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A seated man in an orange-saffron top sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest decorated with red and white flower garlands. He reaches out his right hand toward a man in a white shirt and dark trousers who bends forward to receive blessing, while a woman in a pink-and-red sari kneels at the side, her head also near the seated figure. A woman in a cream sari with red border stands at left holding a framed item on a tray. Tables draped in white cloth hold red-lined trays with fruit, a water bottle, flowers and books. The setting appears to be a hall with cream walls. Ritual blessing appears to be taking place in a darshan-style setting.

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November 27 20092009-11-27August 09 20092009-08-09November 27 20092009-11-27November 29 20092009-11-29August 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of a ritual scene in an indoor hall. A man in orange robes with a yellow and green garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, draped with white and red flower garlands, holding a sheet of paper. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands before him, head bowed while the seated figure touches his head. To the right a woman in an orange sari with a floral pattern stands with a rudraksha mala. On the left a person in yellow and white clothing holds a ritual tray with a red box containing items. The setting is a plain cream-coloured wall.2009-11-27A photograph of a seated figure in orange saffron robes and a long orange wrap, wearing a yellow-and-white garland, on an ornate gold throne with a red-and-gold cushion and a garland of red and white flowers. A man in a white shirt and a woman in an orange sari with floral pattern stand before the throne, the man holding a framed picture. At left a young woman in a white sari with a yellow border and a multicoloured embroidered hem holds her palms together beside a tray of fruit and offerings. Red carpet and white-draped tables are visible. a person seated on the throne in saffron robes and a garland, with a shaved head and a ceremonial orange wrap; the figure is being honoured during a paada pooja-style ritual.2009-11-27A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, placing a white and red flower garland on the head of a man in white ritual clothes who bends forward with hands folded. A woman with a white flower in her hair kneels at the lower left. A tray with fruit and a water bottle sits on a white-draped table in front. To the right, a man with long hair in an orange robe stands beside the throne. a person is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and a ceremonial garland exchange, with the attendant standing to the right; the seated figure is described by role as the garlanding figure.2009-08-13A seated long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe and red sleeveless top, wearing a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and extends his hand in blessing over a bowed man in white kurta and white dhoti wearing a white and red flower garland. Other people stand nearby in white clothes, and a woman in a light sari watches. A tray with offerings, flowers and small items sits on a white cloth. Cream walls frame the room. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by the long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, and is seated in person.2009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of a padapuja ritual indoors. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, hands joined in prayer and wearing a multicoloured flower garland. a person: long hair and saffron robes with a garland on a throne fit the page description, but the appearance is only partly visible. In front, a man in white clothes kneels and pours or offers from a silver vessel placed on a red cloth. A woman in a cream sari with gold bangles kneels with hands joined at left. Two younger men in white and orange sit at right, one in a yellow shawl. Brass plates with offerings and a table with books, fruit and a water bottle sit behind.2009-08-09A seated man in an orange saffron robe and red-orange upper garment sits on a gold ornate throne framed by a garland of white and red flowers studded with colourful beads. Short hair and a red bindi-style mark on his forehead. Two devotees in white clothing bend forward to honour him, one in a white shirt and dhoti, another in a white sari-like garment. Other people stand around in orange and white attire. A painted backdrop with swirling designs fills the background.2009-07-30