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January 08 20122012-01-08A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a room with a gold-carved ornate throne. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace sits on the throne, smiling, with his bare feet resting on a red cushion on a golden stool. Before him, a woman in a green sari with a white-trimmed border and a man in a pink shirt and white dhoti sit on a striped mat, holding puja items and a plate while performing the foot worship. Behind them is a small deity murti garlanded with yellow flowers and orange cloth, an oil lamp, and a backdrop of a forest-like temple photograph; a standing fan and a floor fan are visible at right. A flame burns at the left edge.2012-01-08January 08 20122012-01-08A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions and a tiger-striped throne mat, raising one hand in blessing. He wears saffron-orange robes, a copper-toned chest piece, layered rudraksha malas and a gold necklace, with white vibhuti marks and a red bindi on his forehead. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and a bald devotee in the lower left and a woman in red with hands folded in namaste sit at the bottom edge. Dark stone wall with rudraksha-bead hangings behind the throne. a person appearance cues include the saffron robes, rudraksha malas, gold necklace and throne seating; the figure is presented as the seated teacher receiving devotees.2013-02-21A seated man in saffron-orange robes raises his right hand in blessing on an elaborate gold throne with red cushions. He wears a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, with a red mark on his forehead. Brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on either side, and hanging brass lamps are suspended above. A woman in a yellow sari sits at lower left, and a figure in white with hands folded sits at lower right beside painted deity sculptures with tridents and a painted temple backdrop.2013-02-01August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on a gold-and-red throne draped with white, purple and red flower garlands, raising one hand in blessing. He wears saffron robes, a long gold necklace, and a gold headband. In front, devotees sit on the floor: a shaved-headed monk in saffron holds a lit oil lamp, a woman in orange holds a lamp, and others with folded hands sit in orange and white saris. Brass plates with flowers and a burning lamp sit on a gold stand, with incense smoke rising. The setting is a plain room with blue curtains and a small screen. a person is the seated figure in saffron with gold necklace on the throne; the appearance is consistent with the page label.2010-12-27A photograph of a seated man in an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions, wearing orange saffron robes with maroon-edged borders and a long rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead. He sits with his hands gesturing outward and appears to be speaking. Gold kalasha-style canopy with leaf pendants hangs above. In front, three people sit on the floor in white clothes, seen from behind, one with a yellow shawl; flowers and lamps stand on a gold stand and the side of the dais. A large painted backdrop of temple figures and red pillars fills the background. Lamps flank the throne.2011-02-02September 28 20122012-09-28A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a hall with blue draped curtains. A seated figure on a golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow, white and purple flowers wears an orange robe, a gold headband and layered gold necklaces, and gestures with raised hands as if speaking. Standing devotees in orange and saffron clothing hold lit oil lamps and a silver aarti plate, with smoke rising, while women in saffron and white saris sit and stand nearby with hands pressed together in greeting. Silver trays with red offerings rest on a golden stand in front of the throne. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, an orange robe, gold necklaces and a headband on a throne, which fit the appearance-based cues for the page's identity; he is shown as the central honoured figure of the aarti.2010-12-27A seated man on a gold throne with red cushions and a floral garland of marigolds, white and green flowers, wears saffron-orange robes, a gold-toned headband, long gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, raising both palms in a teaching gesture. Before him, a devotee in orange kneels and raises a lit oil lamp, with a row of women in orange and white saris in namaskar. A brass tray with lamps and red offerings sits at the front. A blue curtain hangs behind. a person is described by his orange robes, long swept hair, gold necklaces and throne, present as a seated teacher during the lamp offering.2010-12-27December 11 20112011-12-11