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A photograph of a pada puja ceremony in an ornate hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, orange-saffron robes and a thick multi-strand garland of red, yellow and green flowers stands beside a gold-framed red-cushioned throne, smiling and bending slightly toward it. He has white vibhuti markings on his forehead. To his left, a shaved-headed priest in orange dhoti with a white-painted torso and an orange-beaded mala holds a silver tray of offerings. Another person in orange stands behind him, and an elderly man in white dhoti with hands folded in namaskar smiles at the left edge. The backdrop is a large printed image of a red-robed figure seated on a throne amid garlands, with a green temple-like pillar and foliage behind.

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A photograph of a ritual exchange in a temple-style setting. On the right, a figure with long dark hair wears a red-orange garment and a long garland of red, yellow and green flowers, seated on a golden throne with a red cushion and bolster, and touches his forehead while leaning toward an offering. In the centre, a priest with a topknot, white vibhuti stripes on his forehead and arms, a rudraksha and orange-beaded necklace, and an orange dhoti holds a silver tray of bananas, betel and other offerings. Behind them, a shaved-headed monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside a man in white with a yellow sash. A large backdrop shows a painted deity figure in red and white with garlands. Only the throne-seated figure has long hair and a garland; his presentation is distinctive, so this is the a person, seen in person.2010-09-18A photograph of a ceremonial reception before an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, backed by a large floral arch of orange marigolds, white jasmine, purple and red flowers, and a red-and-white sun-like floral motif. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl stands at the right beside the throne, appearing to receive garlands. Two men in orange and a figure in white dhoti stand near him, and a bare-backed priest in orange dhoti with a red-and-green border faces the throne holding a large flower garland. Several onlookers in white and striped shirts stand at the left. The backdrop is a dark blue curtain, and a small bird logo appears at the top left corner.2010-10-24A seated man in an orange-saffron turban, orange robe and ornate gold-bead necklaces laughs broadly on a golden throne decorated with garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers. Beside him, a bald man in orange garments wearing a gold necklace smiles, and a woman in white with gold-bordered cloth attends to the saffron fabric draped over the throne. A cropped figure with a red beaded necklace is at the left edge, and a tent with white draping forms the background. Two or more people are partly visible in the foreground, and the scene shows a seated honoured figure with attendants. Swamiji (probable): the seated central figure wears a saffron turban, saffron robe and gold bead necklaces, and sits enthroned among attendants.2011-07-15A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a temple-style hall. A seated man in an orange-saffron robe and garland of red, yellow and green flowers sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, his forehead marked with white tilak and his hands raised to his chest. Facing him, a shaven-headed priest with bare chest, white body markings and an orange cloth wrapped at the waist holds a brass tray and offers worship. Behind them stands another man in orange robes, and at left an older man in white dhoti with a lanyard is smiling and joining his palms. Behind the throne, a large backdrop shows a painted deity murti draped in pink and white garments with flower garlands, set against carved stone pillars and foliage. A pair of fruits sits on the throne's side table.2010-09-18A photograph of two seated figures on ornate gilded thrones with red cushions in a marble-walled hall, with an orange flag on a pole behind. The central figure wears a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, a long gold-beaded garland, a dark headband, white vertical tilak, and red-and-gold armbands, and holds a white cloth in his hands. On the right, an older bare-chested seated priest with a shaved head, rudraksha mala and orange cloth around his waist holds a small offering dish and cup on a tray. At the left edge a standing attendant in saffron robes and gold beads holds a brass vessel. Trays of offerings and a green plastic bag rest at the base of the thrones. The scene is consistent with a Hindu ritual setting.2012-05-11A temple-style photograph of a ritual offering inside a richly decorated shrine with gold-painted deity arches and marigold garlands. In the centre, a figure in an orange turban, orange-gold cloth and layered garlands with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces holds a silver tray of bananas and a coconut, smiling. Behind him, a man in a green-and-gold cap with a red tilak sits in a garlanded setting. At left, a bald priest in an orange robe with white tilak marks on his arm and forehead holds out his hands. At right, a bare-chested elderly priest in a white dhoti holds a silver plate with bowls and flower petals. A video camera is visible at the far right edge.2013-07-18July 31 20152015-07-31A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with gold-framed throne canopy, marigold and rose garlands, and small gold ornamental stands. A man with long dark hair in saffron-orange robes and a long white-and-yellow garland stands centre, gesturing with his right hand toward an ornate gold seat draped in flowers. Beside him a bald man in orange garments and gold neck chain holds a silver tray with a red trident-shaped object. To the right a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands, and at far right another man in orange clothing holds a microphone. A man in white dhoti with an orange shawl stands at far left holding a silver staff. The shot is a stage ceremony with roles of priest, attendants and devotees, and the page indicates a person Jayanthi event.2010-12-29A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne in a flower-decorated pavilion, the back of the throne covered in red, orange and white garlands. The central seated man wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and a heavy gold necklace, with long swept-back hair and a smile; he is a probable Swamiji (probable) with long hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha and gold ornaments, seated in an honoured role. A shaved-head attendant in white dhoti and orange shawl kneels at his feet, placing a folded orange cloth and garlanded low gold stand before him. To the left, a monk in orange robes and rudraksha mala raises a finger while holding papers; on the right, another orange-robed man with a rudraksha mala sits beside the throne. This appears to be a satsang or puja setting.2012-07-03Two seated figures on ornate gold thrones with red velvet cushions, decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange-brown turban, a red-and-yellow floral garland, gold necklaces and bangles, and holds a small stick while laughing. The figure on the right wears an all-orange robe, has grey hair and a rudraksha mala, and sits with hands folded. Behind them a painted deity murti with a golden crown and mustache is visible, along with a gold lion-shaped ornament. +1 copiesDecember 29 20102010-12-29January 03 20162016-01-03