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A photograph of a puja inside a tented hall with dark green drapes and a lattice wall. Seated on an ornate carved wooden throne decorated with white jasmine garlands and red-green ribbons, a man in saffron-orange robes sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, a white flower garland around his neck and an orange head covering. In front of him, a man with long dark curly hair and a beard, dressed in white, holds up a lit oil lamp, and another man in white stands behind him. Brass lamps and a plate of flowers sit on the floor, and a person in red bends at the lower left.

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A photograph of a seated figure on a gold and multicoloured throne in front of a red and gold draped backdrop, garlanded with white and red flower garlands and dressed in orange robes. In the foreground a person in a white shirt with an orange shawl, seen from behind, holds up a multi-tiered brass aarti lamp with flames. Brass vessels, a fruit offering and flower petals sit on a patterned rug before the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, orange robes and a garland, and the event is labelled Pada Pooja. The person offering aarti is a devotee.2007-01-01July 13 20032003-07-13A photograph of a ceremonial aarti at an outdoor stage. In the foreground, a man with long curly hair in an orange saffron garment raises a brass aarti lamp with a flame toward a seated figure. The seated figure sits on a gold-and-red throne decorated with red, orange and yellow marigold garlands, wearing a red floral garland, white robes and a gold necklace, hands folded in prayer. Two women in orange saffron sarees sit to the right behind a white and marigold-draped table with brass lamps and offerings. The backdrop is a golden floral arch with silver-edged trim.2009-01-01A photograph inside a temple hall during a paduka puja. A man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban, with a white garland over his shoulder, holds a ritual lamp with a flame and a bell in his hand while standing at a blue-draped altar. On the altar sit brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha, bowls and a silver-toned vessel. Beside him a seated figure in orange robes and a white turban wears a garland of white and red flowers and a gold necklace. Behind them a large deity murti is draped in colourful garlands of red, yellow and white flowers. Two men in white shirts stand at left and centre taking photographs, and a green cloth hangs on the wall. Wooden lattice screens line the walls and hanging brass lamps hang from the ceiling.2004-06-12A photograph of a festive outdoor pavilion decorated with white and red fabric, flower garlands and colourful umbrella canopies. A seated figure in white garments with a gold crown and orange-and-white garland sits on a flower-decorated throne with hands folded in greeting. A man in an orange shawl and white dhoti raises a lit aarti lamp with a flame toward the seated figure, while other attendants in white stand nearby, one holding a flywhisk and another an orange cloth. Flower-covered floor, marigold and white flower garlands, and a banner panel are visible at the right.2005-01-01A photograph of a puja at a temple-like stage. In the foreground, a man in white ritual clothes with a saffron cloth over his shoulder, seen from behind, raises a multi-flame brass aarti lamp toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange-saffron garment, a red and white floral garland, and a long white-and-gold necklace, and sits on an ornate gold throne with a halo-like backdrop. Silver bowls, fruit, a silver urn and a flower arrangement sit on a patterned cloth before the throne, with a ringing bell in the lower left. Maroon draped fabric with gold trim forms the backdrop. The seated figure matches the a person cues of long hair, saffron clothing and ornate necklace, so this is a probable in-person presence.2007-01-01July 13 20032003-07-13A photograph of a ceremony on a stage draped in red and gold fabric with gold tinsel. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange-saffron robe, a white and red flower garland and a dark hair style, with hands folded in the lap; this is an appearance-based candidate for a person, identified by the saffron robe, swept-back long hair and garland, though the photo is distant. In the foreground a person with curly dark hair and a white kurta with an orange shawl stands at the left, facing the throne, holding a brass bell in one hand and extending the other toward a tray of fruit, a silver vessel and small brass cups on a patterned cloth. A bouquet sits at the right. The scene looks like a puja or abhishekam offering.2007-01-01July 18 20162016-07-18A photograph of a ritual on a stage draped with red and gold textiles. A figure in orange clothing, with long dark hair, a red shawl and a white flower garland, sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions. Appearance-based cues are consistent with a person, though this is uncertain. In the foreground, a man with curly dark hair in a white kurta and orange shawl holds a silver puja bell and a ritual implement toward the seated figure. A brass table in front holds fruit, metal bowls, a silver lamp and flower offerings, with a decorated floral cloth on the table.2007-01-01Indoor temple shrine with a large deity murti and a smaller murti, both draped in multicolour marigold garlands with red, orange, yellow and green flowers. A standing man in white ritual clothes and long hair holds a lit oil lamp at left, beside a tiered wooden lamp stand. A seated person in orange robes sits with palms joined in front of a golden throne-like seat near the altar. Brass puja vessels, a small silver bowl and a lingam-shaped stone with white horizontal markings and a silver necklace stand on the raised platform. Two heads of onlookers are visible at the bottom edge.2004 - First Sannyas Deeksha At AdiKailaasa