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A photograph of a padapuja-style devotional scene in a white-walled room. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at right, smiling and holding a small object toward devotees. A middle-aged man in white shirt and white dhoti stands center holding a tray of offerings with both hands. A woman in a yellow-and-white sari holds a brass plate near the throne. On the left, a woman in a yellow kurta and white dupatta presses her palms together beside a small girl in pink, and a man in white shirt and dhoti stands with hands folded. A framed painting above shows a seated figure in orange under a large banyan tree. Flower garlands hang on the curtains and a small deity murti sits on a side table. Visible people: about nine.

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A photograph in a white-walled room with a red-and-gold ornate throne. A person in orange saffron robes with long dark hair sits on the throne, with rose petals scattered on the floor and on the robes. Several devotees stand before the throne offering items: a man in a white shirt and brown trousers, a woman in a white and yellow-bordered sari, another woman in a yellow shawl, and a woman in a teal salwar kameez on the left. A devotee hands a framed picture or card toward the seated figure. Silver trays holding offerings, including fruit, flowers and sweets, sit on a gold table in front. A wall lamp and hanging green leaf decorations are visible. The seated figure wears saffron and long hair with distinctive orange robes and a ceremonial setting, consistent with Swamiji (probable), seated in person receiving devotees in a puja or darshan setting.2010-01-10A photograph inside a bright white room during a pada pooja. A seated figure in orange robes and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold-framed red throne, while a devotee in white kurta with rudraksha mala and sandalwood-marked forehead offers a tray with red items. A shaven-headed monk in orange kneels at the foot of the throne, and a group of women in sarees with folded hands and a small child in yellow and pink watch. A framed photo of a figure in orange meditating under a banyan tree hangs on the wall, with wind-chime style green leaf decorations and a brass lamp at the lower left.2010-01-10A photograph of a seated figure in orange robes on a red and gold throne, wearing a long garland of pink roses and white flowers, receiving attention in a room with white walls and a blue carpet. A framed painting above the chair shows a saffron-clad figure seated before a banyan tree. Standing in front are several women and men: a woman in orange and yellow sari on the left with arms crossed, a woman in white with folded hands, a man in white shirt and black trousers with arms crossed, women in yellow stoles, and a woman in orange salwar holding a tray with white cloth. A brass tray of flowers sits in the foreground, and a deity murti garlanded with white flowers stands near the left wall. A fresh rose garland hangs on the throne figure.2010-01-10A photo inside a home where a seated figure in orange robes and a white and red flower garland receives devotees, who stand in a line in white traditional clothing. On the right, a long-haired person in saffron robes sits on an ornate gold and red throne, holding out a tray or plate toward a devotee. Several devotees in white dhotis and sarees stand with hands pressed together in namaskar, including a woman in a yellow shawl and a young boy in a white embroidered jacket with a rudraksha-style necklace. Small offerings sit on a low wooden table beside the throne, and a framed painting hangs on the back wall with wall sconces nearby.2010-01-09A seated figure in an orange saffron garment with long dark hair and a white and red flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at right, with extended hand receiving offerings. Around them, several women in sarees, including one in a cream and gold saree and others in orange, yellow and green, stand and kneel near a low wooden table with a golden plate, a brass vessel and a small tray of flowers. A framed painting of saffron-robed sages in a forest hangs on the wall, and a small altar with a floral garland and a figure stands at left. The setting is a white-walled room with a blue carpet and sheer curtains.2010-01-10A photograph of a pada pooja at a devotee's home. A man with long dark hair in an orange robe and a red flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, smiling, with bare feet resting on the platform. A woman in a white blouse and white sari stands before him holding a folded cloth or offering, while an orange-robed attendant beside her holds white flowers. Seated devotees in the foreground wear saris and gather around silver trays with lamps and offerings. A red tray with fruit and sweets sits on a wooden table to the right, and a garland-decorated wall hangs behind them.2010-01-09August 09 20092009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09Photograph of a home visit inside a living room. A long-haired person in saffron-orange robes and a red flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne chair, touching the forehead of a man in a white shirt who stands before them. Several devotees in white clothes, including a woman in a white sari with gold border and a woman in white lace-patterned kurta, stand watching; two boys in white kurtas are nearby. Behind them a monastic in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands, and a framed photograph of a saffron-clad figure seated under a tree hangs on the wall. A red tray with apples sits in the foreground. Probable Swamiji in the orange robes, long hair and garland on the throne, a blessing with forehead touch.2010-01-09August 09 20092009-08-09A photograph inside a room with white walls and a blue carpet. A seated figure on the right wears an orange-saffron robe and sits on an ornate gold-backed throne-like seat, with long swept hair; they extend a hand toward a framed certificate. A woman in pink and white sari presses her palms together in greeting, and a child in pink stands at left. Brass trays, fruit and a flower garland sit on a low table, with a framed painting of seated saffron-robed figures on the wall above.2010-01-10August 09 20092009-08-09