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A padapuja ceremony in a decorated hall with an orange backdrop and a golden throne. A seated figure on the throne wears an orange-saffron turban, a red and green beaded garland, and orange robes, with flower garlands draped over the throne. Seated devotees in white dhotis and yellow or cream-coloured saris sit on the floor before offering trays of fruit, flowers and pooja items. A man in a white shirt with a mala sits near the front, and a priest in white stands at the back. Golden ceremonial staffs, a silver fan-shaped object and a flower arrangement fill the foreground.

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A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, long dark hair swept back, a gold armrest and a tray of fruit on a table at left. Behind the throne are garlands in orange, green and white and a gold deity-like ornament. Devotees in white ritual clothes sit on the floor facing the throne; one bald man in white stands near the throne, a man in white dhoti sits with a brass plate, and women in white and red-bordered saris with green and yellow borders kneel holding brass plates of offerings. Swamiji (probable) in the centre-left, appearance-based cues: swept-back long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, seated on throne in front of garlands. Hall with pink walls and dark curtains.2010-11-15A photograph of a devotional gathering in a decorated hall during a puja. A seated figure on a golden throne wears an orange-saffron robe, an orange turban and a long red-and-green garland, and is seated in front of a gilded ornate backdrop with a golden murti and a tall golden staff. Mostly white-clad devotees sit on the floor in front of him, several in yellow shawls, and a man in white holds a lit oil lamp near a tray of flowers and offerings. Strings of marigold and multicolour garlands hang around the throne and a standing lamp stand with a kalasha-style brass vessel is visible at right. The seated figure matches the appearance of Swamiji (probable) with orange turban, saffron robe and garlands, and is presented in a ceremonial setting, so his label rests on appearance cues alone.2010-10-17Photograph of a ceremony in an indoor hall with a red banner behind a golden throne. A seated figure in an orange-saffron garment with a saffron head covering and multiple garlands sits on the golden throne with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, a golden umbrella-like canopy overhead, and ceremonial staffs and spears beside it. Several devotees kneel and sit on the floor in white and cream clothes, some women in yellow or gold-bordered saris, folding hands in prayer before a tray of offerings and flowers. A man in white stands with hands joined near the throne. A banner on the left reads Aaradhana and mentions the Divine Mother. Some sit in the background along the wall.2010-10-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a gold trident and gold staff beside him. Probable Swamiji is the central figure; the appearance cues are the saffron robes, rudraksha mala and long hair. Around the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor in white dhotis and white or red-bordered shawls, with a plate of offerings, flowers and a kalasha-like brass vessel placed before them. A woman in yellow and a woman in red-bordered white sit to the right, and a bearded man in white participates in a puja-style offering. Walls are draped in garlands of marigold and rose, with a deity murti and oil lamps visible at the left edge. The setting is a hall with a sheer curtain and tiled floor, consistent with satsang or puja.2010-11-14A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in an ornate hall. Gilded throne frames and a golden deity murti stand behind him, decorated with marigold and multicolour garlands. Devotees in white and yellow sit on the floor before the throne, some holding small items, a brass bowl of flowers and fruit sits on a table to the left, and a man in white with a microphone appears at the right.2010-10-17October 17 20102010-10-17A photo of a seated teacher on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, wearing an orange saffron robe and a beaded necklace, with long swept-back hair and a golden trident-topped staff beside him. Several people sit on the floor before him in white ritual dress: women in white saris with gold borders and men in white dhotis with gold necklaces, holding brass plates of offerings and flowers. A devotee in orange robes sits nearby. Behind the throne are a deity murti, an orange-draped altar, a kalasha, and a garland-draped golden seat. The setting suggests a satsang gathering with puja offerings. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by his saffron robe, rudraksha-style beaded necklace and long hair.2010-11-12November 15 20102010-11-15November 15 20102010-11-15A seated figure on an ornate gold throne (peetha) in a hall decorated with marigold and multicolored garlands and a gold-framed backdrop. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in white dhotis and yellow or cream saris; a man in white kneels before a brass lamp and offering tray while another in white sits nearby. Gold ceremonial staffs, a golden ornamental vessel, and a fan stand beside the throne. At the right, a musician in white with a microphone sits among others. The setting suggests a puja with devotees, though no specific ritual is established.2010-10-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, eyes closed, hands resting in his lap. Beside him is a second gold throne draped with a large garland of yellow, white and purple flowers. In the foreground, devotees sit on the floor around brass plates of fruit and offerings, including red apples. A woman in a white sari with a red blouse and glasses sits closest, reaching toward the offerings. Other participants wear white, yellow and pink clothing, and a shaved-headed man in white holds a microphone.2010-10-11Indoor temple-style puja in a hall with a dark blue backdrop. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white-and-gold garland, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with trident finials, appearing to receive offerings. Probable Swamiji (in-person candidate by long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial garland). Seated devotees in white dhotis and saris, some with gold necklaces, sit on the floor before brass plates of flowers and sweets. Behind, a gold palanquin-style frame, garlanded decorations and a palm-leaf arrangement surround a small shrine with a deity murti.2010-11-12