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A stage photograph of a ceremonial padapuja-style ritual. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and a long beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioning and gold lion-like armrests. Swami-style appearance cues are present: a saffron robe, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace. Before him, a man in white dhoti and a shirtless man in white garments kneel at a gold-trimmed vessel, and two women in white saris with coloured borders sit at his feet with their heads bowed. Tall gold lamp stands with oil lamps flank the stage, and a large deity mural with garlands and a gold canopy forms the backdrop.

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February 25 20112011-02-25February 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony on a raised stage. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a gold necklace sits eyes closed on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned back, flanked by gold oil lamps on tall stands. Before him, a man in white dhoti and a woman in white and green sari kneel beside a gold footstool, one man reaching toward it with an offering. A second kneeling woman in a white sari with blue border and a man in white clothes sit nearby, and a bare-chested man is partly visible at left. Behind the throne, a large printed backdrop shows a temple pillar and figures in red and white with garlands. Visible people are on stage; partially visible heads of audience members appear at the bottom edge. The seated figure matches appearance cues of the page's subject with orange robes, gold ornaments and a throne, which supports a probable identification.2011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20112011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala sits eyes-closed with hands folded on a richly carved gold throne with red cushions, in front of a painted temple backdrop with pillars and a deity image. Around him, devotees in white traditional dress with yellow sashes sit on the floor with palms joined in prayer, some with shaved heads, near brass vessels and lamps on the foreground. The seated figure's appearance and distinctive robe and mala cues are consistent with a person presiding over a satsang, though this is an appearance-based label only. A gold-trimmed side table holds fruit and offerings.2010-10-22 +2 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion armrests, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. Two people in white dhotis and a woman in a white sari and another in a blue blouse sit cross-legged on the floor before a gold tray of offerings and flowers; a man in white leans forward to pour from a vessel. Tall brass oil lamps stand on the left against a dark blue curtain, and a large devotional portrait with garlands appears at the upper right. a person cues: saffron robes, rudraksha mala and gold pendant on the throne. Five physical people are visible.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a gold necklace and rudraksha mala, sits eyes lowered on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a red velvet cushion. Before him on the floor, four devotees in white ritual clothes sit and make offerings; one man in white dhoti extends his hand over a gold tray of flowers while a woman in white with a yellow border and another in a blue blouse assist. Tall brass oil lamps stand lit beside the throne, and a painted backdrop of a deity and garlanded figures fills the top right.2011-02-25 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, in a temple-like hall with gold oil lamps on both sides. Before the throne, a low gold platform holds pink flower offerings. Four people sit on the floor in front: a man in white dhoti with bare chest, a man with his head bowed in white, and two women in saris, one in cream with a green border and one in blue blouse. Behind the throne are painted temple pillars and a red-draped deity murti. The seated man shows distinctive saffron robes and beaded necklace in the manner of a person, presiding as the central teacher during satsang.2011-02-25 +1 copies