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A 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.

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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 photograph of a seated man in the foreground with long, swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange sleeveless robe, hands joined in anjali at his chest with eyes closed. He sits on a white cushion near a group of devotees seated on the floor in a home interior. Women in white and orange saris and men in white shirts sit with palms pressed together, and brass thalis holding oil lamps, flowers and offerings are placed on the floor before them. Behind them are a wooden cabinet with glass doors displaying small figurines and framed photos, a staircase with steel railings, and a framed deity picture on the wall. Marigold garlands hang at the top edge. This matches a person appearance based on the long swept-back hair and saffron robe; the seated figure is an in-person candidate.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 photograph of a home interior where a long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe sits cross-legged on a white-draped couch, palms pressed together in namaste, facing a seated group. Several devotees sit on the floor holding brass plates of offerings, lamps and flowers; a woman in an orange shawl and a woman in green sit among them, and a man in white kurta and an elderly man in white clothes also hold plates. Behind them is a wooden display cabinet with figurines and a framed photograph, orange marigold garlands hang at the top left, and a curved staircase with metal railings rises on the right. The group appears to be performing a puja or padapuja style ritual.2010-02-18A seated figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange saffron garment draped over the shoulder and sits on a white-covered seat with an orange cloth, hands pressed together in prayer, facing a group of devotees seated on the floor. Several devotees in white ritual clothes and rudraksha malas sit before brass thalis holding oil lamps, flowers and offerings; one woman in a yellow scarf and another in white kneel nearby with hands folded. A marigold garland hangs at the top right beside a framed portrait, and a framed painting hangs on the wall above.2010-02-18A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron garment with long, dark, shoulder-length hair, sitting on a white cushioned seat with an orange cloth draped over the armrest. He holds his palms together in namaskar, with his eyes closed. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in a white-walled room. A woman in a blue sari with a red border holds a silver plate with flowers and offerings, and a woman in a grey-white sari with a rudraksha mala and red bangles kneels with her hands folded in prayer. Silver trays of offerings and flowers are placed nearby, and a red tray of fruit sits on a table behind the seated man, with orange garlands hanging above. This appears to be a padha pooja, in which devotees offer worship to the feet of a respected teacher. Several people wear white clothes and rudraksha malas, and a framed painting hangs on the upper wall.2010-02-18A photograph of a padha pooja-style gathering in a bright ashram room with a framed horizontal painting of a crowded temple scene on the wall. A figure with long, swept-back dark hair in an orange sleeveless robe sits cross-legged on a white bolster-covered seat at right, palms pressed together in anjali, with an orange cloth folded beside them. Seated devotees on the floor face him, many with hands folded in prayer; several women wear saris in blue, red, pink, mustard and beige, some with rudraksha-style malas, and men wear white shirts and dhotis. Several hold brass plates with flowers and offerings. Behind, a standing woman in a white sari with green border holds papers, and a garland of orange flowers and green leaves hangs above a doorway at upper right.2010-02-18A 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 seated woman in an orange saffron dress with a white flower garland and long dark hair sits with hands pressed in namaste on a white-covered sofa in a room with yellow walls. Beside her, a second person in orange wraps and dark hair sits on the floor. Around them, a seated group of devotees in white clothes, some in yellow, offer prayers, with brass plates, bowls of fruit and flowers arranged on a patterned cloth. A older man in glasses and a man in a cream kurta with gold-trimmed clothing are among the group. a person appearance is uncertain, so the role is described as the seated figure in saffron.2009-09-10A photograph of a home interior where a long-haired man in an orange robe sits cross-legged on a white-draped seat with palms pressed together in namaste. Around him, devotees sit on the floor and seated in rows: women in pink, red and cream saris with flowers in their hair, men in white shirts and dhotis, and a girl in white. A woman in the foreground holds a brass plate with a kumkum/vibhuti and offerings, and a tray in front holds apples, sweets and fruit. Orange marigold garlands hang at the window and a wooden display cabinet with figurines stands behind. A man in white with an orange shawl stands at the staircase on the right. This appears to be a padha pooja at a home.2010-02-18A 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.2010-02-18Indoor photo of a seated figure in an orange sleeveless robe with long dark hair and a white flower garland with red roses, palms pressed together in prayer, on a red cushioned seat. The figure matches the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and floral garland. Before him on a brass tray are silver and brass bowls, a plate of apples and sweets, and a kalasha-like brass vessel on a counter. Around him sit devotees on the floor, including a man in white shirt and dhoti, girls and children, and a woman in a cream sari with red border praying with folded hands. A woman in purple sari sits on a chair, and a woman in cream and yellow sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right. A cameraman films from the doorway, and a framed picture hangs on the wall with red and orange floral decoration.2010-01-10