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A photograph of a pada puja in a decorated hall with red and orange drapes. A seated figure in an orange robe with hands pressed in namaskar sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests. Around him, devotees in white and yellow-trimmed garments sit on the floor, several holding oil lamps and brass vessels of offerings; a bald man in white with a yellow shawl and a bearded man in white with a mala stand out among them. A small table to the left holds fruit, a bowl and a small device. A fan and sound equipment sit in the background. a person: the figure on the throne wears a saffron robe and is seated on a golden throne, though his face and hair cues are not distinctive enough to confirm.

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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits eyes-closed on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands folded, on a stage. Around the throne a group of devotees sits on the floor: a woman in green with palms joined, a man in white with a shaved head and mala, a bare-chested man with white tilak and gold necklaces, and women in yellow and white saris. Silver plates and bowls of offerings are set before them, with two red apples on a side table near the throne. Dark curtains and a projection screen form the backdrop. Visibly a satsang-style ritual gathering with devotional offerings.2010-09-17A photograph of a pada puja in a hall. A man in an orange robe with a long dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed and hands resting on his lap. Surrounding devotees in white ritual clothes sit on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer, including a bald priest in white with a gold necklace and a woman in a red sari. Silver trays hold pink flowers, red fruit and offering bowls at the foot of the throne. A shaved-headed man in front and a woman in red at the right are seated in devotion, and a microphone stands at the left. The scene is a pada puja, a devotional foot-worship ceremony.2010-09-16Devotees in white ritual clothes and gold-bordered dhotis or saris sit on the floor in a hall, many with white and red forehead markings. A bare-chested man at left holds a small lamp aloft, and a young woman and a girl in white and orange-trimmed clothing hold lamps near the foreground. A man in white with a prominent forehead mark and beaded necklace sits in the centre. At right, a figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold ornate throne with red cushions, with long swept-back hair and a crown-like gold backdrop; the seated figure matches the page's reference to a person, though the appearance is only partially visible. Fruit and flowers rest on a small table beside the throne, and a white tower fan stands in the background.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with hands pressed together in namaskar, bare-armed and with long dark hair. Before the throne, a group of devotees sit on striped rugs, several wearing white clothes with yellow or orange sashes, with their hands folded in prayer. Small oil lamps, brass plates and bowls of flowers and offerings are arranged on the floor, and a microphone stand stands at the right. Pillars with carved sculptural patterns frame the tented hall, and a standing fan is at the left.2009-12-16A seated man with long dark hair wears a sleeveless saffron-orange garment and sits with hands pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold throne decorated with lion figures. A devotee in white bends forward to offer a brass plate, while other attendees in white and yellow shawls sit cross-legged nearby, many with hands folded. A tray in the foreground holds apples, bangles, folded banknotes and sweets. Behind them stand a bamboo-screened window and a red wall. A devotee kneels at the foot of the throne during a padapuja-style offering, which is a ritual foot-worship ceremony. A microphone stands near the seated group.2009-12-03A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a red cushioned back, wearing a flowing saffron-orange robe and long dark hair, holds palms together in prayer. Before him a group of devotees sits on the floor: several women in yellow-and-white dress and yellow scarves, a man in white with a red shawl, and younger men in white with yellow scarves. A woman in a red sari in the foreground and a man in white are offering or receiving items from a brass tray, while a tray of fruit, flowers and packets sits beside the throne. The setting is an open-sided hall with bamboo matting and a red-painted wall. Possibly a puja or padapuja ritual; appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable) on the throne, with the cues of saffron robe and long hair.2009-12-03Photo of a padapuja ritual in a gold-trimmed hall. A man in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned golden throne, eyes closed, his bare feet extended toward a golden tray. Kneeling before him, devotees in white dhotis with gold necklaces and white shawls attend the feet; a man in white with a mala holds his hands clasped, and a woman in white sits nearby. Silver plates with flowers, fruit, and pink petals sit on the golden tray. Behind the throne stand a golden swan-shaped seat, a trident-topped staff, orange cloth, and a garlanded deity murti. Other people in orange and white sit at the edges, one with a microphone, and women in the foreground, including one with a braid, are partly visible. Probable Swamiji on the throne, with orange robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and gold ornaments.2010-11-12September 17 20102010-09-17A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja in a hall with pink walls and dark blue curtains. A man in an orange saffron robe with rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands folded, while devotees kneel before him. Devotees in white ritual clothes and folded hands, including a woman in a green blouse and a shaved-headed priest with a chanting mic, surround a golden tray with brass plates holding apples, flowers and red offerings. A woman in a yellow-trimmed garment kneels at the front. A visible a person cue: the seated figure wears saffron and multiple rudraksha malas on a gold throne, a role of guru receiving worship.2010-09-17A seated man in an orange robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gilded throne with his hands pressed in anjali, while devotees perform padapuja at his feet. Two people in white kneel and wash or adorn his feet with gold-coloured items, and a woman in a red blouse assists at the front. Behind them, a row of devotees in white with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas sit on a striped rug, and one woman sings into a microphone. A tray at left holds fruit, money, and bangles. The swamiji candidate has long hair, orange saffron clothing, and a throne, so the identification is probable as an appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), seated for padapuja. The scene includes a large indoor hall with glass windows, and the throne is decorated with lion figures.2009-12-03A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a bright hall with yellow curtains and gold-framed throne-style decor. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a red-and-white beaded mala, sits on a gold throne with hands joined in namaskar; a figure with long hair in white clothing kneels before him. Seated devotees around a white cloth hold trays of fruit, flowers and oil lamps, with a woman in an orange shawl and a woman in yellow and white nearby. Books and small boxes rest on a glass side table at right. a person is seated on the throne in orange cloth with rudraksha malas and ornate gold-hued decor, while the kneeling figure in white is a devotee.2009-09-07December 03 20092009-12-03