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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an ornate courtyard with orange and red walls and white-and-red striped trim. A man seated on a gold-carved throne with red cushions wears an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, eyes closed, hands resting on his lap. Devotees kneel in front of him: a woman in a teal-and-blue sari with palms joined, a man in white dhoti and shawl with joined hands, and men in white and yellow clothing. Silver trays holding pink flowers, red fruit and brass vessels are placed before the throne, and apples and sweets sit on a side table. A woman in orange sits in the background beside a small oil lamp.

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open courtyard with red and white striped walls. Several devotees kneel before him with palms pressed together in namaskar; a woman in a yellow sari and a woman in a blue-green sari are among them, and a man in white dhoti and shawl kneels nearby. In front, brass plates hold fruit, flowers and offerings, indicating a padapuja ritual. A microphone stand stands to the side and a golden gate and decorative lamps appear at left. The man on the throne has long dark hair and wears the saffron robe and mala, the most distinctive visible cues of a probable Swamiji.2010-09-22A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back, hands resting in his lap. Before him a gold-rimmed tray holds fruit, pink flowers and small offerings. Around the tray, devotees sit on the floor: two men in white dhotis and bare chests with rudraksha malas, one with hands folded in namaskar, a woman in an orange top with palms pressed together, and women in green and orange saris. A saffron-clad figure is seated behind at left near a brass lamp, and a red-and-white striped wall, a stone carving and a metal lamp stand complete the courtyard setting.2010-11-03November 02 20102010-11-02October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA man in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold and red throne, in front of a temple with red-and-white striped walls and a carved stone shrine. Seated on the floor before him are several devotees: a woman in white with a long braid, another woman in white with hands folded, a woman in white with hair pulled back, and men and women in white clothes with yellow shawls. Silver trays of offerings with fruit, sweets and pink flowers sit on a gold stand in front, and a blue deity murti decorated with garlands stands at the upper left.2010-09-06A 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 padapuja-style ritual in an open temple courtyard with orange and red striped walls. A man with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and an orange saffron shawl sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his feet extended. Seated before him, a bald priest in white and several devotees in orange shawls and white clothing hold their hands in anjali. Brass plates with pink lotuses, fruit, and small offerings sit at the throne's base, and a brass lamp stand and kalasha-type vessels rest on a stone altar behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, with the presentation matching the throne and padapuja ritual context. The stone pillar and decorative carving frame the background.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron robes with rudraksha malas and a red tilak sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open courtyard, hands folded, eyes closed, in front of a gold tray of offerings with fruit, pink flowers and lamps. Around the throne, devotees sit on the floor and chairs: a woman in an orange sari with hands joined, an older man in orange with a white shawl and folded hands, a woman in a red and orange sari, and a woman in a white top with a red shawl and hands in anjali on the right. A man in white sits in the background doorway, and a red-and-white striped wall with a black notice board stands behind, with a gold-accented gate and carved stone pillars at right.2010-09-20November 02 20102010-11-02A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange sleeveless robe, dark rudraksha mala and a bare chest, perched on an ornate red-cushioned gold throne with carved gold armrests. Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, while presiding over the gathering as its central figure. Before him on the floor sit devotees: a shaved-headed man in white with a rudraksha mala and name badge, a bald man in white with glasses praying with palms together, a woman in white with folded hands, a woman in yellow, and others seated around silver trays of red fruit, pink flowers and offerings. Behind them are orange and white striped walls, orange curtains and a potted plant, with a brass lamp at the right edge.2010-08-30September 06 20102010-09-06A seated figure in an ornate gold and red throne, wearing an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala, sits in a temple courtyard with red-and-white striped walls and a corrugated roof. Seven devotees kneel before him on the wet stone floor, several with hands folded in anjali; some wear white dhotis and others yellow-bordered saris. In front of the throne are brass plates of fruit and offerings, and a golden kalasha-style vessel. To the left, a deity murti and garlanded altar stand beside brass lamps, with an orange-robed image also visible. The scene appears to be a satsang or darshan.2010-11-03