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A ceremonial stage scene at an indoor hall with a dark blue curtain backdrop. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the centre back of the stage, flanked by attendants. Several seated people in white dhotis and white shirts with maroon-edged shawls perform ritual activity on the orange-draped stage. Below, many people sit on the floor in white clothes holding lit oil lamps (diyas) in front of them, creating a warm flickering glow. A small electric fan and a monitor sit at the right edge, and wisps of incense smoke rise near the stage. The setting suggests a pada puja or similar devotional gathering.

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A photograph of a night ritual on a raised stage with blue curtains behind it. A seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a small oil lamp in front of him. Around the throne, several people in white dhotis and white shawls with red or yellow borders sit on orange cloth, some holding lamps and offerings. In the foreground, a large crowd of men in white dhotis and shawls sits on the floor, many holding lit oil lamps or flames aloft. A small pedestal fan stands at the right edge of the stage.2011-01-21Evening photograph of a devotional ceremony in a hall with blue draped curtains. On a raised stage, a seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, while white-clad men and boys sit on orange cloth around him. Several of them hold lit oil lamps. In the foreground, a large crowd of men in white dhotis and shawls, many with shaved heads, sit on the floor holding flames, with a small electric fan beside the stage and incense smoke in the air.2011-01-21A photograph of a pada puja satsang in an indoor hall with a plain pale wall and dark blue curtain. A man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at right, eyes lowered, with a small tray of offerings beside him. Seated on the floor in front are shaven-headed men in white dhotis with maroon-and-white borders and bare upper bodies, some with rudraksha necklaces. A woman in white and another person holding a small lit lamp sit among them. At left, a man in white with a gold necklace sits behind a microphone stand with an open book. Lamps and a projector are visible.2011-01-21A photograph of a devotional ceremony in a hall with a backdrop painting of a temple gateway and deity murti. On a raised stage, a seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on a golden throne with a golden halo, surrounded by people in white. Devotees in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit cross-legged on the floor in the foreground, many holding lit oil lamps raised upward, while others sit near the stage. Video cameras on tripods and a fan are visible at the right edge.2010-10-29A photograph of a ceremony on a raised stage before a blue draped curtain. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits on a throne decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands, with red cushions. Before him, several women in white and cream saris sit with folded hands, and a seated man in white dhoti and shawl speaks into a microphone. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides of the stage, and a golden figure with a garland is at the left edge. In the foreground, many people in white dhotis and shawls sit on the lower floor holding lit oil lamps and flames. The scene is a satsang with puja offerings.2010-12-28Indoor satsang scene in a hall with a pale wall and navy curtain. A man with swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange shawl over orange clothing, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a small tray of fruit and flowers beside him. The figure matches the Swamiji (probable) profile on appearance cues including ornate gold throne seating, orange clothing and swept-back hair. Seated before him are about eight people in white dhotis with maroon borders, most shaved-headed and bare-chested, holding small silver vessels and bowls. Two women in white saris sit among them. A projector sits on a wooden stand to the right and a microphone stand is at the left edge.2011-01-21October 29 20102010-10-29A large hall with a raised stage at left holding an ornate golden throne-like seat with a sun motif and colourful flower garlands, flanked by robed attendants in saffron and white. Many devotees in white dhotis and shawls sit cross-legged on mats in rows, holding lit oil lamps and brass plates of offerings, performing aarti or puja. Colourful cloth hangings and a camera on a tripod are visible. Eyeball-level, the audience fills the hall and a standing man in a white shirt and beaded necklace holds a plate. A seated figure in saffron on the stage may be a person, seated centrally in a throne-like seat with a garland, though the face and figure are too small to confirm.2010-10-25November 10 20102010-11-10 +1 copiesA large hall filled with many seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls, most with shaved heads, holding lit oil lamps and brass plates with offerings, on a long low platform of rows and mats. Toward the stage, a golden throne-like seat sits before a painted deity murti backdrop, with a figure in orange robes seated on the stage floor among white-clad attendees. Lit lamps dot the foreground.2010-10-28July 25 20172017-07-25 +1 copiesDecember 02 20102010-12-02