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A wide indoor hall during a pada puja, with rows of seated participants on the floor facing a raised stage. On the left stage, a bare-chested man in white cloth sits near a gold-framed golden throne decorated with red cushions and a framed portrait of a woman in saffron above it. Seated on the floor in the foreground, men in white dhotis and white shirts or shawls sit before brass thalis, oil lamps and offering plates. Several men in orange and saffron robes sit in the middle and back rows. A video camera on a tripod stands in the centre, and a projector screen on the back wall shows an image. A framed portrait hangs on the right wall. The backdrop is a starry cosmic image with a golden lotus-like motif.

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A seated group of devotees fills a bright hall during a pada puja-style ceremony, with rows of men in white dhotis and shawls sitting on mats before small brass plates, bowls and lit oil lamps. Several men wear saffron/orange garments among them. At the left front, a figure in white reclines on a raised stage beside an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) draped with flowers and red cloth, backed by a large starry-blue banner with a golden crown emblem. A portrait of a woman in a red-and-gold sari hangs on the far wall, and a projector screen beside a tripod-mounted camera shows a small image. Several other people sit in the back right near the walls.2011-07-30A photograph of a large hall during a pada puja, with rows of seated devotees on the floor facing a raised stage at left. Front-row participants in white dhoti-style clothes and some in saffron/orange robes sit before brass plates of offerings, lamps and flowers on mats. A man in white sits cross-legged on the stage beside a gold throne with red cushions, and a framed deity image and a large backdrop with a golden lotus-like ornament and a cosmic blue-purple background are visible. A tripod-mounted camera and a projector screen are also present, and a large portrait hangs on the far wall.2011-07-30A wide hall photographed from the back of the room during a pada puja. On the left a raised stage holds a gold and red throne with a garland-decked deity murti and a large purple-blue cosmic backdrop. A seated man in white clothing sits on the lower stage area near a camera tripod. Along the right, rows of people sit on the floor in white dhotis and white garments, with brass plates, small oil lamps and offerings in front of them, and several orange-robed people are seated among them. Red curtains hang on the walls and framed portraits hang high on the right wall. A projection screen and speakers stand near the stage.2011-07-30A wide indoor hall with a raised stage at left, where a golden throne with red cushions sits before a starry blue backdrop and a large golden lotus-like ornament. A figure in white sits on the stage near the throne, with a man in white seated at the stage steps. In the foreground, rows of men in white dhotis and white shirts sit cross-legged on floor mats, many with brass plates of offerings, small oil lamps and flower garlands in front of them. Some wear orange-saffron shawls. A projector screen and tripod-mounted cameras stand in the room, and red curtains hang in the windows. Framed portraits hang on the back wall. A pada puja-style devotional sitting is taking place.2011-07-30Indoor hall during a pada puja gathering. Rows of seated devotees, mostly men with shaved heads, wear white dhoti-style garments with maroon-striped borders and sit on mats before a raised stage. On the stage, a gilded golden throne with red cushions and a garland-decorated seat is set against a cosmic blue-and-purple backdrop featuring a large golden lotus. A figure in a white wrap sits at the left edge of the stage, and a seated person in orange robes sits near the throne area. Brass plates with food offerings sit in front of the devotees. A video camera on a tripod faces the stage, and a projection screen on the wall shows a slide. A framed portrait hangs on the far right wall beside red curtains, and several people in orange and white stand or sit along the back of the hall.2011-07-30November 10 20102010-11-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a large hall where rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls, and some in saffron robes, sit on the floor before thali plates with food, oil lamps and small offerings. On the left stage, a large ornate golden throne with red cushions and garlands sits under a backdrop showing a golden temple and a starry sky, with a figure in white seated beside the stage. A projector screen, camera tripods and speakers are visible, and framed portraits hang on the walls. The people are seated facing the stage during a pada puja gathering.2011-07-30A seated group of shaven-headed men in white dhotis with maroon-and-gold borders sit on mats in a hall, several holding small objects and a laptop open on the floor in front. Some wear orange or saffron robes. On the stage, a figure in white sits on a steps-level platform beside an ornate gold throne with red cushions, where a framed portrait of a woman in orange robes sits on the throne's back under a red and white garland. A starry, galaxy-style backdrop with a golden lotus motif fills the stage, with a projector screen showing a similar image at upper right and dark monitors in front of the devotees. Tripod-mounted cameras stand on the right.2011-08-03 +1 copiesIndoor ashram hall with a gold-trimmed throne platform against a purple cosmic backdrop. On the throne sits a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure with a garland. Left of the platform, a figure in white dhoti and white head covering sits near a brass lamp. In the foreground, around a dozen seated men in white dhotis and white shawls with red-bordered cloths, mostly shaved-headed, hold small bells and look toward the screens. A man in saffron-orange robes sits at right. Two flat-screen monitors and tripod-mounted cameras stand in front of a red-draped table. A projected image appears at the upper right.2011-08-03A wide photograph of a seated congregation in a hall during a satsang or puja gathering. Rows of men in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders sit on mats, some bald-headed, with others in orange and saffron cloth and children and women in colourful clothes at the right. Plates of food and small lamps sit on the mats in front. At the far left, a stage has a large backdrop of a purple cosmic scene with a glowing lotus-like form, a gilded throne with red cushions, and a seated figure in white. A projection screen, speakers and a framed portrait on the right wall complete the setting.2011-08-02A hall during a seated ritual gathering. Many men and boys sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, mostly bare-headed and shaved-headed, wearing white dhotis and white shirts, some with orange or saffron cloth. On the left, a gilded throne with red cushions stands on a raised platform in front of a blue cosmic backdrop with a golden lotus, holding a framed portrait and flower garlands; an empty white-clad figure sits near it. A projector screen on the right shows a group image, and a framed portrait hangs on the far wall beside red curtains. A video camera on a tripod films the scene.2011-07-30A morning satsang in a hall with a stage backdrop of a deep blue starry sky showing a glowing figure with hands in prayer and a large golden throne-like seat with a framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed figure on it, flanked by flower vases and brass lamps. A projector screen on the left shows a similar saffron-robed seated figure. Around two dozen seated devotees, mostly men with shaved heads in white dhoti-style cloths, sit on the floor facing the stage, while a few people in casual clothes sit at the front. On the right stage edge, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits near the stage, with cameras on tripods nearby.2011-08-02