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A seated man in an orange-and-red robe with a long swept-back hairstyle and a white forehead mark sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his palms pressed together in prayer. A large garland of red and yellow flowers hangs around his shoulders and chest. Before him on the floor, a gold tray holds silver bowls, fruit and flowers. Seated on the floor to the left are several people in white ritual clothes with white forehead marks, one with a microphone stand, along with a woman in a yellow sari and men in striped and checked shirts, all with hands pressed in prayer. Two heads are visible at the lower right foreground. A gold throne arm and a draped dark curtain frame the scene.

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A seated figure in an ornate gold-framed throne with a pink cushion sits centre-right, hands in anjali mudra, wearing an orange-red shawl, a white vertical forehead mark and a thick garland of red, yellow and green flowers. A small wooden tray with fruit and offerings stands beside him. In front on the floor, devotees sit with palms pressed together: a woman in a yellow shawl, a man in a striped shirt, a bald man in white, and others in white or saffron-bordered dhotis. A microphone stands on a stand at left. Dark maroon drapes and a plain pale backdrop form the stage setting. Decorative woven hangings appear top right.2010-09-18A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits with hands folded on a richly carved gold throne with red cushions, against a backdrop of gold-framed garlands and a golden deity image. Around him, devotees in white dress kneel and sit on the floor before silver and gold plates holding pink lotus flowers, oil lamps and offerings; one man in white with a shaved head and mala presses his palms together, and women in white and yellow sit with hands in anjali.2010-11-19A 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.2011-01-23A padapuja ceremony in an indoor hall with dark blue curtains and a window at right. A central figure with long hair and an orange robe, wearing a gold headband, rudraksha mala and ceremonial necklaces, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with red velvet cushions and a garland of orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. His feet rest on a low gold stool where devotees wash or honour them. Around him, saffron-robed devotees kneel with hands folded in prayer; some hold silver plates and bowls holding red apples and flowers. A few women wear orange and white, and a bald monk in saffron sits in the foreground. A small microphone and projector sit on the side table, and fruit is arranged on a tray at left.2010-12-27A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a hall, with a white projection screen and dark drapes behind. The central figure wears an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha mala, a sweeping long hairstyle and a white tilak, with hands joined in a seated meditative posture. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala beside a throne. Around him, devotees sit on the floor with joined palms: a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with white body markings, a woman in a yellow top, a woman in a pink saree, and a man in white at left. Some are visible from the back in the foreground. Trays of fruit and flowers sit on the floor and a small table holds apples and a small fan on the side. A standing microphone is at left, and a monk in orange stands in the background.2010-11-30A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits in a gilded, ornately carved throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, at a satsang hall. Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and saffron robe, appears to be giving a discourse. Around him, devotees in white dhoti and yellow or red saris sit with palms pressed together in namaskar on the floor. A white-robed man with a shaved head and white tilak stripes on the arms and face kneels with folded hands in front of brass plates holding apples and flowers. A monk in orange with a microphone sits at left. A white fan and a tray with apples and flowers sit beside the throne, and a blank projector screen hangs in the background. Several people in the foreground are seen from behind.2010-11-30A seated man on a gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala across his chest, and has long swept-back hair; he sits with eyes closed and hands resting on his lap, appearing to be the central figure of a pada puja. Devotees kneel and sit around him: a woman in a cream sari with a red blouse and a man in white with a gold necklace press their palms together, and a woman in an orange top sits at the front. Brass and silver trays holding pink lotus flowers, fruits and offerings sit at the base of the throne. Behind him stand a golden deity murti and garlands of orange, red and white flowers. Probable Swamiji seated in orange with rudraksha and long hair, with devotees offering worship at the feet.2010-11-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial gathering in a temple courtyard with red and white striped walls. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing saffron-orange clothing and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands folded. Around him, a group of devotees sit or kneel with hands in anjali: a man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and bare chest, a man in orange cloth, and several women in saris seated in front with their backs to the camera. Brass plates in front of them hold fruit, pink lotus flowers and offerings. Dhoti-clad and robed devotees sit in front of a darshan-style setting, with a gold-trimmed container beside the throne. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable candidate for Swamiji, with his long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala on a throne, and the page indicates his presence.2010-11-03A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja in a hall with pink walls and dark blue curtains. A man in an orange saffron robe with rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands folded, while devotees kneel before him. Devotees in white ritual clothes and folded hands, including a woman in a green blouse and a shaved-headed priest with a chanting mic, surround a golden tray with brass plates holding apples, flowers and red offerings. A woman in a yellow-trimmed garment kneels at the front. A visible a person cue: the seated figure wears saffron and multiple rudraksha malas on a gold throne, a role of guru receiving worship.2010-09-17October 11 20102010-10-11November 17 20092009-11-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on a gilded throne with red cushions inside a plain cream room. The central figure, wearing saffron robes, a flower garland and a rudraksha mala, presses palms together in greeting. Before the throne, a woman in a pink top and a seated woman in orange sari perform a puja, one holding a lit oil lamp, while a small girl in a red polka-dot dress sits nearby. Fruit, sweets, flowers and brass vessels are arranged on a white cloth in the foreground. Two young men in saffron and white sit to the right, one with hands folded. An air cooler and stacked books are visible at the edges.2009-08-09