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A photograph of a satsang or puja gathering on a carpeted floor. On the right, a figure in orange-saffron robes with a white forehead mark, long dark swept-back hair, and a multi-strand garland of red and pink beads sits on a brown raised seat and holds a ritual item in the right hand; this appearance is compatible with a person presiding role, though the cues are not conclusive. Seated before him are several devotees in white clothes with orange-saffron shawls: a man at left in white holding a small brass cup, a woman in white with palms pressed together, and an older woman in white with glasses drinking from a silver cup. Trays of offerings and flowers lie on the floor in front, and a decorated backdrop with deity figures and golden ornaments stands behind. Other participants sit around the room, and a white screen and speaker are visible at left.

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A photo of a ritual gathering in a hall with a decorated altar behind. On the right, a figure with swept-back long dark hair, a white forehead mark, orange-saffron robe and a long pink and white floral garland sits on a raised seat and holds a small ritual object. Facing him, a man in white kurta with an orange sash and rudraksha-style beads holds a small brass lamp, a woman in white with an orange shawl sits with palms joined in namaste, and an older woman in white with orange sash and glasses holds a brass vessel. Ornate deity figures and a kalasha-like decor appear in the background, with brass oil lamps in the foreground. Several other people sit nearby. The scene suggests a puja or satsang.2012-12-26Indoor 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.2012-12-21December 13 20122012-12-13 +1 copiesSeptember 07 20122012-09-07May 21 20142014-05-21September 19 20132013-09-19A 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 seated figure in rust-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits smiling on an ornate golden throne with a large pink lotus backdrop and a painted trident in the upper right. A bare-headed attendant in saffron wrap on the left holds a tiered brass aarti lamp stand lit with oil lamps. Around the throne, several women in white and red-bordered saris, one in a green shawl, and a man in white kneel and sit, some holding small brass lamps and plates. Brass oil lamps are set on a blue floor in the foreground. A large trident and a cityscape painting complete the setting, consistent with an aarti or puja ceremony.2014-05-21May 25 20132013-05-25A photograph in an indoor hall with red carpet and a gold-carved throne with a lion-head armrest. A bare-chested man with long swept-back hair, a white forehead tilak, a gold necklace and a long-beaded mala sits on the red-upholstered seat, wearing a rust-orange cloth and gold waist belt; he is handing bananas to seated devotees. Kneeling people in white and a woman in pink receive fruit from bunches on the floor. Standing women in white and rust-orange saris with rudraksha malas line up behind, and a split air conditioner and red curtains frame the room. The Swamiji (probable) cues are the long hair, ornate gold necklace and rust cloth on the figure seated on the throne, so the candidate is physically present.2014-09-01December 21 20102010-12-21A 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.2012-12-21