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A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a long rudraksha mala around his neck and long swept-back hair, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his hands resting in his lap and eyes closed. Swamiji (probable) is shown as the seated central figure, with the appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing, and rudraksha beads. Around him, women in white saris with yellow or orange shawls sit on the floor of an orange-walled courtyard with red and white striped dado, holding small brass vessels and offering plates. Some devotees raise their hands in prayer, and a woman at right wipes her eyes. Brass plates with offerings sit in the foreground, and a potted plant and red curtains frame the doorway behind.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, sits on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) with eyes closed and hands resting in his lap, receiving a padapuja-style offering. In front of him, several people in white clothes with yellow shawls sit on the floor with palms pressed together in anjali; some hold brass plates of offerings. Behind them, a larger group of devotees sits in rows in orange and yellow shawls and white attire, hands folded. Orange and red striped walls and orange curtains form the backdrop, with a golden deity murti on a shelf at upper left and a red-draped stand with a kalasha-like vessel at right.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long dark rudraksha mala sits on a red-cushioned gilded throne in a room with orange and white striped walls, while a group of devotees sits on the floor. He has long swept-back hair and sits with hands folded, appearing to receive devotion. Nearby, a devotee in white with a shaved head, forehead tilak and yellow shawl kneels before brass trays of fruit, flowers and offerings. Other devotees in yellow and orange shawls sit in rows and join their palms in prayer, while a woman in white sits at the front. This appears to be a pada puja offering to the seated figure. a person identified by appearance cues; a person label applies to the central throned figure.2010-08-05October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesAugust 05 20102010-08-05A photograph inside a temple-style hall with orange, red and white striped walls and a gilded ornate golden throne with red cushions. A man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, seated on the throne with hands folded. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long hair, saffron robe and beaded necklace, seated in the central position. Before the throne, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with a garland kneels with joined hands beside brass trays of flowers, lamps and offerings. Around them, about seven women and girls in white saris with yellow and gold borders sit on a red mat with hands joined in prayer, one with blonde hair in an orange shawl. A gold-framed deity murti stands behind the throne area.2010-11-06August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesA man seated on an ornate gilded red throne wears an orange saffron robe and a long dark rudraksha mala, hands resting in his lap. Around him, a group of women and girls sit on the floor in white saris with orange and green borders and orange shawls, some holding small brass vessels. Behind the throne is a shrine with a deity murti, garlands of purple and yellow flowers, and brass lamps. Orange and red curtains and a stone pillar frame the open hall.2010-10-30 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange robe and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, eyes lowered and hands folded in his lap. He has long swept-back hair and a gold ceremonial necklace is not visible on him, but his appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Before him, several people in white dhotis and orange or white garments sit on the floor with silver puja plates, one holding a plate of offerings. The throne is set against an orange and white striped wall with a black board and a small flower pot. Fruit and flower offerings sit on a tray on a side table beside the throne. This appears to be a temple pada puja and morning satsang setting.2010-11-02A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, dressed in an orange saffron robe with white flower garlands and a dark rudraksha mala. He sits with hands resting in his lap, eyes half-closed. Around him, devotees in white and yellow-bordered saris and white dhotis sit on the floor facing the throne. A man in white dhoti and gold necklace holds his hands in anjali near brass thali trays of fruit, flowers and offerings. A woman in the foreground holds her palms together. Behind the throne are a brass lamp stand, a kalasha-like vessel, and orange and red walls with white stripes, with a shrine carving at left. Overall a satsang or puja setting.2010-11-01A photograph of a pada puja scene in an indoor hall with orange and red striped walls. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold and red throne at left. Several devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls sit on the floor in front of him, one woman in a yellow-bordered sari holds a small object and offers a silver plate of flowers and lamps on a gold table. Another devotee in a red top reaches toward the throne, and a man in white kneels with folded hands at right. Others sit along the back wall and a microphone stand stands at right. Floral offerings, small oil lamps and brass plates lie on the tables before the throne.2010-08-21 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe wears a long rudraksha mala and sits on a red-cushioned golden throne with hands joined in meditation, his long hair swept back. Beside him on a gold-carved table sit a tray of fruit and offerings. Around him on the floor, devotees in white and yellow shawls, several in orange and yellow, sit with palms pressed together in prayer. The room has orange walls with white and red vertical stripes, orange curtains and a metal pillar.2010-08-08A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala on a red and gold throne in an orange-walled courtyard. Before him, several devotees in white with yellow shawls sit with palms pressed together, while a man in the foreground and a woman at right hold or face brass plates of offerings. Behind them, more devotees sit on the floor beside orange curtains, a red-and-white striped wall and a potted plant. A fruit-laden tray and an oil lamp sit near the throne.2010-08-10 +1 copies