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A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony at an outdoor temple shrine with carved grey stone pillars. A man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded, eyes closed. Several devotees in white dhotis and white or yellow-bordered garments sit on red cloth around him, some with palms joined. Behind the throne stands a gold-framed shrine with two deity murtis draped in marigold garlands, one gold figure wearing a red crown, and brass lamps line the platform. Offerings of fruit, flowers and plates sit beside the throne. The man in saffron matches the appearance cues of the a person candidate, with a rudraksha mala and orange robes, so he is identified as a person seated in person.

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August 05 20102010-08-05Outdoor temple pavilion with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) before a deity murti decorated with garlands. A large deity figure in pink and gold stands behind the throne, with brass lamps flanking the platform. Around a saffron cloth, a group of devotees sit on the floor: women in white and cream saris, a bald man in white, a man in a grey kurta, and a woman in a green sari. Brass pots, steel plates of offerings and fruit sit on the ground in front, with orange curtains and red pillars framing the scene. a person: the central seated figure wears saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and sits on an ornate throne as the focus of a puja setting, consistent with a padapuja.2010-08-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions in front of a stone shrine with gold-trimmed arches. He wears a rudraksha mala with red and white flower garlands and a red tilak on his forehead, hands resting in his lap. Behind him stands a deity murti with a crown and garlands, flanked by gold oil lamps. Around the throne, several devotees in white and pink, yellow and red saris and white dhotis sit on the ground with their backs to the camera, facing the throne in a pada puja setting. Greenery and red curtains frame the shrine.2010-09-07A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands folded, with a red vibhuti mark on his forehead. Probable Swamiji, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, seated in a temple shrine before a gold-framed deity murti of a multi-armed goddess and consort garlanded with yellow and purple flowers, with brass oil lamps on either side. In front of the throne, devotees in white and yellow dhotis and saris sit on the floor around silver trays of offerings with flowers, performing puja.2010-08-25A photograph of a seated man in orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala on a gilded throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in an open pavilion with grey stone pillars and orange curtains. Behind him stands a shrine with a deity murti of a seated and standing divine couple draped in green and pink with garlands, flanked by brass oil lamps. Around him on red and orange mats sit about eight devotees, mostly women in white and gold-bordered saris and men in white dhotis and pale kurtas, some with hands folded in prayer. Offerings of fruit and flowers sit on brass plates in front of the throne. A microphone stand is visible at the right edge.2010-09-22A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open pavilion, with orange curtains at the sides. Behind him stands a deity murti with garlands, flanked by gold lamp stands. Around him, devotees in white and yellow sarees and white clothing sit on an orange cloth, some holding brass vessels and trays of offerings, consistent with a padapuja. Trays with fruit and flowers rest beside the throne. Stone carvings and greenery surround the shrine.2010-08-28A photograph of an outdoor satsang in front of a stone shrine with two deity murtis clad in red and garlanded, one holding a trident-like staff. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala around his neck, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, flanked by brass lamps and bowls of flowers. Seven people in white dhotis and shawls sit on the ground in front of the throne, several with hands folded in devotion. Orange curtains frame the pavilion. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in saffron robes with long hair and rudraksha mala on the golden throne.2010-11-07A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of a shrine with a deity murti dressed in red with yellow-and-white garlands. Devotees kneel on a mat before him: a woman in white with a yellow scarf, a woman in a green sari, a woman in white with orange trim, and a man in white dhoti and shawl. Brass lamps and offerings stand near the throne. The setting is an open-air temple courtyard with orange curtains, carved stone walls and a green garden behind. This appears to be a padapuja, with devotees gathered at the feet of the seated figure. The seated man's identity is only appearance-based.2010-09-14A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions in front of a temple shrine with carved pillars and orange curtains. Behind him stands a deity murti with a crown and garlands. Around the throne, several devotees in white and yellow-trimmed clothing sit on mats, some holding small cups and leaves, during a pada puja style gathering. Greenery is visible beyond the railings.2010-08-06A photograph of a shrine pavilion with grey stone pillars and maroon curtains. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure, with the appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Behind him stands a deity murti in red and gold garments with a crown and flower garlands, flanked by brass lamps and a kalasha. Around the throne, seven people in white dhotis and white garments sit on the floor, some wearing yellow or orange shawls, and several hold or face brass plates of offerings.2010-11-07November 07 20102010-11-07A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions before a stone shrine. Behind him, a deity murti pair is adorned with garlands and colourful drapes, and brass oil lamps line the shrine. Around him, several devotees in white and cream traditional dress, some with yellow shawls, sit on the floor with folded hands and offering plates, while red and orange curtains frame the scene. The setting is an outdoor pavilion with greenery behind.2010-09-22