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A photograph of a satsang-style room with a flat-screen TV on the left showing a video of a woman in a maroon shawl, captioned "0-Bidadi-Enriching". A standing man in an all-white kurta holds a small device and gestures while speaking. Beside him a woman in a green salwar with a white name badge presses her palms together in anjali. A partly visible person stands at the right edge. On a gold-draped table in the foreground are apples, a shallow bowl, a white jasmine garland, red roses and a silver tinsel garland. A potted green plant stands near the orange sofa and a framed picture hangs on the wall.

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A photograph taken in an open-sided pavilion with a thatched roof and a yellow curtain behind. A man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl and a woman in a red sari stand before him; the woman bows toward the throne, and a tray of fruit and flowers sits near the base of the throne. Area is a ritual reception, possibly padapuja, with no visible clear text.2009-08-08August 02 20092009-08-02A photograph taken indoors in a sitting room with white curtains, a flat-screen television on a wooden stand, and a dark wooden cabinet. A figure in a bright orange-saffron robe with a tilak on the forehead and a garland of pink flowers sits on a white cloth, leaning forward and smiling as he reaches toward a woman in a white sari with a red border. Beside him a wooden tray holds apples, sweets, packets, and rudraksha malas. A woman in a brown printed kurta with a white shawl and a man in a striped shirt and glasses kneel or sit nearby, watching. a person: the orange robe, flower garland and forehead tilak are the cues for the central figure.2010-02-17Indoor event photo: a man in a white embroidered kurta and white shawl with a white-and-red flower garland leans over an orange-draped table laden with apples, a pomegranate and strings of red and brown beads. Beside him a woman in white with a rudraksha mala holds her palms together in namaskar, and a young boy in a white shirt reaches toward the offerings. Behind them women in yellow and white shawls and a dense crowd fill a hall, with a red-and-white garland and red flowers at the left edge.2009-11-29A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange garment and sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a red-cushioned seat. Before him, a red tray holds red apples, wrapped sweets and folded bills. Around him, devotees in white and cream clothes sit on the floor with hands folded, including a woman in a teal sari with a red bindi and a boy in white. A man in white with white forehead markings bows low at the lower left over a brass plate. Cream walls form the backdrop, consistent with a pada puja offering setting. Figure identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so the central figure is described by role and attire.2010-02-14Indoor photograph of a devotional offering scene. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sleeveless top holds red apples over a low table covered in orange cloth, next to a garland of white, yellow and red flowers. A woman in a green blouse and white sari with a green pattern, wearing an ID badge, holds an apple and stands with a serious expression. A man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl stands behind her with hands folded. Other devotees in orange and white stand nearby, some with hands joined in prayer, with a cameraman at the left edge.2009-07-11A seated man in an orange saffron robe wears a long magenta and yellow flower garland and sits on a white cushioned chair on a patterned red carpet, holding a red apple or fruit in his hands. A man in a brown shirt kneels before him with his back to the camera, and a girl with hair tied back in a ponytail stands at a red tray of rose petals. A woman in a light blue and white floral sari holds a red apple at right, and a person in a white robe with a yellow shawl stands at the back-left beside a purple-edged mirror. Windows with sheer curtains and a pink cloth on a bed are visible at the right edge.2010-02-15A photograph of a padapuja in a small yellow-walled room. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron cloth and a white flower garland, sits with palms pressed together on a white-draped couch. Seated and standing devotees in white and cream clothes surround him, several bending forward to offer something at his feet. A tray holds fruit and flowers on the couch, and a small lamp flame is visible near the lower centre. The figure has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with a garland, so this is a person candidate present in person, though appearance is only partly clear.2009-09-10Indoor photo in a white-walled room with a framed floral painting on the wall and a red patterned rug on the floor. A young girl in a gold top and maroon skirt kneels before him, with long hair tied back. A man in a white dhoti with a yellow shawl kneels at left, holding a framed photo and reaching toward a red tray holding fruit, flowers and spices. A woman in a green sari with a maroon blouse stands at right, and another woman stands partly visible behind. A camera is visible at the left edge.2010-02-17A photograph of a devotee kneeling on a red-and-patterned mat in a white kurta with a rudraksha mala, holding a red apple in his hands while a figure in a rust-orange turban, orange garment and a red flower garland places a hand on his forehead in blessing. Behind the devotee, a wooden tray holds red apples and a yellow sweet. Several people in white and pastel outfits stand with palms pressed together in the background, and a monitor on the left shows multiple camera feeds. The blessing figure is an appearance-based a person candidate, marked by the orange turban, flower garland and ornate ceremonial presentation.2015-07-19 +1 copiesA seated man in long dark hair and a saffron-brown robe with a rudraksha mala raises his right hand toward a kneeling couple, touching the woman's head in blessing while holding a folded paper in his left hand. He sits on a silver-and-gold throne with a silver peacock finial. The kneeling man wears a white shirt and folds his hands in prayer; the woman wears a white sari and bows her head. Behind them stand a green silver-trimmed staff, a bowl of oranges and sweets on a small table, and a garlanded deity murti draped in marigolds on a red cloth. Another person in orange with a tilak stands at the back. A printed copyright and source label marks the lower right corner.2015-04-26A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in an ashram hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange and red cloth, with a white vibhuti mark on the forehead, wears a red-and-white flower garland and a leaf garland, and sits on a red zebra-striped throne beside a gold lion-headed armrest. Before them a woman in a white sari and a man in a white shirt with an orange lanyard kneel with folded hands, holding fruit offerings. A silver tray of oranges and limes sits in the foreground. Behind them, women in white and yellow saris and an orange-robed attendant stand near a large gold throne draped with garlands. A patterned red rug covers the floor.2014-11-30