and a man in white stands at the edge. Wall posters and framed photos hang on the orange wall.2010-08-21Indoor satsang hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated metal ceiling. A man with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, stands at the right beside a red-cushioned ornate gold throne. Seated before him, devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls sit with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a few wear beaded necklaces. On the wall behind is a framed photo of a saffron-robed sannyasi seated outdoors and a long printed banner with photographs. A wooden lectern-box with red compartments holds a rudraksha mala, and small brass plates with offerings sit on the floor. Several people are visible, seated in rows.2010-08-25A photograph of a padapuja-style gathering in an orange-walled hall. A man in an orange robe with a large white and red flower garland stands on a gilded throne with red cushions, hands folded in front of his chest. Seated on the floor before him, women and girls in white and yellow saris and white dress hold brass plates of offerings and oil lamps. Behind them, several men in white dhotis with saffron shawls sit or stand, and a man in white with a yellow shawl stands at the left by a stand-mounted microphone. A gilded carved chair and a steel water bottle are visible at the right edge.2010-09-02A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an orange-walled hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits eyes closed on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his bare feet resting on a golden platform. Before him, devotees kneel and sit on the floor; a bald man in white holds his hands in namaste, and several women in white with yellow shawls face the dais. Gold thalis hold flowers, offerings and small lamps around the feet of the seated figure. A second empty gold throne stands to the left, and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure hangs on the wall. Several seated people in white garments and yellow shawls surround the platform.2010-08-25A padapuja ceremony in a temple-like hall with orange and red walls and a board listing names under the heading Devotees Who Built Ananda Sabha. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on a gilded red-cushioned throne, with a tray of fruit beside him; the appearance cues are consistent with the page's Swamiji claim, so this is a probable Swamiji. Devotees in white kneel with folded hands before silver trays of offerings and red fruit, while a woman in white with a red-and-green garland stands in the doorway. A bald man in white with gold bangles kneels in front, and other women in white and teal saris sit nearby.2010-08-28A photograph of a puja inside an orange-walled hall. A long-haired man in an orange sleeveless robe sits on a red-cushioned gold throne at right, hands together in front of him, appearing to be the one being honoured. Facing him at left, a bald man in white clothes sits on the floor behind brass trays holding flowers and offerings, while several women in white and yellow saris and a small girl kneel nearby with hands folded. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and orange shawls sit in the hall, and a deity murti with garlands stands on the right. A banner with photographs hangs on the back wall. a person: the seated man in orange wears long swept-back hair and orange robes on a throne, with the page noting his presence.2010-09-03Indoor satsang in an orange-walled hall. A man with long swept-back hair and a multicolour flower garland, wearing a saffron/orange sleeveless top, stands beside a red-upholstered throne-like seat with gold trim, facing a seated group. Seated devotees in white and yellow garments fold their hands in prayer; a shaved-headed man in orange and a bare-chested priest with tilak sit at the front before brass trays of fruit, sweets, flowers and puja items. A woman in white holds a brass vessel at left, and several people in white stand in the background doorway. The swami-like figure appears as a person presiding over the gathering, and a wooden stand holds fruit, bananas and sweets. A banner and framed photos hang on the back wall.2010-08-15A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an orange-walled courtyard. A man in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands pressed together in namaste, with a garland of red roses and white flowers around his neck. Seated on the floor before him, several women in white saris with yellow or teal borders and a man in white dhoti hold silver plates of offerings, including flowers, fruit and a red-flowered tray. A devotee's long dark hair is visible in the foreground. Striped red-and-white pillars and a hanging orange curtain frame the scene.2010-09-02A seated man in a saffron-orange robe sits on a gold and red throne with his palms pressed together in greeting, a garland of white and red flowers draped over his shoulders and chest. Around him a group of women and girls sit on orange and red mats in front of him, many in white and yellow-bordered saris, several with hands folded in prayer. Brass thalis with flowers and offerings sit in front of the throne. To the right, a deity murti in a decorated shrine is adorned with garlands, and to the left a garlanded idol is placed on a stand, with a red-and-white striped wall behind. a person: the seated man wears saffron robes, a rudraksha-style adornment is not visible, but the throne and garland context fit, so he is marked probable on the basis of his saffron robe and gold throne setting.2010-09-02A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja in a temple hall with orange and red walls. A young man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands joined in prayer, wearing a garland of red roses and white flowers. A smaller figure in the same orange robe and pale complexion... Before him, several women in white and yellow saris sit on the floor with silver plates of rose petals, fruit and flowers, one kneeling woman with hands together. A deity murti in a flower-decorated shrine stands at left, draped in red and white garlands. A man in white with a yellow shawl sits in the background at left. A brass pillar and a black board listing names hang in the back wall.2010-09-02