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A photograph of an indoor event on a small stage with a navy blue curtain. A long-haired man with a white beard, wearing a white kurta and grey trousers, holds a tray of red apples and offers it to a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange robe, has long dark wavy hair, and sits on an ornate gold and red throne with a red velvet cushion and a microphone stand beside it. Behind them, a man in an orange robe smiles, and a shaven-headed man in white and yellow stands at the back. On the left, a man in a dark grey shirt and jeans stands with arms folded, and a partially visible person in a white garment appears at the edge. A purple bird logo sits in the upper left corner.

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A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt and jeans bending forward to offer a fruit to a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. The seated figure wears an orange robe and has long dark hair; the figure is in a ceremonial seated position receiving the offering. Beside them stands an older man in white kurta with grey hair and glasses, and at right a standing attendant in orange robes. A tapestry with colourful temple carvings forms the backdrop, and a plate of fruit sits on a white table nearby. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back hair on a golden throne, receiving a pada puja offering, consistent with the page's account of Pratyaksha Pada Puja.2010-02-10A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving an offering. A man in a pale pink shirt and grey trousers stands bending forward, extending his hands with an apple toward the seated figure's outstretched hand. Behind him an older man in white kurta and glasses stands, and a woman in a yellow sari sits at a white table holding apples, with more apples and a water bottle on the table. Right side, a man in a plaid shirt and an orange-clad attendant stand close. The backdrop is a colourful painted temple gopuram-style mural. The seated figure with long dark hair in orange robes on the golden throne matches the appearance cues for Swamiji (probable), shown during the pada puja offering.2010-02-10Two men in front of a golden ornate throne offer a fruit to a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace. The seated figure, with long swept-back dark hair, smiles and reaches out to take the fruit. The man in the foreground wears a blue shirt and dark trousers, and the man beside him wears a white shirt and dark trousers. Behind them, a standing attendant in orange and a person in orange stand near red cushioned seats. Marigold and yellow flower garlands decorate the golden throne, and a large banner with a portrait of a bearded man in white behind them. The scene appears to be a devotional offering during a gathering. a person figure with long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace is seated on the throne.2008-10-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing an orange robe and with long dark wavy hair, smiling and extending a hand toward a tray of fruit on a white pedestal. Beside the throne stands a man in white clothes with an orange shawl and red wrist thread, leaning forward to hand over red apples. A bald man in an orange robe with a maroon sash stands behind the pedestal, and other men in white shirts and a yellow-green garment stand or watch at the edges of the frame. A blue backdrop hangs behind them. The tray holds bananas, apples and a small plate of sweets.2010-09-05A photograph of a devotional offering in a hall. A long-haired man in orange robes sits on an ornate red-cushioned gold throne, extending his hands toward a tray of fruit held by a bald young attendant in orange with a gold necklace. Before him, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward holding a fruit, and a kneeling man in a grey shirt with a wristwatch and orange wrist thread holds out his palms. To the left, a bearded man in orange robes with gold garlands stands with arms open. Women in pink and teal salwar kameez stand in the background. A microphone stand and a gold tray with offerings sit in the foreground. The backdrop is dark drapery.2010-10-21A photograph of a satsang setting on a stage with a blue curtain. A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, hands pressed together in greeting, a bouquet of yellow flowers beside them. Facing them, a man with long grey hair and a grey beard in a white kurta holds a silver tray of fruit, while a woman in a white top and navy trousers stands beside him. Other people nearby include a man in a dark shirt and jeans with hands folded, a woman in a green floral outfit, and a monk in orange robes with hands joined. A red and gold carpet lies at the base of the throne, with a microphone stand at the right edge.2010-09-03A photograph of an indoor event where a man in an orange-saffron robe with long, swept-back dark hair sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with an ornate gilt backrest, one hand raised in greeting while smiling. Facing him, a man in white shirt and trousers with a beaded wrist band and gold chain holds a small rolled item toward him. Beside them, a seated man in white dhoti with an orange shawl sits on the floor on a red rug, and a monk in orange robes stands behind a white table holding a tray. Several men in white shirts and a man in a yellow shawl stand around the room, with a dark blue curtain behind. A platter of fruit sits on the right.2010-09-05A stage scene in an indoor hall with a dark blue curtain and red carpet. A seated person in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair and a beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling and laughing. Before them, a man in a white kurta with long grey hair and beard holds a silver tray of fruit, while a woman in a white top and navy trousers stands beside him. A man in a dark shirt and jeans and a woman in a green floral kurta stand with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind them, a monk in an orange robe stands with hands folded, and a shaved-headed man in white stands further back. A microphone stand is at the right edge.2010-09-03April 30 20162016-04-30December 16 20092009-12-16A photograph of an indoor devotional gathering on an orange carpet before a dark curtain. On the right, a figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion and a microphone stand, holding a plate of fruit and a small offering. Before him, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers with gold bracelet stands with hands joined near a woman in a white sari with blue border. On the left, a bearded man in orange robes and a gold bead necklace stands, and a shaved-headed attendant in orange and gold beads stands behind the throne. A brass tray with a red apple, flowers and a small card sits on the floor in front of the throne.2010-10-21A photograph of a seated man in long flowing orange robes with long dark hair on a gold and red ornate throne, smiling and turned toward a visitor. A bald, mustached man in white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl sits on a chair in front and gestures while speaking. Behind them, standing men in orange and yellow-trimmed white clothing and a man in an orange t-shirt watch. A white table holds a tray with apples, bananas, flowers and a plate of money. Swamiji (probable): the seated throne figure wears orange robes, long swept-back hair and a gold-decorated throne setting. Dark blue curtain backdrop.2010-09-05