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A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and an orange-and-gold beaded necklace sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, holding a yellow fruit in each hand. Before the throne, a man in a white shirt and white trousers kneels on the floor, bowing his head toward a red cushioned footstool decorated with white and red flower garlands, performing padapuja. A man in white dhoti-style clothing and an orange-red shawl stands behind, watching. On the left, a man in white kurta with a yellow shawl and mala stands on the stage. A painted backdrop of a large tree fills the upper background. Paadapooja at a stage event.

Annadhan in 2009

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Annadhan in 2009

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A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a stage with a red and gold backdrop. A seated man in orange robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, holding an orange fruit and smiling. Two devotees in white clothes lie prostrate on a striped rug, one kissing the seated man's bare feet while the other bows low. A standing man in orange robes with long curly hair stands at left, and a woman in a white top with a grey shawl stands at right beside a small table with a microphone and a small bottle and offerings. The seated man matches the candidate appearance of Swamiji, with long hair and orange robes, so the presence is probable.

A kneeling man in a pink collared shirt and jeans offers a fruit to a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a beaded rudraksha-style mala, seated on a gold-and-red throne with a small gold footstool. A standing man in white with an orange shawl looks on, and another orange-robed figure stands behind the throne near a floral garland on the stage carpet. The backdrop shows a painted tree, and a golden throne arm and fruit tray are visible at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated long-haired figure in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala on a throne matches the reference cues, so this is a person in the scene.

A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt and jeans bending forward to offer a fruit to a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. The seated figure wears an orange robe and has long dark hair; the figure is in a ceremonial seated position receiving the offering. Beside them stands an older man in white kurta with grey hair and glasses, and at right a standing attendant in orange robes. A tapestry with colourful temple carvings forms the backdrop, and a plate of fruit sits on a white table nearby. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back hair on a golden throne, receiving a pada puja offering, consistent with the page's account of Pratyaksha Pada Puja.

A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears saffron-orange robes and a red bindi, hands raised in greeting. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers kneels before the throne, holding a fruit-like offering; behind him a woman in white with a yellow shawl stands, and two men in white dhotis and shirts stand with palms joined. A white-clad attendant in a saffron shawl stands at left. Behind the throne a painted tree mural, a red wall with gold detailing, a red tray of offerings and a striped floor mat complete the scene.

A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on an ornate gold-and-red throne receiving an offering. A man in a pale pink shirt and grey trousers stands bending forward, extending his hands with an apple toward the seated figure's outstretched hand. Behind him an older man in white kurta and glasses stands, and a woman in a yellow sari sits at a white table holding apples, with more apples and a water bottle on the table. Right side, a man in a plaid shirt and an orange-clad attendant stand close. The backdrop is a colourful painted temple gopuram-style mural. The seated figure with long dark hair in orange robes on the golden throne matches the appearance cues for Swamiji (probable), shown during the pada puja offering.

August 31 2009

A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and rudraksha mala beads, sitting on an ornate gold-upholstered throne with carved black wooden arms. A man in a white kurta kneels before him, holding his hand in a respectful gesture, while a woman in orange sari stands nearby. A standing attendant in white shirt and a woman in white sari with gold border are at the left edge. A microphone stand is at the right and the foreground has scattered flower petals and a small footstool. The seated figure matches the appearance cues of a person receiving devotion while seated on his throne. A painted backdrop of clouds and mountains fills the background.

A photograph of a satsang stage with orange draped floor cloths and a gold-carved ornate throne at left. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels at left, offering a brass plate of green leaves with his hands outstretched. Seated on an orange cushioned chair at centre-right is a person with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold-coloured ceremonial necklace, smiling as he receives the offering. A framed portrait above him shows a seated figure in orange robes with a mala. A microphone stand stands at right and a water bottle sits on a side table. A small brass vessel rests on the floor. Two people are physically present.