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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a hall with pink walls and a dark curtain. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-red shawl over orange clothing and a green-and-white leaf garland, stands at right with palms pressed together in namaskar, facing a wooden box filled with apples and a brass-and-flower tray. Seated devotees in white ritual clothes and saffron cloths pray with folded hands; one bald man wears a white tripundra and gold chain, and a woman in a yellow shawl also joins palms. Several more people sit on the floor behind them, and a blonde woman at left in cream clothing and a braided-hair person at lower left face the scene. Swamiji probable from long hair, orange shawl and garland cues.

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A photo from a hall where a man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-red shawl and a green-and-white flower garland, stands with palms pressed together in namaskar on a raised stage beside a gilded throne with a pink cushion. In front of him a wooden offering box with red compartments holds apples, and beside it sits a silver tray with pink flowers and a small oil lamp. Seated devotees fill the floor: a bald man in white with a tilak and beaded necklace, a woman in white with folded hands, a woman in a yellow sari, and a woman with braided hair facing away in the foreground. Behind them a large audience in white clothes sits in rows. Swamiji (probable) is the man in orange-red on the stage, identified by his long swept-back hair, orange-red shawl, garland and position on the throne-side dais.2010-09-18A seated man in an orange-red garment with a green-and-pink flower garland and a white forehead band stands with palms pressed together in namaste on a raised platform. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a bald man in white with glasses and forehead markings, a man in white kurta with folded hands, a woman in a yellow sari with a rudraksha-style necklace, a woman in an orange-brown sari, and a man in a light blue shirt. Brass trays holding fruit, flowers and small offerings sit in front, with pink flowers and apples visible. Behind them a dark curtained stage and a seated elder in a light shirt. A wooden box with a red interior and apples stands in the foreground. Six or more people are visible in the scene.2010-09-18A 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.2010-09-18A seated man in an orange-saffron shawl with a green and red flower garland and a white forehead mark sits on a throne-like chair with folded hands raised, facing a group of seated devotees. Several people in front sit on the floor with hands joined in namaskar; a man in a white dhoti and a woman in a yellow shawl are prominent, and a man in a white shirt sits nearby. Brass plates on a golden cloth hold fruits and pink flowers, and a wooden box with fruit sits in the foreground near a marigold garland. A pale pink wall and dark curtain form the backdrop.2010-09-18A long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden-and-red throne-style seat behind a wooden lectern, holding a mala in his hands and facing a seated group. Before him, devotees sit in a semicircle on the floor with palms pressed together in namaste, some women in yellow, teal and white saris and men in white dhotis. Silver plates with lit oil lamps, fruit and flowers are arranged on a gold tray in the foreground, along with a tray of apples and sweets on the lectern. A bald man in white dhoti and rudraksha mala sits at the lower edge. Other attendees sit on chairs in the background of a pink-walled hall with maroon curtains. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe, rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed throne, presiding over a satsang with pada puja-style offerings.2011-01-23A photograph inside a red-walled hall during a padapuja. A man with long wavy dark hair, wearing an orange sleeveless robe and a rudraksha mala, stands on the right with hands together in front of a red and gold throne. Seated devotees in white ritual clothes, including a bald man in white on the left and a man in white with folded hands, sit before brass plates of pink flowers, red fruit and lamps. A woman in a maroon sari and a man in white stand with hands pressed in prayer; a woman in white with glasses also folds her hands. Pomegranates, bananas and rudraksha malas lie on a tray and a wooden stand, and incense smoke rises near a doorway. Seen in profile at left, the standing figure's orange cloth is worn with a rudraksha mala; the empty gilded throne at left remains unoccupied.2010-08-30A photograph of a pada puja ceremony in a hall with pink walls and dark red curtains. A figure in an orange sleeveless garment with long dark hair stands at right beside a gold-framed panel, hands pressed together. In the foreground, a wooden box with red-lined compartments holds offerings, including a tray of red fruit and strands of rudraksha or prayer beads. Seated devotees in white clothes, a woman in a yellow shawl, and a man in white with a tilak sit with hands folded in prayer. A woman with a braid in the lower left also holds her hands together. Rows of chairs and seated people fill the background.2010-09-16November 29 20092009-11-29A photograph of a ritual gathering in a courtyard with orange-red walls. In the foreground, a man in white dhoti with a gold necklace sits behind a golden tray of offerings and a golden plate holding sliced fruit. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl sits with hands folded in prayer beside him. Behind them, several men wear white dhotis and white shawls with forehead markings, some seated on the floor. A seated man in orange robes with rudraksha mala and hands folded faces the offerings. On the right, a standing man in an orange robe with swept-back hair raises palms together in namaste beside a wooden cabinet holding apples, bananas, rudraksha malas and wrapped sweets. A gilded ornate chair stands against the back wall, and a framed poster hangs at upper left.2010-09-08A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back hair and a red-and-orange flower garland sits on a golden throne draped with red cushions and white flower garlands, palms joined in greeting. Before him, a seated devotee in a lavender sari and glasses holds his hand, while others sit on the floor in a semicircle. A standing man in a white shirt with his palms pressed together stands behind the throne. A red tray holds fruits, and a white-draped table holds books. Two young volunteers in yellow shawls hold a microphone. Probable Swamiji (orange robe, long hair, garland, throne cues) seated in a darshan setting during an energy darshan session.2009-11-29A photograph of a seated puja scene in an orange-walled hall with a corrugated roof and a red carpet runway. A standing man on the right wears a saffron/orange shawl with a dark rudraksha-style necklace and long swept-back hair, stands beside a red and gold throne-like seat. Seated devotees in white and yellow shawls, several with shaved heads and tilak marks, kneel and press palms together; a woman with light hair in a yellow sari sits near the center. In front, a wooden box holds offerings including a silver tray of apples and oranges, with decorated items on the table. Several other seated people in the foreground are partly visible.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment and sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a red-cushioned seat. Before him, a red tray holds red apples, wrapped sweets and folded bills. Around him, devotees in white and cream clothes sit on the floor with hands folded, including a woman in a teal sari with a red bindi and a boy in white. A man in white with white forehead markings bows low at the lower left over a brass plate. Cream walls form the backdrop, consistent with a pada puja offering setting. Figure identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so the central figure is described by role and attire.2010-02-14