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A photograph of a padapuja-style devotional scene in a floral-decorated space. A seated figure in a maroon-brown robe with a rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow-green beads sits on a gold-cushioned throne in front of a wall of marigold and rose garlands. Several devotees surround him: a man in a checked shirt at left, a woman in a teal top and pink shawl bending forward at lower left, a woman in a white and orange-brown outfit at right, and another woman with dark hair at lower centre, one of whom is holding his foot or hand. A brass swan lamp and a bowl of flowers sit on a side table. a person is the seated figure, identified by the rudraksha mala, the ceremonial bead garland and the robe.

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Photograph of a ceremonial satsang seated on a gold-cushioned throne backed by yellow, orange and red marigold garlands. A central seated man with short dark hair wears a saffron-orange cloth, a thick green-and-white flower garland, and red and orange beaded malas, smiling as he reaches down to a devotee. A bare-chested man in front wears orange-brown rudraksha malas and white markings on his upper body. A woman in a white sari with dark beaded malas leans in, a girl in a gold-trimmed white dress sits beside her, and a woman in maroon behind the throne smiles. A golden lion-like figure and a small golden deity murti stand nearby, with a microphone on a stand at the left edge. Several other devotees sit in the foreground.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a ceremonial scene inside a temple hall. A seated figure in a red-maroon robe with a long swept-back hair, a green-white garland and rudraksha beads sits on a throne-like seat decorated with colourful flower garlands in yellow, red, orange and white. A man in a white dhoti kneels at the lower right, bowing toward the seated figure, while a woman in white with rudraksha mala and a black-and-gold beaded necklace watches. In the foreground, a shaved-headed figure with rudraksha beads and a bare upper body sits with his back partly toward the camera. Behind them, a row of women in white and saffron saris and devotees stand in the background beside a golden shrine frame and a brass lamp. A microphone with a small emblem is on the left.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow, orange, red and white flowers. The seated person wears a reddish-maroon garment, a long ornate necklace of green beads and gold pendants, and has hair tied up in a bun. Beside him is a golden lion-head figure and a basket of white flowers. Several devotees surround the throne: a man in a striped shirt at left, a woman in a red blouse and gold jewelry at right, and others in pink and colourful saris at the bottom edge, some holding a baby. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the throne, ornate garlands and distinctive ceremonial adornments. Gold and green details decorate the background.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a seated guru in a rust-red saffron robe and a beaded garland sits on a golden throne decorated with garlands of marigolds and roses. He smiles and holds out his hand, which a woman in a white blouse and red dupatta reaches toward while holding a paper offering. Beside him a golden kalasha-style vessel and a basket of fruit and flowers sit on a golden stand. Nearby a man in a brown shawl with a white forehead mark sits, and a woman in a red sari with a rudraksha mala stands. Several women and an older man in light clothing watch from the crowd, and a microphone stand stands at the left edge.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a Guru Purnima ceremony in which a seated figure in a deep maroon-brown garment, with a red and white flower garland and gold necklaces, smiles while devotees bow and touch the feet of the seated figure. A man in white with a red shawl bends forward with his hands clasped on the seated figure's feet, and a woman in a dark top and bangles reaches in as well. Behind is a throne decorated with yellow, red and white flowers and a golden deity figure. On the left a man in white with a rudraksha mala presses his palms together in prayer, and at the right edge another woman is partly visible. Several devotees are seen from behind in the foreground.2013-07-22Devotees gather around a seated guru on a gold-and-cream throne in a decorated hall during a Guru Purnima satsang. The seated man wears a rust-red robe, a beaded necklace of wooden beads and a brown rudraksha-style mala, and smiles as a woman in a white sari extends her hands to him. Nearby, a man in an orange shirt, a shaved-headed man in saffron and white, and several women in saffron-red and white garments hold out offerings and devotion items. Behind the throne stands a large floral backdrop of yellow, orange and red marigold garlands, with a gold deity murti beside it and a gold carved pillar on the left. Two standing fans and a wall air conditioner are visible.2015-07-31July 31 20152015-07-31