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August 16 2009

A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, draped with green leaf and white and yellow flower garlands, hands pressed together in namaskar and feet bare on a rose-petal-strewn platform. Beside the throne a decorated golden puja tray holds flowers and offerings, and a golden kalasha-style vase of yellow sunflowers stands at right. Around the platform, devotees in white clothes sit on the floor; several wear yellow scarves and join their palms in prayer, while a woman in white holds a small cup. A child in white and a figure in orange also sit nearby. Gold curtains, a standing fan and water bottles fill the background. The image shows a satsang-style gathering with a seated teacher receiving devotion, classed as a person by his orange robe and garlanded throne presence only.

A seated man in orange robes and a white and red flower garland sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet back and gold lion-form armrest. Around him, devotees sit on a colourful striped mat in a simple room with a window, a standing fan and a small offering tray. A woman in white with her hands folded, a man in white kurta with a lanyard and folded hands, and a woman in a blue shawl sit nearby, with a partial figure at the lower edge. The white-haired woman at lower left also has hands pressed together. The scene suggests satsang or darshan. Visible people: five to six.

A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, the backrest and arms draped with red and white flower garlands. He has his palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, a red bindi on his forehead and a red flower garland with a white garland at his chest. Several devotees in white and pastel clothing sit around the throne's base, some with hands raised in offering. Trays of apples, fruit and sweets sit on red-draped tables on either side, with a water bottle nearby. A plain cream wall forms the backdrop. a person is seated centrally, identified by the saffron robes, rudraksha-style garlands and ceremonial throne setting.

A 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.

August 16 2009

A photograph of a home padapuja ritual in a plain room with cream walls. A man in orange robes and a flower garland sits with palms pressed together on a gilded, ornate throne with red cushions. Before the throne a seated man in white clothes holds a lit oil lamp toward the seated figure. Trays of fruit, sweets and a pineapple lie on white cloth in front. A younger man in orange, and another in white with an orange shawl, sit with folded hands at the right, while seated devotees and small children fill the foreground. A table with books, fruit and a cooler stands at the left.

A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an indoor hall with gold-and-mustard curtains and a standing fan. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a garland of marigolds, roses and green leaves wears orange robes and a beaded necklace and receives the ritual. In front, a man in a white dhoti and shirt bends forward over the throne's footrest, while a younger person in a yellow top kneels nearby. A man in orange robes and a shawl stands at left, beside a woman in a white sari, and offers something. Brass plates holding flowers, fruit and offerings sit on white cloths on the floor, a decorated vase of yellow flowers stands at right, and water bottles are lined on a table.

December 01 2009

2009-12-01 +2 copies

A seated figure in saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaste, draped in long garlands of yellow and orange marigolds and green leaves. Before him on a gold pedestal are a silver-rimmed plate of flowers and oil lamps, and a devotee in a white shirt and blue jeans reaches forward with a tray. A younger man in orange robes kneels beside the pedestal holding a small brass pot, while others in white shirts and yellow shawls sit cross-legged on the floor. Gold curtains, a vase of yellow flowers and a box of fruit complete the padha pooja setting.

January 02 2010

2010-01-02 +2 copies

A seated figure in an orange robe with a white flower garland and a red-and-green floral garland sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like arms and a red backrest. Several people in white and yellow clothing sit on the floor in front of the throne, one seen from behind with a shaved head, others holding brass plates of offerings or pressing palms together. Behind the throne hang pinkish draped cloth and decorative pillar prints, and a small table holds fruit, a water bottle, and a plate of offerings.