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A photograph of a flower-decorated stage in an orange-and-white floral setting at a satsang. A man with long, swept-back hair in an orange saffron robe sits on a throne draped with marigold and white garlands, holding a microphone and speaking, with a rudraksha-style garland at his neck. Beside the throne stands a silver bowl and a small brass-coloured figure on the floor. In the foreground a man in white clothes bends forward toward the platform, appearing to perform a padapuja at the feet of the seated figure. Behind them a young man in an orange shawl sits cross-legged, eyes closed. Purple curtains and a pedestal fan complete the stage setting.

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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage. A seated figure in long orange-saffron robes and a white-and-multicolour flower garland sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne decorated with marigold and white flower festoons. A man in white kneels at the feet, and another man in white with an orange shawl stands behind holding a fan. A microphone stands in front, and silver kalasha pots and yellow cloth lie on the floor. Probable Swamiji by visible cues: swept-back long hair, saffron robes and a garland, seated on a throne.2007-07-29Photo of a padapuja-style ceremony on a decorated stage framed by floral garlands in red, yellow, orange and white, with a red heart-shaped piece above. A figure seated on an ornate silver pedestal wears orange robes, has long dark hair and a red-orange garland, and smiles while extending a hand over a devotee. A man in white kurta and dhoti with an orange shawl bends forward to touch or support the seated figure, and a second devotee in white kneels at the base of the pedestal. In the background an attendant in orange robes stands near a brass oil lamp, and a cameraperson in orange clothing films at the right beside a purple curtain. Appearance-based probable Swamiji seated on the throne, with long hair, orange robe and garland. Four people are visible.2007-07-29A photograph of a seated figure speaking into a stand microphone on a stage, giving a satsang discourse. The seated speaker wears orange robes and has long dark hair, gesturing with one raised hand, and sits on a throne elaborately decorated with white, yellow and orange flower garlands and red floral petals. Behind the throne hang a purple curtain and a flower-covered backdrop. A second person in white clothes with an orange shawl sits cross-legged on the left of the stage near a small book or stack. A white cloth and scattered petals cover the floor. A white fan stands at the right edge, and a partly visible person sits at the lower right corner. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), wearing orange robes and long hair, seated on a flower-decorated throne during satsang.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a stage decorated with white and red floral arches and a flower-garlanded canopy above a throne. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a garland sits on the throne, smiling. A man in white dhoti and shirt stands beside the throne holding offerings. Another person in white and yellow sits cross-legged at right beside a fan and a small brass lamp. Yellow cloth and a brass pot lie on the floor, with a brass lamp in the foreground. Red curtains hang at the back. The setting suggests a Guru Poornima event with a paada puja or satsang, but the image does not show the ritual itself. Three people are physically visible.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair and a white garland speaks into a handheld microphone on a stage. The seat is a throne-like peetha heavily decorated with yellow, orange, red and white flower garlands, and a gold lion-form carving sits at its base. Purple curtains hang at the left. A man in white clothes kneels at the lower left edge and another person's head is visible at the right edge. a person (saffron robes, long swept hair, garlanded throne) giving satsang and discourse on the throne, with devotees present.2007-07-29A photograph of a ceremony on a stage decorated with garlands of white and yellow flowers and a flower-draped alcove. A seated figure in saffron robes and a gold-coloured shawl, with long dark hair, sits on a silver pedestal and smiles while a standing man in white dhoti and kurta holds a yellow cloth and a microphone near them. A woman in white kneels with folded hands at the pedestal, performing padapuja. Behind, two men in saffron and white sit on the right beside purple and maroon drapes, and brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha sit on the floor. A decorative fan and a red cushion appear in the scene.2007-07-29December 28 20062006-12-28A photograph of a padapuja at a flower-decorated stage during Guru Purnima celebrations. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe, with long dark swept-back hair and a white flower garland, sits on a white and gold throne decorated with marigolds and red flowers. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt kneels at the feet, bowing with hands together over a silver vessel. Standing behind are two men: one in a white kurta with a gold-yellow shawl and one in white with a yellow shawl. A microphone stand stands at the right, and a purple curtain backs the scene. Probable Swamiji is the seated robed figure, wearing a saffron robe, long swept-back hair and a flower garland on a throne.2007-07-29Photo of a padapuja ceremony on a flower-decorated stage. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a silver-coloured seat decorated with garlands in orange, yellow and white. A man in white kurta and dhoti with an orange shawl bends forward offering a yellow cloth at the seated figure's feet. A woman in white is bowing or moving near the seat, and a brass kalasha and small brass deity murti stand on the right. Two seated people in orange and white sit at the right edge beside red and purple drapes. a person: the seated figure in orange with long hair and a garland matches the presentation cues, but the face is not used for identification.2007-07-29