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A photograph of a puja scene in a hall with a dark blue curtain and a tree backdrop. A man with long dark hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala and a white flower garland sits with hands folded in a gold and red throne, with eyes closed; a probable Swamiji by appearance and seated as the focus. A woman in a white sari with a maroon border and a bindi kneels at left holding a small offering, next to a bald man in white with a yellow shawl and folded hands. A woman in a teal blue sari sits at right holding a small object. Several women with hair buns sit in the foreground beside brass trays of apples, red flowers, and pink blossoms in clear containers. A small gold-colored bowl and fruit sit on a gold side table.

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November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate gilded throne with red cushions wears orange robes with a maroon-and-gold shawl, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace and gold armbands, and sits with his hands resting in his lap. Beside him on a gold stand are flower petals and a small lamp. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a woman in a white sari with a gold border, a woman in a cream sari with a green-clad younger woman behind her, and bald-headed people in the foreground with hands folded in prayer. A gold-framed flag with a blue and red emblem hangs behind the throne, and microphones sit on the right.2011-02-11A seated man in an orange robe with a maroon-edged shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, gold armlets, and a red tilak on his forehead. He gestures with his hands while speaking into a microphone. Around him, several devotees sit on the floor, including women in white and yellow saris, a woman in a green top, and shaved-headed people in the foreground. In front of the throne are brass plates with pink lotus flowers and offerings, and a gold kalasha-style finial and a saffron-and-gold ceremonial banner hang behind. The backdrop is a maroon curtain and a pink wall.2011-02-11Photo 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 with long dark hair, wearing an orange and maroon sash, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne with a gold lion-shaped armrest, speaking to a small seated audience. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an appearance-based label as a teacher on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Around him, women in white, cream and green saris sit on the floor, and shaved-headed devotees sit in the foreground. Brass plates with lotus flowers, a kalasha-style gold vessel and a microphone stand are arranged in front of the throne, with an orange and gold ceremonial banner behind.2011-02-11A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl and white vibhuti forehead marks sits on a gilded throne with a red cushion, a large green-and-red-and-yellow flower garland around his neck, speaking to a seated audience. Behind him on a small gold-trimmed table are apples and a tray. In the foreground, devotees sit on the floor: a bald man in white, a woman in yellow, a man in a blue-and-white checked shirt holding a small brass bowl, a woman in a golden top, and a bald priest in white with a microphone. Brass plates with offerings sit before them. a person: the seated speaker wears a saffron shawl, white vibhuti marks and a garland on a throne.2010-09-18September 17 20102010-09-17A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant necklace, with long swept-back hair and hands resting in his lap. Before him a group of devotees sit on the floor with hands joined in anjali, including a bald man in white with a sacred thread and a woman in a white sari. Gold-rimmed brass trays with offerings of fruit and flowers sit in front of the throne, and a dark blue curtain hangs behind. A small table with a red fruit and a microphone-like device stands beside the throne. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace, seated on a throne as the central figure.2011-01-23October 08 20102010-10-08A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, long swept-back hair and a relaxed posture, while devotees gather on the floor. In the foreground, women in saffron and orange saris and a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth with a tilak and beaded gold-toned necklace hold brass plates of flowers and offerings, and others in white with yellow shawls sit with palms pressed together. A gold-framed wooden table with a small floral arrangement sits beside the throne against a black curtain and a pale screen, with a carved stone figure at the right edge. Whether the seated figure is the a person is uncertain from appearance alone, so the a person field is set to unsure.2010-10-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada puja in an ashram hall. A man seated on a gold-carved throne with red cushions wears an orange-saffron shawl, a flower garland of red and yellow blooms, and a white tilak on his forehead, with his hands folded in his lap and eyes closed. The throne sits beside a table of fruit and offerings. Around him, devotees kneel on the floor: a woman in a yellow sari with long braids and gold bangles presses her palms together, a blonde woman in white with a name badge holds her hands in anjali, a bald man in white with a red-bordered shawl kneels with hands raised, and a woman in yellow sits at the front. A figure is visible through the window in the background.2010-09-18A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a black rudraksha mala and bare chest sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his feet being washed by several women kneeling on the floor. Women in white and cream saris and a man in white dhoti with a sacred thread and tilak tend to the feet with pink flowers and silver-toned ritual vessels and trays. Behind the throne stand garlands of orange, yellow and green flowers, a gilded peetha and a decorated stand, with a red curtain at left. A gold-framed stool sits in the foreground at right.2010-11-19