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Photograph of a ceremonial puja in a dim, lamp-lit shrine. A seated figure on a gold-and-cream throne wears an orange turban, orange robe, a white and multicoloured flower garland, and bangles, with hands joined in greeting. Lamp-lit brass oil lamps hang from the ceiling, and a floral arrangement decorates the throne. A woman in a pink sari with blonde hair holds a lit lamp, and seated devotees with folded hands lean in from the right. A plate of offerings sits in front of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, orange turban and orange robe with garland and bangles, seated on the throne in a puja setting.

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December 11 20112011-12-11A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded throne in a dimly lit shrine, decorated with flower garlands in purple, white and yellow. The figure wears a bright saffron-orange robe and turban, a white flower garland and gold bangles, and sits with hands joined in greeting. Brass oil lamps hang and stand around, with a tray of lit diyas and candles in front. Devotees kneel and sit on the right, several with palms pressed together, including a woman in a pink and maroon sari and men in white shirts, consistent with a puja or darshan. a person cues: saffron robe, orange turban and garland on the throne.2011-12-11Photo of a ceremony in a dimly lit shrine room lit by small oil lamps and strings of fairy lights. A figure seated on a gold-covered throne wears an orange turban, an orange robe and a white and orange garland, with a rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles; the figure's hands are folded in greeting and he smiles. Gold lamps hang from chains above, a flower-draped golden throne frames him, and a white air conditioner is mounted on the wall. Around the lower right, several seated devotees in white and red clothing hold lit lamps or fold their hands; one woman with light hair wears a red-patterned sari, and a man in white holds a lamp. Phones are raised at the edge of the frame.2011-12-11A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a golden throne decorated with a multicoloured floral garland backdrop, a white flower garland draped around his neck, and gold bangles on his wrists. Silver and brass oil lamps stand around the throne against a dark backdrop with string lights. In front of him a gold tray holds brass plates of offerings, some with red fruit or sweets, and devotees sit and kneel nearby, including a woman in a blue top with hands pressed together and a man in a white shirt with an ID lanyard. This appears to be a pratyaksha pada puja setting with lamps and offerings.2011-12-11Indoor photo of a ritual darshan in a candlelit room with a gold throne draped in garlands of white, yellow and purple flowers. A man with long dark hair, an orange turban, orange robes, a white and red garland and bangles sits on the throne with his palms pressed together, a probable Swamiji by appearance cues. Seated on the floor before him, devotees hold lit oil lamps and join their hands in prayer; a woman in a red sari and a man in a white shirt are prominent. Oil lamps hang from the ceiling and a brass plate of offerings sits in front. Around seven people are visible.2011-12-11December 11 20112011-12-11January 01 20132013-01-01A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, wearing an orange turban, orange and saffron robes, a white and multicoloured flower garland, and a rudraksha mala. He sits with bare feet resting on a golden platform before silver trays of red flowers, fruit and offerings. Brass oil lamps and hanging bells surround the throne against a black slate wall. Two women in white and a man in orange kneel or sit beside the offerings, and a woman in orange is partly visible at right. The appearance is a probable match for Swamiji in orange turban and garland, seated in darshan, with compatible cues including the turban, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2013-09-19A seated figure in saffron-orange clothing and a matching turban, wearing a long white and red flower garland and gold bangles, receives a devotee at a ritual. A man in a rust-brown kurta with a lanyard holds out his hands toward a brass oil lamp hung on chains, while a woman in an orange sari holds the lamp. Behind them, women in orange, gold and green saris stand in a row beside gold ritual vessels and a small lamp. The room has dark stone walls lined with small lights, and a large floral garland hangs at the top right. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and ceremonial adornments, consistent with a person presence, seated on a golden throne. Oil lamp arati and darshan are shown.2011-12-11March 02 20132013-03-02December 11 20112011-12-11A seated man on an ornate gilded golden throne with a tiger-striped cloth draped over the seat, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, rudraksha mala and gold chain, with a white vibhuti tripundra on his forehead, his feet resting on a gold-plated tray. Before him, a gold-rimmed table holds many silver thali trays of food and fruit, flower petals and a small lamp. Behind him a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with a white tripundra sits, and two women in saffron and maroon saris with rudraksha malas sit at right; a bronze hanging bell and a lamp hang above. The setting is a plain room with a wall air conditioner and a studio light. a person: the seated man on the throne wears orange robes, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, consistent with the page's reference to a person at this event.2013-03-04