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A photograph of a pada puja in a hall. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his palms pressed together in namaskar. Near him are silver trays holding fruit and pink flowers. Devotees sit on the floor: a bald man in white kurta with a white shawl and hands folded, a bald man with tilak and gold necklaces at left, a woman in a yellow sari, a man in a striped shirt, and a man in a blue checked shirt with an ID badge. A man with white tilak and an orange-and-white garment stands at a microphone in the background, and a bald man in white sits behind. An elderly person with white hair is seen from behind in the foreground, and a woman with braided hair in yellow is at lower right.

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A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives a pada puja: he wears an orange-saffron robe, a thick garland of red and yellow flowers, a white tilak on the forehead, and holds his hands folded in namaskar. Silver-rimmed brass plates of offerings and fruit sit before the throne. Around him, devotees kneel and sit on a plain floor: a bald man in white dhoti and gold necklace with hands folded, a woman in a yellow sari, a man in a striped shirt, a woman in an orange sari, and a man in a white shirt holding a microphone. Several people in white with sacred ash marks are seated; a long-haired blonde figure and a braided head are in the foreground. A gold-framed backdrop and dark curtains fill the background.2010-09-18A seated figure in an orange-red robe with long swept-back dark hair and a white tilak on the forehead sits at the right on a gold-framed red throne, hands joined in namaskar, draped in garlands of green leaves, red and yellow flowers. Before him on the floor sit devotees: a bald man in white clothes with folded hands, a woman in a yellow shawl with folded hands, a man in a striped shirt, a woman in a brown sari, and others further back. A brass tray holds pink flowers and fruit near the front, and a wooden box with red compartments holds fruit. The setting is an indoor hall with pink walls and dark curtains. Several people are visible, and a blonde woman's hands are visible at the lower left edge.2010-09-18A standing man in orange saffron robes with long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas stands at right beside a gold-and-red throne, his hands joined near his feet as a ritual offering is presented. In front, a row of devotees sit on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer; a woman in a white and light-green sari and a woman in red sit nearby. Silver trays holding pink flowers and offerings sit on a yellow cloth in the foreground. Behind them, a bald man in white clothes folds his hands, and more people sit in the background near an open doorway in a red-walled hall. Two empty gold thrones with red cushions and a table with fruit and malas complete the scene. The standing figure shows the appearance cues of the a person, so this is an in-person candidate.2010-08-21A photograph of a pada puja-style ceremony. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange-saffron garment, a long green-and-marigold garland with red flowers, and a white tilak on his forehead; he sits with hands resting in his lap, with fruit on a tray beside him. a person based on the saffron clothing, the flower garland and the honoured throne seat. In the foreground, devotees in white and yellow clothes sit on the floor; a bald man in white holds a flame-lit lamp and a silver plate, a man in a striped shirt raises a small brass lamp toward the seated figure, and a woman with long hair is visible. Lit oil lamps and brass vessels sit on a gold-decorated table, and a microphone is held near the centre.2010-09-18A photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland over a rudraksha mala, with bare feet resting on a low step. Devotees kneel in front of him with palms joined, including women in white and cream saris and a man in white shirt. Brass thalis hold pink lotus flowers, apples, rice and offerings, and a small table nearby displays fruit and flowers. Behind them a red-and-white striped wall, a board listing names, and a gold-framed gate are visible.2010-11-01A photograph of a satsang in a hall. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange saffron wrap and a dark rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and speaks from it. Seated before him on the floor, devotees in white dhotis and white blouses with gold borders, some with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads, sit with palms pressed together. A silver puja tray with fruit, flowers and small lamps sits in front of the group. A wooden podium with fruit and a floral offering stands beside the throne, and a white tower fan stands in the background. A microphone is held by a man at left.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a hall with dark blue and maroon drapes. A long-haired figure in an orange saffron robe with a gold necklace and mala sits on a red and gold ornate throne with hands pressed together in namaste. Before the throne, seated devotees in white and cream clothes with red and orange shawls press their palms together, and brass plates holding oil lamps and offerings sit on a golden cloth on the floor. A man in white stands at the back holding a camera, and a row of seated attendees in white watches. A woman in blue sari is visible at the lower right with folded hands. The Swamiji candidate is shown by the long hair, saffron robe, gold necklace and throne, so the label is probable.2010-01-02 +1 copiesA seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, eyes half-open and hands folded in his lap. Before him, a circle of devotees in white and coloured saris sits on the floor with hands joined in namaskar. Brass and silver plates of fruit and flowers stand on gilded side tables, and a small child in cream clothes sits among the adults. A bald man in white kneels at the left edge, and an older man in white and yellow sits at the far right. Pink walls with white and red stripes and a red-curtained doorway form the background. The scene reads as a padapuja with devotees offering worship at the feet of a seated teacher.2010-08-28November 15 20102010-11-15October 09 20102010-10-09A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a hall with gold-and-white decor. A man in orange and red robes, with a dark swept-back hairstyle and a fresh garland of white, yellow, orange and purple flowers, sits on an ornate gold throne, eyes closed, with bare feet resting on a golden footstool. Several devotees kneel before him on the floor. A woman in white with a yellow shawl and a grey-haired older woman in a white sari join their palms in prayer. A young man in a grey embroidered tunic with a purple shawl sits with eyes closed and hands folded. Brass and silver plates with flower petals, fruit, lotus blossoms and lamps are arranged in front of the throne. A shaven-headed priest in white stands at a microphone on the left, and a man with folded hands sits at the lower right. A gold swan-shaped stand and a bouquet-draped gold chair frame the scene.2010-10-12A seated man with short dark hair wearing a saffron-orange robe and a long white and red flower garland sits on a gilded throne with hands folded in prayer and eyes closed. Gold ornate carvings frame the throne, and a small pot of white flowers sits nearby. Behind him, seated devotees in white with yellow shawls and saffron-clad sadhus press palms together, and a woman in red kneels at the lower left beside brass plates of flowers and offerings. Red curtains and a beige wall form the backdrop. a person: the seated figure in saffron with a long garland on a throne matches the page's claim, though the face and presentation cues are not distinctive enough to confirm.2009-12-20