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A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in an ornate hall with a gold lion-headed throne at right. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown robe, rudraksha-style white beads and a large pink and white flower garland, sits on a brown throne holding a white ceremonial stick and smiling. Before him, a man in white kurta with an orange shawl presses his palms together, a woman in white with an orange shawl sits beside him, and an older woman in white with orange stole sits with folded hands. A man in white dhoti with a mala at lower left sits near brass trays of flowers and offerings. Behind, deity murtis and a colorful backdrop are visible, with several more seated devotees in orange and white. The seated figure matches a person by long swept hair, saffron robe, garland and throne cues.

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A seated man in an orange-and-white sannyasi robe, long dark hair swept back, rudraksha-style red and pink flower garlands around his neck, holds a white ceremonial whisk or wand and sits on an ornate throne with a golden lion-head armrest and leopard-print cushion, appearing to bless a small group. Before him, a man in white dhoti with orange shawl presses palms together; a woman in white sari with orange border holds a plate of offerings; another woman in white with orange shawl and gold chain sits with hands folded. A bronze-looking altar with deity murtis, a tall cylindrical pillar and a fabric-draped hall sit behind. Platters of flowers and oil lamps lie at the foreground. Probable Swamiji is the figure on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, garlands, saffron robe and ceremonial throne.2012-12-26A photograph of a satsang inside a bright atrium with a glass wall and a staircase. A man with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden-brown throne with a carved golden lion beside him, wearing an orange-brown robe, a white and purple flower garland, and a rudraksha mala. Two women kneel before him holding brass plates with lit oil lamps, flowers and offerings; one wears a red sari and the other a white outfit with an orange shawl, and they hold their hands in namaskar. A woman in a purple top with a red shawl kneels at the front right, holding a plate with oil lamps. Behind them devotees in white and orange sit on the floor, a microphone stand and speaker stand nearby, and a monitor at the lower right shows the seated teacher.2012-12-22A photograph of a ritual puja in an ornate hall. On the right, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white garland sits on a brown throne-like seat, holding a white ceremonial item to his mouth. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back dark hair, saffron clothing and a rudraksha-style mala with garlands, matching the page's account of a Swamiji-led event. Seated on a leopard-print mat in front are several devotees: a man in white with a red thread, a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl, and a woman in white with an orange shawl holding a yellow cloth. Trays of small bowls, flowers and offerings sit on the floor, and a man in white and orange is at left. Behind them are golden deity figures and a painted backdrop.2012-12-26December 20 20122012-12-20December 21 20122012-12-21December 22 20122012-12-22A ritual puja in a gold-trimmed hall on a cruise-ship style interior. A seated man at right wears a long saffron robe, a pink-and-white flower garland and bangles, and sits on a cushioned throne-like seat beside a golden lion sculpture. Several women and men in white and orange-saffron shawls sit cross-legged on a leopard-print cloth, holding small offerings and handfuls of grains or petals over brass thalis of oil lamps, fruit and flowers. Behind them stands a gold-framed deity murti and a large banner. A seated congregation in white and saffron fills the stairs and floor in the background.2012-12-21December 22 20122012-12-22A nighttime ritual gathering in an open outdoor pavilion strung with leaf garlands. On a gold-trimmed red throne at left, a framed portrait-like figure sits with a red turban and yellow-orange garland, holding up a hand; the figure is a depiction, not a physical person on the throne. A woman in an orange sari and a bare-chested man in white dhoti stand and kneel before a fire pit at lower right, where flames rise. A seated priest in orange cloth sits at left with oil lamps and a brass trident nearby. A large crowd of devotees in white and red-orange attire, some with garlands, stands behind the ceremony. Brass lamps, a kalasha, and a standing fan are visible. The scene reads as a homa or fire ritual.2016-10-10Indoor devotional gathering in a hotel-style atrium with pale walls, a staircase and a large projector screen. A seated figure on a carved wooden throne at right wears a tiger-stripe garment, a long red-pink flower garland and a ceremonial gold necklace, and has long dark hair; a devotee kneels at his feet, which rest on a plate of red flowers and offerings. Around them, devotees in white, orange and saffron clothing sit on the floor with hands joined in prayer; a woman in a red and orange sari and a young girl in orange hold small brass oil lamps on a tray. A golden lion statue and a decorated altar with flower garlands stand in the background, with a row of seated people in white along the left. Pictured people appear to number roughly 21-100.2012-12-28A photograph inside a decorated room hung with draped pink, teal, purple and orange cloths and yellow marigold garlands. A seated figure on an orange-cushioned throne wears a red-orange robe, a large red and white flower garland, gold bangles and a white tilak; he holds a silver staff with a trident-like top and is having his feet washed. Kneeling before him, a woman in a red-green sari and a man in a white shirt wash his feet from a silver tray with a milk-like liquid and petals. Around them, shaved-headed young men in orange robes and rudraksha malas, and white-dhoti attendants stand with hands folded. A cameraman in white is photographing the scene, and an oil lamp is visible on the right beside a standing woman in white with folded hands.2014-06-21 +1 copiesJanuary 15 20132013-01-15