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A photograph of a satsang inside an ornate golden temple room. A figure seated on a gold-carved throne with a lion-faced armrest wears an orange-red saffron wrap, an orange turban and a white flower garland, and has a dark rudraksha-style necklace visible. Golden oil lamps hang above and sit beside the throne, and brass bells hang from chains. In front, a group of devotees in white and orange-red shawls sit on the floor with brass trays of small lamps, flower offerings and red blossoms. A few people wear white clothes with orange-red shawls; one older man in white wears a beaded necklace. A large carved wooden door stands at right. The seated figure on the throne may match a person's appearance through the saffron and turban cues, but identity is uncertain.

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September 07 20142014-09-07A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a gilded interior. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a lion-head armrest wears a saffron-red turban, a red-orange shawl and garlands of white flowers, with a rudraksha-style necklace visible; his bare feet rest on a tiger-skin cushion. Devotees in white and red-orange clothing sit on the floor around silver and gold trays of flowers, fruit and offerings, while a woman in front bows with hands folded. Brass oil lamps and hanging bells surround the throne. Roughly ten to twelve people are visible.2014-09-07Photograph of a satsang in a richly decorated golden temple-style hall. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head arms wears a red-orange turban with a white floral ornament, an orange-red robe with gold border, and a marigold garland; he holds a small object and sits with bare feet. Before him, a group of about a dozen devotees sit on the floor in white clothing, several with hands folded in anjali, around a gold tray set with silver plates of offerings, red flower petals and lamps. Brass bells and hanging oil lamps are suspended above, and a camera on a tripod stands at left. Given the group visible, this is a pada puja setting.2014-09-07August 29 20142014-08-29November 27 20142014-11-27 +1 copiesA padapuja at an ornate gold throne in a dark-walled room. A figure seated on a gilded throne with a tiger-head armrest wears an orange-red turban and an orange-red wrap, with a multicoloured flower garland, gold armbands and a feathered headpiece. Its features are not clearly distinct enough to confirm an identity, so this is treated as a seated spiritual leader, uncertain. Before the throne, a bald man in a white shirt and trousers sits facing it on a black chair. Women in saris and a man in a green kurta sit nearby holding brass plates of flowers and offerings. Brass oil lamps, hanging bells and a wooden door with a studded pattern are visible.2014-08-17A seated figure in a red-orange robe with a saffron and gold border and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne carved with lion and tiger motifs, wearing a white flower garland. Before him, a gold tray holds rows of silver bowls with flower petals and offerings. Around the throne, about ten people in white and orange-red clothing sit on the floor, some with hands pressed together. Brass bells and oil lamps hang above, and a carved dark wooden door stands at right. The setting suggests a padapuja or satsang gathering. The figure's appearance matches the page's reference to Swamiji, a probable candidate with the turban, saffron robe, garland and ornate throne cues.2014-09-07A photograph of a pada puja in progress in a gold-decorated setting. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-motif base wears an orange-red dhoti-style garment, a crown with peacock-feather plumes, a multicolour garland, a rudraksha-style necklace and a bracelet. The figure, appearance-based a person, is in_person, holding a small object. Around the throne, devotees sit on the floor: a man in white shirt and white trousers at left, several women in orange, red and teal saris, and a young man in green, offering plates of flowers, fruit and thali items with kumkum and petals. Hanging brass bells and a brass lamp stand above, and a carved wooden door panel is at right.2014-08-17A photograph of a pada puja in a temple-like room with black walls and a golden carved throne. A seated figure wearing an orange-red turban, orange-red robe, rudraksha mala and bangles sits on a golden throne with a tiger-skin cushion and a gilded carved lion-head arm, with bare feet extended toward devotees. Several devotees kneel around a golden tray and silver plates holding red apples, flowers, fruit and lit oil lamps, offering aarti. One devotee in white kneels with hands folded, a woman in a purple sari and women in orange-yellow garments and white shawls participate. Hanging brass bells and a kalasha-style lamp hang above, and a carved deity murti stands at the right edge.2014-11-11May 27 20132013-05-27A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-head armrest and a tiger-striped cushion, wearing a rust-red turban with a jewelled brooch, a rust-red wrap, and a long brown beaded mala with gold ornaments. He smiles while women in white and red saris, and one in an orange top, sit before him with brass plates of fruit, flowers and small offerings, and a lit lamp. Brass hanging lamps and bells hang above and a wall air conditioner is visible.2014-11-20February 01 20152015-02-01