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A 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.

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A 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.2010-09-18A photograph of a ceremonial gathering indoors. On the right, a man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala wears an orange saffron robe and sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, a probable Swamiji candidate. Seated on the left and in front, several people in white dhoti and shawl clothing with white forehead markings and gold necklaces hold lit oil lamps in their hands. Two young women with long braids, one in a white sari with a yellow border, sit with their backs to the camera, and a small table with fruit and a bowl stands beside the throne. A white tower fan stands behind the group and dark blue curtains hang on the left.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair. a person seated in meditative posture. Before the throne, a gold-trimmed low table holds a tray with fruit and flowers. In the foreground, several people in white ritual clothes with ash marks on their foreheads hold lit oil lamps and a brass aarti lamp, while women in front, including one with a braid, watch. The setting is an indoor hall with a dark curtain and an air cooler.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a plain hall. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron robe, rudraksha malas and ornate gold-trimmed clothing, sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, probable Swamiji, and is seated at the right of the frame. Several devotees sit before him, holding small silver oil lamps lit with flames, performing aarti. A woman in a white sari with pink border folds her hands, a woman in white with a gold-patterned top holds a lamp, and a woman in a yellow outfit sits at lower left. A small table with a mala and offerings sits beside the throne, and a microphone stands at the back. Other people in white and saffron sit nearby.2010-10-08A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hair swept back to the shoulders, a person candidate by visible appearance cues. Before the throne, a priest in white dhoti and shawl with a shaved head and sandalwood-marked forehead performs a puja, holding a small silver lamp and a plate of offerings. Around him, several people in white ritual clothes sit on the floor, a man in an orange wrap stands at the back, and a child in a checked shirt watches. Silver trays hold pink flowers, red fruit and marigolds, and a microphone stands at the left edge. Fruits and flowers rest on a side table near the throne.2010-10-19 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a tray of apples and offerings on a gold table beside him. Several devotees in white and yellow-gold clothing sit before him, several holding small oil lamps toward the throne in a lamp-offering ritual, one woman in orange robe sits at right. A standing figure in white is visible behind. a person cues: saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne, appearance-based label only. A purple logo is at top left and a photographer is visible at right edge.2010-09-17A 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 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.2010-09-18A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, receiving a ritual lamp offering. Several devotees in white and cream clothes, some with yellow shawls and gold-bordered sarees, kneel on the floor holding lit aarti lamps toward him. A tray with fruit and offerings sits on a golden table beside the throne, and a standing attendant in white appears in the background. The scene reads as an aarti during a satsang, with a camera operator visible at the right edge.2010-09-17A satsang in an indoor hall with dark blue curtains. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap, a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, speaking to the audience; this is a probable Swamiji depiction in person, based on the long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala. Several devotees sit on the floor facing him. A man in white and women in saris and yellow-green dress hold lit oil lamps and brass offering plates near the throne, a lamp-offering ritual. A small gold-edged side table holds fruit and a water bottle.2011-01-23A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching headband sits on an ornate gold throne draped with garlands of orange, yellow, purple and white flowers. He wears a gold-beaded necklace and a brown-red cushion rests on the seat. Before him, devotees sit on the floor in orange and red saris and robes, several holding up lit oil lamps (aarti) toward him, with brass plates of offerings and flowers between them. Smoke rises in the room. A pink wall, a small window and a dark blue drape frame the scene. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and saffron clothing with ceremonial gold beads, matching the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues, presented as the seated central figure in an aarti ritual.2010-12-27