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A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives a padapuja, with devotees gathered around. The seated figure wears orange robes, a dark rudraksha mala, and has long dark hair; this appearance matches the Swamiji (probable) cues of long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, and he sits with his feet on a gold tray. Before him, brass trays hold flowers, fruit and lamps. A woman in a white top and red-maroon shawl sits with hands joined in namaskar, a woman in a white-and-yellow sari with hands folded, a woman in a cream sari with hands joined, and an elderly man in white kneels at the foreground tray. Red walls, striped columns and curtains frame the courtyard.

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A photograph of a pada puja in an open courtyard with red and white striped walls. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange garment and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and hands pressed together, the appearance of a probable Swamiji (probable) in a ceremonial seat. In front of him a woman with short grey hair in a white top and a red shawl is seen from behind, and a bald man in orange and white holds his palms together. Other seated devotees include a woman in a red sari with folded hands, a younger woman in white with an orange shawl, and a man in orange at the left edge. Brass plates with pink flowers and fruit sit on the floor, and a wooden box with apples rests beside the throne. Incense smoke rises in the background.2010-09-20A padapuja scene in an ashram courtyard with orange-red walls. Seated devotees in white clothes press their palms together before brass plates holding pink flowers, pomegranates and bananas. A woman in a maroon sari and a bald man in white sit close by, and young women in yellow and white sit along the back. A second empty golden throne stands at left, and a fruit tray sits at the right edge.2010-08-30A seated man in an ornate gilded throne wears an orange saffron robe and a long dark rudraksha mala, with his feet being washed or honoured by a kneeling man in white at lower centre. Two apples rest on a tray beside him. A woman in a white sari with a red border kneels with palms joined, a woman in a yellow shawl sits behind her with palms joined, and an older woman in a red sari and glasses also has palms pressed together at right. A wooden cabinet with gold trim and a silver tray of flowers and offerings sit in front. The man on the throne has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron robes and rudraksha beads, which is a probable match for Swamiji; he is seated in a pada puja setting. Five people are visible.2010-09-16Photograph of a padapuja ceremony at an ashram courtyard with terracotta walls and white-and-red striped pillars. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and bare feet, sits in meditation with eyes closed and hands folded on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Swamiji (probable) is identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and rudraksha mala. Devotees in white and one woman in a maroon sari with hands in anjali sit on the floor before brass plates of pink flower petals and offerings, with a bowl of fruit and flowers beside the throne. Behind them, people in white clothes sit near a smoking incense or fire vessel, and a wall board lists names.2010-08-30A photograph of a pada puja ceremony inside a red-walled temple hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a rudraksha mala, sits on a golden-framed wooden throne at left, his hands resting in his lap. A woman in white with short grey hair and a red border, palms pressed together, kneels before him. Beside her, women in white and yellow shawls sit with folded hands, and a bald man in white and orange kneels at the lower foreground near brass plates of flowers and offerings. Incense smoke drifts through the room, and a red curtain hangs behind the throne. A sign on the back wall reads about annadanam.2010-09-20August 16 20102010-08-16A seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed, hands in front of him. Before him is a gold tray of brass plates holding offerings of fruit, pink lotus flowers and food. Around the throne, devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaste: a woman in a white and pink sari, an older woman in a green top and white shawl, a young woman in yellow, and men in white shirts. A shaved-headed priest in white clothing with a sacred thread sits in the foreground. The setting is a temple-like hall with red and white walls and a dark plaque on the wall behind. This is a satsang-style ritual reception with a puja offering.2010-11-01A photograph of a pada puja ritual in a temple courtyard with orange-painted walls and a green-striped curtain behind. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a rudraksha mala, sits with palms pressed together on an ornate golden throne with red cushions. Several devotees in white ritual clothes sit on the floor in front, one woman wearing a yellow shawl holding a small brass vessel, and a woman in a purple sari with a bindi sits nearby. Brass plates holding red apples, fruit, flowers and small lamps are arranged before the throne, and incense smoke rises. A printed notice board with a list of names hangs on the wall, and a sheet of printed text lies on the table beside the throne.2010-09-13 +1 copiesA seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange sleeveless robe, dark rudraksha mala and a bare chest, perched on an ornate red-cushioned gold throne with carved gold armrests. Swamiji (probable) by appearance cues: long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads, while presiding over the gathering as its central figure. Before him on the floor sit devotees: a shaved-headed man in white with a rudraksha mala and name badge, a bald man in white with glasses praying with palms together, a woman in white with folded hands, a woman in yellow, and others seated around silver trays of red fruit, pink flowers and offerings. Behind them are orange and white striped walls, orange curtains and a potted plant, with a brass lamp at the right edge.2010-08-30A padapuja ceremony in an open pavilion with pink-and-white striped walls and gold-framed curtains. A man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his feet extended toward a gold table holding silver trays of flowers, fruit and offerings. A woman with short white hair in a white top and maroon shawl sits with palms joined in front of him. Around the trays, seated devotees in yellow and cream saris and shawls, and a man in orange, kneel or sit with hands folded in prayer. A carved wooden box and a stone pillar stand behind the throne. Six people are visible.2010-09-20A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne in an open courtyard, wearing an orange saffron robe and long rudraksha mala, with long dark hair and bare feet resting on a brass tray. He sits with eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. Trays of fruit, flowers and brass offering bowls sit before him. Five women and a man kneel with palms pressed together in namaskar, several wearing yellow shawls and one a red-and-blue sari. Behind them stands an orange-and-white striped wall, a tiled pillar, a stone carved sculpture and a red-curtained doorway. The man on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate with long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, seated in a throne as a teacher receiving devotees.2010-10-06A photo of a padapuja ceremony in an open courtyard with red and white striped walls. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a loose orange shawl, with his feet resting on a golden tray. Devotees kneel before him with palms pressed together: a woman in a teal and blue sari, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl, a man in white with folded hands, and a partly visible man in the foreground. Silver trays hold pink lotus flowers, red apples and small brass vessels. A microphone stand stands behind, with red curtains and a potted plant at right.2010-09-22