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A man in a light grey t-shirt and dark trousers kneels on an orange cloth, bowing forward with his forehead pressed toward a seated figure in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala. He rests his hands on the robed figure's lap or the cushion area. A red velvet bolster with gold trim lies on the floor in front, with a small tag attached. Behind, a leopard-print cushion, pink and orange flowers, and an ornate silver throne base are visible, along with a figure in orange ceremonial dress wearing a long beaded necklace with a pendant. The scene suggests a devotee's obeisance during a darshan, with the seated figure's identity not established from appearance.

A photograph of a man in a white collared shirt and grey trousers bowing low in prostration, forehead touching a red velvet cushion on a red carpeted floor. Above him, draped crimson fabric with gold-embroidered borders hangs beside a gold-framed structure. At the lower right, the orange robe of another person is partially visible. The scene conveys reverence and devotion.

A photograph of a man in a white shirt and blue trousers bowing low with his forehead touching the feet of a seated figure on a red cushion. The seated person wears a brown garment with gold border, and a green sari with gold bangles is visible at the right edge. The floor is covered with a red cloth and a gold-framed portrait is visible in the background. The posture suggests a pranam or padapuja gesture of reverence.

December 30 2018

2018-12-30 +1 copies

A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange shawl over a red sleeveless top, sitting on a red patterned throne-like seat. A man in a white striped shirt and grey trousers kneels before him, bowing with his head lowered and hands extended toward the seated figure's lap. A saffron-robed attendant stands at the left holding a mala and a fan. Behind them are floral arrangements with red and yellow flowers, green leaves, and a gold relief backdrop. The seated figure has distinctive long hair and orange shawl, so this is a probable Swamiji in_person presence receiving devotee obeisance during a darshan.

September 15 2013

April 14 2018

A photograph of a man in a white shirt and white trousers bowing forward with his forehead pressed to the foot of a seated figure wearing a red silk garment with red and gold tassels and a gold anklet. The man's hands rest on the seated person's foot, and a rudraksha mala is visible around his neck. Orange-clad attendants stand in the background, with a red fabric at the left edge. The scene suggests a padapuja, an act of devotional obeisance at the feet of a guru. The seated person's face is not visible, so no identification is made.

A man kneels and bows forward with his forehead pressed onto a red cushion, in a devotional pranam or padapuja-style gesture. He is bare-chested with white sacred ash smeared across his upper back and shoulders, wears a white dhoti, and has a rudraksha mala and a white flower tucked in his dark hair. Beside him, a figure in a rust-red and gold-bordered garment, with a rudraksha mala and silver anklets, sits with feet visible at the lower right. A hand with a ring rests on the kneeling man's back. The scene is a ritual honouring moment.

A photograph of a devotee in a bare-chested pose, prostrating on a red carpet before a seated figure in a rust-orange robe and a silver-footed seat or stand. The devotee wears a white dhoti with broad gold borders and a gold-bordered shawl tied at the waist, with a rudraksha-style dark bead thread visible at the wrist. The seated figure's orange cloth and the ornate silver base suggest a ritual honouring; the devotee's hands are pressed together as he bows low. Other people in white and gold attire stand in the background, partially visible. The scene matches a temple inauguration event at Sadashiva Mandapam.

A photograph of a seated man in a yellow and green striped polo shirt bowing forward with his head lowered and hands pressed to his forehead, receiving blessing. A person in orange robes on the left extends an arm and open hand toward him, and a figure in a orange-red garment sits in front. Behind him a dark-haired person is partly visible, and a seated figure in white clothes appears in the background. A gold-trimmed basket holding fruit sits to the left, with gold and maroon draped fabrics around the seated figure in orange.

A devotee in a white checked shirt and white dhoti, with a red cloth draped over one shoulder, bends forward and touches his forehead to the bare feet of a seated figure in an orange-red robe with a gold border. A marigold and yellow flower garland lies on a brass plate with a red-and-white cloth beneath the feet, set against an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. Two other people in white are partly visible at the top edge. The devotee's bangles and a ring are visible. Pada puja is depicted in this moment of seated reverence at the feet of the honoured figure.