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Photograph inside a tent-like pavilion with red and gold drapery. A man in saffron-orange robes and a red flower garland sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-form arms, hands folded in namaste. Before him, a row of devotees sits on red patterned rugs: an older bald man in white, a man in a white dhoti, and several women in white with yellow shawls, some with palms joined and others holding brass plates of offerings. Brass bowls with yellow sweets and fruit, a tray of fruit and flowers, and a small handwritten whiteboard sit nearby. A seated figure in a saffron robe on the throne is a person by appearance: saffron clothing, a red garland and a throne. Several other people sit in the foreground and at the right edge, making about six visible people.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests inside a tent-like hall. Around him, devotees in white ritual clothes with yellow shawls attend: two women on the left hold a shell-like vessel and red offerings, a bald elderly man in white bends forward, a man in white kneels with palms joined, and women in yellow-bordered shawls hold brass trays with oil lamps and flowers. A whiteboard listing names and a tray of fruit sit nearby, and a pink flower-decorated plate lies at the foot of the throne. The scene suggests a padapuja or similar devotional offering, and a tent-canvas backdrop and plastic chairs complete the setting.2009-11-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-orange flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with hands pressed together in prayer. Before him, a woman in white with a yellow shawl holds a lit oil lamp in an aarti gesture, while a bald man in white kneels with folded hands. Other devotees in white and yellow sit on red patterned rugs; trays of fruit, sweets, flowers and small brass lamps lie in front. A whiteboard listing names stands behind, with a pink pillared backdrop and green curtains. The scene reads as a puja or aarti ceremony.2009-11-20A seated man in an orange saffron garment and red flower garland sits on a gilded throne with lion-shaped armrests, hands pressed together in namaste. Around him kneel devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls and gold-bordered white saris; a bald elderly man in white offers flowers and a red offering to the seated figure. A large white and red flower garland rests on the throne platform, with brass oil lamps and offering plates on the floor. A wall-mounted fan, a framed portrait, and a small table with books sit in the background.A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a red flower garland sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests in front of a dark red backdrop. Several devotees in white and cream ritual clothes, some with yellow shawls, kneel on patterned rugs before him, offering bowls of fruit, brass pots and gold-rimmed plates of food and flowers. A bald elderly man in white kneels with folded hands, a woman in white sits with hands folded, and a long-haired woman in white holds a shallow bowl aloft. A bowl of red petals sits in the foreground, and a whiteboard listing items stands behind the throne.A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a tent-like hall with draped backdrop. A man with a shaved head in white clothing sits on the floor in front of a seated figure in ornate gold throne. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe, a red flower garland and an orange shawl, with hands pressed in namaste. Around the throne, several women in white saris with yellow borders sit on red and patterned rugs; one woman raises a lit aarti lamp toward the throne. Brass plates hold lamps, flower petals, fruit and red berries. A whiteboard behind lists handwritten names. A tray of fruit sits on a glass table beside the throne.A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a red and white flower garland and a white mala, sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arms under a tented canopy. Before him on a carpet are a flower garland, bowls of fruit, brass vessels, a silver plate of red flowers, and banana leaves with food. Around him, devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls sit cross-legged in folded hands; a standing man in white at right holds a tray. A whiteboard lists names in a line of text. Reddish temple-style painted pillars frame the backdrop, and a bowl of food and kumkum-marked offerings lie in front.November 27 20092009-11-27A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, in a draped tent-like hall with red-and-green fabric and carved pillar banners. The seated man wears orange robes and a red-orange flower garland, palms pressed together in greeting. Around him on red-patterned rugs, several people in white and yellow clothing sit in devotional posture: a woman in white with a yellow-bordered sari raises an oil lamp, a bald man in white sits in front, and other devotees kneel with hands folded. Brass and silver trays hold fruit, flowers, sweets and a small kalasha-like vessel, and an orange cloth lies on the floor. A whiteboard on the right lists schedule lines. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange robes and garland on the gold throne shows his long hair, orange clothing and flower garland. The image reads as a satsang or puja setting.2009-11-20Devotees sit on red and patterned rugs in a tent-like hall with yellow curtains and a standing fan, performing a padapuja. A figure in saffron-orange robes, with a red flower garland and long hair, sits with hands folded on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests. Seated devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls and braided hair press their palms together, while others hold brass oil lamps and flower garlands. Trays of fruit, bananas and offerings lie in front, and a whiteboard with a list stands at right. a person seated on the throne in saffron robes and a rudraksha-style garland.2009-11-20A photograph of a padapuja ceremony indoors. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a red flower garland, sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved lion armrests, in front of a draped red and gold backdrop. Around him on a patterned red carpet, devotees in white dhotis and mundus with yellow shawls and gold-bordered clothing sit in a semicircle. Brass plates hold oil lamps, fruits, bananas, nuts, grains, flowers and coconut, and a silver pot stands nearby. Several women in white saris with yellow or orange shawls kneel with hands folded or offer items. A whiteboard behind lists names in handwriting, and a golden statue is visible at the far right.A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with carved lion armrests, wearing an orange saffron robe and a red flower garland, hands pressed together in namaste before a red backdrop. Around the throne, several devotees in white and cream attire with yellow borders sit on red carpets. A woman in a white sari holds a small silver plate with an offering, a bald man in white sits cross-legged near brass bowls of fruit and flowers, and a man in white kneels with palms joined. Trays of offerings, a basket of fruit and a bowl of red flowers are in front. A whiteboard list stands to the right, and a small palm-leaf-shaped logo sits at the top left. The scene suggests a satsang or puja with devotees offering to the seated teacher.2009-11-20A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a tent-like hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion arms, hands folded in namaste. Before him, a row of devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls kneel on red and patterned rugs. One woman in white with a gold border holds a lit aarti lamp toward him, while others hold brass and silver plates of oil lamps, red fruit and offerings. A white board with handwritten names hangs at right, and fruit sits on a small wooden table at left.