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A photograph of a large devotional gathering during a pratyaksha padapuja in a red-draped hall. Devotees sit in rows on the floor, many in white kurtas and white dhotis with red shoulder cloths, holding oil lamps (diyas) lifted toward a raised seat at left. A figure seated on a red-cushioned peetha wears saffron-orange robes and a garland, with a silver trident (trishul) beside him. Pink drapes and a red backdrop frame the scene, and a pillar with carved gold motifs stands at left. Devotees in the foreground perform aarti with lamps while others face the seat.

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A dense crowd of devotees, mostly men in white dhotis and red-and-gold shawls, sits cross-legged on a red-carpeted hall during a pratyaksha padapuja. Many hold lit oil lamps or small flames aloft toward a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with pink drapes at upper left. That figure wears red and orange garments, a garland, and holds a long staff. Behind them stands a gold-clad attendant, and a large screen shows a video at upper right. A gold pillar frames the left edge.2016-05-20A photograph of a crowded ceremonial hall with a deep red backdrop and pink draped cloth. On the far left, a seated figure on a gold throne wears a garland and holds a trident, while a gold lion-shaped armrest is visible beside him. Many devotees in white dhotis and white shirts with red shoulder cloths crowd the floor, most holding up lit oil lamps toward the throne. A few wear blue, brown and orange clothing. A small glass-fronted shrine stands in the centre. Lamps and raised hands fill the foreground as participants perform a pratyaksha padapuja.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20July 21 20152015-07-21July 21 20152015-07-21A candlelit ritual gathering in an ornate golden hall with purple stage lighting. On the left, a man with long dark hair, a white flower garland and a red-and-gold garment sits on a red-cushioned golden throne, raising one hand in blessing while holding a tall golden staff topped with a trident-like finial. Around him, seated devotees hold lit oil lamps, one man in a red turban and white clothes at the centre, many women and men wearing orange-and-red shawls printed with script. A small brass tray holds lamps before the throne, and a hanging lantern lights the right side. Appears to be a puja with oil-lamp offerings.2015-07-21Devotees sit on the floor of an ornate hall with purple stage lighting, facing a gilded throne on the left. A seated figure on the throne wears a white flower garland, red-and-gold clothing and a rudraksha-style neck mala, holding a tall golden staff; the figure's presentation is consistent with the a person candidate, though only partially visible. Around them, devotees in white, orange and red shawls printed with script hold small brass plates and oil lamps, and several seated people in white kurta and saffron-red stoles perform a pada-puja-style ritual. A man in a red turban and a woman in a blue-and-white sari are among the attendees. A golden lamp hangs at the upper right.2015-07-21October 26 20152015-10-26May 20 20162016-05-20A photograph of a seated spiritual gathering in a decorated hall with a rose-and-vine painted backdrop. A man in an orange-red robe and matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne, wearing a white flower garland and holding a silver staff, with hands raised in a teaching gesture; a red-and-gold canopy hangs above him. Around him, devotees in white ritual clothes and red shawls sit on the floor holding small lit oil lamps, while rose petals are scattered across the backdrop and a brass lamp stand sits in the lower corner. Swamiji (probable): the seated teacher wears saffron-orange robes, a turban and a flower garland, an appearance consistent with the page's Swamiji cue, so the figure is tentatively identified. A microphone is visible at lower right.2015-05-27A photograph of a ritual gathering in a red-walled hall. A seated figure in a red-orange turban and saffron robes, wearing a long beaded garland, sits on an ornate gold throne at upper right, with a red-orange cloth draped over the seat. Around him, devotees sit on the floor holding lit oil lamps and brass vessels; several women wear white and red shawls, others wear saris in purple, green and pink. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left, and a camera on a tripod is visible behind the group. The scene suggests puja with lamps, with the figure on the throne receiving devotees. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure on the gold throne, identified by his red-orange turban, saffron robes and beaded garland.2015-10-26May 27 20152015-05-27