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July 15 2011

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Padapuja ritual under a white tent with floral decorations. A seated figure in saffron robes and an orange turban, wearing a long gold-beaded necklace and a white dhoti-style garment, has feet being washed by a man in white shirt and white dhoti who pours from a small vessel over the feet onto a gold plate. Behind them a devotee in an orange robe bows toward a decorated gold-framed backdrop with red, purple and white garlands. A woman in a red and gold sari and a man in orange kneel or stand nearby holding brass trays with flowers and offerings, and a few other devotees in white stand behind. Marigold and rose petals lie on the plates.2011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15July 15 20112011-07-15A photograph inside a white tent during a ritual at a golden throne decorated with multicoloured flower garlands. A man in orange robes with an orange head wrap sits on the throne, smiling, holding a flower garland and reaching toward a large golden tray of flowers and offerings in front of him. A bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with an orange garment stands at left, and a woman in a cream sari stands near the tray. On the right, a man in a pinkish-white jacket with clasped hands and a man in a light blue shirt stand near the throne, and another orange-robed man stands behind. Green carpeting covers the floor and red drapes line the tent. The seated figure is the central subject of the honour.2011-07-15A photograph of an outdoor tented event with pink-white canopy and red drapes. A man with swept-back dark hair, white dhoti and golden shawl, with a gold-beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow and red flowers. He extends his hand toward a devotee. A young attendant in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands behind him holding a silver tray of fruit. Other people in orange and white, a woman in a grey embroidered outfit, and a girl in a yellow top are nearby. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, with the appearance cues of swept-back hair, golden shawl and ornate gold necklace.2010-01-01A padapuja ceremony under a white tent with a golden throne-like seat topped by a gold ornate canopy decorated with marigold and multicoloured flower garlands. A central figure seated on the throne wears an orange turban and orange robes, with a white shawl and layered garlands, and has long swept hair and a gold necklace, a possible a person based on those cues. A devotee in a white dhoti and gold chain bends to touch the feet resting on a gold plate of flowers, while a saffron-robed attendant on the right holds the shawl. Women in saris, one with pressed palms, stand around, and a standing man in white and gold stands behind, with a kalasha-like gold metal vessel visible at the top.2011-07-15A photograph inside a white tented pavilion showing a decorated golden palanquin or throne covered with garlands of orange, red, yellow and white flowers and green leaves. A figure seated on the throne wears an orange-saffron turban and orange shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace and bead garland, and is adorned with flower garlands. Beside the throne, a man in an orange robe with glasses and a woman in an orange sari with red bead necklace stand near him. On the left, a man in white clothes with an orange and green shawl and an older woman in yellow sari stand among devotees with hands raised. In the foreground, several people's heads and shoulders are visible, including a child with hair tied back. A golden ornate canopy hangs overhead.2011-07-15A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at a floral-decorated stage with gold drapes and a white flower canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a garland of yellow flowers around the neck. A bald man in white kurta bends forward with palms joined, offering reverence, and a woman in an orange sari with yellow flowers holds a small plate beside the throne. A woman in red blouse and white sari and a woman in yellow dupatta stand near the throne. On the left, a man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala stands beside men in white shirts. Red and white flower garlands decorate the throne and stage. Appearance-based cues: the seated figure has long hair and saffron clothing and garland; the page indicates a Swamiji presence, so this is a probable match.2010-02-07January 01 20122012-01-01January 13 20152015-01-13A photograph of a ceremonial darshan on a red-carpeted stage. A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange turban, bare upper body and orange cloth, with long swept-back hair, a multi-strand garland of white and blue flowers, and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. He raises his hands in blessing. Before him, a man in a white shirt bows deeply with folded hands, another man in a light blue shirt and orange shawl stands with palms joined, and a younger man in an orange cloth is visible. Behind them a priest in white holds a tall gold trident-topped staff, and a videographer on a camera rig is at the back. A uniformed officer stands at the left edge. Several people are visible in the scene. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate, identified by the turban, bare-chested orange ceremonial dress, long hair, garland and throne, placed in the seated role.2016-04-30August 30 20092009-08-30