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A padapuja in a temple hall with pink-red walls and white stripes. A figure in orange robes, a white and orange flower garland and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, while his feet are washed by an attendant in an orange top kneeling before a brass tray of water, pink lotus flowers and fruit. Around them, devotees sit on the floor with hands folded: a woman in green sari, a woman in yellow and white, a woman in orange sari with mala, a young woman in white embroidered kurta, a man in saffron clothing, and men in white dhoti. Incense smoke rises at left, and a black board with white lettering hangs on the wall.

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September 14 20102010-09-14A seated man in saffron robes sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing a white flower garland and a dark rudraksha mala, with a saffron shawl draped over the armrest. Devotees kneel before him with palms pressed together while a woman in a white sari with gold border and a younger woman in white with red embroidered trim, who wears an ID badge, bow in devotion. Their feet are being washed in a silver tray filled with pink lotus flowers and fruit. Behind them, people in white and saffron sit on the floor, and a woman in a green sari kneels at left. Brass plates with fruit and offerings sit on a side table, and smoke rises near a doorway. A black board with white lettering lists names and years on the wall behind. The seated man's appearance is consistent with the Swamiji label per the page, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, and rudraksha mala, so he is described as a probable Swamiji during padapuja (foot worship).2010-09-14A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a white flower garland with rudraksha beads sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his bare feet resting on a golden platform. Before him, devotees with palms pressed together kneel and sit on the floor: a woman in a green sari, a woman in orange with gold jewellery, a woman in white with gold bangles, and a man in orange. Brass trays hold pink lotus flowers, apples, bananas and small bowls, with a red flower petal scattered. Behind them, more people in white and saffron sit in a red-and-white painted hall with a wall board of names and a smoke haze rising. This appears to be a padapuja foot-worship ceremony.2010-09-14A photograph of a padapuja, a foot-washing devotional ritual, in a red-walled hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a white flower garland over rudraksha malas, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his bare feet extended. Seated devotees kneel before him with hands pressed in anjali: a woman in a green sari, a woman in a yellow-bordered sari, a woman in an orange sari, a young woman in a white embroidered kurta, and a man in an orange shawl. Silver bowls with pink lotus flowers sit on a tray before the throne, and incense smoke rises behind them. A row of seated people in white and orange sits in the background, and a fruit plate rests on a side table. The wall plaque lists donors who built the Ananda Sabha.2010-09-14A photograph of a ritual scene inside a temple-style hall with red and white painted walls. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and rudraksha mala, sits with palms joined in namaskar on a gilded throne with red cushions, with fruit offerings on a tray before him. Around him, devotees in white and yellow clothes sit on the floor holding lit oil lamps and offering plates with fruit and flowers. A woman in a magenta sari sits nearby, and a shaved-head priest in white with a ceremonial necklace is visible at left. Smoke rises in the air, and a listing of printed names hangs on the wall behind. This appears to be a pada puja offering ceremony. a person appearance is probable based on long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala.2010-09-13Photo of a padapuja at an ashram courtyard with red and white painted walls. A man with long dark hair wears saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland with a rudraksha mala and sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his bare feet resting on a gold tray. Devotees sit on the floor around him with palms pressed together, including women in green, yellow and orange saris and a man in white with a forehead tilak. Silver and gold plates of pink flowers and offerings sit on a tray in front, and a microphone stands at left. A framed board on the wall lists names, and incense smoke rises in the background. a person: the seated man on the throne wears saffron robes with a flower garland and rudraksha mala, a distinctive ceremonial presentation.2010-09-14A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on a gold-and-red ornate throne at the right of the frame, eyes lowered and hands folded. Seated before him on the floor, a bald man in a light grey kurta has hands joined in front of the throne, with a woman in white nearby. Bowls of flowers and fruit, including apples and bananas, sit on a tray and brass offering plates at the foreground, and incense smoke rises from a pot. Several devotees in white and orange sit or kneel in the background, and a printed board on the wall reads Dhyanapeetam Ananda Sabha. The scene suggests a padapuja gathering, with a seated figure in the place of honour and devotees offering reverence.2010-08-28A padapuja ceremony in a temple-like hall with orange and red walls and a board listing names under the heading Devotees Who Built Ananda Sabha. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair sits on a gilded red-cushioned throne, with a tray of fruit beside him; the appearance cues are consistent with the page's Swamiji claim, so this is a probable Swamiji. Devotees in white kneel with folded hands before silver trays of offerings and red fruit, while a woman in white with a red-and-green garland stands in the doorway. A bald man in white with gold bangles kneels in front, and other women in white and teal saris sit nearby.2010-08-28A padapuja ceremony in an ashram hall with red-and-white striped walls. Seated devotees in white ritual clothes and a woman in a magenta sari join palms in prayer. A man in white on the left sprinkles water, a woman in white and yellow holds a plate, and a girl in a yellow top with a long braid offers pink flowers at the feet of the seated figure. Brass plates hold flowers and fruit, incense smoke rises, and a wall board lists names.2010-09-13A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-gold-ornate throne, eyes closed and hands folded in his lap. He wears a long orange shawl, a rudraksha mala and a garland of yellow and orange flowers. Before him, several women in white and yellow sarees kneel with folded hands, and silver plates hold oil lamps, flowers and offerings. Behind them is an orange-and-white striped wall beside a black board labelled Dhyanapeetham and a carved stone shrine.2010-08-19A photograph inside a temple hall with orange-painted walls and a board listing donor names. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robe with a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, his bare feet extended. Around him, devotees in white clothes sit on the floor; a woman in white kneels and pours water from a silver vessel over the feet of the seated man, while others in white with yellow shawls attend with brass plates, fruit and flowers. A bare-chested devotee with a gold chain presses his palms together. Smoke rises from an area at the back where a man in white with yellow shawl stands near a doorway. Fruit and garlands lie on a side table.2010-09-06September 14 20102010-09-14