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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long orange shawl, with a beaded orange-and-red mala around the neck, sits on an orange-draped throne-like seat in front of a golden shrine with a deity murti of a crowned, multi-armed form garlanded with yellow and red flowers. A brass kalasha-style lamp stands on a wooden stand beside the seat. Around him, a bald man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands at left, a younger man in orange shawl stands behind, and a man in white with a flower garland and a rosette badge stands at center-right. A woman in a white sari with an orange border stands at right. In the foreground, an older man in white kneels and touches the floor with flowers at his feet, while an orange-draped wooden footstool with marigold garlands rests before the seat. Orange curtains and banana leaves frame the scene.

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A pada puja ceremony in a temple-style shrine with gold-framed deity murtis behind. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a flower garland sits on an orange-draped throne with a small footstool, her feet being honoured with flowers. A man in white kneels with his forehead on the floor before her. Standing devotees in white dhotis and saffron shawls surround her, including an older man in white with garlands and a seated figure's attendant with a brass tray. A woman in a white sari stands at right. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel stand on the altar, with orange drapes and banana leaves framing the scene.2010-07-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha mala sits on an orange-draped throne-like seat in front of a golden deity murti decorated with red and yellow garlands. He extends his hand over a brass plate of offerings on a small pedestal. A devotee in white dhoti and kurta bows at his feet, placing hands near the seat, while a white-clad man with a garland stands behind. Other attendants in white and orange scarves stand nearby, and brass lamps and an orange canopy frame the scene.2010-07-24A photograph of a padapuja at a temple-like hall. A seated figure in orange robes, long dark hair, an orange garland of beads around the neck and a ceremonial golden-beaded necklace sits on an orange-draped throne-like seat with yellow flower petals. A man in white shirt and white dhoti kneels and bows his head to the seated figure's feet on a low wooden stool. Behind them, men in white dhotis and garlands stand with folded hands, one in an orange scarf and another wearing a blue rosette. Brass lamps and a gold-decorated deity murti with garlands stand in the background beside a red curtain.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long dark hair and a wooden-bead mala necklace, sitting on an ornate orange-cushioned throne in front of a gilded shrine with garlands. Before him, a man in white kneels and bows, touching the feet of the seated figure, which rest on a cushion decorated with yellow and orange flower petals. Behind the throne, two men in white dhotis and shirts stand with white flower garlands; one wears a blue rosette. A small wooden stand holds a brass bowl with fruit and flowers. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a mala necklace and a throne, which fit the page's reference to Swamiji attending this padapuja.2010-07-24A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and a red tilak sits on an orange throne-chair under a shrine canopy, appearing to be the Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues. Before him a man in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels and touches his bare feet resting on an orange cushion and wooden sandal, while a man in an orange shawl holds an orange cloth and a man in white dhoti stands nearby. Two women in white saris with gold borders stand at right. Behind them is a golden deity murti in a shrine decorated with red and white garlands and a golden kalasha, with stone carvings on the pillars. The scene suggests padapuja.2010-07-11July 11 20102010-07-11A 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.2010-07-24July 20 20102010-07-20A 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.2010-07-24A photograph inside a temple shrine where a person in an orange-saffron robe sits on an orange cushioned throne-like seat before a gold-decorated deity murti draped in red, yellow and blue cloth and garlanded with red and white flowers. Two men in white dhotis and white shirts, one with an orange shawl, stand at left, and a man in white with an orange shawl and a bald head bends forward at lower centre, while another older man in white bends to touch the seated figure's feet. A woman in a cream sari with a yellow shawl stands at right. Golden oil lamps and a carved stone pillar frame the scene, and a white printed copyright notice overlays the lower right.2010-07-07A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair sits on an orange cushioned seat before an ornate golden shrine with a deity murti and garlands of marigolds and red flowers. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands with his hand on the seated figure's shoulder, while a man in a striped shirt kneels at the feet, and a young man in white kneels at the seat's edge. Orange-robed attendants stand at left and right, and a cameraman in white holds a video camera at right. Golden lamp stands and carved stone pillars frame the scene, with a deity image above the shrine. The wording on the photo's copyright line is not included here.2010-07-07June 13 20102010-06-13