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A photograph of a padapuja ritual at an outdoor pavilion. A man in a blue shirt and white dhoti bends forward, offering fruit to a seated figure in saffron robes and a saffron shawl, with a red tilak on his forehead, who sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Behind the throne, a gilded carved frame surrounds the seat. To the left, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands beside a younger man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala. On the right, a bearded man with glasses in orange robes watches with hands folded. A gold ritual vessel and offerings sit on a table in front. a person candidate is seated on the throne wearing saffron robes, a saffron shawl and a red tilak, while being offered fruit at a padapuja.

A photograph of an event with a man in a blue shirt on the left leaning in with hands pressed together toward a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushioned back. The seated figure wears orange robes with an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, a red bindi on the forehead and long dark hair, and smiles warmly. Another person in orange robes and glasses sits at the right edge, and an older man in white stands partially visible at the far left beside a pink and orange draped backdrop. The gilded throne has carved lion-like arms.

2009-11-17 +1 copies

A photograph of a ceremonial meeting in a tented pavilion with red and gold drapes. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back wears saffron-orange robes and an orange shawl draped over the shoulders, and smiles as a man in a dark blue shirt and white dhoti bends forward to shake his hand. To the right, a bearded man in orange robes with a shawl sits beside the throne. On the left, a young man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands watching, and a girl in a white dress with a yellow shawl stands at the edge.

2009-11-17 +1 copies

A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair, perched on an ornate gold throne with carved details and a red cushioned back. A man in a red shirt and beige trousers kneels before him, holding out an orange fruit or offering in cupped hands, which the seated figure receives. Behind them a man in a white shirt and cream trousers stands barefoot holding an orange object, and another person in orange robes stands near a draped red and pink backdrop. Red and gold cushioned chairs and a small wooden side table with offerings sit in the room, with a patterned rug on the floor.

A seated figure in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an orange upholstered throne-like chair before a gold-trimmed shrine decorated with marigold garlands and brass lamps. A man in a blue polo shirt and khaki trousers bends forward to offer something from a tray, clasping the seated figure's hand. To the left, a bald man in white dhoti and orange shawl and another man in white stand near orange drapes. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and wears distinctive saffron and rudraksha cues consistent with the page's a person reference, but the appearance is not conclusive, so the identity is uncertain. Offering plates and red flowers sit on the altar.

A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe and layered rudraksha malas on a gold-and-red throne, smiling broadly as an older man in a white shirt bends forward with hands extended toward him. A man in a blue shirt stands behind them at left, and another orange-clad attendant stands in the background beside marigold garlands and a gold-framed backdrop with a deity image. The seated figure's long, swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklace are visible. Red velvet cushions and purple flowers surround the throne.

A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe and dark rudraksha mala necklaces, with long swept-back dark hair, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne and smiles while clasping hands with an older man in a beige short-sleeved shirt who bows in greeting. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha malas, seated on a throne. To the left, two men in white dhoti-style clothing with sacred markings stand with hands folded in namaste. Behind them is a dark stone shrine with a carved deity murti and a stone pillar, with red curtains and yellow flowers in the background.

A photograph of an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers, wearing a rudraksha mala and a tilak on his forehead, clasping hands with a seated man in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair swept back. The seated man sits beside an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and gilded carved panels. Behind them, a younger man in orange robes stands with arms folded, and a woman in a yellow sari is partly visible. A tray of yellow and orange flowers and fruit sits on the lower left. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, matching the appearance-based cues for a person as a person seated on the throne, though this is uncertain.

A photograph of a stage event in front of a navy blue draped backdrop. A woman in an orange sari with a red sleeveless blouse stands on a gold footstool before an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a lion-head finial, garlanded with flowers. A man in a light grey shirt and grey trousers bows and hands her a small wrapped package. Two men in orange robes stand to the right, one wearing a rudraksha mala. Floral arrangements sit at the left edge.

A photograph of two men greeting each other on a stage with a deep red curtain behind them. On the left, a man with short wavy hair wears a white kurta and holds a small object in both hands, smiling. On the right, a man with long swept-back hair wears orange robes, rudraksha beads and a gold-toned necklace, seated on an ornate gold throne, extending his hands toward the guest. A third man in white with an orange shawl stands behind them holding a small box. A gold lion figure appears at the bottom right near the throne.

November 18 2009

A photograph of a satsang setting in which a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears an orange robe with a darker orange border and multiple rudraksha malas and gold-toned beaded necklaces; his long dark hair is swept back and he smiles. Swamiji (probable): long swept-back hair, saffron robe and ornate necklaces, with the event page indicating his presence. Before him, a man in a white shirt bends forward offering a red-covered tray or item, while a bald attendant in orange robes stands at left and a woman in an orange and gold sari stands at right, with another woman's head visible at the bottom edge. A painted tree backdrop stands behind the throne.

2010-10-31 +1 copies