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A photograph of a stage event with a seated figure in orange saffron robes and an orange turban, seated on an orange armchair with bare feet resting on a yellow cushion. A man in a white shirt bends forward and touches the figure's feet, while another man in a white shirt stands nearby with a yellow cloth draped over his arm. Seated men in white and light blue shirts watch from the left, and a monk in orange robes stands at the back. A framed deity picture hangs on the left wall, and a standing fan and red curtains are visible. The scene appears to show padapuja, the ritual honouring of feet, with the seated figure in orange described as Swamiji (probable) based on the orange turban, saffron robes and rudraksha mala.

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Indoor photo of a seated figure in orange saffron robes and an orange turban on an orange cushioned chair, with a yellow footstool before them. A standing man in a white shirt and dark trousers, wearing a cream shawl draped over his shoulders, bends forward with hands raised to the seated figure. The seated figure holds a tray with offerings, possibly flowers or fruit, and a bare-footed devotee's feet rest on the floor. Seated people in white and light blue clothing line the left side, and a man in an orange robe stands behind the chair. A white tiled floor, a red curtain, a standing fan and a framed picture on the wall complete the room.2010-09-20A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring at an indoor satsang hall with a light pink wall, dark red curtains and a tall brass lamp at right. A figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits in an orange cushioned armchair, bare feet on a yellow footstool, while a man in a white shirt and dark trousers, with a yellow cloth draped over his shoulder, bends forward to honour the feet. Another man in white and a standing man in a white shirt are nearby, and people in white and light blue sit along the left, with a woman in dark clothing behind. A tray of flowers and fruit sits beside the armchair. Scattered petals lie on the white floor.2010-09-20A man in a white shirt and dark trousers, with a garland of white flowers and a cream shawl over his shoulder, stands on a raised white platform and offers a small tray or item to a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange robe and an orange turban, and sits in an orange upholstered armchair with a yellow footstool. Around them, several men in white and light clothing sit in chairs, a bald man in orange robes stands behind, and a man in white with a yellow scarf stands at the left. The room has red curtains, a white wall, a standing fan and a stainless steel railing. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange robes and turban, receiving the offering; the figure's appearance is consistent with the page but the identity is inferred from the setting.2010-09-20A photograph of an indoor stage event. A seated figure in an orange robe and orange head wrap sits on an orange throne-like chair with a small orange footstool, receiving a respectful gesture from a man in white dhoti and shirt with a green-bordered shawl who bends forward and touches the seated figure's hand. Another person in an orange robe with rudraksha beads stands beside the throne holding a small offering of yellow flowers. Behind them a man in an orange robe stands near a backdrop with a painted image of a temple deity and Kannada script. Seated guests in white and light-coloured shirts line the stage, and a floor fan and water bottles are visible. Flower petals are scattered on the glossy floor.2010-09-20Photograph of a stage event in a hall with a white floor and a brass ceremonial lamp on the right. A figure in orange robes with an orange head wrap sits on an orange-cushioned throne, and a person in a white shirt bows at their feet while another assists with a yellow cloth. Seated on the left, several people in white or light clothing sit in chairs and folding wheelchairs, and a bald man in orange stands behind the stage. A banner at top left shows a Kannada-script word and a painted deity image. a person (orange robes, orange head wrap on the throne) is present, with a devotee bowing at his feet. Around 12 people are visible.2010-09-20A stage event where a man in an orange turban and orange robe sits on an orange armchair, his hand resting on a green cloth draped over his lap. A kneeling man in white clothes bends forward to touch the feet of the seated figure, resting on a small brown block. Behind them, a standing man in orange robes and a shaved head watches, and another orange-clad attendant stands at the right of the chair. Seated guests in white and light clothing line the stage, some barefoot, with water bottles nearby. A white garland and floral petals sit on the platform, and a portrait of a deity with a crown and a banner with regional-script lettering stand in the background. A pedestal fan sits in the foreground. The seated figure in the turban may be a person, given the orange turban and robe, and the orange-robed clothing of the attendants is consistent with a satsang setting.2010-09-20A stage event with a seated figure in an orange robe and matching orange turban on an orange armchair, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti bending forward to touch or offer something to them. Behind the stage, a standing man in orange robes and a shawl looks upward, beside a large painted backdrop of a deity with a crown and garlands. Other seated men in white and light blue shirts sit in front and along the right, with a white pedestal fan in the foreground and a water bottle at left.2010-09-20A photo from a satsang stage. A figure in an orange saffron robe and orange turban sits on an orange upholstered chair, with long dark hair visible at the back, and a devotee in white kurta and dhoti kneels at his feet, bowing forward with hands extended, as if offering padapuja. Behind them a man in white shirt stands, and to the right seated men in white shirts and white mundus watch from chairs. On the left a brass oil lamp with flowers stands on the stage, and a woman in a yellow saree stands in the background. A large portrait on the right shows a smiling person in an orange turban and orange robe, labelled as a portrait. The stage is covered with scattered white petals. Swamiji candidate present, appearance-based, in orange robe and turban with long hair.2010-09-20A photograph from a stage event. A figure in orange sleeveless robes and an orange head wrap stands beside an orange throne-like chair, reaching toward a man in a white shirt and dark trousers who wears a red-and-gold shawl draped over his shoulders and bows forward. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and a man in a white and yellow garment stand near a painted backdrop of a deity with garlands. Seated audience members in white shirts and jeans, some with hands clasped or resting on their faces, line the right and left edges of the stage. A white fan is visible at the lower right. A printed copyright notice overlays the image.2010-09-20July 22 20102010-07-22A stage event with a standing figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban, long hair swept back, receiving a man in white dhoti and shirt who bows with a purple-and-gold shawl draped over his arms. Swamiji (probable) is the figure in orange with turban, long hair and saffron robe. Behind him a second person in orange stands near a small table holding a tray. Seated on the right in white and pale shirts are several men in chairs, one holding a booklet. A lit brass oil lamp stands at left, with marigold garlands on the lectern. A large portrait on the right shows a saffron-turbaned figure beside a lotus emblem. Backdrop is maroon curtain and white screen.2010-09-20June 30 20102010-06-30