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A photograph of a ceremonial puja at an outdoor pandal decorated with marigold garlands and a blue backdrop. A figure seated on an ornate silver throne wears a golden crown, a red and orange striped garment, and a red-and-yellow flower garland; the figure's appearance is consistent with a candidate for the depicted a person but is not clearly distinctive enough to confirm. Around the throne, devotees sit on black cloth holding brass plates and oil lamps, including women in red, white and orange saris, a shaved-headed child in orange, and a man in an orange shirt. A cameraman on a tripod stands at upper right. Brass vessels and lamps are arranged before the throne.

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A photograph of a seated figure on a golden throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, orange and red, with a brass bell hanging nearby. The seated man wears an orange-brown turban, a red-and-blue beaded garland, a heavy gold necklace, gold bangles and a rust-coloured shawl. Around him, devotees sit on the floor and stand, several women in saris and salwar kameez hold brass trays of lit oil lamps and flowers, and a cameraman in the background films the scene. Silver and brass plates of offerings, flowers and petals lie before the throne. Probable Swamiji cues: a turban, a rudraksha-style beaded garland and ornate gold jewellery on the seated figure, with the page indicating his presence at the event. The setting is an ornate doorway with studded wooden panels.2013-07-22A photograph of a Hindu padapuja ceremony at a temple event. A seated figure on the left wears an orange-and-brown tiger-striped garment, a gold crown, layered gold bangles and a garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers, and raises both hands in a gesture of blessing. In front, a large silver padukas or footwear-style offering and a silver murti face are garlanded with marigolds and purple flowers. Around a golden tray, devotees in saffron, orange and white clothes hold brass oil lamps and bronze plates of offerings, with a girl in blue at right. A cameraman and a tented hall with red drapes stand in the background.2013-12-27A photograph of a satsang on a red-carpeted stage with red and pink drapes. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a crown-like orange turban, a long white flower garland and gold armlets, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Beside him a small trishul stands. Around him seated devotees, mostly women, sit on the red floor: a woman in white with glasses, a woman with short grey hair in a white outfit, a woman in a long white sari with a red shawl, girls in white and red dupattas, and a woman in a yellow sari at right. Brass plates with flowers and offerings sit on the floor, and a dhol drum rests at left.2014-07-24A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a hall with a dark red curtain and orange carpet. A man with long dark hair, a headband, an orange robe and a gold-bead necklace sits on a gold and red throne draped with yellow, white and purple flower garlands, his feet resting on a tray. Several women in orange and maroon saris and a few shaved-head devotees in orange sit on the floor around silver plates of offerings, including apples, flowers and kumkum. Two devotees in the foreground face the throne. Gold-patterned throne panels and a cloth canopy frame the scene.2010-12-27A photograph of a seated satsang in an indoor hall. A man in an ornate silver and gold throne with leopard-print cushions and a silver lion figure sits at left, wearing a saffron-orange shawl over a bare chest and a gold crown, with a probable Swamiji appearance (long dark hair, gold crown, saffron shawl, ceremonial throne). Around him, devotees sit on colourful striped mats: women in white saris with rudraksha malas, a woman in an orange headscarf, and men in saffron or white dhotis. Several devotees hold brass thalis with oil lamps and offerings. A gold-framed pillar stands at left, a standing air conditioner and a brass figure appear at right, and red drapes hang behind.2017-10-12A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl with gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha beads, smiling and extending a hand to a young woman in a white dress who offers a small silver vessel. Behind the throne are garlands of yellow marigolds and red roses and a golden deity murti. Smiling women in white saris and orange-bordered shawls stand nearby, and young men in white shirts with rudraksha malas watch with hands folded. Partial heads of onlookers appear in the foreground. This is a Swamiji (probable) candidate appearing in person, identified by the saffron-orange clothing, long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklaces.2015-07-31Devotees sit on the floor of a red-draped hall in a seated puja gathering around a gilded throne. A person in an orange-red turban and orange robe, with a long garland and gold necklace, sits on the ornate golden throne at the upper right, while seated devotees in white dhotis, saffron shawls and rudraksha malas face them. Several women in saris and salwars hold brass thalis of offerings, and a tall brass oil lamp stands at left beside a tripod-mounted camera. A gold-trimmed peetha table lies in front of the throne, with ritual plates and flames in the foreground.2015-10-26A seated man in a red-and-maroon robe and red turban sits on a gold throne (peetha) decorated with yellow and red marigold garlands, a gold lion-shaped armrest beside him. He wears a red beaded mala and a gold necklace and holds his hands together while speaking. A gold trident stands to his right. Around the low dais, a seated crowd of devotees in white and cream traditional dress, many women with hair in braids or buns, sits with brass plates of offerings (naivedyam) and flowers. Gold-painted pillars and colourful painted deity figures frame the hall. Swamiji (probable) appears as the central seated figure, a candidate identified from his red robe, red turban and ornate gold necklace, shown in the role of the presiding guru on the throne.2015-07-31A large silver-toned deity murti of a seated figure, draped with a long garland of yellow, orange and purple flowers, is the focus of a ritual. A woman in a rust-orange sari with a gold crown sits at the left side of the murti. Along the right, several devotees in orange, red and white clothing hold small brass lamps, aarti vessels and lit wicks toward the murti, while others sit on the floor around a low platform holding silver plates and bowls of offerings. Plates of coloured food and kalasha-style vessels fill the foreground. The setting is a decorated pavilion with red and gold draperies and cameras visible in the background.2013-12-27A seated figure in a golden throne with a golden lion-head armrest and a tiger-striped seat cushion receives a ritual offering. He wears an orange-brown turban, a brown and orange robe, a gold necklace with pendant, a red and white flower garland, and gold bangles. Around him, numerous women in saris and salwars, including one in red and blue and others in white and pink, hold brass trays of offerings, lamps, and flowers. Brass bells hang nearby, and a bed of yellow and red flowers lies at the throne's base alongside brass bowls of fruit and petals. Golden and floral decorations fill the background. Swamiji (probable) is identifiable by his orange turban, saffron-brown robe, gold ornaments and garland, seated on the throne receiving bhiksha offerings at a Guru Purnima celebration.2013-07-22A satsang in a gilded hall with a leopard-print throne. A bearded man with long swept-back hair, a golden crown, an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala sits elevated on the ornate throne, appearing to be a person (appearance-based candidate) addressing the group. Around him, seated on a striped cloth, devotees in orange and white garments with malas listen attentively; a shirtless young man in white dhoti sits with hands folded, and a person holds a microphone. A cameraman operates a tripod-mounted camera behind a red curtain, and a golden deity murti stands near the railing.2017-10-12September 05 20132013-09-05 +1 copies