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A photograph of a padapuja-style devotional ritual indoors. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a red ornate throne draped with white flower garlands, his bare feet being washed or honoured by devotees. A woman in a pink sari kneels in front of him on the floor, bending to his feet, with a metal plate holding flowers, small brass cups and oil lamps beside her. Other devotees kneel nearby: a woman in a turquoise blouse and white sari with folded hands, a woman in a green-and-black sari with gold dots standing behind, a woman in pink and red, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers standing, and people in white clothes. A floral garland hangs on a pillar, and the wall is marble. The seated figure's distinctive orange robes and head wrap are the visible cues associated with the a person candidate.

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A seated saffron-robed figure with an orange head wrap and white flower garlands sits on a red and white ornate throne, feet resting on a silver tray, hands folded. In front, a bearded man in white kurta holds a microphone and sits cross-legged, while women in saris (teal, pink, and red with gold border) kneel and fold hands in devotion. A woman in a green-and-yellow shawl and a standing man in a white shirt watch nearby. Flower garlands drape the pillars, and brass vessels, a small offering plate, and fruit lie on the floor. The figure on the throne is shown in a ceremonial seat with orange robes and head wrap; the identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so only the role is described here.2002-07-06A devotional scene inside a decorated room with a red throne-like seat garlanded with white flowers. A man in a saffron-orange robe and orange turban sits on the throne with a garland around his neck, while a woman in white kneels before his bare feet, and a man with a long beard in white clothes sits beside her holding a microphone. Women in saffron-red, pink and green silk saris kneel or stand nearby, and a young girl in a maroon dress watches. Brass plates hold fruit, oil lamps, small vessels and flower petals on the floor. Floral garlands decorate the pillars and seat.2002-07-06A photograph of a devotional padapuja in an indoor hall. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and an orange turban sits on a red-and-gold decorated chair framed by white and orange flower garlands. A woman in a teal and black sari with gold border bows forward and touches the seated person's feet, which rest on a tray of marigold and rose petals beside a metal plate with offerings. Several women and a man stand behind her, watching; one woman in red and gold silk, another in lavender, another in pale peach, and a man in a striped shirt and khaki trousers at left. A figure in white clothing stands at the far right edge. Petals are scattered on the grey floor.2002-07-06A photograph of a satsang hall decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and a blue banner with yellow Tamil lettering. A seated man in a yellow-orange turban, orange-gold brocade shawl, red and white flower garland and saffron dhoti sits on a red-cushioned throne. A woman in a pink sari with folded hands bows before him while a man in a white shirt and a seated man in white clothes look on. Several standing people in white shirts, a woman in a yellow sari and a man in a blue shirt watch nearby, and a man holds a steel bowl at the right edge.2002-07-07July 16 20092009-07-16June 16 20142014-06-16A ceremonial satsang scene in a hall decorated with blue and red ornamental arches, yellow marigold garlands and white flower garlands. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe and saffron head wrap sits on a red-cushioned throne with white flower garlands, hands folded in front of the chest. Kneeling devotees in pink and magenta saris, a woman in a light blue sari with hands in anjali, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers standing with hands joined, and a man in a maroon blazer stand or kneel around them. A young girl in a maroon dress and a man in white ritual clothing stand nearby. Plates of fruit including mangoes, grapes and bananas, brass vessels and a flower arrangement sit in the foreground. Two saffron-robed figures on the throne seat appear to be ritual participants. The scene reflects a puja-style darshan.2002-07-06A seated woman in an orange-red sari with gold armbands and a long garland of white and red flowers receives a ritual pour of liquid from a brass vessel held by a woman in a yellow sari with gold border, who kneels on a patterned rug beside a large thali of red flowers and white petals. Behind them a man in a white shirt with a lanyard kneels, and two shaved-headed priests in orange-saffron dhotis with rudraksha malas perform the ritual near small brass pots, bowls and a pink cloth. In the background a woman in a cream sari and a man in a light green shirt stand with palms joined in namaskar, and a woman in red sits at left with hands folded. The setting is a bright room with an open doorway and white walls. The priests here are not clearly identifiable as the a person candidate.2014-06-162002 - Glimpses From Various Programs2002-01-01 +2 copiesMay 13 20122012-05-13July 11 20092009-07-11A photograph of a devotee performing padapuja at a red and gold ceremonial seat. A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching turban, with white jasmine garlands around his neck and a red flower on his wrist, is being honoured. A woman in a green and yellow sari with dark green polka dots bends forward, holding a brass plate of flowers and fruit, and touches his hands. Behind them, a man in a white dhoti and shirt and several other people stand watching, and garlands of white flowers hang on the pillars. Flower petals and a brass plate with offerings lie on the floor in front, along with small brass lamps and vessels.2002-07-06