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A padapuja ceremony on a raised golden throne (peetha) draped with multicolored garlands of marigold, rose and white jasmine. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a white and gold-bordered garment, a gold necklace and a long white-and-red garland, smiles as a kneeling woman in a white sari with gold border pours water over his bare feet from a silver vessel into a brass tray. Behind them a man in saffron-orange clothing and a rudraksha mala holds a tray of fruit, and a woman in white stands at left with a brass lamp in hand. A second man in orange stands at right. A golden lion-shaped armrest and a decorated canopy frame the scene.

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A padapuja ceremony on a raised gold throne draped with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A seated figure in a white dhoti and white shawl with gold border, wearing a long mala and gold necklace, has bare feet resting on a gold plate as a woman in an orange and cream sari kneels and washes them. A man in an orange kurta with a gold chain holds a silver tray of fruit. A woman in a white sari stands at the left. Gold lion-shaped armrest and carved gold panels frame the scene under a decorated canopy.2010-01-01A photograph of a padapuja ceremony under a white tent with red and white striped poles. A seated figure with long dark hair, wearing a white and gold dhoti and a long flower garland in yellow, white, purple and red, sits on an ornate golden throne with a lion-carved base. A devotee in a blue sari with a gold border kneels on the red carpet, washing the feet of the seated figure in a golden bowl. Nearby, a man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala kneels holding a silver tray. Behind the throne, a woman in a cream sari, a man in cream clothes and other devotees in white and cream stand watching. A fruit tray stands beside the throne, and the golden backdrop is decorated with yellow flowers.2010-01-01A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-form armrest is receiving fruit from a woman in a white saree with gold border. The seated person wears white garments with a gold-edged cloth, a long garland of red, white and yellow flowers, and a beaded mala. A standing woman in a white saree and another in cream and gold attire smile nearby, and a man in saffron clothing with a rudraksha mala stands at left. Behind them, a woman in an orange top stands near a gold-rimmed brass tray of fruit and a gold-bordered platter with offerings. The throne is framed by yellow, orange and white flower garlands and a decorated golden backdrop with floral patterns, under a white tent canopy in an outdoor event setting.2010-01-01A photograph of a padapuja ritual under a white tent with red draping. A seated figure on a gold-and-cream throne, wrapped in a cream and gold garment, wears long garlands of yellow, red, white and purple flowers and a gold necklace. A woman in a cream sari with a dark blue border kneels before a large gold tray, pouring water over the seated person's feet. Behind, a man in an orange robe and rudraksha mala holds a silver tray of apples, while a man in white shirt and trousers stands at left and women in white and maroon saris move nearby. A kneeling figure in orange with a gold necklace sits at lower left on red carpet. Gold lion-form throne armrests and floral decorations frame the scene.2010-01-01A padapuja ceremony on a raised stage under a white tent. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white dhoti with gold border, a gold-coloured shawl and a gold ceremonial necklace, sits on an ornate golden throne draped with bands of yellow, white, purple and red flower garlands. A woman in a white sari and a young boy in white kneel at his feet, pouring water from a small vessel over his feet into a golden plate on a golden stand, with small oil lamps around. A man in an orange shirt with a rudraksha mala stands behind, holding a silver vessel, and a tray of fruit sits nearby. Women in white and orange saris stand at the edges of the frame.2010-01-01A seated man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border sits on a gold and cushioned throne, wearing a long white-and-red flower garland, gold beaded necklaces and a red tilak, smiling while holding out an apple. Before him a woman in a white and multicoloured sari kneels on a golden tray, washing or touching his bare feet, with a visible ID badge on her blouse. A man in orange saffron robes with a gold necklace holds a silver tray of apples and stands beside a silver lamp. The backdrop is a yellow marigold-covered panel with a red and white decorated motif, and gold and floral decorations surround the throne, with a few other people partly visible at the edges.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. He wears a white garment with gold borders and a gold-bordered shawl, and a heavy gold bead necklace. Long hair falls to his shoulders and a red bindi is on his forehead. He smiles and raises both palms outward in a blessing gesture. Silver ritual vessels stand on a gold-carved table in front of him, and flower strands drape the throne base.2010-01-01A photograph of a padapuja ceremony at a flower-decorated golden throne. A figure with long swept-back dark hair and a white garment with gold border sits smiling and laughing on a cushioned gold throne, wearing a gold-beaded necklace. A woman in a white sari with a blue-and-gold border kneels at the foot of the throne, washing or honouring the seated figure's feet in a gold-rimmed bowl. The throne is framed with yellow and white garlands and a red-and-purple floral arch. On the left, a man in orange robes and a second person in orange stand near the throne. On the right, a bald man in white and another in orange with a mala watch on. A silver kalasha-style vessel stands beside the throne.2010-01-01A seated man in a white dhoti with a gold border and white shawl sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with a multicoloured garland of yellow, red, purple and white flowers. He smiles broadly and rests one hand on the armrest while a woman in a magenta and gold sari bends forward, offering a silver plate with fruit and betel to his feet. A man in an orange robe and gold beaded necklace stands at left, a woman in white sari and a young girl in purple stand nearby, and a second orange-robed person stands at right beside a gold-carved panel. Yellow flowers fill the backdrop with a floral canopy above, and a brass lamp and gold platters sit at the base of the dais.2010-01-01A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a raised golden throne draped with long garlands of yellow, orange, white and magenta flowers. A seated man with long swept-back dark hair wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold trim and a gold necklace, and smiles while his feet are washed. A woman in a white sari with a red border kneels and pours water from a silver vessel over his feet, set in a gold tray. Behind them, standing attendants in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas hold a tray of fruit, and a man in a white shirt and dark trousers with a gold chain stands at left. A gold carved backrest and lion-shaped armrests frame the throne, under a white tent with a red-and-white canopy. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair, white ceremonial dress with gold trim and a gold necklace, consistent with the page's description of the event.2010-01-01A photograph of a seated man on a gilded throne with an ornate golden frame, decorated with garlands of yellow marigolds, white jasmine and red and purple flowers. He wears white clothing with gold-striped borders, a heavy gold bead necklace with a pendant, a garland of white and red blooms, and a red bindi on his forehead. Kneeling before him in an orange robe, a man holds his feet in both hands in a gesture of reverence. A second person in orange stands at the right edge beside a brass vessel. Ceremonial foot-worship of a seated figure on a throne.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage in front of a floral backdrop of yellow, orange, red, white and purple garlands. A smiling man with long dark hair, wearing a white and gold-bordered dhoti and shawl, a heavy gold necklace and a red bindi, sits on a gold throne with a carved lion-shaped armrest, a microphone stand beside him. Two women lean in at the lower left: one in an orange top, the other in a blue blouse and white sari, offering something to the throne area where fruit and a brass tray sit on the gold platform. Garlands of marigolds and roses drape the throne and steps.2010-01-01