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A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in an orange-walled courtyard room. In the right foreground a man with long, wavy dark hair sits upright on a red cushioned seat, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, with hands joined in front of him. Along the left, a row of shaved-headed priests in white dhotis with saffron shawls and sandalwood tilaka sit behind brass plates and offerings; a woman in a white sari with rudraksha mala and a woman in yellow with folded hands sit nearby, and a white-clad elderly woman with grey hair sits with palms joined. A bald man in a brown robe and a child in pink sit among the devotees. Incense smoke rises from a bowl, and a clay lamp and brass vessels rest on a floor cloth. A printed banner on the back wall shows photographs and text. People visible: about ten.

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A photograph of a ritual gathering in an orange-walled hall with a corrugated roof. In the foreground right, a man with long swept-back dark hair and a sleeveless saffron-orange robe stands facing the group, appearing to address the assembly; the appearance cues are only partly distinctive, so identity is uncertain. Seated before him on a red cushion are women in white and yellow saris, several with mala beads, one with palms pressed together. A silver tray holds a flower and small offerings, and smoke rises nearby. Behind them, shaven-headed men in white and cream dhotis and orange shawls sit in rows, with additional seated devotees and a banner on the back wall.2010-09-03A photograph of a puja gathering in an orange-walled hall. In the foreground right, a figure with long dark wavy hair wears a sleeveless saffron-orange garment and sits on a red cushion facing left, hands folded. Opposite them on the left, a bald man in white and a woman in white with a yellow shawl press palms together, and a woman in white with long grey hair and beads sits near a brass tray holding small lamps and flowers. A young girl in pink stands among the seated white-clad women. Behind them, shaved-headed men in white dhotis and rudraksha malas sit in rows, several in saffron, with more people seated further back. A framed photo banner hangs on the wall and a red-and-gold ornate idol stands at the right edge.2010-09-03A 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 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.2010-09-03Indoor puja in an orange-walled hall with a red-cushioned gold throne at right. A standing man in saffron robe with long dark hair tied back stands beside a wooden offering stand holding fruit and flowers. Seated devotees in white ritual dress, some with shaved heads and white tilak marks, sit on orange floor mats; one woman in a yellow sari sits near the front with hands folded in namaskar. Brass plates and a kalasha-like vessel rest in front, with a small silver tray of offerings. Several people in white and yellow attend the padapuja.2010-08-08A 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 padapuja-style ritual in an orange-walled hall. A standing man on the right, with long swept-back dark hair and a sleeveless saffron-orange garment, faces the seated group with his hands raised near a red-draped ledge holding a silver tray of red apples, bananas, incense sticks and purple flowers. Seated devotees in white clothes, several with folded hands and orange or yellow shawls, sit on the floor. An ornate gold-and-red throne stands behind, and a row of seated men in white with rudraksha malas occupies the back. A wooden stand holds beads on the lower right. The standing man with long hair and saffron clothing has cues consistent with the page's claim, so he is labelled Swamiji (probable).2010-08-30August 09 20102010-08-09A 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.2010-09-03A temple hall with orange walls and a red-and-white striped band, where a seated group performs a ritual on an orange cloth mat. Several people in white dhotis and saris, some wearing orange shawls and beaded necklaces, sit in a circle around brass trays and bowls of offerings. Behind them, a standing figure in an orange robe and rudraksha-style beaded necklace stands beside an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a wooden lectern-like altar box in front. A seated man in white with a microphone stand sits near a second gold throne on the left. Printed copyright text appears at the lower right.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA seated group of devotees performs a padapuja-style gathering in an open-air hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof. In the foreground, a woman in a green-and-orange sari sits with hands pressed together, beside a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl. Brass plates of flowers and offerings rest on a golden tray. Behind them, many people in saffron, white and yellow clothes sit in prayer. At the right, a standing man in an orange robe with a white flower garland faces the group beside a golden peetha-style throne with a red cushion. A framed photo display hangs on the back wall, and incense smoke rises at the doorway.2010-09-14September 13 20102010-09-13 +1 copies