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A satsang-style gathering in a red-carpeted hall with golden drapery. On a gilded throne with red cushions, a figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban, a rudraksha-style mala, and ornate gold necklaces sits holding a tall silver trident-topped staff. Around him, devotees sit on the floor: several women in white and saffron shawls, a curly-haired child in white, an older woman in white with glasses, and men in white and saffron at the back. Brass trays with flowers and lit oil lamps sit before the seated devotees. The throne figure matches appearance cues for a person, seated in a ceremonial role.

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July 24 20142014-07-24A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions is the central focus of a satsang-style gathering on a red carpeted stage. The figure wears an orange-red turban, a saffron-orange robe and a flower garland, and holds a silver staff with a small snake-like ornament. Around him, about a dozen devotees sit on the red carpet in white and red-bordered garments; some have their hands folded in namaste, and a small child in white sits among them. Brass trays with flowers and offerings lie on the carpet. Red drapes, studio lights and a fan frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the throned figure has an orange turban, saffron robe and garland cues.2014-07-24August 05 20142014-08-05A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a silver trident and wearing a long white-and-orange flower garland. Before him, a seated devotee in white garments with red shawl and red-and-white beaded necklace is pouring or offering from a silver plate of petals, while a man in white with a red shawl kneels and cups his hands in prayer. Women in white and red shawls sit on the carpeted floor with hands folded, and silver bowls, flowers and offering trays lie nearby. Ornate silver columns and red drapery frame the scene. Appearance-based candidate for the figure on the throne: Swamiji (probable), identified by saffron robes, swept hair, a crown-style head wrap, ceremonial garland and trident; the page's Pada Puja context matches the foot-worship offering shown.2014-08-05A seated figure on a large gilded throne with carved lion-like armrests and ornate golden panels sits at the top of a red-draped hall, wearing a rust-orange turban, a saffron-orange wrap and a long beaded mala with gold ornaments. Around the throne, a seated congregation in white and orange-red shawls faces him, with several people in front holding offerings and palms together. Women in white and yellow saris sit on the floor in the foreground, and a brass oil lamp stands at the right edge. The setting looks like a satsang or puja with devotees seated in rows. Several people are visible in the front rows, about twenty to thirty in total, and the gathering is visible at the back and sides as well.2015-10-26October 26 20152015-10-26May 09 20142014-05-09A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a red-draped hall. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears saffron-orange robes, a saffron head wrap, a white-and-orange garland and holds a silver trident; the figure's face is in soft focus and their identity is not stated in the image. Several women in white clothes with red and saffron shawls sit on the carpet, holding brass plates and small cups, while a man in white and a woman in a white-trimmed outfit attend the feet. A camera on a tripod and a plant stand in the background; a shaven-headed man in orange sits at the left edge.2014-08-05A photograph inside a red-draped hall during a padapuja. A figure seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion and floral motifs wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a red and gold turban, and a long garland of white flowers; a white-handled staff rests beside him. Devotees sit on the red carpet in white and orange-saffron clothing with orange shawls; one kneels with hands folded, another in a white sari sits with folded hands, and a woman holds a silver tray near his feet. A probable Swamiji is shown seated on the throne with distinctive saffron and ornate clothing, rudraksha-style garland and turban, and the throne is clearly the central focus. Warm stage lights and hanging gold and red fabric frame the scene.2014-08-05A seated man on a gilded golden throne in a red-walled hall wears an orange turban, saffron-orange robe and a beaded necklace, with a gold-framed backdrop behind him. Around him a large group sits on the floor in white, red, yellow and pink saris and kurtas with red shawls, many holding brass plates of offerings and some with hands folded in prayer. Brass oil lamps stand at the right, and a pair of bald men in saffron-trimmed white sit near the throne. Warm lighting and draped cloth complete a puja or satsang gathering in the temple room, and a screen with a sign appears at the upper right.2015-10-26August 04 20142014-08-04 +1 copiesAugust 05 20142014-08-05