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A seated man in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on a low wooden platform in a covered open-sided pavilion, wearing a red and white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead, long dark hair falling past his shoulders, and a steel tumbler and banana-leaf offering on a green cloth before him. Behind him, about a dozen people in white clothes stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, some with tilak marks, while steel vessels, bananas and a table draped in white hold marigold and rose garlands and small framed photographs. The man is a person with distinctive saffron robes, long swept hair and rudraksha mala, presiding over a puja; the scene shows a maheshwara puja setting. A large portrait is visible on the right wall.

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A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes, draped with a white shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red bindi, and garlanded with red roses, white flowers and green leaves. He sits cross-legged on a raised platform beside a green banana leaf, a steel tumbler and a brass plate, in an open-sided pavilion with a bamboo-and-steel roof. Behind him, several people in white clothes stand with hands folded in prayer, and steel buckets and a large steel container are set on a table to the left. The man has long, swept-back dark hair and appears to be the figure whose appearance matches the event's Swamiji, shown with saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and long hair; he is presented as a probable Swamiji (probable). The setting suggests a Maheshwara Puja offering, with the seated figure receiving the ritual.2006-10-12October 12 20062006-10-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a large garland of red and orange flowers sits on a low platform during a puja, his hands folded in front of his chest. A white-draped figure sits nearby, and orange-shawled young women and men sit in front with palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, a group in white clothes stands with hands folded, and a large portrait framed by marigold and rose garlands sits on a white-draped table beside steel vessels and bananas. Orange ceremonial flags on tall poles frame the scene in a hall with a concrete floor and brick wall. Bhoomi puja setting at AadiKailaasa.2006-10-12Outdoor-style pavilion with a corrugated roof where a seated priest in saffron robes and a flower garland performs a puja, sitting cross-legged on a low wooden platform with a wooden walking staff beside him. A second seated figure in white with an orange shawl joins in folded-hand prayer. Behind them a row of standing devotees in white shirts and dhotis, one woman in a blue sari, press palms together in namaskar. At left stands a white-draped table with flower garlands, metal vessels and a framed photograph, and a large portrait on the back wall shows a smiling man in a white turban. A devotee in orange garments sits in the foreground at right, seen from behind. Metal bowls and brass items are on the floor.2006-10-12A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long, swept-back hair and a red bindi, wearing a long garland of red flowers, white blossoms and green leaves over the shoulders, and a rudraksha mala. He sits eyes closed with hands resting on his knees before a banana-leaf plate of food and flowers on a low wooden stand. A metal tray, a brass pot, a steel bowl and a basket of ritual items sit nearby. Behind him, women in white saris and men in shirts stand watching beside a concrete wall. The scene suggests a puja offering.2006-10-12A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a red-and-white flower garland with green leaves, and a rudraksha mala, sitting cross-legged on a low wooden platform with hands in lap and eyes closed. A wooden staff leans beside him and a brass vessel sits on a green leaf. Behind him, several men in white shirts stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a woman in a blue sari joins them. To the right, a second seated man in white with an orange shawl and palms together sits on a mat. A brass lamp and a metal plate lie in the foreground on a concrete floor before a block wall. The Swamiji depiction cues are distinctive (long hair, saffron robes, garland, mala), so the seated figure is a probable Swamiji; this matches a Maheshwara Puja ceremony setting.2006-10-12A covered open-sided pavilion with an orange-tiled roof hosts a ritual. A seated man in orange robes with long hair and a flower garland sits on a low wooden platform with a walking stick beside him. Before him stands a white-draped table with a decorated altar, marigold and floral garlands, and a photograph in a frame. Behind the altar, a large portrait of a smiling man in a white turban is displayed on the wall. Women in white saris and white clothing stand at left beside steel vessels and pots, and a row of people in white garments stands with hands folded in prayer behind them. A man in white with an orange shawl sits in the foreground, and banana leaves, brass cups and a plate lie on the floor.2006-10-12October 12 20062006-10-12A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a red bindi on his forehead and long dark hair sits with eyes closed, wearing a garland of red roses and white flowers with green leaves. He rests his hands on his knees before a banana leaf laid with food offerings, rice and sweets, beside a steel tumbler and a brass vessel. Behind him, several men in white shirts and dhotis stand holding metal dishes, and a white wall with a red-framed window forms the backdrop. A pot and flower-decorated pole stand to the right, consistent with a puja setting. Captions indicate this is a Maheshwara Puja at Aadi Kailasa, Bidadi. The seated figure shows saffron robes, long hair and a garland; a photo caption attributes the event to Swamiji, so the identification is probable.2006-10-12An outdoor pavilion under a corrugated roof with colourful woven hangings. In the foreground a man with long dark swept-back hair, a red tilak on his forehead, and a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala stands with palms pressed together in namaskar beside a tiered mud altar decorated with yellow and pink flower garlands, a brass plate and an orange-wrapped offering. Behind him, many people in white and orange-saffron clothing sit on mats, several holding brass bowls and bells, as part of a ritual gathering. A figure in white walks at right. The scene resembles a homa or puja ceremony.2008-11-11October 12 20062006-10-12October 12 20062006-10-12