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Outdoor photo of a padapuja ceremony. A man in orange robes with a long gold-bead necklace sits on an orange-cushioned throne-like chair beside a red cushion, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Orange robes and a neck garland mark him as a central figure, with a probable Swamiji identification based on his long swept-back hair and ceremonial gold necklace. A devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward, washing or touching the feet with a framed photograph held nearby, while a standing man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala watches. Other devotees in white crowd in from the left, and a cameraman films at upper left. Background includes white-clad people, a kalasha-like yellow cloth and a palm-tree-lined yard.

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Outdoor 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 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.2010-07-24Outdoors 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 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 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.2010-07-24A 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.2010-07-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a gold bead necklace sits in an orange armchair with a red cushion, smiling, with long dark hair swept back. Behind him a standing man wears white with an orange shawl, and a man in white with a yellow shawl and glasses stands at right near a table with brass items. At left, older men in white shirts gather around and one holds a framed photograph of a long-haired man in orange with a beaded necklace, seated before a tree trunk. Cameras are visible at left and lower right. A photo of a person holding a printed portrait of a man in orange, not a graphic. Several people are visible: about six physical people in view.2010-07-24July 12 20062006-07-12July 12 20062006-07-12Outdoor photo at an orange-walled ashram courtyard. A central figure with long dark hair, a red bindi and orange robes with a long garland of gold beads sits on an orange throne-like chair while a man in white kneels before them, appearing to perform foot worship. Around them, a man in white with an orange shawl stands at left, and a man in white with a yellow shawl and glasses stands at right with arms folded. Two women in white saris stand in the background, and a banana plant and a kalasha-like brass object sit near the chair. Cameras and a camera operator frame the scene at the edges. A banner in Kannada reads Guru Purnima and shows a smiling portrait of a figure in white. Scene matches a pada puja setting. The central figure is a person seated on a throne, identified by long swept hair, orange robes and ornate gold garland; identity is uncertain.2010-07-24Outdoor ceremony at a temple-style event. A long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless garment and a layered gold-bead necklace sits on a white-draped seat or dais, gazing to the side. Beside him, a bald man in orange sits on a white cushion. A woman in an orange top with hair tied back kneels in the foreground, bowing toward the seat. Behind, men in white dhotis and shirts stand near striped bamboo poles, one wearing a lanyard badge. A small book rests on the white cloth. Swamiji (probable) is the seated long-haired figure, given the presentation cues of long swept hair, saffron clothing and gold ornaments, with the page noting his presence at this event.2008-04-19