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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage with gold lion-head carved thrones. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a beaded ornamental necklace, sits on a golden-backed throne with lion sculptures, with a bare foot extended onto a tray. Around him, devotees in white and orange-red shawls sit on the floor, several holding brass plates of offerings and flowers. A woman with blonde hair in white clothing sits among the devotees. Background shows red curtains and a balcony. a person identity is uncertain from appearance alone.

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December 12 20122012-12-12A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, long swept-back hair and a relaxed posture, while devotees gather on the floor. In the foreground, women in saffron and orange saris and a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth with a tilak and beaded gold-toned necklace hold brass plates of flowers and offerings, and others in white with yellow shawls sit with palms pressed together. A gold-framed wooden table with a small floral arrangement sits beside the throne against a black curtain and a pale screen, with a carved stone figure at the right edge. Whether the seated figure is the a person is uncertain from appearance alone, so the a person field is set to unsure.2010-10-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja in a warmly lit hall with dark red curtains and a golden lion-shaped ornament. A seated figure in ornate gold and orange garments, with a tilaka mark on the forehead and long dark hair, sits on a raised golden-trimmed seat at left. Devotees in white and orange-red shawls sit in front and at the sides; a woman in a white sari with orange shawl and a rudraksha mala folds her hands in prayer at centre, while a woman in white and orange performs the washing ritual, pouring from a brass vessel over the feet of the seated figure. A child in orange and white sits nearby, and a vase of pink flowers stands at right. Several people are visible in the background, with a golden lion-shaped ornament on the stage.2012-12-12A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a raised wooden stage in an ornate hall with gold lion-shaped sculptures. A seated figure on a carved dark wooden throne with gold-trimmed cushions wears an orange-saffron garment, a multi-coloured flower garland and a white tripundra mark on the forehead, and is smiling. a person by appearance cues: saffron clothing, garland, and ceremonial adornments, seated as honoured guest on the throne. Two people in white dhotis with orange shawls kneel on a rug before silver trays holding brass oil lamps and offerings; one bald man in white leans forward while a woman in a white sari kneels with hands together. A man in white with an orange shawl stands with palms pressed together at right, and several people in orange robes sit in the background near a speaker.2012-12-11December 12 20122012-12-12November 10 20102010-11-10A seated man on a gilded throne with red cushions holds a silver ceremonial staff with his right hand and smiles. He wears an orange-saffron wrap, an orange turban and a floral garland of white and orange blooms. Around him, many devotees in white or cream clothes and saffron-red shawls sit on the floor holding small lit oil lamps and offering flowers from brass plates, in a pada puja setting. Red drapes and potted plants fill the background, and a camera-lit room with a thick gilded frame surrounds the throne. Swamiji (probable): the man on the throne wears an orange turban, saffron wrap and floral garland, with ceremonial staff and throne, matching the page's Pada Puja event.2014-08-05A photograph of a seated satsang in an indoor hall. A man in an ornate silver and gold throne with leopard-print cushions and a silver lion figure sits at left, wearing a saffron-orange shawl over a bare chest and a gold crown, with a probable Swamiji appearance (long dark hair, gold crown, saffron shawl, ceremonial throne). Around him, devotees sit on colourful striped mats: women in white saris with rudraksha malas, a woman in an orange headscarf, and men in saffron or white dhotis. Several devotees hold brass thalis with oil lamps and offerings. A gold-framed pillar stands at left, a standing air conditioner and a brass figure appear at right, and red drapes hang behind.2017-10-12Indoor satsang in an ornate golden-decorated hall. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange shawl, rudraksha mala and a golden crown, sits on a leopard-print golden throne with a golden lion-shaped footrest, his hand raised toward the group. Around him on the floor, devotees in white saris and orange garments sit holding brass plates with offerings, flowers and oil lamps. A woman in white clothing holds a lit lamp, and several people in orange and white clothes sit cross-legged on a patterned rug. A white air conditioner, red curtain and golden statue stand in the background. Visible people are about ten. Swamiji (probable): the crowned, long-haired figure on the throne wears saffron clothing and a rudraksha mala, matching appearance cues.2017-10-12A seated man on a gold-and-red lion-armrest throne wears a maroon-brown robe, a maroon turban with a feather, and a red and blue flower garland. Before him, a padapuja is underway: several seated devotees in white and cream clothes hold brass and steel plates of oil lamps, flowers and fruit. A woman in white with glasses sits near the throne, a man in white with a rudraksha mala and tilak sits among them, and a woman in red-bordered white sari sits at the front. A tiger-skin mat lies on the carpet. Behind, a sound mixing desk and a seated man in white are visible in a hotel conference hall.2013-12-22October 12 20172017-10-12A satsang in an ornate gilded hall. A man with long dark hair, an orange-saffron shawl and a golden crown sits on an elaborate gold throne with leopard-print upholstery and a carved lion footrest; the appearance is a probable Swamiji candidate in the seat of honour. Around him, seated devotees in white and orange clothes, with rudraksha malas, hold lamps or offering plates on a colourful cloth, while a woman in white nearby holds a small brass lamp. A floor-standing air conditioner and a golden deity statue are in the background. The image shows a gathering with visible ritual offerings.2017-10-12