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A ceremonial puja inside a hall with red curtains and a gold-painted throne before a large painted deity murti with a golden crown and garland. A seated man in an orange-saffron turban and a white-and-red garland sits on the golden throne, raising one hand. In front, many shirtless men in white dhotis with red-orange shawls sit on the red carpet holding lit oil lamps and offering flames, while a woman in an orange sari and dark shawl sits at left with her hands folded. Overhead lights and a camera on a tripod are visible. Approximately 20 people are present.

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A seated figure in an orange-red robe and orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-figure armrests before a red draped backdrop, wearing a pink flower garland. A deity mural of a blue-skinned figure with a crown and garlands stands behind the throne, and a golden canopy hangs above. Around the throne, many bare-chested men in white dhotis with orange shawls, and women in saris, sit in rows holding lit oil lamps and offering flame. A woman in an orange-and-brown sari kneels at the left edge. Video camera equipment is visible at the right, and a trident outline is painted on a panel to the left. The setting is a satsang or puja in an indoor hall.2016-10-12Devotees perform oil lamp aarti in a hall before a seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) with a lion-shaped base and a gold canopy. The seated figure wears an orange turban, a white and pink flower garland and an orange-red garment; the scene reads as a padapuja or aarti offering. Behind the throne hangs a painted deity image in a golden crown with a red curtain and a trident shadow on the left. Around 20 people are seated on red carpet: several bare-chested men in orange-and-white dhotis and orange shoulder cloths hold lit oil lamps, a woman in an orange sari kneels with hands folded at left, and a bald older man in white at right holds a lamp. A camera on a tripod and stage lights are visible at right. a person seated on the throne, identified by the orange turban, garland and ornate throne.2016-10-12A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a hall with red drapes and a large deity mural showing a goddess with a crown and red-and-gold garments. In front, a golden throne with carved gilt sides holds a seated figure in saffron-orange clothing, a saffron turban and a pink flower garland, who appears to be Swamiji (probable), with a rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial adornments. Rows of devotees sit on red mats with their backs to the camera, many bare-chested and wearing white dhotis or red-and-white shawls, some holding small oil lamps and brass plates with offerings. Stage lights, a camera on a tripod and a gold leafy backdrop complete the scene.2016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12A ritual pada puja in a hall with red drapes. A seated figure in saffron and orange robes with a red turban and garland sits on a golden throne with lion-carved armrests, in front of a painted deity image of a goddess with a crown and gold necklaces. Many seated participants, mostly bare-chested men in white dhotis with orange shawls, hold oil lamps and small brass plates of offerings toward the throne. A golden tree-like backdrop and a camera on a tripod are visible at the back. The figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the a person field is set to unsure.2016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12A seated man in orange and red robes sits on an ornate gold throne in front of a deity mural on a red curtain backdrop. Many bare-chested men in white dhotis with orange-red shawls sit on the floor facing him, holding small oil lamps and brass plates. A woman in orange clothing sits among them, and a camera on a tripod and a studio light are visible at right. The room has white walls and a drop ceiling, and a lotus-patterned panel stands beside the throne. The figure on the throne wears a saffron turban and a pink-and-white garland; his face is not visible enough to judge identity. a person is not established, so the seated figure is described by role as a presiding teacher.2016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12A seated man on an ornate gold throne is receiving a ritual pada puja from a seated crowd of devotees holding lit oil lamps. The throne is tiered and gilded with lion-shaped armrests, and the man wears a red-and-orange turban, a red cloth draped over his shoulder, and a pink-and-white flower garland. Behind him is a painted deity murti with a crown and jewelled necklaces, flanked by dark panels and red drapes. Most of the devotees in front are bare-chested or wear orange and maroon shawls and rudraksha malas, sitting cross-legged with palms pressed together or raised. A woman in orange and brown at the left edge sits with hands joined. A video camera on a tripod is at the right, and framed portraits hang on the wall behind the crowd. The setting is an indoor hall with fluorescent lighting and an air conditioner unit.2016-10-12