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A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in an open courtyard with red-painted walls. On the right, a figure with long dark hair wears an orange sleeveless garment and a long rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with an orange cloth draped over the seat. Before him, a bald man in a white shirt and a dark brown sweater sits near brass and silver trays of flowers, petals and offerings. Around them, several women in white saris and men in white dhotis sit cross-legged; one woman with a long white garland and a young girl in pink hold offerings. Incense smoke drifts in the air, a decorated deity murti stands on a gold pedestal, and a dark nameboard hangs on the back wall. The scene suggests a puja at an ashram.

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A puja inside a red-walled hall where a man in an orange robe with rudraksha malas sits on a red and gold throne at the upper right, facing left, with a tall ornate gold lamp stand nearby. Seated devotees on the floor in white clothes and yellow shawls hold brass plates of flowers and offerings, and red petals sit on the plates. Several shaved-headed priests in white dhotis with ceremonial neck garlands sit along the left wall, and a woman in white stands in the background near a ladder. A brass kalasha and small lamps are set on a gold platform in front of the throne.2010-09-03A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja in a temple hall with red-and-white striped walls. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing orange robes, a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair, sits with palms pressed together in prayer. Devotees in white ritual clothes sit on the floor before him, offering pink lotus flowers and apples arranged on brass plates. A woman in a magenta sari with folded hands sits nearby, and a bald priest with a gold-bead necklace and white dhoti sits to the left. Smoke rises in the background near a doorway, and a sign on the wall lists names. A dark-haired person with a braid sits at the front. The seated central figure shows probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala on a throne.2010-09-13Photograph of a padapuja ceremony at an ashram courtyard with terracotta walls and white-and-red striped pillars. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and bare feet, sits in meditation with eyes closed and hands folded on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Swamiji (probable) is identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala. Devotees in white and one woman in a maroon sari with hands in anjali sit on the floor before brass plates of pink flower petals and offerings, with a bowl of fruit and flowers beside the throne. Behind them, people in white clothes sit near a smoking incense or fire vessel, and a wall board lists names.2010-08-30A photograph inside a temple hall with orange-and-white striped walls and a wall board reading "Dhyanapeetam" and "Ananda Sabha." A man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas, and long swept-back hair sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne at right, hands folded, eyes lowered. Before him, a row of devotees sits on the floor around a spread of brass plates and bowls of food, fruit and flowers; a woman in white holds a small silver vessel, and a bald man in a light shirt pours or offers from a cup. An older woman in a teal sari sits at left, and other devotees in white and red-bordered garments are seated nearby. Gold throne armrests and a tray of apples and flowers fill the foreground.2010-08-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a white flower garland with rudraksha beads sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his bare feet resting on a golden platform. Before him, devotees with palms pressed together kneel and sit on the floor: a woman in a green sari, a woman in orange with gold jewellery, a woman in white with gold bangles, and a man in orange. Brass trays hold pink lotus flowers, apples, bananas and small bowls, with a red flower petal scattered. Behind them, more people in white and saffron sit in a red-and-white painted hall with a wall board of names and a smoke haze rising. This appears to be a padapuja foot-worship ceremony.2010-09-14A photograph of a man in an orange saffron robe seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat and gold carved armrests, hands pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. A long dark braid hangs over his shoulder and a garland is around his neck. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in white and yellow clothes, some with hands folded or extended toward a tray with flowers and fruit. Behind, a wall with red and white stripes and a dark plaque with white lettering is visible, with a potted plant and orange curtains. A figure in white sits at the left edge, and a woman in a magenta outfit sits in prayer near the throne. The man on the throne appears to match the a person description based on his saffron robe, long braided hair, garland and ornate throne.2010-09-13A photograph of a ceremonial puja in an outdoor courtyard with red-washed walls and a corrugated roof. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits upright on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, appearing to be the seated central figure. Before him, a group of seated devotees in white clothes, including a woman with a light head covering and a young girl in pink, hold their hands together or sit with brass plates of offerings, flowers and small lamps on a golden tray. A man in a brown sweater and another in white sit among them, and a bald man in white faces the throne. A small gold-and-orange decorated figure stands on a pedestal near the throne, and smoke rises at left. Behind them a wall plaque lists names.2010-09-03Photograph of a ritual puja in an orange-walled hall with red and white striped trim. A man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala stands beside an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands joined, while a line of shaved-headed men in white dhotis and yellow shawls sit on the floor with palms pressed together. Brass plates holding offerings sit in front of them, and a woman in orange sits at the lower right. A man in white stands in the doorway and another sits in the background. A wall board lists names, and a microphone stands at the left.2010-08-09A photograph of a puja inside a temple hall with red and white striped walls. A man with long dark hair and an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold and red throne, eyes closed, while a bald man in white kneels before him. Around them devotees in white and cream clothing, some wearing yellow-bordered saris, sit on mats and hold brass plates of offerings, flowers and small dishes. Smoke rises in the background from a fire area where priests in white robes sit, and a decorated deity murti with garlands stands nearby. A sign on the wall reads Dhyanapeetam in English. The scene shows a ritual padapuja.2010-09-03Inside a red-and-cream hall at a temple, a long-haired man in orange robes with rudraksha malas sits on a gold-framed red throne at right, eyes closed, with a small orange cloth on the seat beside him. Before him, seated people in white and brown clothing face him; a white-haired woman in a white sari and rudraksha mala, a bald man in a brown sweater with a badge, a man in white, and a small girl in pink sit near brass trays of flower petals and offerings. A bald man in white stands in the foreground with his back to the camera. A decorated ceremonial staff with orange and red flowers stands in the centre, and a few other people in white sit in the background. The wall board lists names under the heading Ananda Sabha.2010-09-03September 13 20102010-09-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated ritual in an orange-walled courtyard. A man with long, swept-back black hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a long necklace, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed; the appearance is a probable Swamiji (probable) candidate, presented as the seated central figure. Around him kneel devotees: shaved-headed men in white dhotis with yellow and orange shawls, a woman in a white sari with a gold necklace, and a shaved-headed man with a tilak and sandalwood marks on his arm. Brass plates of offerings, lit oil lamps and fruit sit on a tray in front of them, and a figure in white sits on the floor in the background. A wall board on the right lists names in black and white.2010-08-09