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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and a gold-beaded necklace sits on a white cushioned throne with his palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed. His bare feet rest in a large gold basin of water for padapuja. Several devotees kneel and sit around him with folded hands: a woman in a white sari with a red blouse, a woman in white, and a few others at the lower edge. Silver bowls with offerings, small red-tipped items and a tray of flowers sit on the gold basin's edge and a white pedestal. A white pedestal fan and a deep red velvet curtain form the backdrop. Swamiji (probable): long hair, saffron robe and ornate gold necklace, seated on a throne, consistent with the page's Prathyaksha Pada Pooja event, so a candidate is physically present.

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A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe and a gold-bead necklace sits on a large white throne-like chair with pillows, hands pressed in namaste and bare feet resting on a gold tray. Before him, devotees in white kneel and sit around brass and silver offering plates holding red apples and small bowls. A woman in a yellow shawl and a man in white with a red tilak kneel with folded hands, a man in white with a rudraksha mala and glasses sits to the right, and a child with folded hands is at the lower right. Deep red velvet drapes form the backdrop and a studio light stand stands at the upper right.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 man in orange robes, gold beaded necklaces and long dark hair sits on a white upholstered throne with hands pressed in namaste, his bare feet resting on a gold tray of offerings. Around him devotees kneel on orange and red cloth in white clothes and yellow shawls; a kneeling man in white with a vertical tilak and a bald devotee in a rudraksha mala press hands together, and a woman in white and yellow stands at the side. Silver bowls holding apples and sweets fill the gold trays, and a microphone stands at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears orange robes, gold beads and long swept-back hair on the throne, and the event is a padapuja (foot-worship) ritual.2010-07-24August 09 20092009-08-09A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and a white garland of flowers with a red flower pendant sits with palms pressed together in prayer on an ornate golden throne with carved lion-like arms and a red cushioned back. Before the throne, a tray holds flowers and offerings. Around the throne, devotees sit on the floor: a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and folded hands, a woman in a red sari and black blouse, a man in white with hands joined, and women in yellow and white holding brass plates and bowls of offerings. Yellow curtains hang behind, with books and a small wooden box to the side.2009-08-25A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with dark rudraksha-style beads sits on a large rust-red throne-like chair with hands pressed together in prayer, eyes closed. His shoulder-length dark hair is loose. In front of him at his feet is a brass tray of flowers, fruit and lit oil lamps. Around him sit devotees in white and yellow: a woman in white with a name badge lights a lamp, a woman in orange and a young woman with light hair join palms, and several people sit in the foreground with their backs to the camera. Boxes of fruit and offerings sit on side tables; the room is pale green with yellow striped curtains.2010-01-24A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace and red bindi, hands joined in anjali on a white cushioned throne with orange bolster pillows. Bare feet rest on a golden tray with silver puja plates holding fruit, flowers and kumkum. Several women in white and cream clothes, one in a maroon blouse, sit on the floor with palms pressed together in devotion. A white pedestal fan and red curtains stand behind.2010-07-24A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white and red-and-green flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar. A woman in a white sari with a long braid holds a lamp or aarti flame toward him while a man in white stands near her. Devotees in white sit on the floor in front, including a small girl in white, with brass plates, bowls of fruit and offerings in front of the throne. A second saffron-robed man sits to the right with hands folded, and a white-shirted man with an orange shawl sits at the far right. The setting is a plain room with cream walls and a cooler at right. This is a pada puja-style devotional gathering. The seated figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance, so only his role is described.2009-08-09A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a white and magenta flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands pressed together in namaste. Before him, devotees sit on the floor: a woman in a white sari with a long braid and folded hands, a girl in a white top and floral skirt, and a man in white kneeling and extending a silver vessel. Plates of fruit, silver bowls and a kalasha-style offering stand on a red cloth in front, and a seated attendant in orange and white holds a silver vessel at right. Plain beige walls, a cooler and a stack of books form the background.2009-08-09A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste, wearing a white flower garland with red and green accents and a rudraksha mala. A woman in white with a pink shawl and two men (one in white, one in saffron) sit on the floor performing a padapuja, pouring liquid from a silver vessel and holding a tray of brass items, flowers and fruit. A garland-decorated plate sits in front. a person is the seated figure in saffron on the throne, identified by the throne, saffron robe, flower garland and rudraksha cues; the others are devotees. A cooler and a table with books, fruit and bottled water sit at the left and right edges.2009-08-09A 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.2010-07-24Padapuja ritual in a hall. A man in saffron-orange robes with a white-and-red flower garland sits on a white-covered seat with palms pressed together in greeting, his bare feet resting on a silver tray. A seated woman in a blue sari with gold bangles and a bindi kneels before the tray, hands folded, while a woman in a white sari with a yellow border and a man in white sit nearby, one man holding a silver plate of lamps and offerings. Behind them are a table draped in orange cloth with flowers, a tray of apples and red flowers, and red curtains. The man in saffron has a shaved-looking dark crown with a tilak and his appearance matches the page's Swamiji cues: long swept-back hair, ornate garland and saffron clothing, so he is a probable Swamiji seated in person.2010-02-16