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January 1st 2013

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on a gold-trimmed throne draped with garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers, wearing a red and white mala and a gold necklace. Before him on the floor, a group of devotees sit with brass trays holding oil lamps, flowers and offerings. A man in white with a rudraksha mala and folded hands kneels closest to the throne, while a woman in a sari with palms joined and a boy in gold kurta sit nearby. A brass oil lamp hangs from the ceiling and a tripod-mounted studio light stands at left. Six to twenty people are visible, including partially visible figures at the bottom edge.2013-01-01May 04 20122012-05-04A seated man in an ornate gold and red throne is dressed in orange robes, with a bare upper body, long orange-beaded rudraksha mala necklaces, gold necklace and orange-and-gold armbands; he wears a tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair. Seated before him on the floor, devotees in patterned clothes hold brass plates; a gold tray holds small brass bowls, red flower petals and offerings, with a lit oil lamp behind the throne. Several devotees sit on mats in a room with a dark wall, a bright studio light, and a maroon curtain at right. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha malas consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji (probable), seated in the role of teacher receiving reverence.2013-02-01 +1 copiesNovember 04 20142014-11-04 +3 copiesA seated man in a golden ornate throne on a gold lion-form base wears an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, a red and yellow-striped garland of flowers, and gold bangles, with a gold necklace; he looks to the side with hands resting on the armrest. Before him on the floor, a gold tray arranged with silver plates of flowers, sweets and oil lamps is set out for puja. Several people sit around the tray: a child in a red garment with white forehead markings and a child in green embroidered kurta and orange vastra are visible, along with a person in white with palms joined in prayer and another with hands folded. Hanging brass oil lamps and a wall air conditioner appear in the background.2013-07-17September 19 20132013-09-19A photograph inside a shrine-like hall with black walls and a gold-ornate throne. A figure seated on the left wears a red-orange turban and orange robe, with a white flower garland and a long bead-and-flower necklace; his bare feet rest on a golden footstool and he has his hands resting on the throne arm. Behind him is a second seated figure in a red turban and gold-embroidered clothing. In front, women in white and cream saris with folded hands and rudraksha-style necklaces face the seat, and steel trays of offerings, including red flower petals and white flowers, sit on the floor. Brass oil lamps hang from chains above, and a white air conditioner is mounted on the wall at right. A seated woman in white and a woman in orange-red folded hands in prayer, while a man at the lower right also folds his hands.2014-10-27 +1 copiesMay 24 20132013-05-24Photo of a padapuja ritual in a dark hall. A figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a long rudraksha-style flower and gold-bead garland sits on an ornate gilded throne decorated with lion carvings and garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Their bare feet rest over silver trays of flowers and offerings. Seated devotees in white and an orange-red sari sit at the trays with hands folded, and a brass oil lamp hangs from the ceiling beside a wall air conditioner and a studio light.A photograph of a seated figure on a gold throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and a white and red flower garland with bangles on the arms. Behind him hang brass bells and a lamp from the ceiling, and a large ornate golden wooden door stands at right. Three devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaskar before silver trays holding flowers, offerings and small bowls: a man in white, a woman in a white sari, and a woman in an orange sari with a tilak on her forehead. A wall-mounted air conditioner is visible above. The figure appears to be a person, seated in a position of honour with orange and saffron clothing and a flower garland. The page refers to a satsang.2013-06-26A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a lion-head armrest and a garland of marigolds, roses and white flowers draped over the back. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe, a red-orange turban, a rudraksha mala with red beads and a gold necklace, and holds a white fly-whisk-like object. Before him, a row of devotees with hands in anjali mudra sits behind brass thali trays of flowers, fruit and lamps. A man in white kurta and a woman in orange sari are among them, and a brass oil lamp and a gilded deity figure stand at the right edge. Several people are visible, including partially visible hands and heads in the foreground.A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a stage. A figure seated on a gold-and-floral-garlanded throne with a golden lion-form base wears an orange-saffron turban, orange cloth draped over the shoulders, a red and white flower garland and a gold necklace, holding a white fly-whisk-style object. Seated devotees in white shirts, an orange sari and a red top bend over silver thalis of flowers and offerings arranged on a low table in front of the throne. Brass oil lamps stand on the right, beside a colourful deity murti with a raised weapon and a stage light.