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A photograph of a ritual puja in a red-walled hall. Seated before him, a bald man in white kneels with hands folded above silver thalis of offerings. A woman in white with grey hair and a mala offers flowers or items, and a young girl in a pink dress stands beside her. Men in white dhotis chant at a microphone on the left, and women in yellow and white sit along the back. A carved golden deity murti and garlanded decorations stand near the throne, with incense smoke rising.

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A 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.2010-09-03A photograph of a pada puja in an open courtyard with red and white striped walls. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala, sits with palms joined on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, on which a bowl of fruit rests. Around him, devotees in white ritual clothes sit on the floor, several holding brass plates with pink lotus flowers, small cups and offerings. One man in white holds a microphone, and a woman in a yellow-bordered sari sits nearby. Incense smoke drifts behind them. A wooden stand and ornate gold-and-brass lamps appear at the right.2010-09-13Outdoor temple courtyard with orange and white painted walls and a corrugated roof. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange robe, a white flower garland and a dark rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back; he appears to be addressing the gathering. Smoke rises at the left. Seated devotees in front, many with palms pressed together in namaste, include women in white and cream saris with gold borders and a man in a teal shirt; a shaven-headed man in white and several people in orange sashes sit in the foreground. Brass lamps, a kalasha-like vessel and offering plates with flowers sit before the throne, and a tall gold lamp stand stands at the right. A wooden lectern-like box stands in front of the throne. Satsang setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's claim.2010-11-01September 21 20102010-09-21September 21 20102010-09-21A photograph of a seated man on a gilded throne with a red cushion, wearing orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with a ceremonial gold necklace, receiving devotees in an orange-walled hall. Seated in front of him on the floor are several devotees: a bald man with white-and-orange sacred markings and white dhoti, a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold necklace, a woman in an orange shawl, and women in white and yellow saris. Before them a low gold table holds silver plates with pink lotus flowers and ritual trays. Behind them stand a few people in white. A dark placard with white lettering hangs on the wall. Several seats and gold chairs fill the room.2010-10-30 +1 copiesDecember 03 20092009-12-03A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing orange and saffron cloth with a rudraksha mala and a long swept-back hair, eyes closed in meditation. He is positioned at the head of a group of shaven-headed men in white dhotis and bare upper bodies, seated on the floor around brass thalis filled with pink flower petals and small silver dishes. A woman in a white sari with a yellow border sits among them, and a man in white stands in a doorway behind. A small tray on the throne-side table holds sweets and a plate of wrapped sweets is beside him. The red-and-white striped wall and a black board with white lettering frame the courtyard.2010-11-07A seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed, hands in front of him. Before him is a gold tray of brass plates holding offerings of fruit, pink lotus flowers and food. Around the throne, devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaste: a woman in a white and pink sari, an older woman in a green top and white shawl, a young woman in yellow, and men in white shirts. A shaved-headed priest in white clothing with a sacred thread sits in the foreground. The setting is a temple-like hall with red and white walls and a dark plaque on the wall behind. This is a satsang-style ritual reception with a puja offering.2010-11-01A photograph of a ritual gathering in a red-walled hall with white and red striped pillars. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a probable Swamiji candidate by these cues. Before him, a shaved-headed man in white kurta sits on a blue chair and performs puja with a plate. Around a tray of brass bowls and offerings, devotees in white and yellow garments kneel and sit, several holding small cups; a woman in white with a mala leans in and a child stands among them. Behind, more people in white sit on the floor, a woman in orange stands in a doorway, and a ladder leans against the wall. A decorated kalasha or deity murti with garlands and flowers stands at the center. Smoke drifts through the room.2010-09-03A photograph of a padapuja ceremony held in an open courtyard with orange-painted walls. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala with a long, swept-back hair style, and faces forward while a devotee's offering is presented. Seated on the floor before him, several devotees in white garments and yellow shawls hold lit oil lamps and brass plates; a woman in white and a woman in teal are among them. Trays of fruit and flowers sit on a gold stand and a wooden cabinet beside the throne. A man in a white shirt and a white-clad man in front are seen from behind. A wall board and a red-and-white striped pillar complete the setting. Swamiji appearance is an appearance-based candidate with orange robe, rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair on a throne, so the label is probable.2010-08-28A photograph of a temple courtyard with red-and-white striped walls and a saffron-orange draped wall. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears orange robes, a rudraksha mala, and has long dark hair swept back; his hands rest in his lap. Before him, several devotees kneel and sit with palms joined in anjali, some in white and cream clothing with orange shawls. Brass plates holding pink flowers, fruit, and offerings sit on a gold-trimmed low table, and a gold-carved wooden cabinet stands to the left. This appears to be a satsang or darshan setting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair, saffron robes, and rudraksha beads, and is positioned on a throne as the honoured teacher.2010-10-31 +1 copies