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A photograph of an evening outdoor pada puja ceremony under a decorated pavilion draped in pink fabric and garlanded with orange and yellow flower strands. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair and a gold necklace, sits on a white-covered seat on a green carpet scattered with petals, his feet being washed by a man in white dhoti and shirt who kneels before him. A standing man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a plate beside him. Around them devotees in white dhotis and shirts, several with folded hands, and women in white and red saris stand or kneel on a red carpet. A pedestal fan, flower arrangements and fruit plates surround the scene.

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Photograph of a crowded outdoor satsang stage decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and pink drapery. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces stands on a green carpet with hands folded in greeting, a probable Swamiji by appearance. Beside him another saffron-robed man with a bead mala stands near a white-draped seat strewn with petals. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis, one in a white sash, and women in white saris stand with palms pressed together. A child in purple stands in the crowd, and a white-clad man kneels at the lower right near an offering tray. A red carpet, a white pole with a dove emblem, and a ceiling fan complete the scene.2009-01-12January 12 20092009-01-12A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold-toned necklace and long dark hair, seated on a white-draped raised seat on a green carpet strewn with pink petals. Behind the seat a tall display of orange and white garlands hangs. Several people stand and sit on the floor around him with palms pressed together in namaskar, including a man in white shirt and dhoti and a woman in a white sari. Other saffron-clad attendants stand at the upper right, and a white-covered table with offerings and small plates sits at the back.2009-01-12A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with a red carpet. A seated man in saffron robes and an orange turban, wearing a multicolour flower garland, smiles while a person in dark clothing with a colourful sash bows and touches his feet. Around them, men in white shirts and saffron shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand or kneel, and women in white and pink flower garlands watch. Pink and white flower garlands are visible in the foreground. Ceremonial padapuja appears to be taking place. The seated figure's clothing and turban are distinctive, and the page indicates the event involves a person, so this is a person appearance in person, though the face is not visible to confirm.2007-01-12A photograph of a festive outdoor event under a red and blue canopy with orange and marigold garlands and string lights overhead. A young man in an orange saffron-coloured robe and an orange turban stands at the centre, wearing thick white and orange flower garlands and a beaded necklace, with long dark hair. Beside him a young attendant in orange robes holds a small object, and a man in a white shirt with a red and gold garland stands in the foreground near a golden throne-like chair. Several men in white shirts and a man with a plaited cord stand around, with a gathering of people in the background. Brass lamps and an open flame are visible at the left edge.2009-11-30July 07 20092009-07-07December 27 20062006-12-27A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a pink-and-yellow flower garland sits on a gold-trimmed throne with red cushions, reaching out to touch a small child in white clothes held by a woman in a white sari with a green-and-gold border and glasses. Behind them a saffron-robed priest with a shaved head holds a white thread, and a young woman in white with a yellow shawl stands at left. A man in orange robes at right watches. Floral garlands in orange, yellow and pink decorate a green arch and a large gold ornamental backdrop with a carved deity medallion.2009-12-24January 01 20122012-01-01November 12 2006 Salem Aadheenam Inauguration2006-11-12Outdoor tent event with white canopy and red-and-white bunting. On the right, a man in white dhoti and cream shawl with flower garlands sits on a cream cushioned seat before a large gilded throne-like structure heavily decorated with yellow, orange, red and purple flower garlands. He holds a red apple and receives a tray of fruit and an offering box from a man in orange robes and rudraksha mala. A young man in orange with a long swept-back hairstyle and garlands stands at left, and an orange-clad attendant stands beside the seat. A woman in a red blouse and white sari bends forward with hands together, and a child stands nearby. Several people in white shirts and orange robes stand around. Apples are scattered on the seat and cloth. A white electric fan and loudspeakers are visible.2010-01-01A photograph inside a decorated hall with a gold-and-red throne backdrop and an ornate gilded panel behind it. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a beaded garland, sits on a red-cushioned seat and raises a hand in blessing toward a kneeling devotee in white. A bald monk in orange robes and a red-and-orange shawl stands beside him, and a few men and women in white and orange dress stand close by. A bare-chested man in a white cloth at lower left holds out his hands. The scene resembles a devotional audience or darshan.2008-07-17