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A seated figure in an orange robe with a garland of flowers and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on a white armchair with round white cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed, before dark red velvet drapes. A golden tray holding small glass bowls and offerings sits in front of the chair. Around it on an orange cloth, devotees in white and cream clothes sit in prayer: a woman in a red blouse with hands folded, a woman in white with a child on her lap, a bald man in white with hands pressed together, a boy in white, and a woman with hair in a bun. A white pedestal stands behind them with a small tray on top, and a standing fan is at the left.

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A photograph of a pada puja in an indoor hall with dark red curtains. A man in a flowing orange robe with a gold-beaded garland sits on a white cushioned throne with orange-and-white bolster pillows, palms pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. A probable Swamiji candidate by appearance: long swept-back hair and ornate gold necklace with orange robe. Seated before him on the floor, several women in white and red saris and a shaved-headed man in white kneel with hands folded, while a young boy kneels at lower left. Brass trays hold small glass bowls with red fruit, incense sticks and offerings, and a white standing fan stands nearby. A tripod light stand is at left.2010-07-24A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a white garland sits on a white throne-like chair with round red-and-gold cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar and eyes closed, in front of a dark maroon curtain. Around him on an orange cloth, devotees sit in a semicircle: several women in white and cream sarees with gold borders, a man in white with grey hair, a young boy in white, and a man in white with a rudraksha-style necklace. Brass plates, a silver bowl, lemons, a brass lamp and orange-wrapped offerings lie on the floor, and a standing fan is at the left.2010-07-24A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and a beaded necklace sits on a white throne-like seat with a cushion, palms pressed together in greeting. Devotees sit on the floor before him: a woman in a cream and blue sari with a braid, a woman in white with a patterned shawl, a man in white clothes, a bald man in a white shirt with palms joined, and a boy in white. A pair of feet rests on a gold padapuja platter in front. A small brass vessel sits on the orange floor mat at right. A standing fan, a studio light and a camera operator appear in the background against deep red drapes.2010-07-24A 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.2009-12-16Photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne inside a tent-like pavilion, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a large orange-and-white flower garland and a white garland, hands pressed together in namaste. Several devotees sit on the floor before him: a woman in orange sari, a woman in green with a long braid, a woman in red-and-white embroidered sari, and people in white ritual clothes holding hands together. Brass and gold lion-shaped figures flank the throne, with offerings of fruit and a tray of food in the foreground. A small pillar and a desk with books and a tablet sit to the side. The pavilion has yellow fabric walls and a standing fan. The man on the throne is the subject; the a person label is an appearance-based candidate, as the orange robes, garlands and throne fit the presentation, though the face is not used for identification.2009-11-23A seated figure in an orange robe with a gold-beaded necklace sits on a white throne with cushions, hands pressed together in anjali before a red velvet drape. In front, a group kneels on a blue and orange mat around a low white table holding brass plates, flowers and a fruit bowl, performing a padapuja-style offering; a woman in a white sari with gold border pours from a vessel, a man in white holds a plate, and a child in white is among them. Behind, men in white with red or yellow shawls stand and sit, one holding a camera on a tripod, and a studio light hangs overhead. Several more devotees in white and yellow sit on the right. Fruit and flower offerings lie in the foreground.2010-07-24A seated man in orange robes and a gold necklace sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on a white throne-like seat in front of dark red draped curtains. Around him, devotees in white clothes sit on an orange cloth, several holding small oil lamps and offering trays. A brass pot with a flame and a tray of fruit sit at the front. A man in white with a gold-bordered shawl and a woman in a white sari with gold border kneel nearby. The setting is a satsang-style puja hall. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange with long swept-back hair, gold necklace and ceremonial orange garments matches the throne-seated teacher described by the page.2010-07-24A seated figure in an orange robe with a white and green flower garland sits on a golden throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaste, at the front of a room with gold curtains and ceiling fans. Before the throne a low table holds a tray of lamps, fruit, sweets and bowls. Surrounding them, devotees in white clothes and yellow shawls sit on blue and yellow mats with hands folded; a woman in a white sari with a long braid and a man in an orange robe sit nearby, and a few people are seen from behind in the foreground.2009-08-15A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and a red-and-white garland sits on a gold-and-red throne decorated with marigold and yellow flower garlands, hands pressed together in namaskar. A white-haired elderly man in white kneels before him on the floor, reaching toward a brass plate of flowers, while several devotees in white kurtas with yellow shawls sit around a small gold stool holding offerings. Flower vases, water bottles, a pedestal fan and gold drapery fill the room. The seated figure shows long, swept-back hair and saffron clothing with a garland, consistent with the swami candidate, though the face is not used for identification.2009-08-16December 03 20092009-12-03A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe and long beaded necklaces sits in a white cushioned armchair with his palms pressed together in namaste, his bare feet resting near a golden tray. Several devotees kneel and sit around a low table in front of him, some with hands folded. The table holds gold and silver thalis with apples, small bowls and sweets, and a second golden plate for padapuja. A kneeling woman in a red top and a man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala join their hands in prayer. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop, and a small table with ritual items sits at the left.2010-07-24A 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.2009-09-07