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A photograph of a ceremony in a hall with a plain pale wall and dark curtain. A man with swept-back dark hair and a white tripundra on his forehead stands at right beside an ornate gold and red throne, wearing an orange-red shawl and a large garland of red, orange and yellow flowers with green leaves. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron-orange wrap and floral garland, seated beside the throne. Several people sit on the left and centre: a man in white and a bald priest in white with a gold necklace hold microphones; a woman in a yellow sari and a man in a striped shirt hold brass items; a man in a light blue striped shirt holds a small vessel and offerings. Lit oil lamps and a brass plate of fruit and offerings sit in front, and incense smoke rises at left.

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A 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.2010-09-18A photograph of a pada puja in a hall. A person with long dark hair, white forehead markings and an orange-red shawl with a green and yellow floral garland sits on a gold-framed throne with a red cushion, facing left toward devotees and holding a hand out toward a wooden lectern with fruit on top. Several devotees in the foreground hold silver oil lamps with lit flames, and in front of them a silver tray holds sweets, fruit and wrapped offerings. Nearby, men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas sit behind microphones, and a woman in a yellow sari with a red bindi holds a lamp with folded hands. A dark curtain hangs at left. Based on the page, the seated figure is a person, identified by the throne, orange shawl and garland.2010-09-18A photograph of a pada puja during a satsang. On the right, a man with long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead mark and a saffron-orange shawl over a green and red flower garland sits on a gold-trimmed red throne, eyes closed with hands extended forward. A probable Swamiji candidate with long hair, saffron clothing and a garland. Before him, a low wooden stand holds fruit and a brass tray. Seated devotees in the foreground include a woman in a yellow sari with palms pressed together, a man in a light blue checked shirt holding a small oil lamp, and a bald priest in white holding a lit lamp. Behind them, shaved-headed priests in white dhotis and beaded necklaces sit, one holding a microphone. Foreground heads of audience members are visible at the bottom.2010-09-18A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a hall. A long-haired man in an orange shawl and leopard-print top sits enthroned on a gold-carved red throne behind a wooden podium holding fruit and flowers; he is the page-described subject, and the appearance cues (long swept-back hair, saffron shawl, ornate gold throne) are present but uncertain. Seated devotees in front hold brass aarti lamps with lit oil lamps and a silver plate of offerings; women in saris in teal, yellow and white and a man in white shirt with a rudraksha mala take part.2010-09-19A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, long hair swept back, eyes closed, in a plain white-walled hall. Before him, a row of devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some with sandalwood and vibhuti marks on their foreheads and gold-beaded necklaces, bend forward holding flames and offerings; one white-clad man in the center holds lit oil lamps while others reach toward the flames. A small table to the left holds fruit and a plate, and a white tower fan stands behind. Young women in white with yellow borders and braided hair sit in the foreground.2010-10-22 +1 copiesDecember 22 20102010-12-22November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copiesA 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.2010-09-17A 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.2010-09-15A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange saffron garment draped over his shoulder and a dark beaded rudraksha mala around his neck, looking to his right. In front of the throne, a small gold-and-wood table holds a tray with fruit and a decorative dish. Below, a group of devotees sits on the floor: several men in white dhotis with white and orange ritual shawls and tripundra marks on their foreheads hold lit oil lamps or aarti lamps, while women in white and orange saris, one with a long braid, sit with hands extended in offering. A white tower fan stands behind them against a pale wall and dark curtains. The scene reads as an aarti or puja during a seated satsang. The man on the throne has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with rudraksha, cues consistent with the page's Swamiji description, so this is an appearance-based probable identification.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a tray of apples and flowers beside him. Several devotees in white and green clothing hold lit oil lamps (aarti) toward him while a man in white kurta sits with a microphone in front. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha beads. Hands are raised with lamps in an aarti ceremony, with a golden kalasha-like tray at the lower foreground.2010-09-17A photograph of a pada puja-style ceremony. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange-saffron garment, a long green-and-marigold garland with red flowers, and a white tilak on his forehead; he sits with hands resting in his lap, with fruit on a tray beside him. a person based on the saffron clothing, the flower garland and the honoured throne seat. In the foreground, devotees in white and yellow clothes sit on the floor; a bald man in white holds a flame-lit lamp and a silver plate, a man in a striped shirt raises a small brass lamp toward the seated figure, and a woman with long hair is visible. Lit oil lamps and brass vessels sit on a gold-decorated table, and a microphone is held near the centre.2010-09-18