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July 03 2012

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Outdoor ceremony under a canopy with a gilded throne at left. A bare-chested man with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and a garland of marigolds sits on the throne, a striped tiger-print cloth draped over its back, and a saffron wrap over his lower body; the figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person note, though the face is not used for identification. A man in white ritual dhoti and shawl with a shaved head stands nearby, and women in saffron, orange and cream saris sit on a green mat before a brass tray of flowers and offerings. A cameraman with a tripod-mounted camera films the scene in front of a crowd of men in white and grey and green trees.2012-07-03July 03 20122012-07-03A photograph of an outdoor satsang on a raised golden throne-like seat (peetha) draped with a large floral garland of red, pink and white flowers. A figure seated on the throne wears an orange-red shawl over a bare chest, a rudraksha mala and a garland, with long dark hair; the figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), seated as the teacher. In front, a devotee in a dark red top with hands in anjali mudra and a man in white kneels on the green mat near a brass plate of flowers and offerings placed before the throne. Other seated devotees in white, cream and saffron, including a woman in white with a long braid visible from behind, face the throne. A pale green and red carpet covers the platform, with bamboo fencing, orange cloth draped on poles and a speaker at the left edge under a tent.2012-07-03July 03 20122012-07-03Outdoor satsang on a golden throne-like dais decorated with floral garlands in red, white and green. A figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron wrap, a rudraksha mala and a multi-strand beaded necklace, seated on cushions and gesturing with one hand. Below, a row of devotees sit on the ground: a man in a white shirt on the left, a man in a maroon top, a woman in a white salwar, and several people in white and orange clothes; two women in front press their palms together in anjali. Palm trees and dense green foliage fill the background, with a white cooler unit at right. a person appears to be the seated figure on the throne with saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2012-07-03July 03 20122012-07-03A photograph inside an ornate hall with wood-panelled walls and a golden throne. A long-haired figure in a red top and patterned skirt sits on a red-and-gold throne, with a garland-like shawl draped over the shoulder, and extends a hand toward devotees. Before the throne, a woman in a purple sari with a red shawl bends forward to receive a ritual offering from a bald man in white and orange who kneels with a tray of fruit. Other devotees in orange and red shawls, a woman in green and women in white sit or kneel on the carpet. Behind the throne, golden deity images and garlands are displayed, and yellow and purple flowers sit in the foreground. A ritual with padapuja-style devotion appears to be taking place.2014-12-30Outdoor ceremony on a raised red-carpeted stage with a gold-and-red ornate throne. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears a tall gold crown and a long garland of white jasmine and yellow and red flowers, hands folded in his lap. In front, a row of devotees kneels with hands pressed together in namaskar: a woman in a cream sari with a gold border, a woman in a pink-and-teal sari, women in yellow and cream saris, and men in white shirts. Brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings sit on the floor before them, with a brass oil lamp on the throne side and orange-draped pillars around the stage.2010-12-29July 03 20122012-07-03A padapuja ceremony in a hall. A long-haired man in orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands folded. Several devotees kneel around a silver tray, one pouring water over the feet of the seated figure, others holding apples and offerings. A cameraman in white stands at the upper left, and a woman in a red sari with curly hair kneels at lower right, while women in white and yellow saris and men in white dhotis with tilak sit nearby. A dark curtain and a painted backdrop of a forest and deities frame the stage.2010-09-16A seated man with long dark hair and a red-and-orange dhoti-style cloth sits on an ornate gold throne with a maroon cushion, a silver trident standing beside it. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, with a red bindi on his forehead. Around him, devotees in red and maroon shawls sit on the floor, some with hands folded, and a woman in a pink top kneels nearby. Behind them, a golden deity murti draped in garlands sits on a yellow cloth, and palm plants and bamboo screens fill the room. A plate of flowers lies in front of the throne. Appearance-based a person: the seated figure wears a rudraksha mala, gold pendant and saffron-toned robe on a throne, though the cues are not fully distinctive, so this is a probable identification only; the scene shows a satsang-style ritual gathering with puja offerings.2014-12-29A photograph of a padapuja in a wood-panelled hall. A long-haired man in orange-red wrap and leopard-print cloth sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, his feet being washed or honoured by devotees seated before him on the floor. Behind him stand two deity murtis draped with gold and red beaded garlands in a golden shrine. Around the throne, devotees in white, red and orange clothing sit with brass plates of flowers and offerings, while others sit nearby. A pale light stand and potted plants fill the background. Several people wear red shawls and rudraksha-style beads. Whether the central figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so identity remains uncertain.2014-12-30