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A photo of a padapuja ritual in an indoor room. A seated man with shaved-head priest attire in white kneels at left, raising a hand above a bald, saffron-robed man. A seated man on a maroon velvet throne wears a bare chest, saffron cloth, a large red and yellow flower garland, a gold necklace and an armlet, and bows his head toward the kneeling figure's raised hand. Two standing attendants in white with orange scarves stand behind, and a large gold and orange object lies in the foreground. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, shown with long swept-back hair, ceremonial gold necklaces and a saffron cloth, receiving padapuja.

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A photograph of a devotee in white kurta with a red-orange sash kneeling and bowing with palms pressed together before a seated man on a red velvet throne. The seated man has long dark hair swept back, is bare-chested with a saffron-orange shawl, wears a rudraksha-and-marigold garland in red and yellow, a gold armlet and bangles, and is smiling broadly. Gold-carved throne details and a gold deity-shaped ornament appear in the foreground, with more devotees in white and orange standing behind in a room with curtains and plants.2012-12-17A photograph of a seated man in brown-orange robes with a belt of gold-toned ornamentation, wearing a floral garland of white and pink flowers and bangles, smiling as a man in white kurta with an orange-trimmed shirt bends forward and reaches up with both hands, one hand on the seated man's head. Behind them, a golden-framed red throne and leopard-print cushions. On the left, a man in white shirt has his palms pressed together, and at right a man in white robe with an orange-and-white shawl holds fabric. Several people are visible in the background.2012-12-10A photograph of a seated man in orange-red robes with a gold-bordered shawl, long hair swept back, white tilak on his forehead and gold beaded necklaces, extending his right hand in blessing over the head of a middle-aged man in a light grey-white kurta who kneels before him with his hands raised. A gold-colored ornate throne or seat with a serpent-style gold hood is visible behind the seated figure, with red fabric below and a partially visible person at the right edge. The setting appears to be an indoor satsang or darshan. a person is seated, appearing in saffron-orange robes and ornate gold necklaces, giving darshan to a devotee kneeling in white.2014-01-03Photograph of a padapuja-style blessing in a hall. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange garments and a pink, white and green flower garland sits on an ornate silver-framed throne draped with a leopard-print cloth and a gold kalasha-like ornament in front. The figure holds a folded paper in one hand and places the other palm on the forehead of a kneeling man with a shaved head, wearing white kurta-style clothes and an orange shawl. Behind them a woman in orange and white sits near a tassel canopy and green foliage. Appearance cues (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha-style beads and garland, ceremonial throne) are consistent with a person presence seated in a blessing role.2012-12-20July 18 20162016-07-18June 28 20142014-06-28 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing a maroon-red and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala with a long double strand around the neck, gold earrings and a red bindi. He holds a white-and-black handled ritual whisk topped with yellow marigold flowers and gestures with his other hand. Beside him, a bare-chested young man in orange cloth with a beaded armband kneels, and a person in a white dhoti and shawl stands behind. Swamiji (probable) appears in the central seated figure, whose long swept-back hair and rudraksha mala and maroon-gold clothing fit the page's account; the kneeling attendant and standing person are devotees or attendants.2016-01-02A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back black hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne with plush red cushions, placing one hand on the forehead of a kneeling devotee. The devotee wears a white kurta, a rudraksha mala and has his hands clasped in prayer with eyes closed. Behind them, a man in white dhoti with maroon border and gold necklace stands with hands folded, and another person in orange garments stands in the background. A small tray with red apples and offerings sits beside the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold throne fits the candidate description, consistent with a blessing or darshan. Gold-trimmed red-and-gold throne setting.2010-09-17A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing and a red and yellow marigold garland is receiving a paper offering from a man in white kurta with a red shawl, who kneels on an orange cloth. Gold ornaments, bangles and a gold armband are visible, and a gold kalasha-style vessel sits in the foreground. Behind them, several men in white with red shawls and rudraksha malas stand near a curtain and fan, in what appears to be a padapuja or darshan setting. A rudraksha-styled figure seated on a red throne is shown with a distinctive forehead mark. Several other men stand in the background.2012-12-17December 20 20122012-12-20A photograph of a ritual in a golden temple setting. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with leopard-print and tiger-striped cushions wears a rust-red robe and a long white garland, and bears white vibhuti marks on the forehead. He places his hand on the head of a kneeling man who is bare-chested, wearing a white dhoti with gold border, a rudraksha mala, and white paste markings. The kneeling man holds a brass vessel. Behind them, a woman in an orange-red sari with a rudraksha necklace stands near golden lion-headed fixtures and hanging brass bells. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation.2017-07-28 +1 copiesOctober 05 20172017-10-05