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A seated man in an orange robe and white flower garlands sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, with hands joined at chest level. Before him, a row of devotees sit on the floor: several women in white and yellow saris, a woman in a red-and-white sari with a rudraksha mala, and shaved-head priests in white dhotis with sacred marks on their foreheads, one holding a microphone. A gold tray with red fruit and floral offerings sits in front of the throne, along with lit oil lamps and a small bowl. Behind them, a woman in a teal-blue top sits on a white chair beside the throne. A blue curtain and a painted temple scene form the backdrop.

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A photograph of a pada puja gathering in a hall with a blue curtain and a gold-carved throne-style chair with red cushion. A man in orange robes with a white flower garland and long dark hair stands at the right, hands together, beside a gilded lectern. Seated on the floor at left, several people in white and yellow clothes with folded hands face him; two men in white dhotis with forehead tilaka and a mic sit among them, one bare-chested with sacred thread. A woman in a turquoise saree sits on a plastic chair in the foreground with her back to the camera. Small brass items and a silver vessel are visible at the lower right.2010-09-15A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, hands in a meditative pose, with long swept-back hair. In front of the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor around a low table holding brass plates of flowers, fruit and offerings. Two men in white dhotis with sandalwood tilak and gold necklaces sit near the table, one playing a small instrument, a woman in a green-bordered white sari wears a rudraksha mala, and a woman in a yellow shawl and a foreign-looking woman with light hair sit among them. Dark curtains and a cream wall form the backdrop, with a small table holding fruit behind the throne.2010-11-24A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in an indoor hall with a dark curtain backdrop. A man on a tall gilded throne with red cushioning, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a gold necklace, sits to the right facing the group; a person candidate with a shawl and ornate gold necklace. Before him, a semicircle of devotees sits on the floor around a low gold tray holding silver plates with red-and-pink flower offerings and small lamps. Several men wear white dhoti-style cloth with gold garlands, and women wear white and cream saris, one in yellow-bordered clothing. Behind the throne are gilded staffs, a golden lion-like carved figure, and an orange-draped altar with a deity murti. Orange cushions and books lie on the floor at left.2010-11-12A seated man in a large gilded golden throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron shawl over a bare upper body and layered rudraksha malas, sits with hands resting on his lap while facing a small group of seated devotees. Several women in yellow and white saris and a man in a white kurta sit cross-legged on the floor with palms pressed together in namaste. In front of them are brass plates with red flowers and small oil lamps, and a microphone stands on a gilded side table holding fruit. Behind them stands a red curtain and a blue curtain. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing, seated on a throne in a satsang setting.2011-01-22A seated man on a gilded throne with a red cushioned seat sits in the centre, palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing an orange-saffron robe with a garland of red and yellow flowers around his neck. Around him on the floor, a group of devotees sit in a semicircle; several women wear white or cream saris with yellow borders and yellow shawls, a woman in a pink sari leans forward holding a brass plate, and a young man in white leans in with his hands raised. Brass vessels and flower offerings lie near the throne, and the setting is a open-sided hall with red draped cloth and pillars behind. Pressed palms and offerings suggest devotional worship.2010-01-02 +2 copiesA seated man with long swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with his hands folded, on a red and gold throne before a golden lion-form seat. Before him on a gold-rimmed tray stand several silver bowls with pink lotus flowers, fruit and offerings, as seated devotees with palms pressed together in prayer fill the foreground. A woman in a white sari with a red shawl, a woman in a yellow shawl and a man in white clothes sit among them, and a priest in white with a shaved head kneels at the front. A golden kalasha-like altar and a tall ornate flag stand behind, and a woman in a red and white top is at the far left. Approximately nine people are visible. a person seated on the throne with his saffron robe and rudraksha mala, as the teacher receiving devotees' reverence.2010-11-15Indoor satsang scene where a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe with a gold-beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions behind a small wooden offering stand. Around him, about a dozen devotees sit on an orange floor covering with palms pressed in prayer; they wear white and cream traditional dress with gold borders, a man in a white shirt sits centre, and a woman in a brown patterned shawl sits with her back to the camera. Brass plates of offerings, fruit and flowers sit before the throne, and a decorated deity murti stands at the upper left behind garlands.2010-12-31A seated man in an orange robe with a white flower garland and red-and-white beaded necklace sits on a red and gold throne, hands joined, eyes closed, while devotees gather around silver trays of offerings topped with red fruit and pink flowers. A woman in a white sari with a maroon border kneels in front, hands cupped in prayer, beside a woman in a yellow shawl speaking into a microphone. A woman in a teal blue sari sits on a chair at right, head bowed, and a fruit and flower arrangement sits on a gold table behind. A backdrop with a green tree photo and a dark blue curtain frames the scene, consistent with a pada puja. Several people are visible, including partially seen figures at the left edge.2010-09-15September 17 20102010-09-17A seated figure on a gold-carved throne with a red cushion wears an orange saffron wrap and a white flower garland with red blooms, holding hands in lap; he has long swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on the forehead. Before the throne, devotees sit on an orange carpet around a silver tray with lit oil lamps and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl holds a lamp at center, while younger women in white and orange-red shawls and a man in white dhoti with bare upper body join the aarti. Behind the throne stand a gold deity murti, colourful garlands and ritual staffs. a person on throne, identified by long swept-back hair, orange saffron wrap and garlands.2010-11-13A seated man in a long peach-coloured wrap with long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions on a stage, facing an audience. He appears to be the central figure, with a microphone stand and water bottle beside the throne. Several women and a child sit on the floor in front, some in white, yellow and orange garments, with hands joined in namaskar. A silver tray with flowers and offerings sits at the front-left, and a projection screen hangs behind. a person seated in a discourse setting; the throne and attendees suggest a satsang.2010-12-04A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe under a leopard-print shawl, sitting on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in a hall. Before him, devotees sit on the floor with hands folded in namaste; a woman in a yellow sari and another in a teal sari with a white shawl are among them, while others wear white and yellow. Brass plates of fruit and offerings sit near the front, and a tray of apples and sweets rests on a side table. A watermarked photo credit appears in the lower right corner. The scene looks like a pada puja and satsang with devotees gathered at the feet of the seated figure.2010-09-19