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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in anjali mudra and eyes closed. A long garland of white flowers and a multicoloured floral garland with yellow and purple blooms drape the throne. Several women kneel at the base of the throne in white, orange and yellow garments, one pouring or offering flowers from a golden tray filled with pink and white petals while others assist with padapuja. Behind them are a white-draped table with water bottles, a tray of fruit, and a tall vase of sunflowers beside gold curtains. The setting suggests a devotional ritual in a hall.

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August 16 20092009-08-16A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a white floral garland sits on an ornate gold and red throne, hands pressed together in namaskar. Garlands of yellow and purple flowers decorate the throne. Before him, devotees in white and orange clothing sit on the floor with hands folded, and a woman in white with a red bindi offers a brass plate of flowers and fruit near a small gold stand. A younger man in white with a yellow shawl kneels at lower right, another devotee in orange sits at lower left, and a large brass vase holds yellow sunflowers. Water bottles and a fan stand in the background behind gold curtains.2009-08-16August 16 20092009-08-16A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a gold-framed throne with red and black cushions, garlanded with white jasmine, yellow and purple flowers and green leaves. Around the raised golden platform, devotees in white and saffron kneel: one in orange robes reaches toward a silver plate of flower petals and offerings, a woman in white holds a small offering, and others in white and yellow sit close. Gold curtains, a vase of yellow sunflowers and bottled water complete the hall. a person is the central figure, identified by the saffron robe, long hair and throne setting in a satsang or gratitude-to-guru ritual.2009-08-16A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with long hair and a red bindi, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on a gold and red-cushioned throne decorated with garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigolds and purple flowers. Devotees in white saris and white shirts sit on the floor before the throne; a woman in an orange top and a woman in white and gold cloth offer a brass plate of flowers and rice, and a woman in a yellow shawl joins in. Behind the throne hang gold drapes, with a sunflower arrangement, water bottles and a small wooden box with offerings on a white-covered table. The setting suggests a satsang or padapuja ritual. The seated man has long hair and an orange robe, a distinctive cue matching the page, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne.2009-08-16July 30 20092009-07-30A seated figure in an orange robe with a white and green garland sits on a gold and red velvet throne, hands pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. Before him, a man in white kneels and offers padapuja, washing the feet of the seated figure over a silver plate with flowers. A second person in orange sits at the side of the throne attending the ritual. Behind them stands a yellow stool, a vase of sunflowers, and gold curtains. In the foreground, others sit on white cloth with plates of sweets, fruit, flowers and bowls. Several people are partly visible at the lower edge, including a man in white with a yellow sash at the right.2009-08-15A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a plain room with cream walls. A woman in a grey sari and glasses pours water over his bare feet from a silver vessel, and a younger woman in a yellow blouse and white sari kneels with hands folded. Two devotees in orange clothing sit beside the throne, one on the right with palms together. A silver tray holds flowers and offerings, brass lamps and vessels sit on the floor, and a white desk with books stands at left.2009-08-09A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a white and green-yellow flower garland around the neck, hands pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold-and-red throne. A kneeling man in a white striped shirt and dark trousers washes or offers to the feet on a brass tray of flowers. An attendant in orange sits beside the throne, and a man in a yellow vest with folded hands kneels at right. Brass dishes of offerings, a basket of flowers, and a vase of yellow sunflowers stand nearby before gold drapes. Padha pooja is visible in the scene.2009-08-15A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a white-and-green flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with hands pressed together in namaskar. Before him, a woman in a peach-pink sari kneels and reaches toward his feet while a man in white ritual clothes kneels beside her. In the foreground, two young men in orange and yellow-and-white clothing sit before a gold-tinted tray of flower petals and offerings, and a fire lamp is visible. Behind the throne are gold drapes, a yellow flower arrangement in a brass vase and a table with fruit and boxes. This is a padapuja-style worship of the seated figure, with devotees offering flowers and performing foot veneration.2009-08-15A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, draped with green leaf and white and yellow flower garlands, hands pressed together in namaskar and feet bare on a rose-petal-strewn platform. Beside the throne a decorated golden puja tray holds flowers and offerings, and a golden kalasha-style vase of yellow sunflowers stands at right. Around the platform, devotees in white clothes sit on the floor; several wear yellow scarves and join their palms in prayer, while a woman in white holds a small cup. A child in white and a figure in orange also sit nearby. Gold curtains, a standing fan and water bottles fill the background. The image shows a satsang-style gathering with a seated teacher receiving devotion, classed as a person by his orange robe and garlanded throne presence only.2009-08-16August 15 20092009-08-15