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A 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.

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A 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 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.2010-07-24A 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.2010-07-24A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a gold-beaded necklace sits on a large white throne with cushions, hands joined in namaskar. Before him, devotees in white clothes kneel and sit on a red-and-gold floor cloth, several with palms pressed together. Brass and gold trays holding red fruit and small offering cups sit on the floor in front. A cameraman in white with an orange shawl films from the right, and a man in white and yellow stands behind a microphone. A red velvet curtain forms the backdrop, and a white table with ritual items stands at left. Lamp-lit satsang or pada puja setting.2010-07-24A 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.2010-07-24A 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 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 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 photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a tall carved back, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha-style mala, with hair worn long and swept back, eyes closed in meditation and hands resting in the lap. Before the throne, a group of devotees sits on the floor in white ritual clothes, several with hands pressed together in anjali, some wearing ceremonial gold-bordered white dhotis and saris. Golden plates in front hold pink flowers and offerings, and a small tray with fruit sits beside the throne. A microphone stand stands at right against a blue draped curtain, and a rug in orange and red covers the floor in the foreground.2010-10-19A photograph of a puja ceremony in an indoor hall with a blue curtain backdrop and a wooden lectern with a microphone stand at right. A man with long dark hair, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and speaks. Before him on a gold-trimmed low platform are plates of fruit and flowers and small offerings. Around the platform, devotees sit with hands folded in anjali: several shaved-headed men in white dhotis with white forehead markings, women in white saris and a woman in a white top with a braid. Some people wear orange garments, and a few stand or sit in the background near orange cloth and chairs.2010-10-19August 09 20092009-08-09A seated man in long swept-back dark hair, an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne, with a gold-tiered side table holding flowers and a small lamp in front of him. A group of about ten devotees sits on a red-patterned floor mat around a silver tray of offerings, several holding lit oil lamps or flower garlands. Most women wear white saris with yellow or orange borders and orange shawls, while a few men are bald and wear white dhotis. A white ceiling fan, a curtain and a window are behind them, and a bright orange cloth drapes a stool in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure on the throne based on his long hair, orange robe and mala.2010-10-29