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A photograph taken in an indoor hall with speckled grey floor and posters on the wall. A seated figure in an orange robe with a red-and-orange shawl sits on a white-draped chair, wearing a garland of white and yellow flowers. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to touch or honour the seated figure's head. Nearby, a man in an orange shirt and orange-robed attendant stand, and a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha-style mala looks on. Women in saris, including one in an orange-and-yellow sari and one in a blue sari, stand in a line, and another man holds a white flower garland. A small plate with flowers and lamps sits on the floor in the foreground.

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January 10 20092009-01-10June 26 20142014-06-26A seated figure in saffron robes and a white flower garland sits on a gold throne with red cushion before a floral arch of red and white blossoms. Several people stand around him: a man in white shirt and dhoti on the left, a younger man in saffron dhoti pointing at the throne, a bald man in white shirt and dhoti, and women in saris, including one in a light blue floral dress and another in a brown sari with white dots, several offering flowers. A cloth-draped, gold-accented hall forms the backdrop. The seated figure has a red tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha-style necklace of white flowers; the scene appears to be a darshan or honouring ceremony, identity uncertain from appearance alone. Visible people: about ten.2009-07-16August 09 20092009-08-09August 08 20092009-08-08A photo of a padapuja at a devotee's house. A seated figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, red-and-white garland and orange-and-red cloth is receiving the ritual while a man in a white dhoti and shirt washes his feet from a brass plate. A woman in an orange-and-red sari stands with palms joined, and a young man in white with a rudraksha mala stands nearby. Several saffron-robed sannyasis, one holding a mobile phone, stand in the background beside a large brass trident. Another devotee in white crouches on the left, and a shaved-headed man in white stands behind. The scene has an orange and white room with a striped floor mat. Visible Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and orange cloth on the seated central figure, who is receiving padapuja.2014-07-01Indoor ritual scene in a room with lavender walls and an arched doorway. A seated man in orange-red robes and an orange waist cloth wears a long multicoloured garland of white jasmine, red and yellow flowers and a rudraksha mala, and holds a silver trident-like staff upright. Devotees in white shirts, pink and orange saris kneel and sit on the floor with folded hands, and one man in a white shirt bends forward offering flower garlands and petals at the seated man's feet. A standing young man in white dhoti and a white shawl with a rudraksha mala stands behind, holding a brass plate. A white pedestal fan, a flower arrangement with red and white blooms on the right, and a small shelf of offerings complete the setting.2014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph inside a plain whitewashed hall with a ceiling fan and framed picture on the wall. A tall figure with long dark hair wearing an orange saffron robe and a long white and red flower garland stands at centre, extending his hands toward a garlanded deity murti or sacred object draped in a maroon cloth with gold border and white jasmine garlands, placed on a low table. A bald man in orange robe and rudraksha beads stands at left, and a seated man in orange clothing sits near the centre-bottom. A young boy in a yellow garment with a red flower garland stands behind, and several men in white shirts and dhotis stand or lean around the altar, one photographing with a camera. Only the tall figure's appearance is a probable match for a person, given long swept hair, orange robe and garland; the scene shows abhishekam or puja to a deity form under a shrouded cloth.2010-07-21A padapuja at a house visit in a domestic room. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red and white flower garland and gold armband receives offerings while a devotee in a white-and-gold dhoti stands nearby. A woman in orange sari kneels and washes or honours feet on a white cloth scattered with petals. Standing devotees in saffron, mustard-green, pink and dark green saris and a man in white watch, and a photographer in an orange robe films. Wooden box with fruit and flowers sits on the floor.2014-07-07 +1 copiesIndoor photo in a room with cream walls and a barred window. A woman in an orange sleeveless top with a white flower garland sits on a white sheet, head bowed while a man in white shirt and white dhoti with gold border presses his hand to her head. A man with long curly hair in an orange robe stands at left with his hands clasped, and a man in an orange-brown shirt is at the far left. Behind them a crowd of men and women in white, cream and yellow saris watches, some smiling, one man in a white shirt and checked sash-like shawl among them. The scene looks like a blessing or healing gesture, with white sheets and devotees gathered close.2009-08-08Indoor ritual scene in a room with cream walls and a framed collage of religious pictures. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a long layered garland of white jasmine, pink and red flowers holds a tall silver staff with a crystal-like finial. Around him, saffron-clad young men and white-clad devotees sit on the floor, some holding red flowers and white petals. A woman in a white sari with gold jewellery and a woman in a blue-and-purple sari stand nearby, and a photographer takes pictures. The setting suggests a puja or satsang with flower offerings.2014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja in a devotee's home. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a red-and-orange cloth, a white flower garland of red and white blossoms, and gold bangles, is seated on an orange cushion while a woman in blue and a man in white kneel at his feet washing them. Standing nearby are monks in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas, a woman in a red blouse and orange sari with folded hands, and a man in white with an orange cloth. A man in saffron holds a camera, and a silver staff with a trident-like finial stands beside the seated figure. Striped mats cover the floor.2014-07-01