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A photograph of a pada puja gathering in a hall with orange-red walls and a framed poster on the upper left. A man in a saffron-orange shawl with a large red rose garland stands at right facing left, beside a red-draped table with a wooden lectern and a rudraksha mala. Behind him stands an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. Seated on the floor at left, several people in white ritual clothes sit with palms pressed together in prayer; some wear yellow shawls, and some priests with shaved heads wear white dhotis and rudraksha malas. A microphone stands in front of the seated group. The man in saffron has a distinctive long swept-back hairstyle and saffron robes, consistent with a probable identification, though the face is not used for identity.

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July 22 20102010-07-22A padapuja gathering in a red-and-orange hall. A man with long hair swept back, wearing an orange sleeveless robe and a rudraksha mala, stands at the right with hands folded in front of a red-draped seat. A large ornate gold throne stands centre-left, empty. Seated devotees in white ritual clothes with saffron-coloured sashes and beads sit on the floor, and a woman in white with folded hands and glasses sits near a tray. Women in yellow shawls and orange saris kneel with folded hands on the left, and a man in white sits at the bottom. Plates of fruit, sweets and small brass vessels sit on a tray in front. A framed banner with photographs hangs on the wall at top left. Some people in white robes are seated behind, with one shaved-headed priest in white.2010-08-28A photograph of a pada puja gathering in a hall with orange-painted walls. A man with long dark hair and a saffron/orange sleeveless robe stands at right beside a red-cushioned throne with gold trim, with an orange cloth draped over the seat, and appears to be giving a discourse. Seated devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls sit on the floor, several with palms pressed together in anjali. A bald man in white and yellow sits in front with hands folded, and a seated woman in white holds palms together. Brass plates of offerings and flowers sit on a tray in the foreground. A framed photo of a saffron-robed figure seated with a mala hangs on the back wall, and a printed banner with photographs runs across the top. Several people are seated along the rear and left, and a wooden lectern with red trays is at lower right.2010-08-25A photograph of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala walking across an orange-carpeted stage at an indoor hall with orange walls. Behind him, several devotees in white and cream clothes with yellow shawls stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. An ornate gold-and-red throne sits at the right of the stage, and a tray with a kalasha-like silver dish and offerings lies in the foreground. A bald man in white with an orange shawl stands at left, and a bald man in white with a rudraksha mala and a pale cap stands at right. A banner at the upper left shows photographs and text about a spiritual awakening. Swamiji (probable): the long-haired figure in saffron robes and rudraksha mala is the central subject, walking toward the stage.2010-08-26Indoor photo of a padapuja-style gathering in an orange-walled hall. A long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at right beside a gold-carved throne with red cushions, hands folded, facing seated devotees. Seated devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls sit before silver thalis holding flowers and offerings. A shaved-headed man in white with folded hands kneels at centre, and a man in white ritual dress sits near a microphone. A framed portrait of a saffron-robed figure seated in meditation hangs on the wall, and a banner of photographs is pinned above. Roughly a dozen people are visible, several partly cut off at the frame edges.2010-08-25September 02 20102010-09-02 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja-style gathering in an orange-walled hall. A man in an orange robe with a large white and red flower garland stands on a gilded throne with red cushions, hands folded in front of his chest. Seated on the floor before him, women and girls in white and yellow saris and white dress hold brass plates of offerings and oil lamps. Behind them, several men in white dhotis with saffron shawls sit or stand, and a man in white with a yellow shawl stands at the left by a stand-mounted microphone. A gilded carved chair and a steel water bottle are visible at the right edge.2010-09-02A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a red-and-orange hall. A figure in an orange sleeveless top with long dark hair, garlanded with red roses and white flowers, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with hands folded in greeting. Seated before him on the floor are devotees in white and yellow: women in saris and men in white dhotis with shaved heads. Silver trays holding pink lotus flowers, red blossoms, fruit and small brass vessels rest on gold-trimmed cloths in front of the group. A standing priest in white with a yellow shawl stands at the back, and a microphone stands are visible. A printed banner hangs on the upper-left wall. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person, seated in a position of honour.2010-09-02Indoor ritual hall with orange-painted walls and a framed photo panel on the upper left. A tall figure in saffron-orange robes stands at right with palms pressed together in namaste, a shawl draped over the head and shoulders. Seated before him, several men in white dhotis and white shawls with orange-red and yellow borders, shaved heads and tilak marks, sit on a mat; one holds a microphone. A man in white with a yellow shawl kneels in front, and a woman in a yellow garment and another in red and white sit near brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings. A man in white stands at far left beside a small table. Setting appears to be a pooja gathering.2010-08-04August 01 20102010-08-01A standing group at an ashram hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange-painted walls. In the foreground a man in a white turban and white kurta stands at left, hands clasped. Center, a bearded man in an saffron-orange kurta with a beaded necklace holds his hands together in front of his chest. Beside him, a bearded man in white dhoti and shawl with a garland of white and yellow flowers and red blossoms holds hands folded at his chest; his ornate orange-red edged cloth and bracelets stand out. Behind them, women in white saris with yellow borders stand with palms pressed together, and men in white dhotis stand near a wall display with printed photographs and text. a person's presence is not established by appearance.2010-10-04 +1 copiesIndoor satsang hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated metal ceiling. A man with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, wearing a sleeveless saffron-orange robe, stands at the right beside a red-cushioned ornate gold throne. Seated before him, devotees in white clothes with yellow shawls sit with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a few wear beaded necklaces. On the wall behind is a framed photo of a saffron-robed sannyasi seated outdoors and a long printed banner with photographs. A wooden lectern-box with red compartments holds a rudraksha mala, and small brass plates with offerings sit on the floor. Several people are visible, seated in rows.2010-08-25