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May 01 20142014-05-01May 01 20142014-05-01A photograph of an indoor ceremonial setting with a red draped backdrop and a gold-carved seat. On the left, a man in a red-orange turban, rudraksha mala and gold ornamental necklaces, wrapped in saffron and gold-bordered cloth, sits with eyes closed and hands resting. Beside him, a bald man in glasses, rudraksha mala and gold pendant, in saffron-and-gold robes, sits cross-legged with hands joined. Behind them stands a man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala, and at right a man in white shirt presses his palms together in greeting. Brass oil lamps with bird-finial tops and a brass lamp stand sit behind them, and a patterned rug lies on the floor.2015-10-11November 22 20152015-11-22August 09 20152015-08-09A seated man in an orange saffron turban and orange robe sits with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, on an ornate gold throne carved with lion heads and a central image and red tiger-striped cushions. A white and multicolour garland hangs around his shoulders, and white flower strands and marigold garlands decorate the throne and canopy above. A gold ceremonial staff stands beside the throne. Only one physical person is visible. Swamiji (probable): the figure wears an orange turban, orange robe and garlands, and the page indicates Swamiji attended this event, while the appearance cues are consistent but not distinctive enough to be certain.2008-07-17February 13 20182018-02-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja ritual in an indoor hall with dark walls and a studio light on a tripod. A seated figure on a gold-decorated throne with orange cushions wears an orange-red turban, an orange robe, a red-and-yellow marigold and rose garland, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and holds a white fan-like object. Around him, several devotees sit on the floor with brass plates of flowers and offerings, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala pours or places offerings at the feet. A woman in a purple sari and a young person in gold attire are among the devotees. Oil lamps stand on a side table behind the throne.May 02 20142014-05-02Photograph of a ceremonial stage at a Dinotsava satsang: a man seated on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests and a heart-shaped mosaic backdrop, wearing red robes, a gold necklace and a garland, as devotees approach. Around him, saffron-robed sadhus with orange shawls stand with folded hands, while white-clad devotees in cream and gold-bordered saris and dhotis bow or press palms together. A videographer with a camera on a tripod films from the left, and marigold garlands decorate the pillars. Visible physical people: roughly two dozen.2016-01-03February 08 20122012-02-08August 10 20172017-08-10