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A ceremonial puja on a raised red stage. A seated figure on a gold-and-brown throne wears a yellow-and-red headdress and a brown-and-gold garment, with a multi-tiered lit oil lamp (aarti) held before the throne by a standing-up devotee in white. Two golden lion statues flank the throne, and a large yellow Balinese-style parasol stands behind it. Devotees sit on the stage: a bald man in orange robes and a woman in orange with a gold-trimmed sash on the left, men in white dhoti and shirts, a man in a yellow shirt, and a woman in white with hands in anjali. A large banner shows a smiling man with an orange turban and a red bindi, and a Balinese temple with a pagoda-style roof behind. Text appears in the photo's lower right.

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A photograph of a seated puja on a red-carpeted stage before a large golden-yellow backdrop. A man on a dark red throne with golden lion armrests wears an orange-red garment, a red-and-yellow turban with white flower adornment and a red bindi; his presentation with a turban and saffron clothing is consistent with the page's a person reference, but his face is not clear enough to confirm, so he is described only as a seated figure on a throne. Behind him a poster shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe in front of a temple. A tiered silver lamp stand is held by a bald man in an orange shawl; men in white and a woman in white with folded hands sit around the stage, and a man in a yellow shirt holds a small oil lamp. A golden tiered umbrella canopy rises above the throne.2013-12-21A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a hall. A man in a rust-red robe with a red-and-gold head covering and a long beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a golden arched backrest; a guard-like golden lion statue stands on each side. Behind him is a large banner showing a smiling man in an orange turban with a red bindi, and a temple with a tiered roof. A golden umbrella with yellow tassels hangs above the throne. In front, several devotees in white and yellow kneel and sit; one man in a yellow shirt holds a lit lamp, a bald priest in orange raises a tall multi-branched lamp, and a woman in white sits with palms pressed together. The scene reflects a puja with lamps and offerings.2013-12-21December 21 20132013-12-21A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a hall with a large banner behind a golden throne flanked by two golden lion statues. A seated figure in a red-maroon turban with a white flower, orange robe and layered garlands sits on the throne, one hand raised in blessing; the figure's appearance suggests a person in a central role. Around the throne, devotees in white and cream garments and saffron-orange robes sit on the floor holding a tiered lamp with lit oil lamps (diyas) and offering lamps, a bald monk in orange cloth at lower left, and a woman in a gold-trimmed sari at right. The banner shows a smiling face and a temple with water and stone statues.2013-12-20Ritual gathering on a red-carpeted stage in front of a large backdrop showing a smiling man in an orange turban and a Balinese temple with rice fields. A central figure seated on an ornate golden-rimmed throne between two golden lion statues wears an orange-and-maroon robe, a red-and-gold turban, a red flower garland, and raises a golden trident-like staff with the right hand while the left hand is raised in blessing. Surrounding him, devotees sit in orange, maroon, white and gold-brown saris and white clothing with hands folded. A seated man in white on the left, a bald man in orange near the front, and a woman in white with folded hands on the right are visible. A tiered lamp of lit oil lamps stands in the foreground beside an offering tray, and a camera rig appears at the right edge.2013-12-08May 01 20142014-05-01A seated figure on an ornate golden-and-red throne raises one hand in blessing while holding a silver trident-topped staff. The figure wears a saffron-orange turban, an orange robe and a long red-and-white flower garland. Flanking the throne are golden lion statues. In front, a seated group in white, orange, gold and brown saris and kurtas faces the throne on a red stage; one attendant in orange and saffron holds a tall lit multi-tier lamp and another appears to be offering a kalasha. A large portrait of a smiling man in orange, labelled as a backdrop, hangs behind, beside a photograph of a temple. Stage ritual scene, padapuja and satsang setting.2013-12-08A photograph of a ceremonial stage set up for a padukapuja-style worship, with a red brick-patterned altar framed by golden lion sculptures and a tiger motif on the platform. Two large portraits of a smiling man with long hair and an orange turban hang in the background and above the altar; the portrait on the altar is framed in gold, and a banner behind shows a temple scene. Two golden parasol-style umbrellas flank the stage. A saffron-robed priest with a shaved head holds a tall, lit multi-tiered lamp aloft with both hands. A woman in white sits at the altar presenting offerings, and on the left a man in orange clothing and a second shaved-headed participant tend oil lamps and pooja items on a mat. Trays of flowers and offerings sit on the platform. Visible people: about four.2013-12-06December 21 20132013-12-21 +1 copiesA seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a rust-red turban sits on an ornate brown throne with a golden arched back and two golden lion sculptures at its sides. He wears a long red and white flower garland and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, holds a tall silver trident-like staff, and smiles. Five women and one man in white sit cross-legged on a red mat before the throne; several have their hands folded in namaste, and one holds a small brass tray. Trays of offerings and an incense setup sit on the floor. A large backdrop shows a smiling portrait and a photo of a temple scene with lush trees.2013-12-08A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a silver trident (trishul) sits on a dark red throne with a gold arched backdrop flanked by two golden lion sculptures. Devotees in white and orange clothing sit in front, including a man in a white shirt with his back to the camera, and women holding lit oil lamps and offering flowers during a padapuja. A large printed banner behind shows a smiling orange-robed figure and a temple scene. a person by his saffron robe, rudraksha mala, trident and throne, presented as the central teacher.2013-12-11May 01 20142014-05-01