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A 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.

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A 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.2010-07-24A 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 a saffron-orange robe with a white and red flower garland, on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, smiling as a man in a cream kurta bends forward to touch or greet his hand. Two men in white attire stand nearby; a man on the left wears an orange shawl over white clothes. Behind the throne, gold lamps and red-orange draped fabric frame a deity murti decorated with yellow and orange flower garlands. The seated figure has long swept-back dark hair and wears orange clothing with garlands and a cream-coloured fabric beneath; the appearance is consistent with the page's reference to a person, though the identification is uncertain.2010-08-01A photograph of an outdoor blessing scene. A long-haired figure in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a gold-bead necklace sits smiling on an orange-cushioned seat, one hand resting on the head of a grey-haired man in a white shirt who kneels before them. A second man in a white shirt and rudraksha-style beaded necklace, wearing a blue rosette badge with a portrait, stands behind and places a hand on the kneeling man's head. A carved stone pillar and brass lamps stand in the background, with an orange-painted wall at right. The robed figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and gold-bead ceremonial necklace, seated in a blessing role.2010-07-24A photograph of a padapuja at a temple setting. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a long beaded necklace sits on an orange-draped throne-like seat with a bowl of fruit and flowers beside him. A devotee in white kneels and offers worship to the seated figure's feet, which rest on a red cloth and a garland of yellow and white flowers. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand with hands folded, some wearing flower garlands, and a cameraman in white stands at the left edge. Orange cloth covers the floor.2010-07-24A seated figure in orange saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair and a long gold-bead necklace smiles and raises a hand, while a white-clad elderly devotee kneels and performs padapuja by washing the feet with water over a red cloth. A standing man in white shirt and white dhoti wears a round blue badge with a portrait, and another man in white stands behind. Behind them are a black stone carved relief panel, a brass lamp stand, banana leaves and a brass tray with fruit at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated saffron-robed figure with long hair, saffron clothing and gold beaded necklace matches the candidate cues.2010-07-24A 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 of a long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a multi-strand rudraksha-style bead garland seated on an orange-draped throne-like chair, smiling broadly as he places his hand on the head of an older man in white clothes who bows and clasps the seated man's hand. Behind them, a standing man in white and another in orange smile, and a second elderly man in white with a white flower garland stands at right. Behind the throne are brass oil lamps, a brass vessel with a lemon-like fruit on a wooden table at left, and a grey stone carved pillar and green foliage. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long, swept-back dark hair, saffron robes, and rudraksha-style beads, consistent with the page's description of the event.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.2010-07-24A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring during a pada yatra event. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a long string of dark rudraksha-style beads, leans forward and rests a hand on the head of a bowing older man in a white shirt and white dhoti. The man, wearing a white flower garland with red blossoms, bends low with his hands raised near the seated figure's feet. The seated figure holds a small brass dish and a box with a green fruit. Around them, standing men in white kurtas and white dhotis, several wearing white and red flower garlands, press their palms together, while one man in a yellow shawl stands at the right edge. The floor is covered with an orange cloth and scattered petals.2010-07-24