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Indoor 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.

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A 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.2011-08-20A seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing an orange-and-maroon turban with a brooch, a maroon and orange silk shawl, and layered gold necklaces, gestures with his right hand while speaking. Before the throne sits a gold-edged table holding a plate with a pomegranate, sweets and flowers. Around it, several devotees sit on the floor: a woman in a maroon sari with a folded palm and eyes closed, a woman in a red sari holding a folded palm, a man in white with a rudraksha mala, a man with folded hands, and a bald man in white facing the throne. A small microphone stand is in front, and an oil lamp burns beside the throne. Pale pink walls and a dark blue curtain form the backdrop.2011-08-20A 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 seated figure in a yellow turban, yellow garment and gold-toned waist cloth sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, extending one bare foot toward a gold tray. Behind the throne is a framed portrait of a smiling man in a white turban, with a garland of red and yellow marigolds draped on the throne. Around the tray, devotees sit on the floor with hands folded in namaskar, including a man in white and women in saris, and offerings with flowers lie nearby. Red curtains, a pedestal fan and a wooden table with papers complete the stage-like setting.2011-09-21A 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 seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned seats against a mauve backdrop, wearing a maroon and orange turban with a jewelled ornament, a rudraksha-style bead necklace with a gold pendant, and a draped mauve-and-orange garment, with hands raised in a greeting gesture. Probable Swamiji in the throne seat, with the appearance cues of the turban, bead necklace and draped saffron-toned garment. Four devotees sit on the floor before the throne with palms joined: a woman in a red blouse and red-and-orange sari, a woman in an orange sari seated at the front, a person in white near the left edge, and a man in a white shirt and light trousers at right. Gold-carved side tables with microphones flank the throne, and a small offering of flowers and a tray rests at the base.2011-08-20October 23 20102010-10-23August 09 20152015-08-09A 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.2011-01-23September 17 20102010-09-17Photo 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.2011-08-20A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a silver trident and wearing a long white-and-orange flower garland. Before him, a seated devotee in white garments with red shawl and red-and-white beaded necklace is pouring or offering from a silver plate of petals, while a man in white with a red shawl kneels and cups his hands in prayer. Women in white and red shawls sit on the carpeted floor with hands folded, and silver bowls, flowers and offering trays lie nearby. Ornate silver columns and red drapery frame the scene. Appearance-based candidate for the figure on the throne: Swamiji (probable), identified by saffron robes, swept hair, a crown-style head wrap, ceremonial garland and trident; the page's Pada Puja context matches the foot-worship offering shown.2014-08-05