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Ritual gathering on a red-carpeted stage in front of a large backdrop showing a smiling man in an orange turban and a Balinese temple with rice fields. A central figure seated on an ornate golden-rimmed throne between two golden lion statues wears an orange-and-maroon robe, a red-and-gold turban, a red flower garland, and raises a golden trident-like staff with the right hand while the left hand is raised in blessing. Surrounding him, devotees sit in orange, maroon, white and gold-brown saris and white clothing with hands folded. A seated man in white on the left, a bald man in orange near the front, and a woman in white with folded hands on the right are visible. A tiered lamp of lit oil lamps stands in the foreground beside an offering tray, and a camera rig appears at the right edge.

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December 08 20132013-12-08December 20 20132013-12-20April 01 20122012-04-01April 01 20122012-04-01A photograph of a ceremonial aarti or puja on a red-carpeted stage. A seated man in an orange turban and orange robe with a white and red flower garland sits on an ornate throne-like chair, eyes closed, holding a stick. In front, women in saris, one in yellow and one in red-and-gold, sit on the floor offering a tiered multi-flame oil lamp. Behind them a large printed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi fills the left side, a bird figurine sits on a ledge, and a garlanded throne-like backdrop glows with bokeh lights.2012-04-01March 31 20122012-03-31A seated man on a golden-trimmed throne with carved golden lion figures on either side holds a trident and a small hand drum, wearing an orange-red turban, a saffron-brown robe, and a long red and white flower garland with a gold beaded necklace. The backdrop shows a large portrait of a smiling man in orange and a temple-pond scene. Around him, devotees sit on a red carpet: a woman in orange clothes and a woman in a green sari on the left, a man in white with his back to the camera, a woman in a golden-brown sari in the foreground, a girl in orange with a forehead mark, and a woman in white with hands in namaste on the right. Brass offering plates sit at the bottom right. The seated figure in the robe is a person candidate by appearance, presented on the throne with a trident and garland.2013-12-08A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a hall. A man in a rust-red robe with a red-and-gold head covering and a long beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden arched backrest; a guard-like golden lion statue stands on each side. Behind him is a large banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, and a temple with a tiered roof. A golden umbrella with yellow tassels hangs above the throne. In front, several devotees in white and yellow kneel and sit; one man in a yellow shirt holds a lit lamp, a bald priest in orange raises a tall multi-branched lamp, and a woman in white sits with palms pressed together. The scene reflects a puja with lamps and offerings.2013-12-21December 14 20132013-12-14April 01 20122012-04-01A large indoor satsang hall with a stage draped in black. A man seated on a dark red throne with gold lion figures on either side wears an orange-brown robe and a crown-like headpiece, a red-and-white flower garland around his neck, and holds a long trident-topped staff. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears an orange robe, ornate crown and garland, with a trident staff. Nearby on the stage, women in orange-red saris and a man in white sit attending, and a woman in white stands at the side. A large banner behind shows a smiling man in orange and a temple scene. Audience members in white clothing fill the foreground. A camera on a tripod stands at the right.2013-12-08A seated figure on a large brown throne with ornate gold scalloped trim and gold lion statues at each side occupies the centre of a ceremonial hall. The figure wears a maroon-red turban with a gold ornament and white feather, a rudraksha-style mala and a red-orange robe, with hands resting in the lap. In the foreground, several people in white clothing hold lit oil lamps in a ritual arrangement called aarti, with brass lamp stands glowing with flames. A large backdrop behind shows an orange-robed portrait and a painted temple scene with a stone elephant. Probable Swamiji is seated on the throne, identified by the turban, saffron-orange robe and mala cues.2013-12-21