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A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a yellow marigold garland and red flower garland, sitting on an ornate gold-and-red throne with hands folded in prayer. Around him, a group of devotees sit on the red floor, mostly women in white and yellow saris and men in white shirts, some holding small plates and offerings; trays of fruit and flowers sit on white tables and red trays. The setting is a plain room with a red curtain at right. The seated figure in orange with garlanded throne is consistent with the page's a person reference, though the face is not clearly enough visible to confirm: a person seated on a throne in orange robe and garlands during a pada puja with devotees in white and yellow.

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November 27 20092009-11-27November 27 20092009-11-27A seated figure in an orange robe with a yellow-green marigold garland sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and white and red flower garlands. Before the throne, devotees in white and cream clothes and yellow shawls sit on a red cloth, one holding a lit oil lamp or flame near the throne while others pour or hold brass plates, kalasha vessels and fruit offerings. A woman in orange sari sits at right and a woman in gold sari sits in the centre. The scene appears to be a pratyaksha paada puja, with padapuja offerings arranged on a tray at the lower edge. A white wall and a red fire extinguisher are visible at upper left.2009-11-27A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushioned armrests, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing a red-orange flower garland and a long white jasmine garland hanging down. The throne is decorated with red and orange flowers. A small oil lamp burns with flame at the base of the dais, with fruit and offerings on red-covered trays beside him. Around the dais, several devotees kneel and sit, some in yellow shawls, white and cream sarees, and white shirts, extending hands toward the flame or in prayer. A man in a white shirt with an ID badge stands at left with palms joined. A white water bottle sits on the table. The setting is an indoor hall with cream walls and a red carpet.2009-11-29A seated figure in an orange robe with a yellow-orange garland sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions and red-and-white floral decorations, hands joined in prayer. Around him, a row of devotees sits on a red carpet in white clothes with yellow shawls; several women wear white saris with gold borders and one wears a gold-bordered sari. Some devotees hold brass plates of sweets and fruit, and a kalasha-like vessel and offering trays sit on white tables. Fruit and sweets are arranged on red trays beside the throne. A red fire extinguisher hangs on the cream wall. This is a pratyaksha paada puja, a padapuja ritual in which devotees offer to the seated guru. The figure on the throne is the a person, with orange robe, garland and throne cues. The room holds about 13 visible people.2009-11-27January 02 20102010-01-02 +2 copiesA seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with floral garlands, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange garment and a yellow-and-white flower garland, hands pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. Red boxes holding fruit and offerings sit beside the throne on a white table. Seated devotees on a red floor mat include a man in white with an ID badge and folded hands, women in yellow shawls and white saris, and a woman in orange. Red curtains hang on the back wall. Appears to be a pada puja ritual; the figure is a person candidate by orange clothing, long swept hair and garlands on a throne.2009-11-27A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe and a white floral garland with red and yellow flowers, on a gilded throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaskar. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in white and yellow shawls, several holding brass plates and small bowls, while a man in a white shirt with a lanyard leans in to offer a plate. Red-lacquered trays of fruit, flower petals and stacked books sit on a white-draped table beside the throne, and a fire extinguisher hangs on the wall. The scene suggests a padapuja offering.2009-11-27A seated man in an orange saffron robe wears a long rudraksha mala and sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with hands joined in meditation, his long hair swept back. Beside him on a gold-carved table sit a tray of fruit and offerings. Around him on the floor, devotees in white and yellow shawls, several in orange and yellow, sit with palms pressed together in prayer. The room has orange walls with white and red vertical stripes, orange curtains and a metal pillar.2010-08-08A photograph of a seated man in a gold, ornately carved throne with a red cushion, wearing orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair; he sits with eyes lowered. In front of the throne, a woman with long blonde hair in a white top sits with hands folded in anjali, and several women and girls in white saris with gold borders and yellow shawls sit on the floor with brass plates of fruit and offerings. Behind the group a shaved-headed man in orange sits. A dark blue curtain hangs behind the throne, and a wooden podium stands at the right. Possibly a satsang or discourse setting.2010-10-08A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing orange-saffron robes with a red-and-white trim, a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with long swept-back hair, gestures calmly while speaking into a microphone on a small table with a bowl of red fruit. Around him, a group of devotees sit on the floor with palms pressed together in anjali mudra; women wear yellow and cream saris and men wear white. In front of them are brass plates with flowers, a lit oil lamp and small offerings. Probable Swamiji (in-person candidate: long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala, seated on a gilded throne). A man in orange also sits to the left, holding a microphone. Blue and maroon curtains frame the stage.2011-01-22A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a white-and-orange flower garland sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a plain room. Around him, devotees sit cross-legged on striped floor mats: women in white saris with yellow and orange borders, men in white dhotis and an orange-robed attendant, along with children. Silver and brass offering bowls with fruit and flowers sit before the throne, and a white-draped table holds books and garlands. The figure on the throne appears to be a person in saffron robe and garland, seated in a puja setting with devotees, though this is an appearance-based label only.2009-08-09