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Outdoor pavilion ceremony with a padapuja underway. A man in a rust-orange dhoti and rudraksha-style mala sits on a large gold-framed red throne, with ornate gold necklaces and an orange-brown shawl. Nearby, a priest in a white dhoti with an orange-and-teal border kneels and pours water from a silver vessel over a flower-garlanded object, while another attendant in white and red-striped cloth bends forward. Red and yellow flower garlands, white blossoms, banana leaves, a brass oil lamp, a copper vessel and a kumkum-filled plate sit on a multicoloured mat. Several seated devotees in white and orange garments fill the background under white tent cloth and pink drapes.

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A photo of a ceremony under a white tent hung with coloured tassel decorations and a large multicoloured parasol. On a golden throne with a red cushion sits a man in saffron-orange robes, with a mala and a garland of white flowers, while a bare-chested attendant holds a golden fan behind him. A devotee in white dhoti bows low before the seated figure, and several men in white dhotis and saffron-coloured cloths stand nearby holding trays and offerings. Yellow marigold garlands and brass vessels with fruit and flowers are arranged on a red stage in front of a large crowd seated on the floor.2016-12-05Under a white tent with pink draping, a priest bare-chested except for a white dhoti with red and dark border and a red headcloth waves a gold oil lamp over a wooden platform laden with flowers and offerings, an aarti during a puja. Garlands of red and yellow flowers lie in the foreground beside a blue and red cloth. Behind, a seated figure in a red-brown robe and gold necklace sits on a red and gold throne framed by a large gold halo, hands joined in greeting. Several attendants stand in the background and a fan and bright lights are visible. a person: the seated figure on the throne shows long hair, gold ornamentation and ceremonial dress, matching the page's Satsang and Vishesha Deeksha event.2017-05-25Night ritual photograph under a pink-and-white canopy with string lights. In the foreground, a fire pit with a flame and offerings of flowers and a bowl sits on a striped mat. A priest in white dhoti with a purple-bordered shawl, bare-chested with gold necklaces, pours or offers from a metal vessel beside the pit. A second priest in white dhoti with orange border bows with folded hands and a red-and-white cloth on his head. Behind them, a seated man in a saffron-brown robe with a gold necklace and red-trimmed cushion sits on an ornate gold throne, hands folded, smiling. A large crowd of seated devotees, many bare-chested in white and yellow cloth, fills the background.2017-05-25December 05 20162016-12-05Inside a decorated tent, a seated figure on a red and gold throne with a large golden halo sits with palms joined in namaste, wearing an ochre-brown robe and beaded necklaces. In front, a shirtless priest with a pink-and-orange turban and rudraksha-style beaded garlands bends over a long golden puja platform strewn with white flower petals, lighting or tending oil lamps. A second young man in orange-bordered white dhoti sits at the lower right, and a crowd of devotees sits on the mats behind. Garlands of red and yellow marigolds, leaves, a brass kalasha, a brass lamp and a plate of flowers and leaves lie on the platform, and a white cloth covers an object at the left. The scene suggests a padapuja at satsang.2017-05-25A night ritual under a canopy tent: a seated figure with long hair in dark robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in namaskar, while a fire-lit oil lamp and offerings are presented. A shirtless priest in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stands at left, another shirtless priest in an orange dhoti and pink headwrap leans in at right, and a seated attendant in white kneels in front. A flower-decorated palanquin or peetha with red and yellow garlands, kalasha pots, banana leaves and a fire pit lie before the throne.2017-05-25A night-time ritual at an outdoor temple pavilion with a white tent canopy and hanging colourful lights. A bearded man in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a sunburst backrest and leopard-print cushions, a garland around his neck. Beside him a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl holds a lit oil lamp and a trident-topped object in front of the seated figure. Several bare-chested men in orange-and-white cloth sit on the red mat at left, and a cameraman stands nearby. Behind the throne are gold-and-flower decorated deity murti and floral garlands, with a green leaf in the foreground. This appears to be an aarti-style ritual before the throne.2016-12-15December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05December 05 20162016-12-05Night outdoor homa or yagna at a fire pit tiered in yellow-orange blocks, decorated with white flower garlands, green leaves, red roses and fruit offerings including apples and oranges. A priest in white dhoti with an orange-and-blue sash and a red head cloth pours from a vessel into the fire. Beside him, a young assistant in a white dhoti with a purple border stands holding a gold-coloured necklace. On the right, a man in orange-red robes and a gold necklace of beads sits on a golden throne with a red cushion and red backrest, with a brass vessel nearby. A large seated crowd fills the tent behind, under draped fabric and string lights. a person is seated on the throne in orange-red robes with a long gold beaded garland.2017-05-25Evening photograph of a large covered hall with red carpeted stage, hanging colourful tassel decorations and ceiling fans. Seated on a gilded ornate throne with red cushion is a bearded man with long dark hair, wearing a red-orange robe, a white floral garland and gold bangles; a bright orange-saffron cloth is draped over the throne behind. Standing before him, a shirtless priest in white dhoti with orange shoulder cloth holds a tray of offerings, while another attendant in white dhoti and red-orange cloth raises a green leaf toward him. A large colourful parasol rises above the scene. Marigold garlands, fruit, flower-decorated altar trays and oil lamps sit on the red floor in front, and a large seated audience of devotees fills the hall, many in white clothes. The man on the throne is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate with long hair, saffron-orange robe, garland and gold ornaments, seated in an honoured ceremonial role.2016-12-05