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A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in an ornate hall. A man seated on a gold peetha throne with carved gold backrest wears an orange-saffron turban, a white and red flower garland, and saffron robes, holding a ceremonial staff and a small vessel; a devotee at his feet offers a plate. Probable Swamiji by appearance: the seated figure wears a saffron turban, flower garland and saffron robes on a throne. Around him, rows of devotees in white clothes with red-orange shawls sit closely, many holding brass plates with offerings and flowers. Red drapes, floral backdrop, and a golden pillar frame the scene.

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A photograph of a ceremonial initiation session in a red-draped hall with a backdrop of red petals. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with a gold-carved back wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red garment, a white flower garland and gold armlets, holding a golden staff in one hand. Around him, a large crowd sits on the floor in white clothes with orange and saffron shawls, many holding brass plates and small offering trays with flowers and lamps. A gold pillar and lamp stand rise at the back. a person is seated centrally on the throne, identified by the turban, garland and throne cues. Several women in white and orange garments and a few men in saffron shawls are visible in the foreground and background.2015-05-27A seated figure on a large gilded throne with carved lion-like armrests and ornate golden panels sits at the top of a red-draped hall, wearing a rust-orange turban, a saffron-orange wrap and a long beaded mala with gold ornaments. Around the throne, a seated congregation in white and orange-red shawls faces him, with several people in front holding offerings and palms together. Women in white and yellow saris sit on the floor in the foreground, and a brass oil lamp stands at the right edge. The setting looks like a satsang or puja with devotees seated in rows. Several people are visible in the front rows, about twenty to thirty in total, and the gathering is visible at the back and sides as well.2015-10-26A seated man in a rust-orange turban and orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne with orange cushions, wearing a white jasmine garland and rudraksha-style beaded ornaments with bangles on his arms. He holds a ceremonial staff topped with a golden bird and gestures with one hand while his bare feet rest on a gold tray. Around him, many devotees in white clothes with orange shawls sit on the floor, some holding brass plates of offerings, a woman in a yellow sari with grey hair sits in front of the throne, and a brass bowl sits in the foreground. Gold pillars and a deep red drape frame the hall. a person is seated on the throne in an appearance-based match with his distinctive turban, garland and ornaments, and the setting appears to be a satsang or initiation session.2015-05-27October 26 20152015-10-26A photo of a seated group in a red-curtained hall with ornate gold furnishings. On a large gold throne at upper right sits a robed figure in orange-saffron garments with a golden necklace and an orange turban, holding a golden staff; the figure's appearance is consistent with the Swamiji (probable) cues of a turban, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold, presented here as a throne-seated presence with devotees on the floor. Around him, roughly two dozen devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in white, red and saffron clothing with red shawls, many holding brass plates of offerings. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left beside a tripod camera. Several bald and white-haired devotees in white garments sit in the foreground.2015-10-26October 26 20152015-10-26May 27 20152015-05-27A 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.2015-10-26July 13 20152015-07-13October 26 20152015-10-26October 26 20152015-10-26A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a red-draped hall with gold ornate pillars. A man seated on a golden throne with orange cushions wears an orange turban, a white and orange garland, a rudraksha-style red-orange garment, and gold armbands; he holds a gold ceremonial staff and a long sceptre. Seated on the floor before him, an older woman in a yellow top and orange shawl washes his bare feet from a silver plate while others around her in white clothes with orange shawls and tilak markings sit with brass bowls and offerings. Many other devotees in white and orange sit behind in rows, and some are visible at the bottom foreground.2015-05-27