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A photograph of a stage ceremony in front of a backdrop showing a painted temple gopuram and a deity murti. A standing man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron cloth and a long garland of yellow and white flowers, with a probable Swamiji candidate presented in an ornate gold-and-red throne behind him; he is distinguished by his long swept-back hair and saffron garments. Beside him a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti and orange shawl with a sacred thread stands near a second orange-clad attendant. A man in white shirt and dhoti and a uniformed man hold a tray or package at left. On the right, women sit on the floor, one in a white sari with yellow border. Ornate gold trays with flowers and sweets sit before the throne on a patterned red carpet, and a microphone stands at the lower left. Dark blue curtains frame the stage.

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A padapuja ceremony in an indoor hall with a large temple backdrop showing a deity murti and stone pillars, with colourful painted banners hanging at the sides. A bare-chested priest in saffron dhoti and orange shawl stands at left, raising one arm and pouring from a vessel over the head of a seated figure in an orange robe wearing a long, multicoloured flower garland. The seated figure sits on a gold-framed throne with red cushions. Gold trays holding flowers and offerings sit on the carpet in front. A man in a white shirt and dhoti holds packets, a man in khaki uniform stands nearby, and women in white and yellow sit on the right side of the hall, with microphones and a camera operator in the foreground.2010-09-18A ceremonial padapuja scene in an indoor hall before a backdrop photograph of a temple gopuram and a deity murti garlanded with flowers. A seated figure in a red-orange garment with a flower garland and gold-embellished throne is receiving worship. A shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti stands with a tray of offerings and sandal-painted arms, while another orange-robed attendant and men in white stand nearby. A seated woman in yellow sari sits at right, and a microphone and a gold tray of sweets lie in front. The seated figure wears distinctive orange and red robes and garlands, but appearance cues alone are insufficient to confirm identity.2010-09-18A photograph of a ceremonial reception in an indoor hall with a dark curtain and a row of hanging green and white garlands behind. A figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a pink and white flower garland and holding a flower. A devotee in a white shirt kneels at the foot of the throne on a red-patterned mat, while other men in white shirts and dhotis stand around, one holding a tray of fruit and flowers and another in a yellow shirt. A brass pot, a vase of roses and a small lamp sit near the throne, and a second orange-robed attendant stands behind it.2010-08-15A photograph of a garland-receiving ceremony beside an ornate golden throne draped with marigold and rose garlands. A standing man in orange robes and a bare-chested figure in orange dhoti hold up a large yellow marigold garland. A man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and an orange garment stands at center receiving a garland from a bearded priest in an orange dhoti. A woman in a magenta sari and a man in a white shirt hold a silver tray of flowers at left. Behind the throne is a red cushioned seat with a gold footstool and rose petals scattered on the floor. Several other attendants in white and orange stand nearby.2010-10-24A photograph of a pada puja ceremony in an indoor hall with a large printed temple backdrop showing a deity murti with garlands. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, with a crown-like hair style and rudraksha-style necklace and marked forehead, stands on an ornate gold-trimmed throne with a red cushion, hands joined in greeting while wearing a flower garland. Beside him a priest in orange dhoti holds a tray of offerings, and other men in white dhotis and saffron clothing stand nearby with palms pressed together. Two women in yellow and white sit on a carpet at right, and several seated devotees appear in the foreground. Trays of flowers and sweets sit before the throne.2010-09-18Indoor photo at a temple-themed event. A man in an orange robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a zebra-striped seat, its back draped in garlands of yellow marigolds and white and pink flowers. In front of him a devotee in a blue shirt and dhoti bends forward holding out a tray of offerings. Around them, people in white dhotis, orange shawls and saffron garments stand watching, including an older bearded man in a turban and orange cloth, and a woman in a green sari. A backdrop shows golden temple tower imagery and a large banyan tree. A tray of fruit sits to the right of the throne.2009-08-11A photograph at a Gurupoornima event in a decorated hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange silk garment and a gold ceremonial necklace with a rudraksha mala, sits on a red-cushioned gold throne and extends his hand toward a bald young man in orange robes who holds a brass plate. A bare-chested devotee in white dhoti kneels with folded hands at left, while white-clad attendants and saffron-robed followers stand behind. The throne has ornate gold carving and the background has floral garlands and colourful drapery. Appearance-based label: a person, seated on the throne receiving the offering.2008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial pada puja in an indoor hall before a backdrop of a temple gopuram and deity murti garlanded with flowers. A man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold necklace with long swept-back hair, stands on a gold-trimmed raised throne with a red cushion and holds his hands in a blessing gesture, Swamiji (probable), in_person. Beside him a priest in an orange dhoti with sacred ash markings holds a tray. Standing devotees in white shirts and dhotis press palms together at left, a woman in yellow sits on the floor at right with brass plates of offerings, and a microphone stands in front.2010-09-18A ceremonial puja scene in a decorated hall. A bare-chested priest with white sacred markings on his forehead and arms, wearing an orange dhoti and a rudraksha mala, holds a silver tray of offerings toward a young man in an orange robe with a long green, yellow and pink garland. The garlanded man stands beside a golden throne with red cushions, with two golden offering plates of flowers and food on a low golden table in front. Behind them stand a man in an orange cloth, a man in a white shirt, and other attendants in white and khaki. A large temple-gopuram backdrop with a deity murti and colourful hanging banners frames the scene. Several seated devotees and a microphone appear in the foreground.2010-09-18May 28 20132013-05-28A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions receives a long garland of red, white and green flowers placed over the head by an older man in white dhoti and shirt. The seated person wears orange-saffron robes, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, with a small red-and-gold headpiece. Behind them stand several men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, some with shaved heads and white forehead markings, and a man in white clothing. At left a cameraman with a video camera on a tripod films the scene. A red velvet backdrop hangs behind the throne and a red-covered tray with offerings sits near a kneeling attendant.2014-04-18August 25 20092009-08-25