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Photo of a padapuja ritual in a plain room with cream walls and a maroon curtain. A man in an orange-and-maroon turban, a grey-purple robe and a long beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold-trimmed throne with his bare feet extended forward. Four devotees sit on the floor before him: a man in a blue t-shirt, an older man with glasses and folded hands, a seated man with his head bowed, and a woman in a maroon sari. A silver plate holds flowers, fruit and a red offering in front of them. Behind them a man in white dhoti and shawl stands at a tripod-mounted camera. A brass lamp burns on a side table and a white tower fan stands against the wall. The seated figure matches the page's a person reference only through the turban, robe and throne, so the identity is uncertain.

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A seated figure in an orange-and-maroon turban and a purple-grey draped garment with long beaded necklaces sits on a gold-trimmed red-cushioned throne (peetha) at left, holding a microphone stand nearby. Four devotees sit on the floor before him: a man in a blue t-shirt, an older man in glasses with folded hands, a woman in a red-and-gold saree with hands in prayer, and a man partly visible in white at the bottom. A silver thali with flowers, a red offering and rice sits in front of them. A tripod-mounted camera and a white tower fan stand at right against a maroon curtain.2011-08-20A seated man in an orange and maroon turban and a lavender draped garment, with a long maroon shawl and beaded necklaces, sits on a gilded wooden throne with red cushions and a microphone at his side. Facing him, a man in a light blue t-shirt and a man in white shirt with glasses sit with palms pressed together in greeting, and a woman in a maroon sari and gold jewellery joins hands beside a brass tray holding a red fruit, a lotus flower and a small lamp. A tripod-mounted camera stands at right near a white cooler. A figure is partly visible through a window in the background.2011-08-20Indoor photo of a seated teacher on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest, wearing a maroon and orange turban with a brooch, a maroon and purple silk garment with gold border, and multiple beaded necklaces; his right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Before him, devotees sit on the floor: a woman in a red and gold sari and a woman in a red blouse and orange sari have hands joined in prayer, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, another man in white sits in front, and a man in a light blue shirt is seen from behind. A woman in a red and gold sari sits at left, a young woman in white holds a microphone, and a gold tray with fruit, flowers and a brass oil lamp sits in the foreground. A pink wall and dark curtains form the background.2011-08-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes, orange turban and a gold ceremonial necklace sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, garlanded with red and white flowers, in a bare room. Before him, devotees sit on the floor with folded hands in namaste, including a woman in a maroon shawl, a girl and a boy, and a man and woman in white and cream traditional dress with rudraksha malas. A brass oil lamp stands behind the throne, and silver plates with fruit and flowers sit on a gold tray in front. A lit studio light and a tower fan are visible at the right. The swami's visible cues are orange turban, ornate necklace and saffron robes, so this is a probable match for Swamiji on the throne.2011-09-17October 11 20112011-10-11A seated man in a red turban with a white garland and white dhoti sits on a gold-trimmed red throne-like seat at left, one hand resting on his knee, looking toward a group. Facing him, a bald older man in white and a seated man in a light green shirt are in front, with several women in saris, including a red sari and pink sari, sitting on the floor with hands pressed together in anjali. A red curtain, a white tower fan and a stage light form the background, with a small window behind. The robed, garlanded figure on the throne appears to be a teacher receiving devotees; his identity is not established from appearance. The scene shows a satsang-style seated discourse setting.2011-10-11A seated man in a red turban and white dhoti with white flower garland and gold bangles sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at left, looking toward a group of devotees. Devotees in the foreground include a woman in a red sari with hands pressed in anjali, an older woman in a pink sari and glasses, and younger women in saris. A man in a light green shirt sits with his back to the camera before a gold tray with flowers. A red curtain, white cooling unit and studio light stand in the background, and a man is visible through a window.2011-10-11Indoor ceremony in a pale room with red drapes and a studio light on a tripod; a cameraman in a white shirt films. A seated figure on a red cushioned gold throne wears a pink and orange turban, a white floral garland with red flowers, a pink dhoti with gold border and gold armlets, and is bare-chested; a pink wrap is draped over the shoulder. Several devotees sit on the floor before brass plates of fruit and offerings: a man in a white shirt, a man in pale green kurta, a woman in an orange and gold sari, a man with white tripundra marks and rudraksha mala, and women in red and orange.2011-11-27November 27 20112011-11-27A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat, wearing an orange-red turban with a jewelled brooch, a purple and saffron-bordered garment and a long gold bead necklace. Five devotees sit cross-legged on a patterned floor mat before him with hands joined in namaskar: a woman in a red blouse and maroon-and-gold sari at left, a woman in a red blouse and orange sari at centre, and a man in a white shirt at right, with partially visible figures at the edges. Gilded side stands and a small brass lamp and offering trays sit nearby against a dark wooden backdrop. The seated man is presented as a probable Swamiji by the distinctive turban, saffron-toned robes and gold necklace, though the appearance is only a partial match.2011-08-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the left, wearing an orange turban, orange dhoti-style wrap and orange shawl, with a long white-and-red flower garland draped over the chair back and gold necklaces and armbands. A large brass oil lamp and flower arrangement sit on a side table behind. Several devotees kneel on the floor before a gold tray holding small brass bowls, fruit and offerings; a man in white shirt and dhoti bends forward to offer a plate, a woman in orange sari presents an item, and a young girl in pink and a boy in green hold their hands in prayer. A studio light and red curtain are visible at right.2011-09-17A photograph of an indoor session in a plain cream-walled room. On the right, a man seated on an ornate gold-and-wood throne wears a deep red turban with orange band, a blue-and-purple robe with orange and gold borders, and gold necklaces; he gestures with one raised hand. A small brass lamp with a lit flame and a brass bird finial sit beside the throne. Seated on the floor in front, a woman in a maroon and orange sari with a bangled hand held in anjali, a woman in red sari with hands folded, a man in a white shirt with folded hands, a young woman in white, and a man with a long braid in white clothes listen. Plates of fruit sit on a low gold stool, and a man in a white shirt and a man in a blue t-shirt are seen from behind. A small microphone is visible.2011-08-20