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Elevated view of a pratyaksha padapuja in progress inside a draped hall with red and maroon curtains. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears a saffron-orange garment, a rudraksha mala and a garland, and holds a trident beside the throne, which is flanked by gold pillars wrapped in pink cloth. Dozens of devotees sit on the floor in rows, mostly women in saris of pink, orange, red, green and blue, with some men in white and orange, many holding brass plates with offerings. A carved gold-and-dark relief panel of a deity murti hangs on the back wall. The figure on the throne appears to be a person, identified by the saffron garment, rudraksha mala and garland; the photo shows a padapuja gathering with devotees seated in front of the throne.

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A photograph inside a large hall during a pratyaksha padapuja ritual. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with a golden lion-form base wears a red-and-gold garment, a garland of red and white flowers, a dark wig-like hairstyle and holds a tall golden trident-like staff; a red cushioned seat and pink drapes frame him. Seated devotees on red mats in white dhotis and red shawls, and women in red and saffron saris, are gathered before him with brass thalis of offerings. A large audience in the background sits in rows. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the page's event caption and his crown-style hairstyle, ornate clothing and garland cues.2016-05-20Elevated photograph of a pratyaksha padapuja in a large hall with red and gold decor. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden lion armrest wears orange-saffron robes and a floral garland, with a kalasha-style pink draped pillar behind. Around the throne, rows of women in saffron, red, pink and teal saris and men in white kurtas with saffron shoulder cloths sit on red carpet holding brass plates of flowers and offerings. A wall of carved bronze deity reliefs stands to the right, and a standing fan and audience fill the background.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20A seated figure on a gold ornate throne, draped in red and garlanded with orange-and-yellow flower garlands, holds a tall golden trident-like staff while devotees sit cross-legged on the floor facing him. Many women in saffron, red, green, yellow and white saris and men in white kurtas with red shawls fill the foreground, some holding brass plates. Pink and red draped fabric frames the throne and a pillar, with a gold carved column on the right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair and wears orange-red ornate clothing with garlands, matching the page's pratyaksha padapuja event.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20 +1 copiesMay 20 20162016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20A seated figure in an ornate gilded throne sits at the centre of a stage draped in deep red curtains, wearing an orange-brown robe, a saffron turban-like head covering and a white flower garland. Above the throne, a golden tree-shaped canopy frames a painted deity figure holding a trident. Around the stage, roughly thirty devotees sit cross-legged on red carpet, many in saffron, orange and white garments, some holding brass plates with lamps and offerings, others with hands folded.2016-10-12A seated man on a gilded golden throne in a red-walled hall wears an orange turban, saffron-orange robe and a beaded necklace, with a gold-framed backdrop behind him. Around him a large group sits on the floor in white, red, yellow and pink saris and kurtas with red shawls, many holding brass plates of offerings and some with hands folded in prayer. Brass oil lamps stand at the right, and a pair of bald men in saffron-trimmed white sit near the throne. Warm lighting and draped cloth complete a puja or satsang gathering in the temple room, and a screen with a sign appears at the upper right.2015-10-26October 12 20162016-10-12May 20 20162016-05-20A large seated assembly on a red-carpeted stage in a red-draped hall. In the centre, a figure in red and gold sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a garland and red attire. Surrounding seated devotees in white dhotis and white or saffron clothing, many with red shawls, hold brass plates and raise hands in prayer. Tall gold-and-pink pillars topped with trident finials flank the throne, and a gold canopy hangs above. Behind is a painted deity panel. Several people are seated at the front left, and a crowd of women in saffron, pink and red saris fills the right side.2016-05-20