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A photograph inside a large hall with warm wood panelling, recessed ceiling lights and a gold-framed throne at right. A figure in red-orange robes, a gold crown and a long-handled ceremonial staff sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions; a long garland hangs at his chest. Before him a bare-chested priest in an orange-red dhoti and shawl holds a tray of offerings toward him. Seated devotees on the left wear white ritual clothes and marigold garlands, some with red shawls, and fold their hands in reverence; a woman in a green sari kneels in front. Standing devotees fill the background, and a poster-sized hanging image sits near the left wall.

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Indoor ceremonial hall with a large golden throne at right, where a man with long dark hair, a golden crown and a red-and-gold embroidered robe stands smiling and holds a silver staff. Beside him a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti and saffron shawl holds a tray of offerings and a ceremonial item. Seated devotees in white, saffron, green and blue saris and white kurtas wear marigold garlands, some with hands folded in prayer, while an older man in white at far left wears a rudraksha-style necklace. The man on the throne shows a person appearance cues: long swept-back hair, a crown and ornate red-gold clothing, presented as the central honoured figure in a satsang setting. Ceremonial red carpet and gold-trimmed seating complete the scene.2014-05-10A standing figure in a red and gold embroidered outfit, with an ornate golden crown and a long gold beaded necklace, smiles beside a gilded throne with a golden canopy on the right. Around them, a large seated and standing crowd of devotees in white and saffron-red shawls, with marigold garlands, presses palms together in greeting in a large hall with recessed ceiling lights. Several women wear saris in green, blue, pink and orange. a person: the standing figure has a crown, ornate gold-and-red clothing and a gold necklace, and is positioned by the throne, but the face and body are small and the appearance cues are only partly clear.2014-05-10A photograph of a satsang-style gathering in a hall. A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with a pink cushion and presses his palms together in greeting. Before him stands a woman in an orange saree with green blouse and gold border, her hands folded, holding a small offering tray with flowers and fruit on a gold-trimmed table. Behind them a golden deity murti with a purple and multicoloured flower garland sits in a niche, and a woman in a red saree and rudraksha mala stands nearby. A man in a white shirt and a group of people in white ritual clothes stand at the left. A large portrait of a man in orange hangs at the upper right. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne in orange robes with long hair and rudraksha mala.2010-10-09A pada puja ceremony on a stage. A long-haired figure in a striped tiger-print garment with orange drape and a tall beaded crown sits on a red velvet throne with a gold lion-headed armrest, extending hands toward a kneeling girl in a maroon dress with a red garland. A man in white dhoti with folded hands and glasses stands before them beside a young boy in white. A saffron-robed priest holds a plate with fruit and a second robed man holds an offering tray behind. Floral offerings and a decorated deity figure appear in the background, along with a large screen. Six or more people are visible.2012-12-20February 12 20132013-02-12December 03 20112011-12-03 +1 copiesA seated man in red sannyasi robes and a red shawl, wearing long wavy hair and a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead mala, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his eyes closed. Behind him rests a gold-framed seat draped in garlands in red, green and white, and a deity murti stands among the flowers. In the foreground, devotees in white and cream clothes sit on the floor with brass plates and offering trays of fruit and sweets, and a bearded man in white dhoti sits in front of them. Several other attendees, including a woman in a white sari, are seated at the edge of the stage. A satsang or pada puja is taking place on a stage with dark curtains.2010-11-20October 26 20152015-10-26A seated man in saffron and orange ceremonial robes sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests, behind a red table draped with a gold-bordered red cloth. He wears a long rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces, with a red-and-gold ceremonial cloth over his shoulder, and holds a small silver vessel while a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes on the left handles brass and silver bowls and a silver pot. Silver and brass ritual vessels, a yellow rice-like offering and a small flame sit on the table. Orange and red marigold-style flower arrangements flank gold pillars against white draped curtains. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the seated man, based on the long swept-back hair, saffron robes, gold necklaces and rudraksha mala cues, and the page indicates the event involved a puja.2013-09-16A photograph in a hotel-style ballroom with wood panels, lilac damask wall patterns and recessed ceiling lights. A shaved-headed young man in an orange dhoti and saffron shawl, with a rudraksha mala, offers a silver tray of yellow flowers and grains toward a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold canopy. The seated figure wears a gold crown, red embroidered robes, a gold pendant and a yellow flower garland, and holds a silver staff; the appearance is a person candidate with crown, ornate red robes and ceremonial gold necklaces. Seated devotees in red shawls and garlands watch, and a man in white kurta stands at a side table.2014-05-10Indoor hall with a gold ornate throne and canopy at right. A woman seated on the throne wears a tall gold crown, a red-and-maroon embroidered robe, layered gold and red garlands, and holds a yellow cloth; she appears to be the honoured figure receiving devotees, and she has long dark hair. In front, a bald older man in white clothes with an orange-and-white shawl bows with hands joined, while another older man in white and a younger man in white with marigold garlands bow near her. A woman in a green sari stands among devotees, and more people in white and orange shawls fill the background.2014-05-10A ceremonial puja scene in a temple-like hall with dark stone walls and hanging flower garlands. On the right, a seated figure in a rust-brown and orange robe wears a saffron turban, layered gold chains and a multi-strand red and white flower garland, raising one hand in blessing. Surrounding him are brass bells, a brass lamp and a large gold-toned vessel, with a plate of flower offerings at his feet. Devotees kneel and stand in front: a woman in a red sari with palms pressed together, a woman in a white sari and blue blouse, several women in white saris holding silver thali plates of offerings, a man in white with a rudraksha mala, and a shaved-headed child in orange. A man in a purple kurta stands behind, and a few partially visible people stand at the back. This appears to be a puja with padapuja-style offerings.2013-07-22