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A man with long swept-back dark hair sits smiling on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a red-and-yellow flower garland with rudraksha-style beads, bangles and gold ornaments. A figure in the foreground pours liquid over a bronze deity murti with multiple arms, while a second bronze murti stands at right. Behind, a large backdrop shows a smiling face in orange headwear, and red apples and white flowers decorate the stage. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his long hair, orange clothing and rudraksha-style garland.

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January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08Photograph of a padapuja-style ritual during a satsang. A bare-chested priest in orange cloth stands at left, pouring water from a silver vessel over a small silver deity murti. Behind a white pedestal of red apples sits a man on a gold throne draped with white and yellow flowers, wearing a long hair, saffron robe, red and yellow garland of flowers and beaded necklaces. A second silver deity figure stands at lower right, and a large orange backdrop shows a painted portrait of a turbaned man. The scene is lit warmly in saffron tones.2012-01-08Photograph of a seated man on a gold-trimmed throne draped with white and yellow flower garlands, wearing an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, a long red-and-white rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles, with dark hair and a smile, hands folded in his lap. Two dark bronze-coloured hands extend offerings toward him, one holding a metal vessel, while a white pedestal bears a heap of red apples. A large backdrop portrait shows a smiling face in orange. In the foreground are small gold-coloured deity murti statues.2012-01-08A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in marigold garlands and wearing a saffron-orange garment, with gold bangles and a rudraksha-style mala. Hands rest on the hips. In front, a standing attendant in an orange and gold-bordered cloth bends forward to touch a silver deity murti, while another silver murti stands nearby and a silver lamp stands at the edge. Behind is a large backdrop portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban, and a flame glows at upper right. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and beaded mala; the throne and garlands alone are not sufficient evidence.2012-01-08A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple-like hall. A bare-chested priest in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing bangles, reaches toward two small golden metal deity statues standing on a draped white table, one holding a tray of small bowls. Behind them, a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne is adorned with a long garland of red and yellow flowers and wears orange clothing with bangles and armlets, with long hair falling forward. A large orange backdrop shows a painted face in a turban and a glowing oil lamp. Red fruits are arranged on a pedestal behind the throne. The scene suggests a pad-puja or darshan event, with offerings of flowers and fruit.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of an abhishekam being performed on bronze deity murtis in the foreground. A hand pours water from a metal vessel over a bronze figure holding a trident-like staff, while water streams down. Behind them, a seated man sits cross-legged on a gilded throne with a red cushion, draped in flowing saffron-orange cloth, wearing a multi-coloured garland of marigolds and red flowers, a rudraksha-style bead necklace, and bangles, smiling at the camera. The throne is decorated with white and yellow flower garlands. The backdrop is orange with a lit oil lamp at the upper right. Only the seated man and the hand pouring water are visible as people; the figures in the foreground are statues.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08September 06 20122012-09-06 +1 copiesJanuary 08 20122012-01-08