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A photograph of a pada puja at an outdoor temple-style pavilion with red and white striped walls and orange curtains. A man with long dark hair, wearing orange saffron robes and a long red and white flower garland, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold and red throne, hands folded in his lap. Before him, devotees kneel and sit with palms pressed together in namaskar: a woman in a green sari, a woman in a yellow and white shawl, a man in white, and several younger women. Silver trays hold offerings of pink flowers, apples and fruit near the throne's base. A microphone stand stands to the right, and a few people in orange and white stand at the edges. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his saffron robes, long hair and garland; he is the one receiving the devotees' worship.

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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open courtyard, wearing an orange saffron robe and long rudraksha mala, with long dark hair and bare feet resting on a brass tray. He sits with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. Trays of fruit, flowers and brass offering bowls sit before him. Five women and a man kneel with palms pressed together in namaskar, several wearing yellow shawls and one a red-and-blue sari. Behind them stands an orange-and-white striped wall, a tiled pillar, a stone carved sculpture and a red-curtained doorway. The man on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate with long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, seated in a throne as a teacher receiving devotees.2010-10-06A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a yellow-and-orange flower garland and dark rudraksha-style beads around his neck, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at left, hands resting in his lap. In front of him, a row of devotees kneel on the floor behind brass plates heaped with offerings, flower petals and small sweets. Three women and a man in white with yellow shawls press their palms together in prayer, while another woman holds a brass cup. A microphone on a stand stands at right against an orange-and-white striped wall, and a doorway with a red curtain opens behind. The man on the throne matches a person description: long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, so his identity is probable rather than confirmed. Visible people are seven.2010-08-19A 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 seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange sleeveless robe, dark rudraksha mala and a bare chest, perched on an ornate red-cushioned gold throne with carved gold armrests. Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, while presiding over the gathering as its central figure. Before him on the floor sit devotees: a shaved-headed man in white with a rudraksha mala and name badge, a bald man in white with glasses praying with palms together, a woman in white with folded hands, a woman in yellow, and others seated around silver trays of red fruit, pink flowers and offerings. Behind them are orange and white striped walls, orange curtains and a potted plant, with a brass lamp at the right edge.2010-08-30A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland over a rudraksha mala, with bare feet resting on a low step. Devotees kneel in front of him with palms joined, including women in white and cream saris and a man in white shirt. Brass thalis hold pink lotus flowers, apples, rice and offerings, and a small table nearby displays fruit and flowers. Behind them a red-and-white striped wall, a board listing names, and a gold-framed gate are visible.2010-11-01A 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 copiesA photograph inside a temple hall shows a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, with his hands resting in his lap and eyes closed. Seated on the floor before him are devotees: a man in white on the left with palms pressed together, a woman in a white sari holding a small brass plate, a woman in a yellow-and-white sari with a plate, and several women with hair pulled back, some with flowers. Behind the throne are a gilded shrine with garlands and a deity murti, plus a carved stone panel. Brass plates with offerings and lamps sit on the floor, and red-and-white striped pillars frame the scene. The seated figure appears to be a person, a candidate in saffron with rudraksha mala seated on a throne; appearance cues are present but the image is small, so the identification is uncertain.2010-08-21A padapuja ceremony in an ashram courtyard with orange and red striped walls. Seated devotees in white dhotis and yellow-shawled women in white saris kneel before a gold tray holding brass plates, rose petals and fruit. A man in white pours or offers from a vessel, and a bald attendant in white dhoti walks at right near a curtained doorway. A golden ornate peetha and a brass pot with fruit sit nearby.2010-09-13A photograph of a ritual worship ceremony in a temple-like hall with orange and red walls and white-and-red striped pillars. A man with long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap, with a figure at his side. Before the throne, shaven-headed men in white clothes with yellow shawls tend gold and silver plates of flowers, fruit and lamps. Seated devotees in white and yellow, some in orange, with folded hands, fill the floor behind. A Swamiji (probable) label applies to the throne-seated man given his long hair, orange robe and rudraksha mala cues, while the shaven-headed priests and devotees are ordinary participants in a padapuja-style worship.2010-08-10 +1 copiesAugust 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesA photo of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland, with his palms pressed together in greeting, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Before him, a seated group of devotees in white, yellow and peach clothing listen attentively, some holding small silver cups. In front of the throne are fruit offerings, brass lamps and a small deity image on an altar at left. Behind is a red-and-white striped pillar and an orange wall. The man is an appearance-based a person candidate: saffron robes, garland and throne, but the visible cues are limited to the robe and garland, so the identification is uncertain.2010-08-01A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an orange-walled hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits eyes closed on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his bare feet resting on a golden platform. Before him, devotees kneel and sit on the floor; a bald man in white holds his hands in namaste, and several women in white with yellow shawls face the dais. Gold thalis hold flowers, offerings and small lamps around the feet of the seated figure. A second empty gold throne stands to the left, and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure hangs on the wall. Several seated people in white garments and yellow shawls surround the platform.2010-08-25