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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, wearing a red and white flower garland and a white mala, sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arms under a tented canopy. Before him on a carpet are a flower garland, bowls of fruit, brass vessels, a silver plate of red flowers, and banana leaves with food. Around him, devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls sit cross-legged in folded hands; a standing man in white at right holds a tray. A whiteboard lists names in a line of text. Reddish temple-style painted pillars frame the backdrop, and a bowl of food and kumkum-marked offerings lie in front.

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a red flower garland sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests in front of a dark red backdrop. Several devotees in white and cream ritual clothes, some with yellow shawls, kneel on patterned rugs before him, offering bowls of fruit, brass pots and gold-rimmed plates of food and flowers. A bald elderly man in white kneels with folded hands, a woman in white sits with hands folded, and a long-haired woman in white holds a shallow bowl aloft. A bowl of red petals sits in the foreground, and a whiteboard listing items stands behind the throne.A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a tent-like hall with draped backdrop. A man with a shaved head in white clothing sits on the floor in front of a seated figure in ornate gold throne. The seated figure wears an orange saffron robe, a red flower garland and an orange shawl, with hands pressed in namaste. Around the throne, several women in white saris with yellow borders sit on red and patterned rugs; one woman raises a lit aarti lamp toward the throne. Brass plates hold lamps, flower petals, fruit and red berries. A whiteboard behind lists handwritten names. A tray of fruit sits on a glass table beside the throne.A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests inside a tent-like hall. Around him, devotees in white ritual clothes with yellow shawls attend: two women on the left hold a shell-like vessel and red offerings, a bald elderly man in white bends forward, a man in white kneels with palms joined, and women in yellow-bordered shawls hold brass trays with oil lamps and flowers. A whiteboard listing names and a tray of fruit sit nearby, and a pink flower-decorated plate lies at the foot of the throne. The scene suggests a padapuja or similar devotional offering, and a tent-canvas backdrop and plastic chairs complete the setting.2009-11-20November 20 20092009-11-20A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a red-orange flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest, palms pressed together in namaskar. Before him, devotees in white dhotis and white garments with yellow shawls sit on a patterned red rug, offering plates of flowers, fruit and food; one older bald man in white kneels with hands folded near a flower offering. A white board with handwritten list stands behind, a fruit tray and bottles sit on a side table, and a woman in white with yellow shawl stands at right near brass vessels. Background is a draped red-and-gold cloth.A photograph of a pada puja ceremony indoors. A central figure seated on an ornate golden throne with a carved gilt back and lion-form armrests wears an orange saffron robe and a red floral garland, with hands joined in namaskar. Before the throne, a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl raises a lit oil lamp toward him. Around them, devotees in white garments and yellow shawls sit on red and patterned rugs with brass plates of fruit, flowers, a bowl of red petals and brass kalasha-style vessels. Red and orange drapes and a whiteboard listing names hang in the background.A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with carved lion armrests, wearing an orange saffron robe and a red flower garland, hands pressed together in namaste before a red backdrop. Around the throne, several devotees in white and cream attire with yellow borders sit on red carpets. A woman in a white sari holds a small silver plate with an offering, a bald man in white sits cross-legged near brass bowls of fruit and flowers, and a man in white kneels with palms joined. Trays of offerings, a basket of fruit and a bowl of red flowers are in front. A whiteboard list stands to the right, and a small palm-leaf-shaped logo sits at the top left. The scene suggests a satsang or puja with devotees offering to the seated teacher.2009-11-20A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red-backed cushion wears an orange robe, red flower garland and tilak, with hands pressed together in namaste. Around him devotees in white garments with yellow shawls sit on red and patterned rugs, offering brass plates of lamps, red flowers and fruit. A white board lists names and a fruit basket sits at left in a tented hall. Several people kneel in a padapuja-style offering. Photo shows a seated figure with hands in namaste.2009-11-20November 20 20092009-11-20A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a tent-like hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion arms, hands folded in namaste. Before him, a row of devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls kneel on red and patterned rugs. One woman in white with a gold border holds a lit aarti lamp toward him, while others hold brass and silver plates of oil lamps, red fruit and offerings. A white board with handwritten names hangs at right, and fruit sits on a small wooden table at left.A photograph of a padapuja-style devotional ceremony in a tent-like hall with draped red and green fabric. A seated figure in orange robes and a red garland sits on an ornate gold throne with hands pressed together in prayer; the figure's face and features are not clearly distinguishable here, and identity is left uncertain. In front of the throne, a bald man in white kurta and white dhoti sits with his back to the camera, and several women in white and cream saris with yellow and orange shawls sit on carpets, some with hands folded. A man in white clothing sits to the right with hands folded. A large spread of brass bowls, plates of rice, fruit, sweets, coloured offerings and a silver vessel covers the cloth in the foreground. A whiteboard on the right lists text.2009-11-20A seated figure in an orange-red robe and a red garland sits with palms joined in namaste on an ornate gold throne beneath a gold canopy, in a tented hall with green side drapes and carved red pillar panels. Around the throne, a seated group of devotees in white clothes with orange and yellow shawls sit on a white cloth and on striped mats. Some hold offerings: a brass plate with fruit, sweets and small bowls is laid before them. A whiteboard on the right lists handwritten names. The scene shows a sitting satsang or puja gathering. The seated figure on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate with orange robes, red garland and a throne setting.2009-11-20