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A figure in a light blue draped garment and multiple beaded necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne with carved armrests, long dark hair falling past the shoulders, hands folded in lap. Four seated attendants in white and cream clothing face him at the foot of the throne: two shaved-headed men in white dhotis with white ash marks on their bodies, and two young women in cream and pale saris, one with a braid and orange sash. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and plates of flowers and offerings rest on the floor. Behind the throne hang orange fringed cloths and a painted temple backdrop with pillars. This is a padapuja-style ceremony where devotees wash or honour the seated figure's feet.

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A padapuja ceremony on a raised golden stage. A person with long dark hair sits on an ornate golden throne wearing a light blue draped garment, a beaded necklace and bangles, with hands folded in lap. Four devotees sit on the floor in front: a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a red border, another person in white, and two women in white and cream saris, one with a braid and orange trim. The priest holds a metal plate with flowers and offering items near the seated figure's feet. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, and orange drapes with garlands hang above. Pink flower offerings sit on brass plates at the front, and the backdrop shows carved temple architecture.2011-02-13A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage. A man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a sky-blue draped robe with a gold-beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, smiling with hands folded. Four devotees in white and cream clothing sit on the floor before him; two men at left are shaven-headed, one in white with a red-bordered cloth and white markings on his arms, and two women at right wear cream saris, one with an orange border. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne beneath orange fringed drapes, and offering plates with flowers and fruit rest in front. The backdrop shows a painted temple scene with a deity image.2011-02-13A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-shaped armrests, raising one hand in a blessing gesture. The figure wears a sky-blue draped garment, a long string of gold beads and bracelets, and has long swept-back dark hair; these cues match the Swamiji (probable) appearance described for the page, and the figure is seated on the throne. Four devotees sit in a semicircle on the floor in front of the throne: two shaved-headed men in white dhoti-style cloth with sacred threads and a woman in a cream sari, plus a woman in a cream sari with a braid; their hands are folded or seated in reverence. Brass oil lamps flank the throne, with orange drapes and marigold garlands hanging above, and a temple-pillar backdrop behind.2011-02-13February 12 20112011-02-12 +1 copiesA man with long dark hair, a red bindi and a red-and-white rudraksha mala with a gold pendant sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-shaped armrests. He wears a white dhoti and white top with gold armbands and rests his hands in his lap. Golden lamps stand at both sides, and an orange fabric hangs at the top corners beside floral garlands in purple, yellow and red. Around the dais, several people in white ritual clothes sit or kneel, some with shaved heads and white sacred marks on their arms, one holding a small object. The backdrop shows painted temple columns and a deity murti in a shrine.2011-02-12A seated figure in a light blue dhoti-style garment and blue sleeveless top, with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-headed armrests. Five people in white and cream traditional dress sit on the stage floor before him, holding plates of offerings and tending a puja. Two oil lamps flank the throne, orange draped cloth hangs above and garlands decorate the backdrop, which shows a temple-like photographic print. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklace.2011-02-13A seated man in a white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-headed armrests and a golden crown-shaped canopy. He wears a red bindi, a red-and-beige rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace, with gold armlets on his upper arms. Before the throne, several people in white ritual clothes sit on the floor: a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread, a woman in a white sari with gold border, and other women holding small items. Orange drapes hang behind, with garlands of marigolds and colourful flowers, and brass oil lamps stand at each side. Some framed temple-style background artwork is visible.2011-02-12A seated man in plain white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, eyes closed, hands folded in his lap. He wears a red and white beaded rudraksha-style mala, a gold pendant, a red-and-white thread and a forehead tilak, with gold armlets on his upper arms. Around him, several devotees sit or kneel on the floor: a shaved-headed man in white on the left, another in white with bare shoulders, and women in white and yellow-bordered saris, one in orange. Flower garlands in red, yellow and green hang from the top corners, orange cloth drapes frame the scene, and brass oil lamps stand at the sides with a small offering of flowers and fruit near the throne. The backdrop shows a painted temple-style mural. The seated man is an appearance-based a person, given his rudraksha mala and ornate throne setting. Shows a satsang or puja gathering.2011-02-12A seated man sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests and a golden back panel, wearing a sky-blue draped garment, a beaded necklace and bangled arms, with long dark hair and a red bindi. Swamiji (probable) based on the long swept-back hair, sky-blue robe and ceremonial beaded necklace, seated on the throne. Four people in white and cream clothing kneel in front of the throne holding brass plates, as in a padapuja offering. Brass oil lamps stand on either side, with orange draped cloth and garlands hung above and a painted temple backdrop behind.2011-02-13A seated man in a white dhoti and white shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, wearing a red and white bead necklace and a red tilak. Long dark hair falls to his shoulders and he rests his hands in his lap. Around the throne, several devotees in white and cream clothing and shaved-headed priests in white dhotis kneel and sit on the floor, some holding up small flames or lamp offerings toward him. Tall brass oil lamps stand on either side, and orange drapes with flower garlands frame a backdrop of painted temple architecture. The scene resembles a puja or satsang setting.2011-02-12A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with a carved crown-topped backrest, centred against a backdrop of painted temple architecture. He wears a white dhoti-style garment with a white shawl, a red rudraksha-style necklace with beaded strands, gold armbands and bangles, and a red mark on his forehead; his hands rest in his lap. Around the throne, brass oil lamps stand on either side, and orange fabric hangs from the top corners with garlands of flowers. In the foreground, several people in white ritual clothing sit on the floor facing him: one bald man in white holds a small object, others with white garments and gold-bordered cloth are seated in a group. A flower arrangement sits at the base of the throne. The scene resembles a formal satsang or puja setting. The man on the throne is shown as a person by the appearance cues of long swept-back hair, red mala necklaces and ceremonial gold adornment, seated in a place of honour.2011-02-12A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved backrest and lion-headed armrests, draped in white dhoti and shawl with orange-red trim, wearing a rudraksha mala and gold arm bands. Behind him hang orange fabric panels and a floral garland of red, yellow and white blooms. Two shaven-headed priests in white dhotis sit at the left with hands folded in prayer, and several women in white and yellow saris sit at the right beside a brass puja table holding flowers and offerings. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the throne, and a large temple-art backdrop fills the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and a gold throne, so he is a candidate for Swamiji.2011-02-12