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A photograph of a ritual gathering in a red-walled hall with a gold-carved throne at left. A man in an orange sleeveless garment with a white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads stands at right with eyes closed and hands raised toward a wooden podium. Several women kneel on a mat in front: one in a green and orange sari, one in a white sari with a yellow shawl with hands folded in prayer, one in an orange sari with folded hands, and one in a white outfit with folded hands. Brass thalis holding pink lotus flowers, flower petals and red offerings sit on a tray in front of them. Men in white dhotis with a shaved-head priest and monks in orange robes sit behind, and a man in a yellow shawl sits at the doorway. Incense smoke drifts through the room.

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September 14 20102010-09-14A photograph of a pada puja ceremony in a red-walled hall. In the right foreground a man in saffron clothing and a white flower garland stands with hands folded, holding a saffron cloth near a wooden platform with red compartments. Seated before him, a woman in a green sari with orange border holds her hands in anjali, beside a woman in a yellow shawl and white sari and a woman in orange with a gold bangle. A girl in a white and gold embroidered top also folds her hands. Behind them, sannyasis in saffron and white-clad priests sit near a gold and red throne, one priest speaking into a microphone. Brass thalis holding pink flowers and offerings sit on the floor in the foreground. Several people are visible in the background, and a cloud of incense hangs in the doorway.2010-09-14A photograph inside a red-walled hall during a padapuja ceremony. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless garment, rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, stands at right with hands folded, beside a wooden podium. Seated devotees in front press palms together: a woman in a green and orange sari, a woman in white with a yellow shawl, and a girl in white with embroidered trim. Brass plates hold pink lotus flowers and offerings before them. Behind, men in orange and white robes sit, one with a shaved head and white tilak, and a golden throne stands at left beside a microphone. Smoke drifts in the background doorway.2010-09-14Indoor puja in a red-walled hall with a gold-carved throne and red-cushioned seat. A man in saffron-orange clothing with a garland of yellow and orange flowers and a rudraksha mala stands at right, speaking with his hands folded near a red cushioned seat. Seated women in white saris with yellow shawls, and a man in white, hold their hands together in devotion and sit before silver plates of offerings with pink flowers on a gold tray. Other seated people in white clothing sit behind, and a woman in white carries a tray near the doorway. A wooden box holds fruit and sweets at right. Overall, this looks like a satsang or devotional gathering with offerings.2010-08-19September 21 20102010-09-21A photograph inside an orange-walled hall during a puja. In the foreground, several people sit on an orange mat before silver plates and bowls on a golden tray, some with hands pressed together in prayer; a shaved-headed man in white with a yellow cloth and white marks on his forehead holds his hands in anjali, and others in white robes sit nearby. A standing man in an orange saffron robe with long hair tied back stands to the right beside a gilded, red-cushioned throne and a table holding a bowl of fruit and flowers. A woman in an orange sari kneels with hands folded near the table. Several people in white and yellow clothing are seated, and a wall clock and doorway are visible in the background.2010-08-08Outdoor 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 ritual gathering in an orange-walled hall with a red carpet and an orange cloth-covered platform. A man in a saffron/orange sleeveless robe with long swept-back hair stands at right with hands folded in prayer, facing a group seated on the orange cloth. Seated devotees include a woman in white with rudraksha malas and a woman in orange, along with women in white and cream saris and men in white with yellow shawls. Brass plates hold flowers, fruit, a bowl of marigolds and a kalasha-style vessel. Several other people sit in the background among steel railings.2010-07-22A ritual gathering in an orange-walled hall during a puja. A bare-chested man in orange cloth on the right sits on an orange cushioned seat with hands folded in namaskar, facing a group seated on the orange floor. Several men in white dhotis and yellow shawls sit cross-legged, one holding a microphone, and a man in white shirt and mala holds offerings. Women in white saris with yellow shawls, and a woman in red blouse, sit with palms joined. Brass plates of offerings and a brass lamp lie before them. A standing man in white with an orange scarf stands at left, and a seated figure in orange sits in the doorway background.2010-07-29A photograph of a satsang or puja gathering under a corrugated tin roof in a red-walled hall, with smoke or incense haze drifting through the room. On the right, a person with long dark hair wearing an orange garment sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a red curtain behind. Before them, seated devotees on the floor include a bald man in white clothes with a lanyard, women in white and yellow shawls, a woman in a blue sari with gold border, and a woman in a green sari, several with hands pressed together. A wooden offering box with red compartments and a brass lock stands in front, next to a brass tray with flowers and offerings. Other seated people in orange and white fill the background, and a camera on a tripod is at left.2010-09-21A padapuja ceremony in an orange-walled hall. A man with long dark hair and a sleeveless saffron-orange robe sits in an orange armchair with his palms pressed together in greeting. A woman in white, with a mala around her neck, kneels before him and washes his feet from a brass tray holding yellow and orange flowers. Around them, devotees in white and yellow shawls sit and pray, some holding a microphone or offering trays of fruit, flowers and brass vessels spread on an orange cloth. A standing man in a white dhoti and red-edged shawl watches from the back.2010-07-22A standing man in orange saffron robes with long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas stands at right beside a gold-and-red throne, his hands joined near his feet as a ritual offering is presented. In front, a row of devotees sit on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer; a woman in a white and light-green sari and a woman in red sit nearby. Silver trays holding pink flowers and offerings sit on a yellow cloth in the foreground. Behind them, a bald man in white clothes folds his hands, and more people sit in the background near an open doorway in a red-walled hall. Two empty gold thrones with red cushions and a table with fruit and malas complete the scene. The standing figure shows the appearance cues of the a person, so this is an in-person candidate.2010-08-21