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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap, with a red tilak on his forehead and long swept-back hair. In front of the throne, several devotees in white dhotis with yellow shawls kneel with hands joined, and a woman in a cream sari with a green border kneels at the lower left. Silver trays holding flowers and oil lamps rest on the golden dais before the throne. Behind, a deity murti is adorned with garlands, and brass lamps stand in the background near a red curtain and carved stone pillars. Probable Swamiji (probable) seated in the centre, with his saffron robes, rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair as cues, presiding over a puja.

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August 08 20102010-08-08A photograph of a ritual puja at an ornate temple-style stage. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold bracelet, sits cross-legged with hands folded on a large gold throne with red cushions. A probable Swamiji appearance cue is the long swept-back hair with orange-saffron robe and rudraksha mala. Six people in white and cream ritual dress sit on the floor before him: two men in white dhotis, a woman in a white sari, a woman in a cream sari, a boy in white, and a man in white with hands joined in prayer. One priest in a white dhoti holds a flower or offering. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, a vase of orange and yellow flowers sits on a low table, and a large painted backdrop of deity figures in red and pink surrounds the scene.2011-02-26A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap, with a red bindi on his forehead. In front of the throne, two priests in white dhotis sit on the floor: one, bald and bespectacled with gold garlands, raises a hand in gesture, while a younger man in white with a yellow shawl sits with his back to the camera, hands raised. Before them are silver trays of offerings, a bowl of red flowers, an apple and other fruit, and folded orange and yellow cloths. Behind the throne stand gold-framed decorations, yellow and purple draped fabric, garlands and a small deity murti in the background.2010-08-08A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded on an ornate gold-and-red throne inside a temple-style hall with carved stone pillars and brass lamps. Two devotees in white with yellow shawls face him from the foreground, one holding a lit oil lamp aloft and the other holding a lamp toward the throne. Gold-framed ornaments and a deity murti with garlands stand behind the throne. Gold offerings and flowers rest on a gold pedestal before him, consistent with a pada puja.2010-08-06A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) inside a temple hall, with a deity murti decorated with garlands behind him. Before the throne, a group of devotees in white and yellow-trimmed clothing sit on a mat with their hands folded in prayer, and silver plates of offerings, fruit and flowers rest in front of them. A kalasha-style lamp stand and a painted carved gateway frame the scene. The man is identifiable as a person by his saffron robes, mala and throne, so a person is marked in_person.2010-08-06A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with intricate repoussé carving. He wears a saffron-orange sash with gold border over bare shoulders, multiple rudraksha malas, a pearl necklace and a jeweled pendant, plus a rudraksha armband. His hands rest folded in his lap. In the foreground at the bottom, two people face him: a woman with hair in a braid and a shaved-headed person in white robes with red trim, both with hands joined. A brass tray of flowers and fruit sits before them. Swamiji (probable): the seated man's long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas and ceremonial gold necklace are consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji at this satsang.2011-02-20A man with long swept-back dark hair and a red bindi sits eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands folded in his lap. He wears a saffron-orange robe and a long rudraksha mala. Two people in the foreground, one with a shaved head in white and one with hair tied back, bow toward him over plates of offerings with bare feet near the throne base.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of a temple shrine with a yellow and purple deity murti draped with garlands. Around him, shaven-headed priests in white dhotis with yellow shawls and a woman in white with an orange shawl hold lit oil lamps and aarti flames, while brass plates with offerings sit on a gold table in the foreground. The scene appears to be a pada-puja-style ritual. The man's appearance matches visible cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) seated as honoured guest.2010-08-09October 28 20102010-10-28 +1 copiesAugust 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe and a long gold bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a gold arched backrest. He has long dark hair, a red bindi on his forehead, and his hands are folded in his lap, with a microphone on a flexible stand beside him. His bare feet rest on a red velvet footstool. Behind him is a gilded carved panel. The lone figure is speaking to an audience as in a satsang discourse.2010-10-24A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe on an ornate gold throne with carved lion figures and a gold arched backrest, hands pressed together in namaste and eyes closed. A red tilak mark is on his forehead. In front of him, devotees in white and yellow clothing sit on the floor; one woman in a yellow shawl holds a lit oil lamp, another in white lifts an arati or ritual item, and a man in white raises a small brass vessel. Behind them a red-pillared temple-style tent interior with a hanging kalasha-like canopy and cushions with brass offerings. This is a puja or aarti gathering in a tented setting.2009-12-29