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A padapuja-style ritual in an indoor hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair wears saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala, seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha). Devotees in white and yellow sit on the floor offering small lamps and silver plates before him. A woman in red and an older woman in a red top stand nearby, and a shaved-headed priest in white with a red-bordered cloth kneels at the front holding a plate. Fruit sits on a tray at the left and a tall window and blue curtains stand in the background. Several other attendees in white, blue and green sit or stand around the group.

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A seated man in an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala sits on a gilded throne with red cushions, facing a group performing a padapuja. A bald priest in white with a shaved head and sandalwood marks kneels in front, and devotees in white and yellow-bordered clothes hold small silver lamps and offering plates on a gold tray. A woman in red stands in the background near a wooden box with gold trim, and other devotees including one in a red top sit around the platform. The scene is an ashram ritual in an interior room with pink walls.2010-09-16A seated figure in an orange robe and rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair and rudraksha beads, receiving attention from a semicircle of devotees. A shaven-headed man in white with a gold-bordered cloth kneels in front, while women in white sarees with gold borders and a woman in a bright red top bow or hold brass plates and small vessels. A woman in red with glasses stands at right, and a young man in white with a rudraksha mala sits at far right. A window and a plain pink wall with a beige cabinet form the backdrop.2010-09-16A photo of a padapuja ceremony in an indoor hall. A man in an orange robe with long dark hair and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands resting in his lap. Devotees sit on the floor around him: a bald man in white with a red-and-white sash offers a plate, a woman in a white sari with a yellow border holds a lit oil lamp, a woman in a red top presses palms together, and others in white and yellow garments look on. A silver tray with lamps and offerings sits in the centre. a person: the seated man wears an orange robe, rudraksha mala and long swept hair on a throne, consistent with the page's claim. Dress colours include white, yellow and red.2010-09-16A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an indoor hall. A man in orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his long hair swept back, while devotees gather around him. In front, a woman in a white sari holds a lit oil lamp, and a bald man in white dhoti with a gold chain sits beside a golden tray of offerings. A woman in red stands with palms pressed together, and devotees in white with yellow shawls kneel around the throne. Several lit lamps are visible on the floor. Probable Swamiji on the throne, shown with long swept-back hair, orange robes and rudraksha mala. Seven people are visible.2010-09-16A seated man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on a golden ornate throne with red cushions in a hall with a patterned backdrop. Around him devotees in white and yellow clothing sit on the floor holding lit oil lamps and offering plates, with a woman in red with hands folded beside them. A bald priest in white with a shaved head and bare upper body sits among the group, and a plate of fruit rests on a small table at left. The figure on the throne shows the appearance cues of the a person candidate, with long swept hair, orange clothing and rudraksha beads, so this is probable; the scene is a pada puja with devotees offering oil lamps.2010-09-16A photograph of a ritual pada puja in an indoor hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair in an orange saffron garment and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne at the upper left. Seated devotees in white dresses and white garments with gold borders hold lit oil lamps toward a silver tray of offerings and kalasha-like vessels set on a gold-trimmed low table. A woman in red sits at the back with palms pressed together, and a woman in a dark-red top sits at the lower left. Several participants wear yellow sashes and gold neck ornaments, and a bald man in a white dhoti with a red border sits in the centre. A window and cream wall form the background. Approximately ten people are visible.2010-09-16A seated man in an orange robe and dark rudraksha mala sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands folded. Before him, devotees in white and yellow sit on the floor holding lit oil lamps (aarti) over a silver tray with fruit and offerings, during a pada puja. A woman in a red top with folded hands sits behind them, and a bald priest in white with a tilak and gold chain tends the offerings in the foreground. A tiered gold-trimmed plate of fruit sits to the left. The setting is an indoor hall with a window and pink wall.2010-09-16A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with a tray of fruit and a small offering before him. Around him, devotees in white dhotis and white garments with gold and yellow borders kneel and sit on the floor, several holding oil lamps and brass plates while performing a pada puja style ritual. A woman in a red sari with folded hands stands near the throne, and others in white and yellow sit in devotional postures. Carved wooden furniture and a window with grille are visible in the background.2010-09-16A photograph of a seated ritual gathering indoors. On the left, a long-haired man in an orange saffron garment with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold and red throne with a cushion. Around him, devotees sit on the floor in a circle with lit oil lamps and offering plates before them. A man in white ritual clothes holds a lamp at center, a woman in yellow sits to the right, and others in white saris and a man in a blue shirt sit with their backs to the camera. A microphone stand is in the foreground and a blue curtain hangs behind the throne. The scene suggests a pada puja, with the lamps and devotees gathered in worship.2011-01-23 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, with a small side table bearing flowers and fruit. Around him on the floor, devotees in white and cream clothes with yellow or orange shawls hold lit oil lamps and perform aarti before a brass thali of flowers and offerings. A small steel fan and sheer curtains are in the background. A seated figure in saffron with a long dark hairstyle on a golden throne fits the appearance cues of a person, with the rest of the people being devotees performing aarti.2010-10-29September 17 20102010-09-17A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears orange robes and a dark rudraksha mala, with a red cushioned seat and gilded armrest. Around him, devotees sit on an orange and red carpet: a woman in a red blouse with a braid, a bald man in white with a red-bordered cloth, several women in white saris with gold borders and a woman in a yellow shawl. Some hold lit oil lamps and joined palms during a pada puja-style offering, with silver plates and small lamps on the floor. A woman in a red sari stands at the back, and a woman in a blue sari sits at right. A gold-framed deity image is visible at upper left, with a window and black curtain behind.2010-09-16