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A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a dimly lit hall with a red velvet backdrop. A seated figure on an ornate red-cushioned throne, wearing a saffron-orange robe, an orange turban and a long dark rudraksha-style bead necklace, raises one hand in blessing. Two women kneel before the throne: one in an orange-and-green sari with hands folded, and one in a maroon-and-purple sari with hands joined. A third person in a dark green sari bows low with forehead to the mat. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the throne, a brass tray of marigold and yellow flowers and fruit sits on the floor, and a leopard-print cloth covers the seat. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, an orange turban and rudraksha-style beads, and is seated on a throne in a ritual role.

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October 25 20122012-10-25October 25 20122012-10-25A photograph inside a room with red draped walls and a red cushioned throne. A figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, long dark hair and a leopard-print seat sits on the throne with one palm raised in blessing; he wears rudraksha-style beaded garlands and ornate ceremonial adornments. Garlands of pink and orange flowers drape the throne. Two women kneel before him: one in an orange sari with hands folded in namaskar, and another in a red patterned sari seated beside an ornate brass tray heaped with yellow and pink flowers. A third person in a pink top and patterned pants bows low with forehead to the floor on red and patterned mats. Two brass oil lamps with lit flames stand nearby, and a small table holds a bottle and red boxes.2012-10-25A seated figure on a red and gold throne in a dimly lit hall, wearing orange-saffron robes, a saffron turban and a beaded rudraksha-style garland, with hands raised in blessing. Two women in orange and red sarees kneel before the throne; one is bent forward with hands near the floor, the other kneels on a patterned rug beside a small ornate box decorated with flower garlands. Tall brass oil lamps with flames stand around the platform, a maroon velvet curtain hangs behind, and a man in white stands at the left edge. The scene resembles a padapuja ritual, with the seated figure appearing to be a person in an in_person role.2012-10-25A seated figure on a red throne with floral garlands in orange and green raises a hand in blessing. He wears an orange turban, saffron-orange robes, and layered rudraksha malas with a gold necklace. Before the throne, a woman in a red and orange sari kneels on a red mat beside a flower-decorated tray, and a man in white with a red shawl bows low to the floor, while a standing woman in a sari watches. Brass oil lamps stand nearby, and a box of jewelry and ritual items sits on the throne platform. Standing men in white are visible in the background.2012-10-25A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red throne draped with a leopard-print cloth and garlanded with red and orange flowers, raising one hand in blessing. Two devotees kneel in white ritual clothing on a red mat: one folds hands in prayer at left, another bows with forehead to the floor at centre. A shaved-headed attendant in white sits at right with hands joined. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on each side, and a red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in orange robes and turban with ornate ceremonial adornments on the throne.2012-10-25A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned back and red velvet seat, wearing a long garland of yellow-orange flowers, a gold necklace, orange armbands and a red tilak on his forehead, with long hair swept back. In front of him a tray holds yellow flowers and red offerings. To the left, two women kneel with their palms pressed together in namaskar, one in a red top and one in a green and gold sari, with a microphone stand in the foreground. Gold oil lamps flank the throne against a backdrop of red, orange and black clouds with a crescent moon and stars.2012-09-26A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, set before dark red curtains. The central figure wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Two attendants in white dhotis sit on the stage floor on either side, and a devotee in white prostrates in front of the throne. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the throne, and pink flowers and a red-and-green garland rest on the dais. A fresh bloom of a ritual reverence scene; the figure's identity is not established from appearance alone.2012-10-25A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a dimly lit hall with a white stage. On the right, a seated figure in orange and saffron robes with a saffron turban and long red-and-white flower garlands sits on a red cushioned throne with his hands raised in greeting. Two women kneel on mats on the left, one in white with a red shawl and one in a maroon sari with a red border, facing him. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand in the foreground, and two men in white stand near a lamp stand at the back. A red box and a water bottle sit beside the throne.2012-10-25A seated man on a red-cushioned throne wears an orange turban, orange robes, a gold-ornamented collar, a rudraksha mala, and a large white and yellow marigold garland with red flowers. He raises one hand in blessing. A woman in an orange saree offers a silver-toned bowl toward a red-cushioned table holding a floral arrangement and a lit brass oil lamp. Beside her, a woman in a white saree and a boy in a white shirt with an orange-red cord sit with hands folded in devotion on a red carpet. A white tower fan stands at left and red velvet drapes hang behind. The setting suggests a paduka puja during a devotional session.2012-10-27A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate cream and black throne, wearing an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a long white and orange jasmine-and-marigold garland, and gold bangles, holding a white candle or stick. Four people in saris and white shirts kneel on a red carpet before him, leaning forward with their heads bowed toward silver plates. A red and white floral garland decorates the throne back and a large backdrop portrait shows a head in orange turban beside a rising sun motif. White flowers sit at the right edge. The seated figure's appearance matches the page's Swamiji cues of orange turban, saffron robe and ornate garland, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated in a ritual satsang or puja setting.2012-04-01A photograph of an indoor ritual space with a red velvet curtain backdrop and a tiled floor. A figure seated on a red cushioned throne-like seat wears saffron-orange robes and a yellow head covering, with a hand raised in blessing, and a leopard-print cloth beneath. Two women in orange and red saris kneel on the red mat to the left and right of the seat. A standing man in a white shirt with an orange-yellow shawl and grey trousers, with long curly hair, faces the seated figure with hands folded in respect. Brass oil lamps with lit flames and a pot-shaped brass vessel stand around the mat, along with flowers on a small table. The scene suggests a padapuja-style offering of reverence. The seated figure appears to be a person, based on saffron robes, a swept-back head covering, and the enthroned seat, though the identity is uncertain.2012-10-25