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A seated man in an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, wearing orange robes with a maroon-and-gold border, rudraksha mala beads, a gold necklace, bangles and a red tilak on his forehead, with his hands joined in his lap. A golden-framed flag with a bird emblem hangs above him. Before the throne, a line of devotees sits on the floor: a woman in a white sari with gold border, a woman in a cream sari with a long necklace, a younger woman in green, and several shaven-headed men in white and orange clothes. Brass plates on the floor hold pink lotus flowers, fruit and offerings, and microphones stand on a golden stand to the right. The scene reads as a seated satsang or pada puja with devotees around the throne.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-gold shawl and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha), speaking with hands resting in his lap. Around the throne, devotees sit on the floor: a woman in a white sari with a red-bordered cloth, a woman in a yellow sari with a gold necklace, and a young woman in a green top, with shaven-headed men in the foreground and a plate of lotus flowers and offering trays before them. A golden ceremonial staff and a microphone sit beside the throne, with a saffron-and-blue flag behind. A satsang-style teaching is taking place in a plain room with maroon curtains.2011-02-11September 17 20102010-09-17A photograph of a seated ritual gathering indoors. A man with long dark swept-back hair wears an orange saffron garment with a maroon-and-gold sash, layered beaded necklaces, and gold armbands, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a microphone nearby. Before him, shaven-headed priests in white and orange clothing sit on the floor around silver and brass trays holding pink lotus flowers, offerings, and small oil lamps. Several women in saris, one in white with gold trim and others in green and cream, sit with hands folded in devotion. A gold kalasha finial and a yellow-and-red embroidered banner stand behind the throne against a plain pink wall and dark curtains.2011-02-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands resting on his knees, during a padapuja gathering. Devotees in white and red saris and white kurtas sit on the floor before him, some with palms pressed together and others holding small brass plates of flowers and offerings. Behind the throne stand gold and red chairs draped with marigold garlands, and a gold-and-red palanquin frame and a wooden podium are at right. A candidate with distinctive saffron robes, a rudraksha mala and a throne is present; appearance-based label: a person, seated in the central role.2010-11-18 +1 copiesIndoor temple-style puja in a hall with a dark blue backdrop. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white-and-gold garland, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with trident finials, appearing to receive offerings. Probable Swamiji (in-person candidate by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland). Seated devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with gold necklaces, sit on the floor before brass plates of flowers and sweets. Behind, a gold palanquin-style frame, garlanded decorations and a palm-leaf arrangement surround a small shrine with a deity murti.2010-11-12November 24 20102010-11-24A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a maroon sash sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, with long swept-back dark hair, his bare feet resting on the floor. A golden throne-side carved lion and a golden peetha stand beside him, with an orange-and-gold ceremonial flag above and a microphone in front. Around him on the floor sit devotees: women in cream and yellow saris and a woman in a white sari with gold trim, a shaved-headed man in orange cloth, and several shaved-headed devotees seated in front, some in the foreground. Silver plates with pink lotus flowers and offerings are arranged on the floor before the throne. a person is seated on the throne, presenting a satsang-style discourse to the assembled devotees.2011-02-11A seated man in a large gilded golden throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron shawl over a bare upper body and layered rudraksha malas, sits with hands resting on his lap while facing a small group of seated devotees. Several women in yellow and white saris and a man in a white kurta sit cross-legged on the floor with palms pressed together in namaste. In front of them are brass plates with red flowers and small oil lamps, and a microphone stands on a gilded side table holding fruit. Behind them stands a red curtain and a blue curtain. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance, with long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and saffron clothing, seated on a throne in a satsang setting.2011-01-22December 04 20102010-12-04A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a navy blue curtain. The figure wears an orange saffron wrap, a long-haired appearance with a red tilak, and a gold-beaded necklace; this appearance is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) candidate for the page's Pada Puja event. Before the throne stands a small table with fruit, flowers and a brass dish. Around the foreground, several devotees sit on the floor: a man in a white shirt with a mala holds his hands together, a woman in a white sari sits at left, a bald man in a red shawl with hands joined, and women in yellow, teal and blue clothing. Trays of fruit, apples, and pujas plates sit in front of them. A projector rests on the right side of the stage.2011-01-23October 24 20102010-10-24A seated man in an orange saffron garment and a long black rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, hands joined in his lap, eyes closed. Behind him a plain pale screen and a small electric fan stand on a gold-decorated stand holding two red apples and flower offerings. In the foreground, a shaved-headed priest in white with sacred markings on his body sits at left, and a woman in a yellow shawl holds incense sticks while another woman in a red blouse and pink-bordered sari sits with eyes lowered. Silver plates with fruit and offerings sit on the floor before the throne, and the backs of several heads of seated attendees fill the lower frame.2010-11-30