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A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits with hands pressed in anjali on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) inside a pillared hall with red-and-white striped walls and orange curtains. Several devotees in white clothes sit on the floor before him; a woman in yellow shawl and a man in white hold strands of beads and offer flowers and brass vessels on a tray, consistent with a puja. Smoke or incense haze drifts near the throne, and a banana-leaf plant stands behind.

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A seated man in an orange sannyasi robe and rudraksha mala sits on a red and gold throne with palms pressed together in namaste, in front of a red and white striped temple wall with an orange curtain and banana leaf. a person is seated on the throne as the central figure, with cues of orange robe and rudraksha mala. Before him, devotees sit on the floor: women in white with yellow shawls, a man in white, and a woman in white with long hair in a braid. A man in white holds a brass plate of offerings and flowers in front of the throne during a pada puja, with a bowl of rose petals. Other devotees sit at the edges, one wearing a white top and others in white clothes.2010-09-13A 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.2010-08-19A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a covered veranda with red and white striped walls and a banana plant. A man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold-and-red throne, and a probable Swamiji candidate is identified by these cues. Around him devotees in white and yellow clothes sit on the floor before silver plates of flowers, fruit and offerings. A woman in a yellow shawl holds a brass vessel and bead strand, and several others in white hold garlands and rosaries.2010-09-13A photograph of a pada puja gathering in an orange-and-red ashram hall with white-and-red striped walls. A man with long hair, wearing an orange robe and rudraksha mala, sits with palms joined on an ornate gold-and-red throne, appearing as a probable Swamiji depiction in an in-person setting. Seated in front of him, devotees in white and yellow clothes hold brass plates with flowers and offerings, and one woman in yellow chants with a mala. Another white-clad figure stands at a doorway on the right. Brass vessels, pink flowers and a banana leaf sit on the floor.2010-09-13A photograph of a pada puja on an open temple-courtyard veranda with red and white striped walls and an orange wall behind. A man with long dark hair and a braided plait, wearing an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with hands joined in namaskar, the probable Swamiji as a devotional presence. Around him seated devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls and sashes receive or offer items from silver plates and bowls of fruit, including red apples, on a gold-trimmed low table. Several seated devotees in white look on, a woman in a white sari sits at the right, and a robed attendant in white and yellow stands at the far doorway. Red curtains, a green banana leaf, and a stone carved wall panel with a small figure stand behind.2010-09-13August 01 20102010-08-01A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands pressed together in anjali. Before him, a group of devotees in white and yellow sit on the ground around brass trays of flowers and offerings. A woman in white with a yellow shawl sits centrally with hands folded, while a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl stands with palms joined at the right. The setting is an open-air temple-style courtyard with orange and white striped walls, a red curtain, a banana plant and a stone carving. The scene suggests a satsang or puja gathering.2010-09-13September 13 20102010-09-13 +1 copiesSeptember 06 20102010-09-06Photo of a seated figure in a long saffron-orange robe with a red flower garland and white jasmine-style necklace, hands pressed together in namaste on a gilded throne with carved lion-like armrests. Around him, devotees in white clothes sit on red and patterned mats; several women wear yellow shawls and braids, and an older man in white holds a brass or silver offering. Nearby are plates of fruit, flower petals, brass vessels, a framed photo, a fan and stacked books. The setting is a draped, tent-like room with yellow and cream curtains. The scene suggests a puja or padapuja offering in front of the seated figure.2009-11-20September 07 20092009-09-07A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair swept back, sits in front of a gilded red-cushioned throne with hands joined in anjali. Around him, a group of devotees in white ritual clothes and yellow-bordered shawls sit on the floor, some holding small oil lamps and brass plates with fruit and flowers. Gold-rimmed brass trays with red fruit and offerings are set on the floor between them. The setting is an orange-walled hall with a curtain and a potted plant. The figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with a rudraksha-style adornment, shown in person. Roughly fifteen people are visible.2010-09-13