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A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual on a stage with a large orange mountain-scape backdrop. A figure with long dark hair and a red shawl over gold-embroidered clothing sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow and magenta flowers. Devotees in white dhotis and kurtas kneel at the throne's base, one pouring water from a metal vessel over the seated figure's feet. A standing sannyasi in saffron-orange robes with long hair stands at the right, and women in white saris with gold borders stand and sit at the left and front, with flower petals scattered on the red carpet. The seated figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: long swept-back hair, ornate gold clothing and a ceremonial gold necklace, seated in the honoured position of the throne.

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August 16 20092009-08-16A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with green leaves, white and pink flowers. He wears a gold brocade top, a red shawl draped over one shoulder, layered gold necklaces and cream trousers, and is smiling with bare feet resting on a flower-covered platform. Around him, several people in white ritual clothes bow or stand near him, including a man in white bending forward and another in white with his back turned. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a red trim stands on the right. Behind the throne is a painted backdrop of orange mountains and a sunset sky. In the foreground, women in white saris and seated devotees appear at the bottom edge of the frame. The setting resembles a satsang stage with a throne and offerings.2009-08-16August 16 20092009-08-16August 16 20092009-08-16A crowd of devotees gathers around a central ritual space in front of a painted backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under a blue and orange sky. Several men in white kurtas wear yellow shawls, and a man in a pale patterned shirt stands near the center. A figure in an orange robe and a woman with a garland stand behind the group. A woman in a blue sari and a woman in a dark outfit with a yellow shawl are visible at right, and marigold petals are scattered on the floor. A man in a white kurta bends forward, appearing to offer something at the ritual site.2010-02-12A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a rudraksha mala on a gilded throne decorated with red flowers and garlands. Standing before him, a bald man in white kurta and a woman in white sari with red border receive his blessing with hands raised. To the left, a man in white shirt and a man in saffron-orange robe stand watching. To the right, women in white saris stand near a trident hanging on the backdrop. Orange and yellow flower arrangements and a brass pot sit on a white draped table, and a blue and gold painted mountain backdrop fills the stage.2009-07-05A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage with a large painted backdrop of rocky, earthy tones and an orange glow. Devotees in white clothes and saffron-clad attendants gather around a golden, ornate seat decorated with green leaves, garlands of white and red flowers. A man in a white dhoti and shirt bends forward toward the seat, a woman in white salwar kameez stands with hands together, and a woman in a white sari kneels with a brass plate in front of the seat. Other devotees in white shirts, orange and red sarees, and a small child in blue stand in a line watching. A figure in saffron robes stands at the golden seat, but his appearance is not clearly identifiable. Rose petals and a brass vessel rest on a side table with flowers.2009-07-25December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesA seated figure in an ornate gold-and-cream brocade outfit with a heavy gold necklace sits on a gilded throne decorated with garlands of yellow and white flowers, reading a folded paper. Around the throne, devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, and women in white and cream saris with orange-bordered shawls, stand and kneel, some with hands folded. In the foreground, a bearded man in saffron/orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on the stage, and a woman in white sari with saffron and rudraksha beads kneels at the lower right. Behind them hangs a painted backdrop of a fiery orange sunset over a mountain, and an orange flag stands on a flower-strewn stage. A figure with long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha beads sits in the foreground, appearing to be a sannyasi in the stage group, and a rendered throne and gilded seat are central to the scene.2009-08-16December 23 20082008-12-23A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with floral garlands, wearing a gold-brocade kurta and a red-and-gold shawl with a gold necklace, holds an open book. Before him a man in white kneels with his forehead touching the throne's base, and a white-haired woman in a cream sari stands at left. Standing devotees in white and one in orange clothing crowd around, and a painted orange mountain backdrop fills the background. The figure has long dark hair and his face is not described. a person is marked unsure because the appearance cues are partial.2009-08-16A night-time outdoor stage under a white tent, backed by a painted sky-and-mountain backdrop with a snow-capped peak in orange and blue light. A seated figure on an ornate wooden throne with a red-and-white garland is being approached and honoured by standing devotees in white and cream clothes. A man in a saffron-orange shawl stands near the throne, and a woman in a teal top stands at the right. Others in white, cream and yellow saris and yellow shawls stand or kneel around the red-carpeted steps decorated with marigolds and orange flowers. A trident is visible on the backdrop. A monitor stands at left.2010-02-12