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Photograph of a seated ritual on an ornate brown throne with a leopard-print cushion. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-brown wrap, a multi-coloured flower garland with rudraksha beads, and holding a white ceremonial rod, sits at left; the strongest cues are the long hair, ornate garland and orange clothing, so this is a probable identity. Before him, to the right, several devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls sit with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in white and orange kneels to arrange brass plates and offerings. A golden lion-form ornament and a red-and-gold shrine niche appear in the hall behind, with a projection screen at upper right. Probable satsang or puja setting with a pooja tray.

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May 14 20152015-05-14A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a cruise ship lounge with red seating and gold lion-shaped decor. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, gold necklaces and armlets, sits on an ornate golden throne with a leopard-print cushion, his feet being washed. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by his long hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing. Around him, devotees in white and cream clothes kneel on a dark platform, pouring liquid from small cups and bowls onto his feet from silver trays holding flowers, fruit and offerings. A woman in an orange sari with folded hands and other attendees watch from behind, and a cameraman stands at the back of the room.2012-12-21A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a ship's interior. A figure with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange robe, a pink and white flower garland, a gold waist band and arm bands, sits on an ornate wooden throne with a golden lion-shaped carving beside it. Before him, several women in white and orange shawls sit on a leopard-print cloth, lighting incense sticks and holding brass oil lamp trays and a plate of rose petals near his feet. Several other devotees sit behind them in the room. Such figure matches the appearance cues of a person seated on a throne, with long hair, a garland, orange clothing and ornaments, so this is recorded as an appearance-based candidate.2012-12-21A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded throne with carved lion-head armrests and a tiger-striped cushion, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and bangles, smiling with hands folded. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe and ornate beaded necklaces. In front, a man in a white shirt and an orange-banded lanyard sits with hands folded in anjali, next to a woman in a green sari with a white forehead marking, also with hands folded, and a man in white with an orange scarf. A woman in orange at the lower right offers flowers over silver plates of petals and fruit. Behind is a backdrop of red, white and orange marigold garlands, hanging brass oil lamps and bells, and a dark wall with a wooden panelled door. Several plates of flowers and offerings sit on a gold tray in front of the throne.2013-09-05 +1 copiesIndoor padapuja ritual in an ornate hall with gold lion sculptures and a wooden throne. A figure in orange robes, a pink and white flower garland, bangles and a gold waist belt sits on the throne with bare feet, while devotees in white clothes and orange shawls kneel and hold incense sticks and oil lamps on a leopard-print cloth. A woman in a white dress holds a tray of flower petals and lamps. A microphone stand, laptop and a young person in orange appear in the background.2012-12-21A seated man in an orange saffron robe with dark red trim, wearing a long beaded rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-form armrest and orange cushions, with a dark stage backdrop and a painted deity panel at upper right. In front of him, a group of devotees in white and yellow-gold clothing sit on the floor, some holding small silver plates with fruit, flowers and offerings, and one man in white holds a small cup. Several people behind them wear white with tripundra markings on their foreheads, and a red-topped wooden box sits at right. Ritual puja offerings are arranged on the floor.2010-11-10December 11 20122012-12-11A photograph of a ceremonial darshan scene. A long-haired figure with a white forehead mark, wearing a rust-brown robe and a rudraksha mala with a decorated medallion, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) and places a hand on the head of a man in a white shirt who kneels before him in a saffron shawl. Behind them stand women in white and cream saris with gold borders and gold necklaces, one in a red blouse with a bindi, and a man in orange holding a microphone. A gold staff stands at right, and a red curtain backdrop and green foliage frame the setting. a person: the seated figure has long dreadlocked hair, a rudraksha mala and a ceremonial medallion, seated on a throne during darshan.2016-05-11A seated man in an orange saffron wrap, with long dreadlocked hair, a beard, a gold chain and a red wrist thread, smiles while placing his right hand on the forehead of a woman kneeling before him with palms pressed together. She wears a white sari with a dark beaded necklace and has a light marking on her forehead. He sits on a leopard-print cushioned throne with ornate gold-and-silver carving. Behind them, a man in a maroon robe and a camera operator on a tripod stand near a gold pillar. a person: the seated man has long dreadlocks, a saffron wrap, and gold necklace cues consistent with the page. Two to three people are visible.2017-10-12July 18 20122012-07-18A seated man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate silver throne, smiling, with a long garland of pink and white flowers and red beads across his chest and shoulders. Before him a child in white clothes and an orange shawl kneels on a yellow rug with hands folded in namaste, bowing toward him in a pada puja. Behind them, several people in orange and white stand and sit in a hall with flower arrangements and a projector screen. The seated man has long swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial dress, which matches the page's identification as Swamiji (probable), and he is physically present.2012-12-20A photograph of a seated group in a gold-ornamented hall performing a devotional puja with oil lamps. A man on the left, shirtless with a long dark braid, wears an orange-saffron shawl, a gold crown and a leopard-print cushioned seat with a gilded lion-shaped armrest; his distinctive long hair, crown and saffron wrap are compatible with the a person cues, and he is seated in a raised throne. Around him people in white and orange clothes with rudraksha malas hold brass plates with lit oil lamps and offerings, and one woman in a white sari and orange head covering holds a plate. A standing bronze deity murti appears at the upper right beside a gold railing, and a red curtain and an air conditioner are in the background. Several people kneel or sit on a cushioned floor, several with hands folded in prayer.2017-10-12