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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.

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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.2010-09-19September 17 20102010-09-17A 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 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 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.2010-11-30A 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 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 photograph of an indoor satsang-style gathering in a hall with a dark curtain backdrop. A long-haired man in a sleeveless saffron-orange garment with a rudraksha mala stands on the right beside a gold-and-red ornate throne chair, eyes closed, hands folded, while seated devotees sit on the floor. A seated man in white with a rudraksha mala and a forehead mark sits center-front, a woman in a floral sari and a woman in a yellow shawl sit nearby, and other people wear white with white forehead markings. Silver trays hold red apples, pink flowers, kumkum and offerings in front, and a wooden table at right holds apples and wrapped sweets.2010-09-12A seated man in an orange robe and leopard-print shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, hands joined, facing a group of devotees. In front of the throne, a gold tray holds silver bowls with apples, fruit, flowers and small lamps. Around the tray kneel people in white dhotis, orange robes and a yellow-and-white sari, some holding small cups or bowls, a man with a white forehead mark and rudraksha mala among them. Behind them, a shaved-headed priest in orange and white sits near a microphone stand, and a white screen and a fan stand in the background. On the right edge, a whiteboard with handwritten letters is visible. This looks like a satsang gathering with offerings. The image is a photograph, and the orange-robed figure on the throne is an appearance-based candidate.2010-11-30A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, his bare feet resting on a gold footstool, eyes closed in a calm expression. Around him on the stage floor, several devotees in white ritual clothes, yellow and green saris sit on the floor before silver trays holding flowers, fruit, lamps and small offerings. A woman in a green sari and another in a yellow dress are among those seated, and a man in white with a gold chain sits near the front. Behind the throne hang teal and pink fabric and garlands. The setting is a stage with dark curtains.2010-11-24A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, hands in a meditative pose, with long swept-back hair. In front of the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor around a low table holding brass plates of flowers, fruit and offerings. Two men in white dhotis with sandalwood tilak and gold necklaces sit near the table, one playing a small instrument, a woman in a green-bordered white sari wears a rudraksha mala, and a woman in a yellow shawl and a foreign-looking woman with light hair sit among them. Dark curtains and a cream wall form the backdrop, with a small table holding fruit behind the throne.2010-11-24A standing man in orange saffron robes with long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas stands at right beside a gold-and-red throne, his hands joined near his feet as a ritual offering is presented. In front, a row of devotees sit on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer; a woman in a white and light-green sari and a woman in red sit nearby. Silver trays holding pink flowers and offerings sit on a yellow cloth in the foreground. Behind them, a bald man in white clothes folds his hands, and more people sit in the background near an open doorway in a red-walled hall. Two empty gold thrones with red cushions and a table with fruit and malas complete the scene. The standing figure shows the appearance cues of the a person, so this is an in-person candidate.2010-08-21