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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, eyes closed in meditation. In front of the throne is a wooden-and-gold side table holding fruit and offerings. Around him, several devotees sit on the floor with hands folded in prayer; a woman in a blue and white sari, a woman in yellow, and men in white dhotis and a light-blue shirt kneel before silver trays of flowers, pink petals, and small lamps. The setting is an open-air courtyard with orange and white striped walls, a microphone stand, palm trees, and a metal gate. A devotee in an orange sari sits at the right edge.

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A temple courtyard pada puja during morning satsang darshan. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears saffron/orange robes, a long rudraksha mala and a ceremonial gold necklace, hands folded in front of him, with fruit and flowers on a small tray beside him. Before him, devotees kneel in a semicircle with palms pressed together: several men in white dhotis with red-bordered shawls and gold necklaces, and women in white or yellow saris and saffron shawls. Brass plates of offerings with pink flowers and fruit sit on the floor. Behind them are red walls with white stripes, red curtains and a corrugated roof. Several figures are visible, most partially cropped at the bottom edge.2010-11-02A photo of a padapuja ceremony in an open courtyard with red and white striped walls. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a loose orange shawl, with his feet resting on a golden tray. Devotees kneel before him with palms pressed together: a woman in a teal and blue sari, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl, a man in white with folded hands, and a partly visible man in the foreground. Silver trays hold pink lotus flowers, red apples and small brass vessels. A microphone stand stands behind, with red curtains and a potted plant at right.2010-09-22A photograph of a temple hall during a seated ritual. A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the centre, with his hands folded in his lap. To the left, a deity murti draped in white and yellow with garlands stands in a shrine niche. Around him, many people sit on orange and purple mats: men with shaved heads in white dhotis and yellow shawls, and women in white and yellow saris. Brass plates of offerings, kalasha vessels and lamps are arranged on the floor, and a man in orange at the far left sits with palms pressed together. Orange and red curtains and a red-and-white striped wall frame the hall, with palm trees visible outside.2010-08-10 +1 copiesNovember 06 20102010-11-06September 06 20102010-09-06 +1 copiesAugust 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open courtyard, wearing an orange saffron robe and long rudraksha mala, with long dark hair and bare feet resting on a brass tray. He sits with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. Trays of fruit, flowers and brass offering bowls sit before him. Five women and a man kneel with palms pressed together in namaskar, several wearing yellow shawls and one a red-and-blue sari. Behind them stands an orange-and-white striped wall, a tiled pillar, a stone carved sculpture and a red-curtained doorway. The man on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate with long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, seated in a throne as a teacher receiving devotees.2010-10-06A 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.2010-09-22A photograph of a pada puja gathering in an orange-walled temple courtyard. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his palms pressed together in greeting. Around him seated devotees wear white and yellow clothes; several women have yellow shawls and one man wears white. In front of the seated group are brass trays with flowers, a kettle and small oil lamps on the floor. A red-and-white striped wall, a red-gated doorway and a banana plant frame the scene. Several devotees sit on the floor, some with hands folded in prayer.2010-09-13A seated man in an orange robe and orange head wrap sits on a gold-trimmed red throne with hands joined in prayer. Around him, devotees in white and yellow garments and orange shawls kneel and sit on mats, several holding aarti lamps and brass vessels, while a woman in a green-bordered sari and a young girl in yellow-orange dress offer lamps near a tray of fruit. A small yellow sign on the wall reads Silence please. Red and white striped walls and orange drapes form the backdrop.2010-08-04A 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.2010-11-03A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red cushions, facing a group of devotees. Five devotees kneel or sit before him: a woman in a blue and red sari holds a gold-rimmed plate, several women wear yellow shawls over white saris, and a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with red border sits in front. Brass and silver plates with offerings, fruit, flowers and small lamps sit on the floor and a side table, and a small gold-rimmed plate stands on a wooden stand beside the throne. The orange and red-striped walls, curtains and a blue 'Silence please' sign frame the courtyard setting, consistent with a satsang or ritual offering.2010-10-06