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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a hall with a large ornate gold throne (peetha) at centre. A man with long dark hair, wearing a blue shawl and blue garment, a multi-strand beaded necklace and gold armlets, sits on the throne with his hands folded; the outfit and hair match the appearance-based Swamiji cues, so he is a probable Swamiji. Before him, several devotees sit on the floor: a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with red-tinted marks, and women in cream and beige saris, one holding a small glass. Orange drapes hang behind the throne, with garlands in pink, white and green, brass oil lamps and silver plates with offerings at the sides.

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A seated man in a golden ornate throne with lion-head armrests sits centrally, wearing a light blue draped garment, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, with gold armlets. Before him, a bald priest in white dhoti and shawl kneels with a brass tray, while several women in cream and gold saris kneel in a row, one wearing a yellow sari. Brass oil lamps and silver trays stand on the floor, with orange cloth hangings and garlands behind. The scene resembles a padapuja. The seated man has distinctive visible cues of long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklaces, so he is described as Swamiji (probable).2011-02-13A 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.2011-02-13November 10 20102010-11-10A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-head armrests, wearing a sky-blue sleeveless top and blue draped cloth, rudraksha malas and a red bindi, eyes closed, hands in mudra on his lap. Before the throne, several people in white ritual clothes sit in devotion, including two shaven-headed men in white dhotis and women in cream saris. Garlands of marigold and green-red flowers hang above, with an orange canopy and gold oil lamps at the sides. Several people are visible seated at the front, and an orange-draped platform holds silver trays with offerings. The a person appearance candidate is a seated figure in blue on the throne, matching the page's pada puja setting, though the appearance is only partly consistent with the claim.2011-02-13 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with carved lion armrests and a gold canopy above, in a decorated hall with garlands of orange, white, red and green flowers. The seated figure wears a light blue sleeveless top and blue draped cloth, has long dark hair, a red bindi, rudraksha beads and gold bangles, and sits in meditation with hands in a mudra. Four people in white clothing and one woman in a cream sari sit on the orange-carpeted floor before the throne, heads bowed in devotion. Brass oil lamps and silver trays with offerings stand nearby.2011-02-13February 18 20112011-02-18A seated man with long dark hair and a vertical tilak on his forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a golden canopy above. He wears a sky-blue dhoti-style cloth, sleeveless blue top, multi-strand rudraksha mala and a pendant, with his hands folded in his lap and eyes closed. In front of the throne, several devotees in white and cream clothing sit on an orange mat with heads bowed over a raised offering, with brass lamps and silver trays nearby. Garlands in orange, yellow, green and white hang behind, and orange draping frames the scene.2011-02-13A man with long dark hair seated cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a gold canopy above, wearing a turquoise-blue robe with a sleeveless top, multiple beaded necklaces and a red bindi, hands in a meditation mudra. Four devotees in white and cream clothing kneel and bow before the throne, one with hands folded in prayer. Brass oil lamps flank the throne, with garlands in orange, white, red and green hanging above and a temple-themed backdrop behind. Silver trays with offerings sit in front, consistent with a pada puja. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, multiple beaded necklaces and a blue robe, matching the page's Swamiji claim, so the appearance-based label is used here.2011-02-13A seated man in a turquoise-blue sleeveless garment and draped shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a gold canopy above, hands folded in meditation with eyes closed. Multiple rudraksha-style bead malas hang on his chest, with a red pendant. Several devotees in white dhotis and white saris kneel before the throne, some bowing with heads down, one holding offerings on a gold platter. Brass oil lamps flank the throne, and garlands of red, yellow, orange and white hang overhead against a temple-pillar backdrop with orange drapes. A pada puja is being performed before the seated figure.2011-02-13A seated man in a blue shawl and blue garment sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-armrests, beneath a gold umbrella and marigold garlands with red, yellow and white flowers. His hands are raised in an open gesture and a red tilak marks his forehead; he wears multiple beaded necklaces and a red pendant. Before the throne, several devotees in white dhotis and a woman in a cream sari kneel and bow, one tending a silver tray of offerings with lamps and flowers, in a padapuja setting with orange cloth draped around the hall. Brass oil lamps stand at the sides and a backdrop shows temple architecture.2011-02-13February 18 20112011-02-18 +1 copiesDecember 08 20092009-12-08