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A 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.

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A photograph of a pada puja in a hall. A person with long dark hair, white forehead markings and an orange-red shawl with a green and yellow floral garland sits on a gold-framed throne with a red cushion, facing left toward devotees and holding a hand out toward a wooden lectern with fruit on top. Several devotees in the foreground hold silver oil lamps with lit flames, and in front of them a silver tray holds sweets, fruit and wrapped offerings. Nearby, men in white dhotis with rudraksha malas sit behind microphones, and a woman in a yellow sari with a red bindi holds a lamp with folded hands. A dark curtain hangs at left. Based on the page, the seated figure is a person, identified by the throne, orange shawl and garland.2010-09-18A photograph of a ritual scene in a hall. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange robe and a rudraksha mala and sits with hands folded. In front of him, a group of devotees sits on the floor in white and yellow-bordered saris and white dhotis, several holding lit oil lamps aloft toward the throne. A small offering with fruit sits on the wooden table beside the throne, and a camera is visible at the right edge. The seated figure matches the page's described a person with saffron robe, rudraksha mala and throne cues, so the identity is probable.2010-09-17A 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 photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, receiving a ritual lamp offering. Several devotees in white and cream clothes, some with yellow shawls and gold-bordered sarees, kneel on the floor holding lit aarti lamps toward him. A tray with fruit and offerings sits on a golden table beside the throne, and a standing attendant in white appears in the background. The scene reads as an aarti during a satsang, with a camera operator visible at the right edge.2010-09-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a tray of apples and offerings on a gold table beside him. Several devotees in white and yellow-gold clothing sit before him, several holding small oil lamps toward the throne in a lamp-offering ritual, one woman in orange robe sits at right. A standing figure in white is visible behind. a person cues: saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne, appearance-based label only. A purple logo is at top left and a photographer is visible at right edge.2010-09-17A photograph of a ceremonial gathering indoors. On the right, a man with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala wears an orange saffron robe and sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, a probable Swamiji candidate. Seated on the left and in front, several people in white dhoti and shawl clothing with white forehead markings and gold necklaces hold lit oil lamps in their hands. Two young women with long braids, one in a white sari with a yellow border, sit with their backs to the camera, and a small table with fruit and a bowl stands beside the throne. A white tower fan stands behind the group and dark blue curtains hang on the left.2010-10-22 +1 copiesPhotograph of a pada pooja in an indoor room with white walls. A figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back and red-cushioned armrests is draped in an orange saffron robe and garlands of pink and white flowers, with hands pressed together in namaskar. Around the throne, devotees in white shirts and white dhotis sit on the floor holding brass plates and oil lamps lit with flames, with a plate of flowers and fruit in front. A man in a yellow-bordered white dhoti and shawl stands at right near a wooden cabinet holding fruit. Lamps and a brass vessel rest on the gold platform.2010-01-10A photograph of a pada pooja ritual in an indoor room with white walls and a wall sconce. A seated figure in an orange robe and orange shawl, with long hair, a red tilak on the forehead and a garland of pink flowers, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in prayer and eyes closed. Devotees in white shirts and white dhotis, some in yellow shawls, kneel around the throne holding aarti oil lamps and brass plates with flowers and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl stands at right with hands folded. Through an open doorway at left, palm trees are visible outside. This appears to be a person seated on the throne, with devotees performing padapuja and aarti.2010-01-10A photograph of a seated man in an orange saffron robe with a dark rudraksha mala on a gold-carved, red-cushioned throne-style seat at the top left, looking to the side with hands resting in his lap. Before him on the floor, a group of devotees sits in a semicircle: a woman in orange with long dark hair holds a lit oil lamp, a man in a white dhoti and shirt holds a flaming lamp, a shaven-headed man in white with a gold necklace holds a plate, and others in yellow, green and white saris sit with folded hands. Gold brass plates and lamps are arranged on the floor, and a tray with apples sits on the left. Pink walls, a window and two portable heaters are in the background.2010-09-17A photograph of a pada pooja ritual in an indoor room with white walls. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange robe and a heavy garland of pink roses and yellow flowers, hands pressed together in namaste. Around the throne, several devotees in white shirts and white dhotis hold lit oil lamps and silver plates of offerings. A woman in a white sari with an orange border sits at left holding a lamp, and a younger woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl stands at right with palms joined. A small wooden table holds fruit at upper left.2010-01-10A seated man in long swept-back dark hair, an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne, with a gold-tiered side table holding flowers and a small lamp in front of him. A group of about ten devotees sits on a red-patterned floor mat around a silver tray of offerings, several holding lit oil lamps or flower garlands. Most women wear white saris with yellow or orange borders and orange shawls, while a few men are bald and wear white dhotis. A white ceiling fan, a curtain and a window are behind them, and a bright orange cloth drapes a stool in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) is the central figure on the throne based on his long hair, orange robe and mala.2010-10-29September 17 20102010-09-17