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A photograph of a ritual session in a dimly lit, purple-lit hall. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-orange throne with a golden scaled backrest wears a white and red flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and a red-and-gold robe, and holds a tall golden trident. Swamiji (probable) based on the seated figure's long swept-back hair, ornate gold-and-orange throne, rudraksha mala and garland. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in white and red-bordered shawls; a young man in white with a red shawl holds an offering, a woman in red and white attends a brass tray, and a woman in white and red shawl stands behind them near a gilded pillar. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and offering plates with flowers lie on the floor, with a golden deity sculpture on the pillar. Haze of incense fills the air.

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A seated man on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushioned seat and a gold trident beside him wears a red-and-saffron robe, a white flower garland, and red flower and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. He gestures with his right hand toward a seated devotee in the foreground who is partly visible with a red shawl. Behind him a gilded carved pillar and brass lamps stand against a purple backdrop. To the right, seated people wear white clothes with red shawls; a young man holds a silver tray of offerings, and women in red and maroon saris sit nearby. A pada-puja seems to be taking place at the foot of the throne, with a bald devotee bending before it.2015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21A seated man on an ornate gold-and-orange throne smiles toward a seated crowd during a darshan. He wears saffron-orange robes, a white flower garland with red blossoms, layered beaded necklaces and a bracelet, and his bare feet rest on a gold footstool. A golden trident stands behind him beside a carved gold pillar. Around him, devotees in white and red-bordered shawls sit on a red carpet, some holding brass plates of offerings and lamps, while others in white and red sit at the front. Purple stage lighting fills the background. a person is seated on the throne, identified by the saffron robes, flower garland, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and throne setting.2015-07-21A photograph of a devotional gathering in a purple-lit hall. On the left, a man with long dark hair, a white flower garland and a red-and-orange wrap sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his hand extended toward the gathering. The seated devotees in white and red-orange shawls kneel on a patterned cloth before brass plates and offering trays, while a standing golden staff and a gilded carved pillar frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the seated man on the throne wears long swept-back hair, a flower garland, a saffron-orange wrap and a gold-adorned throne, which are the qualifying cues for the appearance-based label. Other participants include a bald man in white with glasses and a man in an orange turban. Several women in saris and shawls sit behind, and a group of people in the foreground are seen from behind.2015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an ornate room with red drapes and an ornate gold throne. A seated man in saffron-orange robes, a saffron head turban, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style bead necklace holds a ceremonial sceptre in his raised hand while his feet rest on a red cushion. Around him, devotees in white and red clothing sit on the floor holding oil lamps and brass plates of flowers, with a shaved-headed devotee in saffron in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated man in orange robes, turban and garland is performing the throne role during the puja.2014-08-05A seated man on an ornate golden throne with red cushions wears a red and gold turban, a long white and gold garland, and orange-saffron robes, holding a white ceremonial staff. Around him, a group of devotees in white and orange-red shawls sit on red cloth, several with hands folded in prayer, while a woman in a pale yellow sari kneels in the foreground beside a tray of offerings. Red drapes, a potted plant and stage lights form the backdrop of this devotional satsang or pada puja setting. The seated figure resembles a person by his turban, saffron clothing and garland, but the appearance is not certain enough to confirm identity.2014-08-05July 21 20152015-07-21November 13 20102010-11-13July 21 20152015-07-21A seated man in a golden ornate throne with red cushions, wearing a saffron-orange wrap, an orange turban, and a garland of white flowers, holds a ceremonial silver staff with his right hand while his left rests on a tray of offerings. A group of devotees in white clothes with saffron-red shawls sit around him holding lit oil lamps and small brass plates, in a room draped with red curtains and sheer gold fabric. Some devotees wear red bindis and red wrists threads. The image is a photograph of a puja scene. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, wearing the orange turban, long hair, and saffron wrap with a flower garland, matching the page's event.2014-08-05A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion arms and a tiger-striped cushion, wearing a red-orange robe, a long flower garland, gold necklaces and bangles, with a black crown-like head covering and a marked forehead. A silver trident stands at the left side of the throne and a silver staff at the right. Below, feet rest on a red cushion strewn with pink and white flowers. Attendants in orange and white kneel and stand nearby, and a row of devotees in red and orange saris and white clothing, some with folded hands, stand behind in a hall with red drapes. The scene shows a pratyaksha padapuja, with the seated figure receiving the ceremonial foot-worship.2016-05-20