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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a floral garland of white and red flowers, extending a hand toward a man prostrating on the floor in white clothes. Standing behind them, several men in white dhotis and shirts with green and blue rosette ribbons on their chests stand with hands folded, while one man in white with a rudraksha mala around his neck bends forward. A white-draped sofa and bright window complete the room. The page excerpt describes the Rasipuram Healing Center inauguration at Rasipuram, Tamil Nadu, but the image itself shows no visible signage.

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February 11 20072007-02-112003 -Glimpses From Various ProgramsJune 13 20102010-06-13August 09 20072007-08-09A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring in an indoor hall. A seated man in an orange robe and a long white-and-red flower garland, with a gold chain and beads, smiles and gestures with his right hand from a white upholstered throne-like seat with a grey cushion. Kneeling at his feet on the floor, an older man in a white shirt and mundu with a rudraksha mala washes or touches the feet over a brass plate. Behind, a standing man in white kurta with an orange shawl and a red-and-white beaded mala stands with hands clasped. A standing fan and a maroon curtain are behind them.2010-07-24A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland and long dark hair places a hand on the head of a man bending forward in a light green shirt and cream trousers. The figure sits on a white-draped platform in a plain white-walled room with a marble floor. Around them, standing devotees in white dhoti and kurta, one in an orange shawl with a rudraksha mala, and a man in a yellow shawl watch. A man at the right in an orange robe with a red and gold garland stands near a red box holding fruit. A figure seated at the right in the foreground wears a yellow shawl and white clothing, with long dark hair, and a tall dark-haired figure in an orange robe stands at the far right. The scene suggests a blessing being given in a home setting.2010-02-17A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an outdoor courtyard with an orange cloth floor. A figure in orange robes with long dark wavy hair, a long beaded necklace of gold-coloured beads and an orange shawl sits on a raised orange-draped seat, smiling and holding flower petals. A man in white clothes bends forward to touch the seated figure's bare feet, which rest on a pink-and-gold cloth and marigold garlands. Behind them, several men in white kurtas wear marigold garlands and orange shawls, with hands folded in greeting, and a woman in a yellow sari stands nearby. A brass bowl of petals and lemons sits on a wooden stand at left, with brass lamps and a shrine behind.2010-07-24A photograph of a temple darshan scene. A smiling person with long dark hair, wearing orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, sits on a white-draped seat with gold trim. A kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt bows and touches the seated person's hand to his forehead, while a devotee lies prostrate in white at the seated person's feet, adorned with a flower garland. Behind them, a standing man in a purple turban and white clothes, and several people in orange and white robes, stand near a red railing. A cameraman with a video camera films the scene. On an altar at the upper right, a deity murti sits decorated with garlands and brass lamps, and a side table holds water bottles. Several figures in orange and white stand nearby.2010-06-13A photograph of a padapuja, a foot-worship ritual, in an ashram hall with orange floor cloth. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a multi-strand gold beaded necklace and holds a small tray of flower petals; a bowl of fruit sits on a wooden table beside her. A man in white kneels with his head bowed to her feet on an orange-and-gold cushion, a marigold garland around his neck. Standing devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some with white and marigold garlands, fold their hands in namaskar, and one wears an orange shawl. Their hair and clothing show no identifying features beyond this.2010-07-24Indoor photo in a plain white-walled room with a blue and red striped mat on the floor. A figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair and a white and red floral garland around the neck, is seated on a blue-framed chair draped in white cloth, and places a hand on the head of a man in white kneeling before them in respect. Around them, a crowd of men in white kurta-style clothes, several wearing rudraksha malas, sit or kneel on the floor and watch, while one man in white holds a paper. A small table with fruit and a white cloth is visible at left, and a person in orange sits near the left edge. The kneeling man is being blessed. The appearance is a probable match for a person (long swept-back hair, saffron robes, garland, rudraksha malas as visible cues), presented in the scene as the seated figure giving blessings.2009-01-25A photograph of a devotional gathering in an indoor hall with white cloth draped over a raised platform. A man in orange robes and an orange turban, with a multicoloured flower garland and a rudraksha-style neck mala, sits on the white-covered dais with his feet resting on a small step. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand behind and beside him, and an older man with folded hands and a white beard, along with a bowing man in white, kneels at the front. A woman with a long braid stands at left, and a small speaker and a microphone are visible.2007-01-12Indoor photo of a padapuja-style ritual in a plain room with pale walls and a window grille. A bare-chested man with long dark hair and a red-orange cloth draped over his shoulders, decorated with a white and red flower garland, sits cross-legged on a white cloth. A man in a white shirt and dhoti kneels at the front, placing marigold and yellow flower petals near his feet, while a man in a white shirt and dhoti wearing a black rudraksha mala gestures nearby. A figure in an orange robe with long curly hair stands at the left edge. Around them, a crowd of men and women in white dhotis, white saris and white shirts, plus one woman in a cream sari with gold ornaments, stand watching in the background.2009-08-08