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May 23 2005

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July 25 20052005-07-25A puja is being performed on a decorated stage with a gold and orange drape backdrop, hanging fabric banners in red, green and orange, and pink and purple lotus flowers in vases on either side. A woman with long dark hair, wearing a white garment with a gold-coloured cloth and a rudraksha mala, sits on a leopard-print cushion ringing a brass bell while holding a lit oil lamp over a small brass deity murti of two figures set on a white-draped table. A bearded man in orange robes sits at the right, seen from behind, and several devotees' heads are visible in the foreground.2005-05-23May 23 20052005-05-23 +1 copiesFebruary 16 20072007-02-16May 19 20082008-05-19A photo of a man with long dark hair and a red bindi standing with palms pressed together in namaste at a ritual offering table. He wears a white and red flower garland, an orange garment, a gold necklace of ornaments, and a leopard-print shawl over his shoulder. Behind him, a crowd of people in white clothes with yellow shawls and sashes stands watching. On the left, a brass kalasha-style vessel with white flowers and a brass bell-handled lamp sit on the table, with a red cloth and a tray of offerings.2010-02-12A photograph of a man with long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead standing at the front of a room with his palms pressed together in namaste. He wears an orange garment, a leopard-print shawl draped over his shoulder, and a garland of white flowers with red roses. Behind him, a crowd of devotees stands; a woman in a cream sari with a yellow border and yellow shawl presses her palms together, and others wear white with yellow wraps. On the left, a brass kalasha-style pot with white flowers and a brass bell/ghanta sit on a table near a red cloth and a tray of offerings. A printed banner with text hangs on the wall behind. Partially visible people fill the background.2010-02-12A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange and maroon sash, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne with a gold lion-shaped armrest, speaking to a small seated audience. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an appearance-based label as a teacher on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Around him, women in white, cream and green saris sit on the floor, and shaved-headed devotees sit in the foreground. Brass plates with lotus flowers, a kalasha-style gold vessel and a microphone stand are arranged in front of the throne, with an orange and gold ceremonial banner behind.2011-02-11October 12 20062006-10-12A seated man in orange and maroon robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, turned to his right. Several devotees kneel before him on the floor, including a man in white with folded hands, women in white and yellow-bordered saris, and a person with a white forehead marking. In front of the throne is a gold tray holding pink lotus flowers and offerings. The man on the throne has long swept-back hair and distinctive orange-and-maroon attire with a mala, matching the a person cues, while the devotees are shown in prayerful postures.2011-01-26December 13 20122012-12-13May 23 20052005-05-23