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Padapuja ceremony on a red-carpeted stage under a canopy. A man seated on a gold throne with a flower-garland draped over his shoulders and a gold necklace wears a white dhoti with gold border and a white shawl; he extends his hand toward offerings. Women devotees in saris kneel and stand around him: one in orange and teal kneels offering fruit from a brass bowl, another in purple with gold border holds a small silver vessel, and a woman in white sari with gold border holds a silver plate. Gold ornate throne and gold-rimmed basin with flower garlands in red, white and yellow surround the scene; a gold-rimmed foot-washing bowl sits at the base.

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A padapuja ceremony under a white tent with red draping and red-and-white striped poles. A seated figure on a golden throne, draped in a white garment with gold border and a long garland of yellow and red flowers, has feet being washed by a woman in a blue and gold sari kneeling before a large gold-rimmed vessel. A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace holds a tray of fruit, while a woman in purple sari stands nearby. Women in white saris with red and gold borders hold fruit and trays; more trays of fruit and offerings sit on the red carpet in front. The throne is decorated with yellow flower garlands and a golden canopy.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.2010-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a puja scene in a hall with a dark blue curtain and a tree backdrop. A man with long dark hair, orange robe, rudraksha mala and a white flower garland sits with hands folded in a gold and red throne, with eyes closed; a probable Swamiji by appearance and seated as the focus. A woman in a white sari with a maroon border and a bindi kneels at left holding a small offering, next to a bald man in white with a yellow shawl and folded hands. A woman in a teal blue sari sits at right holding a small object. Several women with hair buns sit in the foreground beside brass trays of apples, red flowers, and pink blossoms in clear containers. A small gold-colored bowl and fruit sit on a gold side table.2010-09-15A photograph of a ceremonial offering on a gold-and-carved throne draped in yellow and red marigold garlands and white jasmine strands. A seated figure in orange robes and a long swept-back hairstyle, with a rudraksha-style bead garland and gold necklace, raises a hand in blessing while holding a printed sheet. Around him, women in cream and gold-bordered saris, some with white flower garlands and rudraksha malas, carry brass trays of apples, bananas, sweets and flower offerings. A standing man in a white shirt and a bald priest in orange with a gold chain stand nearby, and a silver oil lamp sits on a stand behind the throne. The setting suggests a satsang or darshan blessing line. Roughly seven people are visible.2010-12-29A 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 at a tented ceremonial stage with a gilded throne and floral garland-draped seating. A central figure in saffron-orange robes, a matching orange turban, and layered rudraksha and gold necklaces sits smiling on a red-cushioned seat garlanded with multicoloured flowers; the appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of a turban, saffron clothing, and ornate necklaces. A man in white dhoti and shawl, with gold armbands, kneels at left offering a tray of red apples. A woman in a cream silk sari with gold border bows forward with hands raised, presenting an offering, while a man in white kurta and rudraksha mala stands at right beside a young man in a white kurta with glasses. Red carpeting and pink draping complete the setting.2015-01-13A 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.2010-01-01July 17 20082008-07-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion beneath a decorated canopy, wearing a white garland and long dark hair swept back. Around the throne, devotees in white and cream clothes and saffron-draped women stand closely, some offering flowers and garlands, while a few attendants hold trays. Red and white floral decorations and scattered rose petals cover the stage and the floor carpet, with a silver vessel placed before the throne. The setting appears to be a festive stage with floral arches. The figure's appearance is consistent with the page's description of a person presence, though the identification is uncertain.2008-07-17A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) framed by a large arch of red, yellow, green and purple flower garlands and white floral borders. The seated person wears white clothing, a gold necklace, a flower garland and a red tilak, and smiles. A woman in an orange and white sari with a rudraksha mala and a man in white shirt and dhoti stand before the throne, while a woman in a blue and cream silk sari with a long braid faces it. A man in orange shawl stands at left and a brass vessel rests at lower right. The seated figure's appearance does not clearly meet the identification cues, so the identity is unsure. Four visible adults are present.2009-01-01Indoor event photo with a large gold-carved throne-like chair decorated with yellow and magenta flower garlands, set against pink and white draped fabric and a flower arrangement at top right. A central figure in a red-orange robe with a white shawl leans forward, hands reaching toward a tray of offerings, with the golden chair behind. Around him, a seated person in orange garments and a man in a yellow shawl, a woman in a white sari with a name badge and folded hands, and women in white and orange clothing surround the scene. The person in the red robe has long swept-back hair and a distinctive appearance matching a person cues of saffron-red clothing and garlands, but identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2009-02-21