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A photograph of a pada puja in a hall. A man in an orange-saffron shawl and white-and-red tilak sits with palms pressed together on a gold-carved throne with a red cushion. A long garland of yellow and red flowers hangs around him, and fruit is arranged on a side table. Seated before him on the floor, a woman in a gold sari and a woman in a yellow-and-white sari with a shawl join their hands in prayer, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl also sits with folded hands. Brass trays holding flowers, fruit and small bowls rest on a gold cloth in front of them. Heads of seated devotees appear in the foreground. The man on the throne has an appearance-based label of a person with a saffron shawl, garland and throne cues, so a person is set to in_person.

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A seated man in an orange-red garment with a green and red flower garland stands at a gilded throne with a red cushion, hands pressed together in namaste and a white tilak on his forehead. Before him, devotees sit on the floor behind gold-rimmed brass trays holding flowers, fruit and small oil lamps, part of a pada puja offering. A woman in gold sari with a name badge and a woman in yellow with folded hands kneel nearby, while a woman in a white and gold outfit and a bald man in white join in prayer at the lower right. Apples and flowers sit on a gilded table behind the throne, with a shrine and decorated pillars at the left edge.2010-09-18A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives a pada puja: he wears an orange-saffron robe, a thick garland of red and yellow flowers, a white tilak on the forehead, and holds his hands folded in namaskar. Silver-rimmed brass plates of offerings and fruit sit before the throne. Around him, devotees kneel and sit on a plain floor: a bald man in white dhoti and gold necklace with hands folded, a woman in a yellow sari, a man in a striped shirt, a woman in an orange sari, and a man in a white shirt holding a microphone. Several people in white with sacred ash marks are seated; a long-haired blonde figure and a braided head are in the foreground. A gold-framed backdrop and dark curtains fill the background.2010-09-18November 24 20092009-11-24A seated figure in an orange-red robe with long swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on the forehead sits at the right on a gold-framed red throne, hands joined in namaskar, draped in garlands of green leaves, red and yellow flowers. Before him on the floor sit devotees: a bald man in white clothes with folded hands, a woman in a yellow shawl with folded hands, a man in a striped shirt, a woman in a brown sari, and others further back. A brass tray holds pink flowers and fruit near the front, and a wooden box with red compartments holds fruit. The setting is an indoor hall with pink walls and dark curtains. Several people are visible, and a blonde woman's hands are visible at the lower left edge.2010-09-18Photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a hall with a gold-trimmed wooden throne. A seated man in an orange saffron garment with a dark rudraksha mala has long swept-back hair and is receiving reverence; the appearance cues are a long swept-back hairstyle, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, so he is a probable Swamiji candidate. Before him, a woman in a white sari with a red bindi sits with hands folded in prayer, beside a woman in a red blouse with a beaded mala also in namaste, and a man in white with a mala and a shaven-headed man in white with a gold chain and tilak kneel in prayer. Silver trays hold red apples, pink flowers and brass offering plates in front of the throne, and a small sound panel and window frame the room.2010-09-16A 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.2010-09-19August 15 20092009-08-15A photograph of a satsang or puja in a hall with red curtains. A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne-like seat wears a yellow turban, yellow robes, red flower garlands and beaded necklaces, and holds a microphone-like object while speaking, with a person appearance-based label applied to this figure as the presiding teacher. Before him, devotees sit on the floor with palms pressed together in namaskar; several men wear white kurtas and rudraksha malas, a woman in a red-and-white sari sits at right, and a young girl in white with a blue scarf stands behind them. Brass and steel trays holding fruit, flowers and offerings sit on a gold cloth in front. A framed portrait labelled on its frame area hangs on the wall at upper right, showing a saffron-robed figure with a white garland. A tripod-mounted camera stands behind the group. Counted physical people: about ten visible.2011-08-22A photograph of a seated man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a red bindi, and a red-and-yellow garland of flowers around his neck, his palms pressed together in namaste on a gilded throne with golden lion figures and a red cushioned back. A devotee in an orange garment kneels before him holding a tray with a lit lamp and flowers, while several women in white, yellow and blue saris sit on the floor nearby. Fruit sits on a glass side table at left, and a microphone stands at upper right under a pink and grey tent. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, orange robes and a garland, and is seated on the throne as the one being welcomed. A kneeling devotee offers an aarti tray.2009-11-19November 29 20092009-11-29A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his palms pressed together in namaste, wearing an orange-saffron shawl and a long green-and-red flower garland, with a white tilak on his forehead. Before him on a low gold table are brass plates of offerings, flowers and fruit, with a red-cloth-covered stool and a fruit bowl nearby. Around him sit devotees on the floor: a bald man in white dhoti with a sacred thread and gold necklace, a woman in a yellow sari, a blonde woman in white with folded hands, a woman in a gold-patterned top, and several people in yellow and white clothes, plus a person in a striped shirt at the left edge. Behind is a shrine backdrop with a red-robed deity image and garlands. This appears to be a pada puja ritual with devotees honouring the seated figure.2010-09-18A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a hall with gold-and-white decor. A man in orange and red robes, with a dark swept-back hairstyle and a fresh garland of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers, sits on an ornate gold throne, eyes closed, with bare feet resting on a golden footstool. Several devotees kneel before him on the floor. A woman in white with a yellow shawl and a grey-haired older woman in a white sari join their palms in prayer. A young man in a grey embroidered tunic with a purple shawl sits with eyes closed and hands folded. Brass and silver plates with flower petals, fruit, lotus blossoms and lamps are arranged in front of the throne. A shaven-headed priest in white stands at a microphone on the left, and a man with folded hands sits at the lower right. A gold swan-shaped stand and a bouquet-draped gold chair frame the scene.2010-10-12