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A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne in a dark room, wearing a rust-orange and yellow dhoti-style garment and a red and white flower garland with a rudraksha-style necklace, a red bindi on his forehead, and a bangle on his wrist; he has a tiger-striped cloth draped over the seat. Around the gold-and-brass peetha, several women in white and orange-trimmed garments sit on the floor holding silver thalis and small brass lamps with lit wicks, rose petals and red-coloured offerings. Brass bells hang from chains, a brass oil lamp and a small gold lion-form base stand nearby, and a wall air conditioner is mounted above. A seated figure in saffron-coloured clothing and a few other devotees are partly visible.

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May 25 20132013-05-25May 25 20132013-05-25A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion, wearing an orange-brown dhoti-style garment and a shawl with a gold border, a red and pink flower garland and multiple beaded necklaces, eyes closed, feet resting on a bed of pink and white flower petals. Around the feet are many small brass bowls of pink petals, oil lamps and offerings on trays. Women in white and orange-brown saris sit on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer or offering. Brass bells and hanging lamps are above, a dark wall behind, and a wall-mounted air conditioner. This appears to be a padapuja, a ritual honouring the feet of a guru.2013-05-25May 25 20132013-05-25A photograph inside a small dark ceremonial room during a padapuja. Around him, several women in white and orange garments kneel and lean in, holding silver thalis with lit oil lamps, pink flowers and offerings, and washing or honouring his feet. Brass hanging bells and lamps hang above, and a wall air conditioner is visible at right.2013-05-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a pink and white flower garland and long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion, extending his hand toward a tray of offerings. Hanging brass bells and oil lamps are above him. Around the platform, several women and men in white and red shawls, some in orange saris, hold small metal bowls and spoons while performing a ritual; a bald man and a bare-chested man in white cloth also participate. A brass oil lamp, silver thali trays with flowers, fruit and bowls sit in front, and a wall-mounted air conditioner is in the black background. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne, wearing saffron robes, rudraksha-style garland and long hair.2013-05-25May 25 20132013-05-25A photograph inside a small dark ritual room where a man with swept-back dark hair, wearing a red and rust-coloured dhoti-style garment, a red flower garland and a gold-beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne carved with a lion-like base. He raises one hand holding a small brass bell. Around the throne hang brass oil lamps on chains. In front of him, several women in white, orange and red saris and clothing sit on the floor with silver thalis holding oil lamps, red and pink flowers, and offerings. An air conditioner is mounted on the wall behind them. Several women in white and orange clothing with beaded necklaces participate in the puja. The man has long dark hair and a crown-like style, with saffron cues and ceremonial gold necklaces visible, so this is a probable Swamiji presence; he is seated on the throne as the central figure.2013-05-25A seated man with long swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne carved with a lion-like figure, wearing an orange-brown cloth with a yellow border, a red flower garland, gold necklaces, a gold armband, and bare feet. Probable Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, saffron-toned clothing and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated on the throne as devotees perform a puja. Around him, devotees in white and orange clothing with orange shawls and rudraksha-style beads offer silver thali plates of flowers, lamps and red-petalled offerings at his feet. Brass bells and oil lamps hang above, and a wall air conditioner is mounted on the black wall.2013-05-25May 25 20132013-05-25May 25 20132013-05-25May 25 20132013-05-25