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A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with green leaves, white flowers and purple blooms. He has hands pressed together in prayer and wears a white flower garland. Around him devotees sit on the floor in white and yellow garments and saffron-orange clothing, some pressing palms together, others offering flower-filled plates and a brass bowl during what appears to be an aarti or puja. Sunflowers stand in a tall vase, with rose petals and water bottles nearby. The hall has gold curtains and a ceiling fan. The figure's appearance with saffron robe, long hair and garlands gives a probable identity as a person, seated on the throne, though the view is partly obscured.

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August 16 20092009-08-16Photo of a seated figure in a long saffron-orange robe with a red flower garland and white jasmine-style necklace, hands pressed together in namaste on a gilded throne with carved lion-like armrests. Around him, devotees in white clothes sit on red and patterned mats; several women wear yellow shawls and braids, and an older man in white holds a brass or silver offering. Nearby are plates of fruit, flower petals, brass vessels, a framed photo, a fan and stacked books. The setting is a draped, tent-like room with yellow and cream curtains. The scene suggests a puja or padapuja offering in front of the seated figure.2009-11-20A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and a red-and-white garland sits on a gold-and-red throne decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands, hands pressed together in namaskar. A white-haired elderly man in white kneels before him on the floor, reaching toward a brass plate of flowers, while several devotees in white kurtas with yellow shawls sit around a small gold stool holding offerings. Flower vases, water bottles, a pedestal fan and gold drapery fill the room. The seated figure shows long, swept-back hair and saffron clothing with a garland, consistent with the swami candidate, though the face is not used for identification.2009-08-16August 16 20092009-08-16August 26 20092009-08-26August 09 20092009-08-09September 10 20102010-09-10A seated devotional gathering in an indoor hall with gold curtains and ceiling lights. A person in an orange robe sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold throne decorated with green, white and purple flower garlands, a seated cushion and a yellow floral arrangement. A woman in a blue-green sari stands at left near a table with offerings. Around the throne, about ten devotees sit on white cloth: women in white and cream saris, men in white with yellow shawls, and a woman in an orange top at left. Brass plates of fruit, flowers, a bowl of petals and water bottles lie on the floor. A video camera is visible at the right edge. a person candidate: the orange-robed figure on the throne has long hair and distinctive ceremonial seating, but appearance cues are limited.2009-08-16A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a bright hall with yellow curtains and gold-framed throne-style decor. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a red-and-white beaded mala, sits on a gold throne with hands joined in namaskar; a figure with long hair in white clothing kneels before him. Seated devotees around a white cloth hold trays of fruit, flowers and oil lamps, with a woman in an orange shawl and a woman in yellow and white nearby. Books and small boxes rest on a glass side table at right. a person is seated on the throne in orange cloth with rudraksha malas and ornate gold-hued decor, while the kneeling figure in white is a devotee.2009-09-07A seated figure in an orange robe with a white and green flower garland sits on a golden throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaste, at the front of a room with gold curtains and ceiling fans. Before the throne a low table holds a tray of lamps, fruit, sweets and bowls. Surrounding them, devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls sit on blue and yellow mats with hands folded; a woman in a white sari with a long braid and a man in an orange robe sit nearby, and a few people are seen from behind in the foreground.2009-08-15A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white and orange flower garland sits with palms joined on a gold and red throne in a bright room with cream walls. In front of the throne, a red cushion holds a small offering. Devotees in white and cream clothes with yellow borders kneel on a white cloth, some with palms joined in prayer. Trays of oranges, red fruit, sweets and flowers are arranged on the cloth. At the right, a seated man in saffron wears a red-and-yellow shawl. a person is seated on the throne, with saffron clothing and garland cues; a man in grey kneels nearby. Appearance-based cues are present, but the person's identity is not established.2009-08-09A photograph of a padha pooja ceremony in a hall with gold curtains. A seated figure on a gold-and-red throne wears an orange robe, a white flower garland and a green-and-white garland, with hands pressed together in namaste. Before the throne, a gold stool holds flowers, fruit, sweets and a lit lamp. Around it sit about ten devotees in white and cream clothes, several in yellow shawls, some in orange, with others' palms joined. A fruit plate, a brass bowl, a kalasha-style vessel and an oil lamp are on white cloth in front, and an orange-robed attendant sits to the side. Fans and a flower vase stand nearby.2009-08-15