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A seated man in an orange saffron robe with long swept-back black hair and a red bindi sits on a white-covered couch with his palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed. Orange cushions and a rolled white bolster rest beside him, with pink flowers and a brass tray of lamps before a kneeling man in a white shirt, a brown rudraksha mala and an ID badge. A woman in a white saree with pink trim kneels at right holding a brass plate with pink flowers, and a woman in a yellow shawl sits behind. A glass cabinet of small figurines and bookshelves line the room; marigold garlands hang above. a person: long swept-back hair, orange saffron clothing and a red bindi on the seated figure receiving devotees in a padha pooja setting.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on a white-covered couch with palms pressed together in prayer, eyes closed. Around him in a room with wooden cabinets and a glass display case, several devotees sit on the floor with brass thalis and trays before them. A man in a white shirt and a woman in a green sari and a woman in a red shawl with folded hands join in worship, some holding small offerings in brass plates. Red cushions and an orange cloth lie near the couch. a person cues: long swept-back hair and saffron robes; the page says he was not present at this event, so the identity is uncertain. The scene shows a padha pooja style worship with devotees around brass trays.2010-02-18A seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe and orange dhoti sits on a white-draped raised seat with long, wavy dark hair, palms pressed together in prayer. Around him, a group of devotees sits on the floor in a home-like room with a wooden wall unit holding small deity figurines, framed pictures and books, and orange marigold garlands hang above the doorway. In front, a seated woman in a red and white saree and a man in a white shirt with a lanyard hold brass puja plates with oil lamps, pink flowers, kumkum and vibhuti. Other devotees in white and orange, including children, sit with hands folded in worship, and a woman in an orange saree sits at right with folded palms. The scene shows a padha pooja, a foot-worship ritual performed at a seated guru's feet, consistent with the page title.2010-02-18A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long, swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, his palms pressed together in greeting on an orange upholstered chair. Devotees in white ritual clothes sit before him: an older man in a cream shirt with his head bowed and hands folded, a woman in a white sari with a red bindi and hands joined, and another woman in white. Silver trays with oil lamps, flowers and a plate of offerings sit on the floor, and an attendant in white kneels near the bottom left. A framed photograph of a garlanded deity hangs on the pale green wall, and a table at left holds fruit and red-lined trays of offerings. A pada puja foot-worship scene is visible, with a silver tray near the seated man's feet.2010-01-24A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair sits on a white cushioned seat with palms pressed together in namaskar. Around him, a group of women in white and cream saris, some with yellow or blue shawls and rudraksha malas, sit on the floor with hands folded in prayer. Brass plates holding flowers, lamps and offerings sit in front of them, and a red-and-cream box rests on a small table nearby. Marigold garlands hang at the top of the doorway, and framed pictures decorate the walls of the room, indicating a padha pooja style devotional gathering in a home setting.2010-02-18A photograph of a house visit in a plain white-walled room with a framed picture on the wall. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland and red flower garland sits on a white-draped sofa, one hand raised toward a kneeling man in a light blue shirt and white dhoti who bows with palms pressed together. A woman in a maroon sari with gold border kneels on the right, holding offerings, and a young man in white with a yellow shawl stands behind. A red tray of fruit, flowers and sweets sits in front of the seated figure, and a patterned rug covers the floor. Appearance-based cues on the seated saffron-robed man, including the long hair and garland, make him a person; he is seated, not shown on a screen, and his identity is uncertain.2010-02-17A seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe, long dark hair falling past the shoulders, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on a white cushioned seat in a home room. Around him devotees sit on the floor in white and cream garments; a woman in a white sari with a red border and several others have hands folded in prayer. Brass thalis holding flowers, fruit and small oil lamps sit before the group. Behind them stand a glass cabinet with figurines and books, a framed deity picture, and a marigold garland hangs across the top left. The figure has distinctive long swept hair and saffron robes, consistent with a person, seated in the role of the presiding teacher leading the puja.2010-02-18A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a saffron-orange garment sits on a white-covered couch with his palms pressed together in namaskar. Orange and white cloths lie on the couch beside him. Seated around the couch on the red floor are devotees holding brass thalis with lamps, flowers and offerings. A woman in a green sari and another in a red shawl kneel nearby, and a man in a striped shirt and a rudraksha mala holds a thali. Behind them are glass display cabinets with small figurines, a wooden cabinet and a row of books. Marigold garlands hang above a doorway. The scene appears to be a padha pooja, with devotees honouring the seated figure.2010-02-18A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange sleeveless garment and sits on a white cushioned seat with palms pressed together in namaskar. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in a room with a wooden display cabinet holding figurines and framed photos, and a staircase at right. Two women in the foreground, one in a white sari and one in an orange-red sari, hold brass trays with oil lamps, flowers and pink petals for a padapuja-style ritual. A cameraman in white with a yellow shawl films at upper right. Marigold garlands hang at top left. Visible physical people number about fifteen. The orange-clad figure has distinctive long hair and orange clothing, so he is a person in person.2010-02-18A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and sits in a white-upholstered chair with hands pressed together in anjali, eyes closed. Around him, devotees sit on a red cloth in a white-walled room: a man in white shirt and white dhoti with a rudraksha-style mala, a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari with hands folded behind a brass plate of offerings, and an older woman in a teal blue sari wearing gold bangles and holding a brass tray of flowers and sweets. A small brass ritual lamp and an orange cloth rest on the chair. The room has a framed picture and a wooden display cabinet in the background. The orange-robed man matches the appearance cues of the a person candidate, with the page stating he was not present at this event, so identity is uncertain.2010-02-18A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with hands pressed together in namaste, eyes closed. The figure wears a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and a dark rudraksha mala, with long dark hair swept back, and bare feet are visible at the base of the throne. Beside the throne on a white table is a tray of red apples and a box of sweets. A devotee in orange sari stands near an open doorway, and a woman in white sits on the floor before a silver tray holding small lamps and flowers, with other seated devotees in white and grey shirts along the right. Several people in white garments sit with hands folded in a plain cream room. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala cues, and is seated on a throne with apples and sweets offered before him.2010-02-04A photograph of a padha pooja in a domestic room with wood cabinets and a glass display shelf. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron garment over a shawl and a red tilak, sits on a white-draped seat with palms pressed together in anjali. Around him, devotees kneel on the floor: a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holding a rudraksha mala, a man in a striped shirt and glasses offering a silver tray of kumkum, rice and flowers, and women in saris, one in a red shawl. Stainless steel and silver plates of offerings sit on the floor.2010-02-18A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with a white and multicoloured flower garland sits on a white-covered seat with palms pressed together in prayer. Devotees in white and orange clothing sit on the floor around silver puja trays holding flowers, lamps and offerings, with a red-and-white pattern on the floor. A woman in a red sari with bangles prays with eyes closed. Rudraksha beads lie on the floor at left, and a speaker and tripod stand in the background.2010-02-16