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A padapuja ceremony in an indoor hall. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long garland of white, yellow, pink and purple flowers, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. Devotees kneel on the floor in front, many in white with yellow borders, hands folded in anjali. Several brass plates hold fruit, flowers and sweets, and an attendant in a purple shawl and a woman with a long braid kneel near the throne's base. A large orange backdrop with a painted deity face sits behind the throne, and a pedestal fan and a window with a curtain appear at the right. About 10 people are visible.

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A photograph of a pada puja ceremony in an indoor hall. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a garland of yellow, white and purple flowers, sits cross-legged on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed. Before him, devotees sit on the floor with palms pressed together in namaskar; a grey-haired woman in white with a rudraksha-style necklace kneels with folded hands. Brass thalis holding flowers, fruit and lamps are arranged on a gold tray in front of the throne. A man in white kneels at the right, and a woman in a purple shawl sits at the left edge with her back to the camera. A pedestal fan and curtains stand behind, and a backdrop with an orange-and-gold design sits behind the throne.2010-10-12A seated man in orange saffron robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands folded in his lap, in a plain room with a pink wall and a red-and-gold backdrop featuring a deity image. Around a low table with brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings, a group of devotees sits on the floor: men in white dhotis and shirts, women in white and yellow saris, a bald man with white tilak, and two children in orange and red shirts. Some devotees have hands folded in prayer and others hold offerings. The scene resembles a satsang or puja gathering.2010-10-09A photograph of a pada puja in an ashram hall. A man seated on a gold-carved throne with red cushions wears an orange-saffron shawl, a flower garland of red and yellow blooms, and a white tilak on his forehead, with his hands folded in his lap and eyes closed. The throne sits beside a table of fruit and offerings. Around him, devotees kneel on the floor: a woman in a yellow sari with long braids and gold bangles presses her palms together, a blonde woman in white with a name badge holds her hands in anjali, a bald man in white with a red-bordered shawl kneels with hands raised, and a woman in yellow sits at the front. A figure is visible through the window in the background.2010-09-18A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and an orange shawl sits eyes closed on a gilded golden throne (peetha) draped with yellow and purple marigold garlands, with a long gold-and-beaded rudraksha-style necklace on his chest. Hands are folded in his lap. Behind him stands an ornate golden arch and a golden lion-faced ornament. To the right, a priest in white dhoti with a white vibhuti forehead mark and white sacred thread sits with palms joined beside a woman in a yellow sari with folded hands and another woman in orange. Gold ceremonial staffs and a multicoloured garland hang near the throne. A satsang-style gathering with devotees seated at lower left.2010-10-18 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20102010-09-17A photograph of a padapuja ceremony inside a open-sided hall. A man in orange robes with a red and yellow flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests and palms pressed together in greeting. In front of him, a devotee in an orange cloth bends low over a red tray of offerings, while kneeling devotees in white and yellow clothes and a woman in a purple sari with a white flower in her hair look on. A tray of apples and grapes sits on a side table, and a gold figure appears in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears saffron robes, a flower garland and sits enthroned, with a long-haired devotee washing his feet during the padapuja.2009-11-17 +1 copiesA seated man on a gilded throne with red cushions wears an orange saffron robe, a rudraksha mala across his chest, and has long swept-back hair; he sits with eyes closed and hands resting on his lap, appearing to be the central figure of a pada puja. Devotees kneel and sit around him: a woman in a cream sari with a red blouse and a man in white with a gold necklace press their palms together, and a woman in an orange top sits at the front. Brass and silver trays holding pink lotus flowers, fruits and offerings sit at the base of the throne. Behind him stand a golden deity murti and garlands of orange, red and white flowers. Probable Swamiji seated in orange with rudraksha and long hair, with devotees offering worship at the feet.2010-11-18 +1 copiesOctober 24 20102010-10-24Photo of a padapuja ritual in a gold-trimmed hall. A man in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned golden throne, eyes closed, his bare feet extended toward a golden tray. Kneeling before him, devotees in white dhotis with gold necklaces and white shawls attend the feet; a man in white with a mala holds his hands clasped, and a woman in white sits nearby. Silver plates with flowers, fruit, and pink petals sit on the golden tray. Behind the throne stand a golden swan-shaped seat, a trident-topped staff, orange cloth, and a garlanded deity murti. Other people in orange and white sit at the edges, one with a microphone, and women in the foreground, including one with a braid, are partly visible. Probable Swamiji on the throne, with orange robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and gold ornaments.2010-11-12A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long orange shawl and a garland of flowers, sitting on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like finials and garlands of marigolds and purple flowers. He wears a rudraksha-style necklace and his long dark hair is swept back, with a small crown visible above him; cues are suggestive but not conclusive for a person. Seated before him on the floor are devotees in white and cream traditional clothes, several with palms pressed together in namaskar, and a row of brass plates with fruit and flowers in front. A woman in a white sari stands at the left edge near a second empty gold throne draped in garlands, with a gold trident-like staff behind the throne. Dark blue curtains and a pale wall form the stage backdrop.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange and maroon sash, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne with a gold lion-shaped armrest, speaking to a small seated audience. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an appearance-based label as a teacher on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Around him, women in white, cream and green saris sit on the floor, and shaved-headed devotees sit in the foreground. Brass plates with lotus flowers, a kalasha-style gold vessel and a microphone stand are arranged in front of the throne, with an orange and gold ceremonial banner behind.2011-02-11A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, hands resting in his lap, while a semicircle of devotees sits on the floor before him. Among them, a man in white robes and a shaved-headed priest with a tilak sit near platters of flowers, fruit and small offerings, and a woman in a yellow-bordered sari kneels with folded hands. Behind the throne a colourful backdrop shows deities and marigold garlands. The man on the throne shows distinctive long hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, a probable Swamiji candidate in a satsang setting. Nine people are visible.2010-10-09