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Outdoor temple-courtyard scene with orange-draped awning and deity murti decorated with garlands in the background. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a multi-strand gold and bead necklace sits on a cushioned throne-like seat with a low orange-draped stool before him, smiling, with flower garlands and petals at his feet. Several men in white dhotis and shirts, wearing white flower garlands, stand with palms pressed together in namaskar and devotion, one bending forward toward the seated figure. Additional devotees in white stand in a line on the right, some holding garlands and offerings. A brass kalasha-style lamp stand and floral offerings sit on a table at left.

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A 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 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.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a heavy gold-beaded necklace, with long dark hair, smiling as she reaches toward a brass bowl of flowers and fruit on a wooden stand. A man in a white shirt with a white floral garland and folded hands bows smilingly toward her. Behind them, a man in white with a gold chain and another in white with a grey beard stand near a red-and-gold temple gate, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at the right edge. Four to five physical people are visible. The seated figure's appearance and saffron robes with ornate gold necklace are compatible with the page's a person claim, but the person is not clearly distinguishable from other saffron-clad figures, so identity is uncertain.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.2010-07-24June 27 20102010-06-27June 28 20102010-06-28A photograph of a padapuja ritual on an orange cloth. A long-haired figure in orange robes and an orange shawl sits on an orange-draped seat, smiling and extending a hand with a flower to a man kneeling before them in white. The kneeling devotee has folded hands and bare feet, and flower petals lie on the cloth. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and shirts stand with folded hands and garlands, one wearing an orange scarf. A brass bowl of fruit and flowers sits on a white table at left, and a man with a camera stands in the left foreground. Gold lamps and green plants are visible in the background. A figure wearing orange robes with long hair and a shawl is present, matching the Swamiji appearance cues, so this is recorded as a probable in-person Swamiji during a padapuja.2010-07-24A photograph in an ashram hall with a row of men in white dhotis and white kurtas standing with palms pressed together in namaste along the left. On the right, a smiling man with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe and a garland of white and purple flowers, extending his right hand toward the line. Behind him is a golden throne with a red cushion and a gold deity murti, flanked by orange and yellow hanging banners, a projector screen, and a camera on a tripod. Several other people in orange and white clothing stand in the background.2010-12-31A 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.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold bead necklace, smiling, with long dark hair and a red bindi, being honoured by a devotee in white who bows low with folded hands and a white flower garland. Behind them two older men in white shirts stand, one with a rudraksha-style mala and the other with hands in namaskar. A brass bowl of flowers and fruit sits on a wooden table at left, with brass lamps and a red-pillared shrine behind.2010-07-24A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on an orange cushioned throne on an orange cloth-covered platform. He holds a small red object while a man in a brown shirt and dark trousers kneels before him. A woman in white kneels with palms pressed together at right. Two men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand at left with hands folded. Behind them are a gold-coloured altar with garlands of marigold and red flowers, a deity murti in white and orange, a kalasha, fruit on a tray, and an ornate gold and white backdrop.2010-07-01