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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony at night in an outdoor courtyard. A standing figure in long swept-back dark hair, orange-red robes, an orange shawl and a long beaded gold-toned necklace stands before an ornate red throne with gold trim, holding a silver tray with a small offering. Two devotees in white clothes with orange scarves kneel and bow at the feet of the standing figure on a patterned mat. A shaved-headed monk in orange robes at left holds a yellow cloth bag. Another man in white with an orange sash stands at the right, and a lush plant is behind them. The standing figure matches the presentation cues of a person, an in-person presence, while the bowing devotees are devotees.

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April 24 20132013-04-24A photograph in a dark room with a golden ornate throne. A seated figure on the right wears an orange-saffron turban, orange robes, layered rudraksha malas and a gold chain, with a gold bracelet on the arm and bare feet resting on a golden footstool. Swamiji (probable): the appearance cues of saffron turban, saffron robes and layered rudraksha malas match the page's identification, though the person is not fully identifiable. Before him, two men sit on the floor: one on the left in white dhoti with an orange-bordered shawl, white tripundra on the forehead and white markings on the shoulders, hands folded; another in white shirt and trousers with folded hands. Brass trays hold red flowers, fruit, small bowls and a lit brass oil lamp stands nearby. A studio light and a framed picture are visible in the background.2013-02-20April 24 20132013-04-24April 24 20132013-04-24Night outdoor satsang on an orange-draped stage. A man in a long-haired, swept-back style sits on an orange throne-like armchair, wearing a rust-red robe with gold border, a gold ornamental necklace and a rudraksha mala; he gestures with his right hand while speaking. Beside him, a second orange chair holds a man in a red turban and red robe with a mala. Standing behind them, a bald man in orange robes with a shawl and beads watches. At lower left, a shaved-headed devotee in rust-red robes sits with palms pressed together in namaste. In the foreground a devotee in white kneels and bows low, touching his forehead near the chair's footrest. Other people in white and saffron stand at the edges and a drum player sits at right. The first seated figure matches the page's description but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2015-07-07April 24 20132013-04-24A night-time ceremony on an elevated platform under a draped canopy with a red-and-yellow fringe. A man with long dark hair, a beaded rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, wearing a rust-red robe, sits on a white and red cushioned throne and touches the forehead of a kneeling devotee in a white dhoti with a bare upper body. Beside the throne stands a silver bull statue (nandi) on a stand. Another attendant in white with a rudraksha mala and white forehead markings stands nearby, and a younger attendant in orange cloth with white body marks stands at left. Two women in orange and white saris are at right and a seated woman bows over the throne's edge. Marigold garlands are visible at left and a lamp glows near the foreground. This appears to be a darshan and blessing, with the seated figure's appearance matching no confirmed identity.2017-10-15A seated long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a red bindi and a thick red rudraksha mala with gold beads is shown with eyes closed, hands resting in his lap, in front of a deep red velvet curtain. A man in a white shirt with a red shawl kneels and joins his palms in anjali before him. Behind them, a second man in white dhoti and shawl with a yellow border and rudraksha mala stands at the side, hands folded. Ritual setting with a golden cloth and a stack of red cloth nearby. The seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), given the long hair, saffron clothing, and rudraksha mala cues.2013-05-19A seated man in orange robes and a red and gold garland sits on an ornate red and gold throne-style chair in a plain room with orange walls and a standing fan. He raises a hand in blessing toward devotees. A woman in a red sari with gold border bows low with her head to the floor, and a man in a white dhoti with an orange cloth lies prostrate on a red carpet in front of the throne. A standing attendant in orange holds a brass tray with a yellow cloth covering, while another attendant in orange with rudraksha mala offers a gold plate toward the woman. Glass display case and brass vessels sit at right. Seated devotee in orange at left edge.2013-03-07Night-time outdoor satsang on a raised platform. A man with long hair, a gold-beaded necklace and an ornate orange-and-gold robe sits on an orange throne-style chair, smiling and gesturing with one hand; he matches the description of Swamiji (probable) based on his long swept hair, gold necklace and saffron ornate clothing, seated in a position of honour. Beside him a bald priest in rust-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed in namaste. Behind, two more saffron-robed figures stand, one wearing a red turban and a rudraksha mala. In the foreground a devotee in white kneels and bows low with forehead touching the platform, while drummers in white and orange clothing play drums at the right edge and a woman in white sits at the left.2015-07-07October 11 20082008-10-11April 24 20132013-04-24