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A photograph of a seated figure on a red cushioned dais with a red-upholstered backrest, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, multiple gold necklaces and rudraksha-style beaded malas, gold armbands, and a white tilak on the forehead; his bare foot rests on a yellow-and-red thali of offerings, and a small brass lamp stands at his side. Seated on the floor before him are devotees in white and coloured saris and white dhotis, several with palms pressed together in namaste and one man with a white vibhuti marking on his forehead holding his hands cupped in prayer. A white tower fan and a closed white door are in the room, and a red patterned rug covers the floor. Overall this is a satsang-style puja gathering with padapuja offerings.

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A photograph of a padapuja-style devotional scene indoors. A man seated on a red cushioned throne wears an orange-yellow dhoti, gold necklaces and a gold armlet, with a white tilak on his forehead; his bare foot rests on a brass tray of flowers and offerings. Before him, a man in white ritual clothes and a headcloth sits with palms joined in namaste, while women in saris, one in orange and one in maroon, also sit with hands folded. A brass lamp and a tray of sweets sit on the red-and-gold cloth. A standing fan and a microphone stand are visible in the room.2012-10-15Indoor ceremony in a bright room with an air conditioner and a tower fan. A man in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace, bracelets, and a white forehead band sits on a red velvet-covered seat, his bare foot extended toward a brass plate of flowers and offerings. Seated on the floor to the right, a man in white ritual clothes with a rudraksha mala and forehead marks holds a small object. Several women in saris sit nearby, some with hands folded in namaste, and a brass oil lamp stands at the left. The red-and-gold carpet and seating suggest a satsang or darshan setting. The seated figure in saffron is a person candidate by his distinctive saffron robes, gold ornaments and forehead marking; the seat itself is not used as evidence.2012-10-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a gold waist-belt sits on a red velvet throne, a white tilak on his forehead, long dark hair swept back, rudraksha and gold necklaces and gold armbands. A man in white ritual clothes kneels on a red carpet and pours water from a small vessel over the seated man's bare foot, which rests on a brass plate of flowers. Seated devotees in white and coloured saris watch, with a tower fan and wall air conditioner in the room. Appearance-based a person is the saffron-robed seated figure on the throne, receiving padapuja from a kneeling priest.2012-10-15A photo of a satsang-style gathering in a bright white room. On the right, a man in saffron-orange robes, a gold-and-beaded necklace, bangles and a white forehead mark sits on a red velvet seat with his bare feet raised on a red cushion; he is a probable Swamiji, with long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing. Behind him a second figure in saffron sits on a gold throne with a red cushioned back and a gold lion-like footstool, and a red-and-gold ornate backdrop stands behind. In the foreground, a woman in a white and gold sari with an orange shawl holds a small bowl, a woman in a red blouse and white sari with beaded necklace sits beside a man in white with a rudraksha mala, and a woman in teal sits at left with hands joined in namaste. A plate of flowers and fruit sits on a red stool, with a small tray of offerings nearby. Overhead, a ceiling fan and a white floor-standing air cooler are visible.2012-10-15A photograph of a seated satsang in a plain room with a wall fan and a white floor-standing air conditioner. On the right, a man with a shaved-looking head, white tilak on the forehead, long swept-back dark hair, ornate gold necklaces, bangles and an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl sits on a red velvet throne-like sofa with his bare foot extended onto a red cushion, a plate of food in front of it. Behind him, a gilded throne holds a second seated figure in orange robes with a crown-like orange turban and rudraksha mala. Around the sofa, several devotees sit on the floor: a man in white with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a red blouse and white sari with a gold-bordered sari, a woman in a white and gold sari holding a small bowl, and a woman in a teal top. Printed copyright text appears at lower right.2012-10-15Indoor satsang in a white-walled room. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas and gold necklaces sits on a red velvet throne with tiger-striped upholstery, his bare foot resting on a small red cushion. Before him, a seated circle of devotees with palms pressed together includes a woman in yellow, a man in a red kurta, a boy with a vibhuti mark, and a young man in grey robes. A bowl of white flowers sits near the throne, and gold-painted wooden stands hold two deity murti figures in front of an air conditioner and a small fan. The seated man has distinctive long hair, saffron clothing and malas, which are probable cues for a person seated on the throne; the appearance is consistent but the identification is an appearance-based label only.2012-10-13June 08 20142014-06-08October 13 20122012-10-13October 15 20122012-10-15A photograph inside a plain room with a window air conditioner and cream walls. A man with long dark hair and an orange sleeveless robe sits on a red cushioned throne with gold-trimmed edges, hands pressed together in namaste, bare feet resting on a gold footstool. Several devotees kneel on the floor before him with hands folded in prayer, including a man in a beige shirt, a woman in white with a yellow shawl, a woman in red, and a man in a striped shirt. Silver and brass plates holding oil lamps, flowers and small bowls sit in front of them, consistent with padapuja. A man in white with a yellow shawl kneels at the right edge. Eight people are visible. Swamiji appearance is a probable candidate: long swept-back hair and orange saffron clothing, seated on a throne during padapuja.2010-02-07Indoor darshan scene in a plain white room with a red velvet-upholstered seating platform. On the right, a man with long dark hair, a saffron-orange robe, multiple rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklaces sits on the red seat with bangles on his wrists, appearing to be a person (appearance-based, unconfirmed). Behind him, a golden throne holds a seated saffron-robed figure with an orange turban and rudraksha mala, identified as a deity or statue-like figure rather than a living person. Seated on the floor before them, a woman in a red-and-white sari, a man in a light striped shirt, a girl in a yellow dress with a white headband, and a woman in a white sari with a red border hold brass trays of oil lamps, flowers and offerings. Brass plates of lit oil lamps and offerings sit on the carpet in front.2012-10-13A padapuja-style devotional gathering in a small room with a fan and a framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure garlanded with flowers on the wall. A man seated on a silver-trimmed seat, wearing a red-brown cloth with a white flower garland, has his feet being honoured by a woman in a purple-and-gold sari. Seated devotees in white and red clothing hold brass thalis with flowers, sweets and oil lamps; a woman in a red shawl and a man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala sit nearby. a person: the seated man on the silver-trimmed seat wears a red-brown cloth, white garland and sits in a position of honour, with a trident leaning beside him; appearance is unclear, so this is an uncertain candidate.2014-06-08