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A large seated assembly on a red-carpeted stage in a red-draped hall. In the centre, a figure in red and gold sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a garland and red attire. Surrounding seated devotees in white dhotis and white or saffron clothing, many with red shawls, hold brass plates and raise hands in prayer. Tall gold-and-pink pillars topped with trident finials flank the throne, and a gold canopy hangs above. Behind is a painted deity panel. Several people are seated at the front left, and a crowd of women in saffron, pink and red saris fills the right side.

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May 20 20162016-05-20A large indoor hall with red drapes and a gold-pillared stage. On a raised red-cushioned seat at the top left, a figure in saffron-red robes sits with long dark hair, holding a staff-like object, and appears to be addressing the assembly; this is a probable Swamiji by appearance cues (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ceremonial setting). In the foreground, many seated devotees in white dhotis and red-and-white shawls sit on red mats, several with brass plates of offerings before them, while a woman in orange and gold sits at the left edge. The scene resembles a satsang or padapuja gathering. Several hundred people are visible, many partially in view.2016-05-20A photograph inside a large hall during a pratyaksha padapuja ritual. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a golden lion-form base wears a red-and-gold garment, a garland of red and white flowers, a dark wig-like hairstyle and holds a tall golden trident-like staff; a red cushioned seat and pink drapes frame him. Seated devotees on red mats in white dhotis and red shawls, and women in red and saffron saris, are gathered before him with brass thalis of offerings. A large audience in the background sits in rows. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the page's event caption and his crown-style hairstyle, ornate clothing and garland cues.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20Elevated view of a pratyaksha padapuja in progress inside a draped hall with red and maroon curtains. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a saffron-orange garment, a rudraksha mala and a garland, and holds a trident beside the throne, which is flanked by gold pillars wrapped in pink cloth. Dozens of devotees sit on the floor in rows, mostly women in saris of pink, orange, red, green and blue, with some men in white and orange, many holding brass plates with offerings. A carved gold-and-dark relief panel of a deity murti hangs on the back wall. The figure on the throne appears to be a person, identified by the saffron garment, rudraksha mala and garland; the photo shows a padapuja gathering with devotees seated in front of the throne.2016-05-20Elevated photo of a large hall during a padapuja ceremony. A figure with long matted dark hair and orange-red clothing, adorned with a white and yellow flower garland and gold armlet, sits on a red throne with a gold lion-form base and holds a staff, with a pink canopy above. Probable Swamiji (in_person candidate: long swept-back hair, garland and ornate clothing, seated on a throne). Around him, rows of seated devotees in red, white and saffron garments hold brass plates with offerings and flowers. Many more people fill the tiers of the arena behind, and a framed portrait sits on a stand at the right. A pale rectangular air cooler stands at the left edge.2016-05-20Elevated photograph of a pratyaksha padapuja in a large hall with red and gold decor. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden lion armrest wears orange-saffron robes and a floral garland, with a kalasha-style pink draped pillar behind. Around the throne, rows of women in saffron, red, pink and teal saris and men in white kurtas with saffron shoulder cloths sit on red carpet holding brass plates of flowers and offerings. A wall of carved bronze deity reliefs stands to the right, and a standing fan and audience fill the background.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20 +1 copiesOctober 26 20152015-10-26October 26 20152015-10-26May 20 20162016-05-20May 21 20162016-05-21