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A 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.

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A 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.2010-09-03A photograph of a seated man on a gilded throne with red cushions and a carved golden backrest, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-white flower garland, rudraksha beads and a gold chain. Several devotees sit before him with palms pressed together in namaskar. Brass and silver plates of offerings, fruit, pink flowers and lamps stand on a golden platform, with incense smoke rising. Women in white and cream saris and a man in white ritual dress sit nearby, and a temple wall with a striped red-and-white border and a dark wall plaque stands behind them. A brass lamp stand and gold vessels are at the right edge.2010-11-01A photograph of an outdoor temple-courtyard ritual. A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a white jasmine garland and red-and-white flower garlands, with a dark rudraksha-style mala at his chest. Seated before him on the floor, devotees in white and cream saris and white shirts press their palms together in anjali; one woman in a yellow sari and another in a light-green sari sit near brass plates holding flowers, fruit and offerings. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti sits at the lower right, and smoke rises from the left. Behind them stands a red-and-white striped wall with a dark wall board of printed names, a brass oil lamp stand and a gold-painted railing.2010-11-01September 21 20102010-09-21A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne inside an open-air courtyard with terracotta-coloured walls. He wears a saffron-orange robe, long white and orange flower garlands, and has long swept-back dark hair, a visually distinctive cue for the a person. Smoke rises from a vessel at left, and gold lamps and brass vessels stand nearby. In front, a row of seated devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis, hands folded in anjali, faces him; one woman in green-and-cream sari sits in the front centre. Lower foreground shows brass plates with pink lotus flowers and fruit, and a shaven-headed priest in white with a gold necklace. Another woman stands at the far left. Expressions and attitudes are not interpreted.2010-11-01A courtyard ritual in an ashram setting with orange-brick walls and a striped red-and-white pillar. A man with long dark hair in an orange robe sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold and red throne, with a gold-framed side table in front of him. Devotees in white clothes sit on the ground around a tray of offerings, while a man in white with a handheld microphone sits among priests in white dhotis and saffron-coloured shawls. A woman in a purple sari with folded hands and a woman in a yellow-bordered sari are nearby. Incense smoke rises in the background, and a jug of flowers sits on a table near the throne.2010-09-13A 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 ceremonial seated scene in a courtyard with orange-red walls and a striped red and white base. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and a white ceremonial necklace, sits on an ornate gold and red throne with hands folded in his lap. Several people sit on the ground before him, including a woman in a white and saffron sari holding pink lotus flowers, a woman in green and gold clothing with folded hands, and two men in white dhotis with gold necklaces, one seen from behind. Brass trays of flowers and offerings sit on the floor in front, and a wooden name board hangs on the wall behind. This scene is consistent with a satsang or puja gathering. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron with long hair, rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold-trimmed throne, seated as the honoured teacher.2010-11-03A 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.2010-09-03A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives padapuja from kneeling devotees. He wears an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back, and sits barefoot while his feet are attended to. Kneeling in front, women in white and yellow saris and a man in white kurta with a vibhuti mark on his forehead hold hands in prayer beside a silver tray of pink lotus flowers, apples, brass bowls and a lamp. A figure in white stands at the left by an orange-and-white striped doorway, and a smoke trail rises near a wall board of names. Mostly shaven-headed devotees in white and saffron clothing are in the foreground. The setting is a temple-like hall with a deity carving on the right wall. This is a padapuja ritual in progress, a photograph of ashram worship.2010-09-21Outdoor 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.2010-11-01A photograph of a pada puja and satsang at a temple courtyard. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the right, speaking into a microphone. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders sit on the floor, some with white and gold garlands and sandalwood marks; a shaved-headed man in white and a woman in white sari are among them. Brass trays of flowers, pink lotuses, fruit and offerings lie before the throne. Behind is an orange-and-red temple wall with a black sign listing names and a striped red-and-white border. Several physical people are visible.2010-11-02