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A photograph of a padapuja in a hall with a golden throne draped in white cloth, red cushions and garlands of marigolds and white flowers. A long-haired figure in white garments with gold-coloured adornments sits on the throne, extending a hand toward a gold tray of offerings in small silver bowls. Seated devotees in white and cream clothes surround the tray: a woman with fair hair, a woman in a red head covering, a man in a dark shirt with hands pressed together, and others with folded hands. A monk-like figure in orange robes sits in the background. a person on the throne, with distinctive long swept hair and ornate gold necklaces, receiving padapuja as a guru.

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December 21 20102010-12-21A photograph of a seated puja gathering in an indoor hall with a dim background. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti and white shawl with gold ornaments and a rudraksha mala, sits on a red and gold throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow, purple and pink flowers, speaking to the group. Seated devotees on a red-orange mat in front of a gold tray holding offerings, lamps and flower-garlanded items. In the foreground a man in white with folded hands sits in prayer, a woman in white with a bindi and mala sits nearby, and a man in white with a red head covering sits beside the tray. Several people in white and saffron-orange clothing sit in the middle and background, and a woman in white with a mala sits near the throne.2011-01-28 +1 copiesA padapuja scene in a hall with pink walls and a dark red curtain. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a red and gold cushion is draped in white and red-and-orange flower garlands, with a golden swan finial behind him. Two foreground seated devotees in white hold their hands together in namaskar. Around the throne, a seated man in a purple-and-green shawl, a woman in white with a yellow shawl, and other devotees in white and yellow sit on the floor. Before the throne stand golden trays of fruit, flowers and offerings, and a kalasha-like brass vessel. Several people in white and yellow sit around the seated figures, some with palms pressed together in worship. The scene shows devotees offering worship at the dais.2010-10-12A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an indoor hall with pink walls and red curtains. A seated figure on a golden throne-like seat with a gold swan finial is garlanded with white, yellow and red flower garlands and wears an orange garment. In front, devotees sit on the floor with hands folded in namaskar; a man in a purple shawl and a woman in a yellow shawl kneel near the golden tray. The tray holds small brass dishes of offerings, pink flowers, sliced fruit and apples. Other devotees in white and yellow clothes sit nearby, and a shaved-headed priest in white with a rudraksha mala sits behind the throne area. Rows of orange chairs and white-clad people are visible at the left.2010-10-12A seated man with long swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with his hands folded, on a red and gold throne before a golden lion-form seat. Before him on a gold-rimmed tray stand several silver bowls with pink lotus flowers, fruit and offerings, as seated devotees with palms pressed together in prayer fill the foreground. A woman in a white sari with a red shawl, a woman in a yellow shawl and a man in white clothes sit among them, and a priest in white with a shaved head kneels at the front. A golden kalasha-like altar and a tall ornate flag stand behind, and a woman in a red and white top is at the far left. Approximately nine people are visible. a person seated on the throne with his saffron robe and rudraksha mala, as the teacher receiving devotees' reverence.2010-11-15A padapuja ritual in a hall with red chairs and a dark red curtain. On a raised gold-coloured stage at right, a figure in orange robes sits on a gold throne draped with marigold and pink garlands, and a gold swan ornament stands behind. In front, a gold tray holds brass bowls of offerings, fruit and pink lotus flowers. Around it, devotees sit on the floor: a woman in white with a yellow shawl, a man in white with a rudraksha mala, a bare-chested man with a yellow cloth, a shaved-headed priest in white, a man in a purple shawl with folded hands, a woman in a yellow sari, and others with hands pressed together in prayer.2010-10-12A photograph of a satsang in a hall with a golden throne-style seat at left. A man with long dark hair, wearing a yellow-orange shawl and a flower garland over the shoulders, sits on the elevated seat, with a garland of marigolds and red flowers draped around the throne and fruit on a silver tray at the left edge. Seated before him on the floor are devotees in white dhotis and shawls, several women in red and orange saris, and a woman in the foreground with hands pressed together in namaskar. Silver trays holding red flowers, petals and offerings sit on a golden stand in front of the seated group. Lamps glow on the floor at the right. A visible shawl, the throne and the garlands mark this as a formal satsang gathering, with the central figure presiding.2010-12-23December 23 20102010-12-23A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, hands in a meditative pose, with long swept-back hair. In front of the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor around a low table holding brass plates of flowers, fruit and offerings. Two men in white dhotis with sandalwood tilak and gold necklaces sit near the table, one playing a small instrument, a woman in a green-bordered white sari wears a rudraksha mala, and a woman in a yellow shawl and a foreign-looking woman with light hair sit among them. Dark curtains and a cream wall form the backdrop, with a small table holding fruit behind the throne.2010-11-24A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, long dark hair swept back, a gold armrest and a tray of fruit on a table at left. Behind the throne are garlands in orange, green and white and a gold deity-like ornament. Devotees in white ritual clothes sit on the floor facing the throne; one bald man in white stands near the throne, a man in white dhoti sits with a brass plate, and women in white and red-bordered saris with green and yellow borders kneel holding brass plates of offerings. Swamiji (probable) in the centre-left, appearance-based cues: swept-back long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, seated on throne in front of garlands. Hall with pink walls and dark curtains.2010-11-15December 23 20102010-12-23A photograph of a satsang in a hall. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and speaks from it. Seated before him on the floor, devotees in white dhotis and white blouses with gold borders, some with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads, sit with palms pressed together. A silver puja tray with fruit, flowers and small lamps sits in front of the group. A wooden podium with fruit and a floral offering stands beside the throne, and a white tower fan stands in the background. A microphone is held by a man at left.2010-10-22 +1 copies