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August 03 2010

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August 01 20102010-08-01A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a white and orange flower garland around his neck, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. A woman in white and yellow sari kneels to his right, also with palms joined and gold bangles on her wrists. In the foreground, silver plates holding offerings and a pile of gold-coloured items sit on the floor, with partially visible seated devotees at the lower left and bottom edge. Behind them are red-and-white painted pillars, an orange curtain and a tray of bananas and flowers. The seated man is an appearance-based probable Swamiji: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a garland, seated on a throne with devotees honouring him.2010-08-01A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold and red throne with his bare feet resting on a gold footstool, hands folded in namaskar with a long dark hairstyle visible. In front of him, devotees kneel on a stone floor for a padapuja: a young man in white dhoti with a white forehead mark and gold chain, a woman in white sari, and a seated young man in a striped polo with folded hands. Brass plates with fruit and metal bowls sit on the floor, and a bald priest in white with a yellow-and-white shawl kneels at lower left. Behind them, white-clad men walk past an orange-and-red wall beside a black board of printed names reading Ananda Sabha, with a red-and-white striped band and a hanging orange curtain. The scene is a temple courtyard setting.2010-08-03Photo of a padapuja ritual in a gold-trimmed hall. A man in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned golden throne, eyes closed, his bare feet extended toward a golden tray. Kneeling before him, devotees in white dhotis with gold necklaces and white shawls attend the feet; a man in white with a mala holds his hands clasped, and a woman in white sits nearby. Silver plates with flowers, fruit, and pink petals sit on the golden tray. Behind the throne stand a golden swan-shaped seat, a trident-topped staff, orange cloth, and a garlanded deity murti. Other people in orange and white sit at the edges, one with a microphone, and women in the foreground, including one with a braid, are partly visible. Probable Swamiji on the throne, with orange robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and gold ornaments.2010-11-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together on an ornate golden-red throne, while devotees kneel around golden trays of offerings for a pada puja ritual. Around him, people in white clothes and yellow shawls kneel with folded hands, and a foreign-looking man in white kneels and holds a golden plate. An orange-floored temple hall with red-and-white striped pillars and brass lamps frames the scene, with a statue of a deity in the upper left. a person is the central figure on the throne, identified by his long swept hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala.2010-08-03A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja in a hall with pink walls and dark blue curtains. A man in an orange saffron robe with rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands folded, while devotees kneel before him. Devotees in white ritual clothes and folded hands, including a woman in a green blouse and a shaved-headed priest with a chanting mic, surround a golden tray with brass plates holding apples, flowers and red offerings. A woman in a yellow-trimmed garment kneels at the front. A visible a person cue: the seated figure wears saffron and multiple rudraksha malas on a gold throne, a role of guru receiving worship.2010-09-17Close photo of a padapuja ritual at the feet of a person in an orange saffron garment with gold border. A woman in a cream sari with a blue-thread necklace and gold bangles pours water from a silver vessel over the feet, while another person in a teal blue top and a figure in white handle silver bowls, a red apple and pink and white flower petals in a gold tray. Partial view of the seated people.2011-11-26August 09 20092009-08-09A young man with short dark hair and glasses, wearing a striped polo shirt and a red thread on his wrist, kneels on a golden floor and pours liquid from a small vessel onto the bare foot of a figure in saffron-orange robes. Nearby on a gold tray sit silver bowls and dishes, and an older person's hand with a beaded bracelet rests at the lower edge. The gold-decorated seat and orange drapery suggest a padapuja ritual. The figure's face is not visible.2010-08-03A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in an open courtyard with red and white striped walls and yellow curtains. A man with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas and yellow-orange flower garlands, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with eyes lowered. Around him, devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls sit on the floor, several with palms pressed together in namaskar and others holding brass plates and small lamps with offerings of flowers. A microphone stand stands at right and a small table with flowers and items sits behind the group. The throne-seated figure matches the page's a person reference through visible saffron robes, malas and garlands, so this is a probable identification from appearance.2010-08-19November 05 20102010-11-05A gold-and-red throne canopy scene under a tent. A seated figure in saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-form arms, surrounded by brass trays of offerings. Standing before the throne, a line of devotees in white and bright clothing press palms together in prayer; one woman wears a yellow and multicolour sari. Two saffron-clad attendants stand nearby, one holding a white flower garland. Striped and patterned rugs cover the floor, and a red cloth backdrop hangs behind. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's description of the event, but the face and identity cannot be confirmed from the image, so the seated figure is recorded as a sannyasi on a throne.2009-12-16