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A photograph of a pada puja at an outdoor ashram setting with palm trees and tin-roofed sheds behind. A long-haired man in orange robes, a red-orange shawl and a multi-strand gold-bead necklace sits in an orange armchair with an orange towel draped over the arm and a red cushion behind him. A devotee in a white shirt bows with his forehead touching the seated man's feet, on a brass tray with yellow flowers. Other devotees in white shirts and white dhotis kneel with folded hands at left, a standing man in white kurta and orange shawl stands behind the chair, and cameramen and onlookers stand in the background near a table holding two yellow fruits.

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Outdoors in a village setting with palm trees and white-walled houses, a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala with a long swept-back hair sits on an orange throne with an orange cushion and a red pillow, smiling. a person is seated on the orange throne, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha mala, and a golden necklace, with his feet resting on a tray of yellow and white flowers as a devotee performs padapuja. A shaved-headed attendant in white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl stands behind him beside a tray of fruit. Several devotees in white clothes kneel or stand with folded hands, one older man bowing with palms pressed together, and a cameraman films the scene. A glass vessel of flowers and a green fruit sits in the foreground.2010-07-24Outdoor photograph on a sandy path beside palm trees and simple white buildings with green roofs. On the right, a long-haired man in orange sleeveless robes and a beaded necklace sits on an orange cushioned seat, smiling and raising one hand in greeting, with an orange towel on the armrest. Standing behind him is a shaven-headed man in white kurta with an orange shawl and mala. In the foreground, an older man in white kneels and bows with his hands at the seat's base, while others in white with folded palms stand nearby. Several photographers and cameramen with still cameras and video cameras, some in pale clothing and one in a pink shirt, crowd the left side. A white banner and a small palm-lined courtyard fill the background.2010-07-24A photograph of a padapuja, a foot-worship ritual, in an ashram hall with orange floor cloth. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a multi-strand gold beaded necklace and holds a small tray of flower petals; a bowl of fruit sits on a wooden table beside her. A man in white kneels with his head bowed to her feet on an orange-and-gold cushion, a marigold garland around his neck. Standing devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some with white and marigold garlands, fold their hands in namaskar, and one wears an orange shawl. Their hair and clothing show no identifying features beyond this.2010-07-24Outdoor photograph under tall coconut palms with small white-roofed buildings behind. A long-haired man in saffron-orange sleeveless robes and multiple beaded necklaces sits smiling on an orange cushioned seat, one hand extended, with a orange cloth and a tray of fruit beside him. Behind him stands a shaved-headed man in white kurta with an orange shawl. At left, older men in white clothes fold their hands in greeting, and one elderly man bows low with a rudraksha mala. Several media people with video cameras, a still camera and a laptop film the scene. The seated man shows distinctive saffron robes, long swept-back hair and ceremonial beads, which qualify as probable Swamiji cues.2010-07-24A photograph of an outdoor pada pooja event. Seated on an orange-upholstered armchair with an orange towel draped over the arm and a red cushion behind him is a smiling long-haired man in an orange robe and orange shawl, wearing a garland of gold-coloured beads and a rudraksha mala. A standing man in white kurta with an orange shawl and a pendant stands behind a wooden table to the left. Seated devotees in white with orange and white shawls are in the foreground, one with grey hair on the left. Behind them, a man in white holds a camera on a rig, and two men in yellow shawls stand at right near a brick wall. Palm trees and sacks are visible in the background.2010-07-24Outdoor photo at a village setting with palm trees and simple roofed buildings. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style mala with ceremonial gold beads waves his right hand, smiling, on an orange throne-like chair. His bare feet rest on a red cushion decorated with yellow flowers. Behind him stands a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl, beside a tray holding fruit. In the foreground, several men in white clothes press their palms together in greeting or devotion, and a man with a camera stands at left. A small brass vessel with flowers sits at lower right.2010-07-24Outdoors under coconut palms, a man in an orange robe with long dark hair sits on an orange throne-like chair while a devotee in white kneels and touches his bare feet, which rest on a tray of yellow flowers. The seated figure wears an orange garment, a gold-coloured necklace and rudraksha-style beads, and rests a hand on the chair arm. Behind them, a bald man in a white dhoti and an orange shawl stands with hands folded, and another devotee in white kneels with palms joined. A photographer with a video camera stands at left, and several people in white stand among small white buildings. This is a padapuja, the washing and worship of the feet, during a pada yatra event; the seated man is a probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robes and gold necklace), shown in person.2010-07-24Outdoor photograph under tall coconut palms beside a small whitewashed building with a green corrugated roof. On the right, a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a shawl and beaded necklaces smiles, palms pressed together in greeting from an orange-cushioned seat. Behind him stands a shaved-headed man in white with an orange shawl. On the left, older devotees in white clothing press their palms together or bow low, one bending to touch the ground. Several photographers and videographers with cameras and a laptop crowd the middle of the frame.2010-07-24A photograph of an outdoor pada puja at a palm-lined site. A man with long dark hair and a bare chest, wearing an orange shawl and ornate necklaces, sits on an orange cushioned seat and smiles, with a folded orange cloth on the armrest. a person seated in front of devotees. Older devotees in white dress kneel and bow with hands folded in namaste, including a white-haired woman bent low with her head touching the ground. Behind them, camera operators with video cameras and still cameras record the scene, and a man in a pink shirt raises a camcorder. White-clad attendants stand near a small white building with a green roof.2010-07-24Outdoor photo at a pada puja. A seated man in orange robes, with a long swept-back hair and a gold-bead necklace, sits on an orange throne-like chair with a red cushion and an orange towel draped on its arm, gesturing with an open hand toward seated devotees. a person is seated at the right. A standing man in white dhoti and shirt with an orange shawl and mala gestures toward the seated figure. Devotees in white sit on the left and rear, a few men in yellow scarves stand behind, with palm trees and a corrugated shed in the background. Flower garlands and a yellow-flowered tray lie on the ground in front.2010-07-24A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an outdoor courtyard with an orange cloth floor. A figure in orange robes with long dark wavy hair, a long beaded necklace of gold-coloured beads and an orange shawl sits on a raised orange-draped seat, smiling and holding flower petals. A man in white clothes bends forward to touch the seated figure's bare feet, which rest on a pink-and-gold cloth and marigold garlands. Behind them, several men in white kurtas wear marigold garlands and orange shawls, with hands folded in greeting, and a woman in a yellow sari stands nearby. A brass bowl of petals and lemons sits on a wooden stand at left, with brass lamps and a shrine behind.2010-07-24Outdoor photograph of a padapuja at a pada yatra gathering under palm trees, with simple white buildings behind. A man with long dark hair, orange robes, a rudraksha-style gold-and-bead necklace and a yellow-and-orange sash sits on an orange-cushioned seat with an orange armrest, smiling and resting one arm on the armrest. A devotee in white dhoti and shirt bows deeply, forehead to his feet, while a yellow-and-white flower garland and a brass plate sit in front. Beside the seat, a tall man in white kurta and dhoti with an orange shawl stands with two fruits on a wooden tray. Other men in white clothes stand around, and a cameraman with a video camera films at the left. A brass kalasha with flowers sits in the lower right corner.2010-07-24