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A ceremonial stage with a gold throne at centre, draped in orange cloth. A figure in an orange robe with an orange shawl and a long beaded necklace sits on the throne, with long dark hair. Devotees in front present themselves: a bald man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands at left, a young man in a white shirt kneels and reaches up toward the seated figure, and a woman in a green sari kneels on the orange-draped step, touching the throne. A woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Golden lamp stands with lit oil lamps and brass finials frame the stage behind hanging strings of lights and grey drapes. An orange carpet covers the floor. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears an orange robe, a beaded necklace and long swept-back hair on a throne, with devotees paying respect.

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A staged ceremony on a raised platform before hanging strands of beaded lights and grey drapes. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne wears an orange-saffron robe, a red-orange shawl and a beaded necklace, with long dark hair swept back. Two devotees kneel before the throne: a man in a white shirt and khaki dhoti with his hand raised, and a woman in a green sari with her hand on the seated figure's head. A bald man in white dhoti with an orange shawl stands at left, and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Tall brass lamps with bird-shaped finials flank the throne, and orange cloth covers the platform steps. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate beaded necklace of the seated figure on the throne.2011-02-27A staged satsang scene with a seated figure on an ornate gold throne draped in an orange cloth, wearing an orange garment and a red-and-white mala. A woman in a green sari bends forward with her hands near the seated figure's head, while a bald man in white dhoti and an orange shawl stands behind them with a hand raised, and a man in white shirt and dhoti kneels on the orange-covered step. Another woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at right. Ornate gold lamp stands with brass birds flank the stage, behind hanging strands of beaded lights and grey drapery. An orange carpet covers the floor.2011-02-27A ceremonial stage inside a hall with hanging beaded strands and a grey draped backdrop. A long-haired figure in orange and saffron clothing with rudraksha beads sits on an ornate gold throne, one hand raised in blessing. Before the throne, an orange cloth-covered platform holds the attention. A bald man in white dhoti and an orange shawl stands at left, while a man in white shirt and dhoti stands nearby. A child in white shirt and shorts raises a hand toward the seated figure. A woman in a green sari bends forward in devotion at the platform's edge, and two women in white saris stand at right. Tall brass lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the throne. The seated figure matches Swamiji (probable) through the swept-back long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated in the role of the central figure receiving devotees.2011-02-27A satsang stage with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange robe and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, long hair swept back. A kneeling man in white ritual dress and a red shawl is performing a padapuja-style act at the throne's base, holding a small object. A bald man in white kurta and red shawl stands to the left, and a monk in saffron robes stands further back. On the right, a woman in a green sari and a woman in white with a yellow shawl stand near gold oil lamps topped with lion-like finials. Orange carpeting covers the stage, and strings of beads hang behind them. The figure seated on the throne is identified as Swamiji (probable) by the saffron robe, mala, long swept-back hair and throne, which together form a compatible set of cues, while other figures are described by role only.2011-02-27A padapuja ceremony on a raised stage before a gold-framed throne with red cushions. A man with a shaved head in white dhoti and sacred thread kneels and washes the feet of a seated figure, while two women in orange saris kneel beside the throne offering flowers. The seated figure wears an orange robe with red-striped border, a rudraksha mala and gold armlet, with hands folded in his lap. Behind him hang beaded curtains with gold ornamentation, and a tall brass lamp stands at the right edge. Video cameras and tripods occupy the foreground. Visible people: the seated figure, the kneeling priest in white, a man in white at left, and two women, five in total. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long hair swept back, orange robe, rudraksha mala and gold armlet, and sits on a throne in the place of honour during padapuja.2011-02-28 +1 copiesJuly 07 20092009-07-07A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on an ornate golden throne draped with red and orange flowers and garlands. A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a bare chest area and a tilak on his forehead sits on a red cushion. A woman in a white sari with a green blouse stands before him, bending forward and touching his arm while holding a small offering. To the right, two young men in white dhotis with yellow shawls stand attentively, and a young woman in white stands at the far left beside a table with water bottles. Red and white patterned panels and small brass lamps frame the stage.2009-08-25November 17 20172017-11-17September 13 20092009-09-13 +2 copiesA photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a raised stage draped with red and gold brocade. A central seated figure wears a gold crown, long dark hair, a red and white floral garland, saffron clothing and ornate gold jewellery, hands folded in his lap. Around him, devotees in white clothes and orange shawls kneel and bend forward, one pouring water from a silver vessel, others offering flowers and touching the seated figure's feet. Oil lamps, a bronze vessel, fruit and a brass pot sit on a red cloth before him. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by his crown, long hair, saffron robes and gold necklaces, seated on a golden throne as the central figure being honoured. Six people are visible.2007-01-01A seated central figure in saffron-orange robes and a gold crown, with long dark hair and a layered white and orange flower garland, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on a golden throne before a red and gold draped backdrop. Several attendants in white dhotis and orange shawls pour liquid from metal vessels over the seated figure, in an abhishekam ritual. A woman in orange and a teal sari kneels at the lower right near brass bowls, a lamp and fruit offerings, and a bouquet of flowers sits at the right edge.2007-01-01February 09 20122012-02-09