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December 16 20122012-12-16Indoor ceremony in a large atrium with a staircase and a crowd of devotees in white and orange-red shawls seated on the stairs. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari and orange shawl kneels beside a brass tray of small lamps and a plate of red and white flowers. Three seated devotees in white with orange shawls join palms in prayer or hold offerings. Behind them on the left, a figure in an orange robe, pink-and-white garland and tan turban sits on an ornate throne beside a golden lion-headed statue, appearing to be a person. A projector screen and white lamp stand in the background, and a golden deity murti is partly visible in the foreground.2012-12-16Indoor ceremony in a multi-level atrium with a grand staircase and draped curtains. In the foreground, a figure seated on a carved wooden throne with gold lion-head armrests wears an orange-brown turban, a garland of white and pink flowers with red beads, and saffron-orange robes. Seated women and men in white clothes with orange shawls sit on the floor before brass plates and trays of small oil lamps, some with their hands folded in anjali. A man in a white shirt and orange shawl sits at right. Behind them a projection screen shows a deity image, and a cameraman films from the staircase.2012-12-16A photo of a paada pooja in a wood-panelled hall with gold-framed ornate chairs. A seated figure on a gold throne with a red cushion wears a saffron-orange garment and a long swept-back hairstyle; a saffron shawl drapes the shoulders, and a person is seated there. Behind the throne, a golden deity murti with garlands and a gold crown sits beneath a green canopy, with yellow and purple flowers in front. Around the throne, devotees in saffron and white sit on the floor offering flowers and brass vessels, with a woman in green kneeling near the throne. Ceremonial oil lamps and a brass vessel appear in the foreground, and a white-clad priest and attendants are visible in the background.2014-12-30A photograph of an indoor initiation session with a crowd of seated participants on a red-carpeted floor in front of a gold ornate throne. A figure seated on the throne wears an orange-red turban, a long white flower garland, and saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha-style mala visible, and holds his hands forward toward the group. Many participants in white and orange-red shawls sit in rows, some holding brass plates and offering items. A woman in a green and gold sari sits in the foreground beside a trident-topped staff. Red curtains, carved gold pillars and a backdrop of red flowers frame the scene.2015-05-27A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a garland of white flowers draped over its back. Behind him a large portrait shows a smiling man in a blue turban, and a brass oil lamp and a framed picture stand on a side table. In front of the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor around a gold plate with flowers and offerings, one man in white with a neck malas and forehead markings pouring from a small vessel, women in green, orange and blue saris. The scene looks like a puja or satsang in a hall with red curtains and a standing cooler.2011-09-17December 11 20132013-12-11A photograph inside an ornate hall during a padapuja darshan. On the left, a figure seated on a carved wooden throne beside a golden lion sculpture wears a saffron-toned robe, a long purple flower garland, and a white tilak on the forehead, with long dark hair swept back. Devotees kneel on a patterned mat holding brass plates and small bowls of lamps and offerings, several in white and orange-brown clothing. A woman in a blue sari and another in white with an orange sash lean forward. Behind them, people sit on steps and a staircase, and a screen at lower right shows a video of the same seated figure.2012-12-13A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an indoor hall with gold-finished lion-shaped thrones and red carpeting. A man seated on a red and gold throne with a gold lion armrest wears an orange-red turban and a red beaded garland, with gold bangles and a saffron-orange cloth; he is raised to the right of the frame and gestures with his right hand. a person appearance cues include the crown-like turban, saffron clothing and ornate red garland. Around him, several people in saffron and orange robes sit on the floor beside silver and steel trays of kumkum, turmeric and flower offerings, a brass vessel, a white lotus and a small oil lamp. A white-clad devotee kneels at the front, and a woman in a green sari and a seated woman in yellow sit nearby.2013-12-08October 26 20152015-10-26December 12 20122012-12-12December 27 20152015-12-27 +1 copies