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A seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange sash and a leopard-print top, hands folded in his lap, eyes closed. A tray of fruit and flowers sits beside him on a gold stand. In front, several devotees kneel and sit in a row with palms pressed together in namaste: a woman in a white top with a yellow scarf, an older woman in a yellow sari, a woman in a teal outfit with a beaded necklace. Brass plates of offerings and flowers sit on the floor before them. A man in a white shirt and a woman with a braid sit at the lower edge of the frame. Behind, a window shows another person and a plain pale wall. a person is the seated man, identified by the orange sash, saffron clothing and the elaborate throne; the image is consistent with a pada puja.

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A 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.2010-09-19A photograph of a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with long swept-back hair and eyes closed, his feet resting on a low platform. Before him, several women and a few men sit on the floor, some with palms pressed together in prayer. In front of them are silver trays holding apples, flowers, small bowls and lamps. A man in white with a shaved head and another in white with a rudraksha mala sit at the back, one near a microphone stand. Dark blue drapes frame the stage. A wooden lectern with gold trim stands at the right edge. Counting visible people gives about ten.2010-10-08A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an indoor hall. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, eyes closed in meditation, his bare feet being worshipped. Before him, a woman in a white sari with a red border kneels with palms pressed together, while a woman in a yellow top and a woman in a red sari stand with hands folded in namaste. Two men in white are seen in the foreground, and a man in a white shirt appears in a window behind. Silver plates with fruit, including red apples, sit on a red tray beside the throne, and a wooden chest stands nearby. The seated figure's orange robe and long hair suggest the presence of a person, though this is an appearance-based candidate only.2010-09-16A photograph of a pada puja in a hall with a maroon curtain. In front, a woman with grey hair in a teal blouse and gold-bordered sari presses palms together, a woman in a yellow-and-white sari and a man in white shirt and rudraksha mala also sit with folded hands. Silver trays hold pink lotus flowers, fruit and garlands at their feet. Behind them, priests in white dhotis with sacred ash and a seated group of devotees are visible. About ten people are visible in total.2010-09-19A seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed, hands in front of him. Before him is a gold tray of brass plates holding offerings of fruit, pink lotus flowers and food. Around the throne, devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaste: a woman in a white and pink sari, an older woman in a green top and white shawl, a young woman in yellow, and men in white shirts. A shaved-headed priest in white clothing with a sacred thread sits in the foreground. The setting is a temple-like hall with red and white walls and a dark plaque on the wall behind. This is a satsang-style ritual reception with a puja offering.2010-11-01A man with long dark swept-back hair, wearing saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala, sits eyes closed on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a plain room. Before him, a group of about a dozen devotees sit on the floor: several women in yellow, cream and floral saris, a bald man in white, and a woman in a yellow top with hands joined in namaste. Fruit and offerings sit on a gold side table near the throne. The man's appearance with long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha beads is a probable match to a person, but identity remains uncertain. Visible people number roughly 12, shown from behind and in profile.2010-09-12A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of a dark blue draped curtain. The figure, with long dark hair and wearing an orange saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sits with hands folded in the lap, a person by appearance. In front of the throne, a row of devotees sits on the floor in prayer postures, including a man in a blue shirt, a woman in a white sari, a man in white with folded hands, and women in cream and yellow saris. Small brass bowls of fruit and flowers sit on a gold tray near the throne, and a small projector and water bottle rest on a side table.2011-01-23A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and a long rudraksha mala, with long swept-back dark hair, eyes closed and hands folded. Before him a woman in a white sari with a gold border kneels with palms pressed together, while a woman in a red sari and glasses stands with hands in anjali, and another woman in yellow sits nearby with hands folded. Silver plates and pink flowers lie at the throne's base, a tray of fruit sits on a wooden side table, and a shaved-headed devotee in the foreground bends in prayer. This appears to be a padapuja-style devotional offering, with the seated figure being honoured by devotees at his feet. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure shows long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.2010-09-16September 17 20102010-09-17A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gold panels, wearing a leopard-print top and an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala, eyes closed with hands resting in his lap. A microphone stand is at left and a tray of fruit sits beside the throne. Around him, devotees sit on the floor: several women in white and yellow saris with hands folded, a woman in a blue blouse and white sari, a grey-haired woman, and bald men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas. The setting is an indoor satsang hall with pink walls and a black curtain.2010-09-19A satsang in progress in a hall with dark red curtains. A man with long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange wrap over a leopard-print top and a rudraksha mala, with a fan and fruit on a small table beside him; he is probable Swamiji, seated in a position of honour. In front, several devotees sit on the floor around golden thalis of fruit, marigold-like red flowers and small silver vessels. A woman in a yellow-and-white shawl and a woman in a gold sari with a mala hold offering cups, and a bald man in an orange robe sits behind a microphone stand. A whiteboard stands at the right edge, and a young man in white with a mala and a shaved head is seated at left. The scene reflects a devotional offering during a public talk.2010-11-30September 17 20102010-09-17