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A red-walled room with a red-and-gold carpet shows a ritual in progress. A woman in a white sari holds a silver tray with offerings before a small altar strewn with orange marigold garlands and framed portraits. Two people in orange-brown robes stand nearby, one bald man in orange with his hands together, and a figure in a red-brown robe lies prostrate on the carpet in the foreground. At right, a seated figure in an orange-and-red turban and orange garments sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a silver tray of food before them. A second woman in white stands beside the throne. Panels on the wall display photographs and text, and a decorative parasol is visible at top right.

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Interior of a room with deep red walls where a seated man in a red-orange turban, orange robe and layered rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling, with a silver tray in his hand. Several women in rust-orange saris with gold borders stand in a row, one with palms pressed together in namaskar. Three framed portraits with marigold garlands sit on a table draped in orange cloth, in front of which a man in white kneels on a red patterned carpet beside a silver tray of offerings. A decorative umbrella hangs at top right and an information panel is on the wall. Swamiji (probable) seated on throne, appearance-based cues include turban, ornate orange robe and rudraksha malas.2015-10-23Photograph of a puja scene in a room with red walls and two posters on the wall. A woman in a white sari with a long braid stands holding a silver tray. On the right, a man wearing an orange-red turban and orange garments with a rudraksha mala sits on a large gold-framed red throne. Beside him is a metal tray with food offerings. Behind them, framed photographs garlanded with orange marigolds stand on orange-draped tables. On the left, two people in orange-red garments stand, one with hands joined in namaste and the other in orange with a mala. A pooja is being conducted, with the seated man appearing to be receiving the offering. The man on the throne does not show distinctive enough cues to confirm identity, so he is described by role only.2015-10-23A photo of a ritual setting with a long-haired man seated on a red-cushioned throne at right, wearing an orange-saffron shawl over his shoulders and smiling as he holds a silver bowl of white powder that he touches with his hand. Several shaved-headed men in orange-saffron dhotis with gold borders stand at left and centre, one bending forward, while a woman in a red garment kneels at the lower left. Gold-painted deity statues stand in the foreground, including a figure with raised hand at lower right. The seated man has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron shawl cues, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) in the ritual scene, while the other men are priests or devotees.2013-03-10A red-walled indoor room hosts a ritual scene. A seated person in an orange-red turban, with a gold-and-red robe, long beaded necklaces and a gold throne behind, receives offerings. Standing before him, a woman in a rust-coloured sari and a shaved-headed man in rust-coloured dhoti and wrap perform the ceremony. A woman in a white sari holds a silver plate, and another woman in a cream sari with a light shawl kneels beside. Framed portraits with marigold garlands and orange cloths stand behind, along with a low table holding offerings and a kalasha-like brass vessel. Posters on the wall show cow-care imagery.2015-10-23October 23 20152015-10-23A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion receives a white cloth-covered offering on a metal plate from a bare-chested kneeling man in a red-and-gold dhoti and red turban. The seated person wears a red-and-gold turban, an orange-and-gold shawl, a long beaded necklace and gold bangles. Behind them, a man in a red-and-gold dhoti with a shaved head and orange tilak presses palms together, and a bespectacled man with rudraksha beads and a shawl also stands with palms joined. A woman in white with a rudraksha mala and folded hands stands at the right. Red draped fabric, a gold trident and a gilded pillar form the backdrop, with apples and a tray on a low table in front, and a painted deity panel above left.2015-10-22 +3 copiesA stage ceremony in front of a large backdrop printed with a smiling face in a red-orange turban. A woman in rust-orange clothing and a matching turban stands on a gold ornate throne with a red cushion and tiger-skin cloth, holding a garland and a sash. A bald man in orange robes holds a tray with a dark offering box near her. A person in a maroon robe bows low with forehead to the red carpet in front of the throne. Several seated women in orange saffron robes with rudraksha malas sit at right, hands folded in greeting. A decorative figure of a lion and a mount appear at the base of the throne. A wall air conditioner and a red curtain are visible on the right. The backdrop face is a printed image, not a physical person.2013-11-02 +1 copiesA ceremonial scene under a decorated tent with silver and gold ornamentation. A man seated on a gold-trimmed throne wears a red-orange turban, orange-saffron robe and layered gold and bead necklaces, and his arm is extended as a devotee in white with a red-and-gold shawl kneels at his side. Another devotee in white with a red shawl stands behind the throne wearing a rudraksha mala and tilak. Women in saffron and red attire kneel on the left, one holding a phone-style object and another holding offering items. Behind them are silver deity murtis and a red-draped figure, and a gold footstool sits in front of the throne. Red carpet covers the floor and tall brass lamps stand at right.2015-09-11 +1 copiesA photograph inside a hall with bamboo screens and yellow flower arrangements. A seated figure on a gilded throne wears a dark head covering and rust-red robes with a long rudraksha mala, with a trident-topped staff beside the throne and a red patterned carpet beneath. A woman in a white sari stands holding a rudraksha mala and a second woman in rust-red kneels on a striped mat beside a silver tray with small cups. In the foreground a monk in orange lies prostrate before the throne. Several other figures in orange and rust-red robes are visible in the background near a fan and a shrine table with flowers. The setting suggests a ritual offering with prostration before a seated teacher.2016-02-23Photograph of a seated figure in an ornate golden-and-brown throne with a brown leather seat and gold lion-head armrest. The seated person wears a red-orange turban, an orange-red robe with gold border, a gold beaded necklace and gold bangles, and is gesturing with an outstretched hand. In front, an elderly man in an orange robe prostrates face-down on a striped mat. Behind them, several men in white dhotis with gold borders, white headbands and red sashes stand in a row with hands on each other's shoulders. A steel water bottle sits on a wooden table at left. Chairs, a green floor and a red-and-gold tiled mat complete the scene.2015-09-15A photograph of a Maheshwara Puja ritual in a hall with bamboo screens and flower arrangements. In the centre, a monastic in orange robes stands barefoot on a red patterned rug beside a golden throne-like seat, while another monastic in orange bends low to touch the floor. Near the front, a woman in a rust-red sari kneels on a striped mat holding a silver plate, and a woman in white with a long plait stands nearby. A silver tray with small white cups sits on the mat. A monastic in orange at right gestures with a cloth, and several onlookers are seated behind the screens.2016-02-23Indoor ceremony in a hotel-style hall with a red patterned rug. A bearded elder in orange robes and an orange turban stands at left with hands pressed together, smiling. Beside him a man in maroon-red robes with a gold border claps his hands and smiles. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in maroon robes, with white sacred ash markings on his arms and torso and beads around his neck, bends forward to arrange small oil lamps and brass vessels on the floor. At right, a large gilded deity murti with a crown and jewelled ornaments stands beside a gold umbrella with fringe. Behind them a gilded throne with lion armrests and a framed portrait of a smiling figure in orange with a turban on a stand. A printed sign with decorative mandala graphics sits on a white-draped table.2014-01-13