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A photograph of a puja inside a decorated hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a raised right hand in blessing, wearing a sky-blue shawl over a light blue garment, several strands of rudraksha-style beads and a pendant, and gold bangles. Four people in white ritual cloth sit in front of the throne, holding small cups and lamps. Two women in saris are at the right, one holding a glass cup, and another holding a lamp. Lit oil lamps stand on gold pedestals at both sides, orange drapes hang above, and garlands decorate the top. The backdrop shows painted temple scenery.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, raising one hand in blessing. The figure has long dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces, and a light blue draped garment. Oil lamps with flames stand on either side, and orange fringed drapes and garlands frame the backdrop. Several people in white and off-white dress sit in the foreground with their backs to the camera, one holding a small cup-like vessel and another raising a hand. The figure appears to be a person by visible cues: long swept hair, rudraksha malas, and ornate seated dress, seated in an in-person ritual setting.2011-02-13A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests, raising his right hand in blessing. He wears a sky-blue draped robe, multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas, a bracelet and a red bindi. Around him, several devotees in white ritual clothing, one with bare upper body and white markings, hold small lit lamps and offerings in a puja setting. Oil lamps stand on the left, and a gold-and-red backdrop with temple imagery and hanging orange tassels frames the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, ceremonial malas and a blue robe, matching the event context.2011-02-13A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, raising his right hand in a blessing gesture. He wears a turquoise-blue sleeveless top and draped blue shawl, a rudraksha mala and multiple beaded necklaces, a red pendant, gold bangles and a red bindi, with long dark hair swept back. Ornate gold lamps stand at left, and a painted temple backdrop is behind him. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti holds a lit lamp, and two women in white saris with hands raised also hold flames. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, based on the throne, long hair, saffron-toned and ornate ritual adornments, and rudraksha malas. The scene suggests a pada puja with ritual lamps.2011-02-13A photograph of a Pada Puja ceremony in a temple-style hall. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and a light blue shawl over a light blue top sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads and floral patterns, raising his right hand in blessing. Rudraksha beads hang around his neck. Four people in white dhotis and garments sit before the throne, holding lit oil lamps and offerings, including a figure with a shaved head and a woman in a white and red sari. Gold oil lamps stand on both sides, and an orange curtain hangs at the top. The background shows painted temple pillars. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with cues of long swept-back hair, blue shawl and rudraksha beads, presiding over the puja as its central figure.2011-02-13A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests raises his right hand in blessing, eyes closed, wearing a sky-blue sleeveless top and draped blue shawl, multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas, a red bindi and an armlet. Probable Swamiji seated on the peetha; his long swept-back hair and ornate blue and gold clothing are visible cues. In the foreground, partially visible devotees in white hold lit oil lamps or aarti plates toward him. Behind the throne are painted temple pillars and a hanging garland, with a brass oil lamp at the left edge.2011-02-13February 13 20112011-02-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial puja inside a decorated hall. A long-haired man in a light blue draped garment and multiple beaded malas sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-shaped armrests, raising his right hand in blessing. Ornate gold oil lamps with lit flames flank the throne, and orange fringed drapes hang at the top corners with green-and-white garlands. In the foreground, several people in white dhotis and saris hold small lit lamps or offering vessels toward him, and a pedestal with flowers sits at the base of the throne. A printed image of a deity is visible behind the throne.2011-02-13A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold throne with carved gilded backrest and matching gold armrests with red cushions. He wears a turquoise sleeveless top with a light blue shawl draped over his shoulder, multiple wooden rudraksha-style mala beads, a pearl necklace with a red pendant, gold bangles and an armband. He raises his right hand in a blessing gesture. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues include long swept-back hair, the ornate throne, rudraksha malas and shawl, and the page names him as present. The background shows a gilded throne backdrop and an audience at the lower edge.2011-02-13February 13 20112011-02-13 +3 copiesA photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a golden backrest, in front of a painted temple-style backdrop. He wears a sky-blue sleeveless top and a blue draped shawl, multiple beaded rudraksha-style malas, a pendant necklace, bangles and a red-and-white bindi, with long swept-back hair; his right hand is raised in blessing. In the foreground at left and right, devotees in white clothing hold lit oil lamps and offering dishes during a pada puja, with an oil lamp at the left edge. A visible ceremonial lamp stand and a kumkum mark on the seated figure's forehead complete the scene.2011-02-13February 13 20112011-02-13 +1 copiesFebruary 13 20112011-02-13 +1 copies