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A 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.

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2002 - The SPH enriches the Mudaliar Sangam community in BengaluruPhotograph of a padapuja at a Guru Poornima event. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland sits on a decorated throne with a red backdrop, marigold and white flower garlands around it. A man in a white kurta kneels and bows his head to the feet of the seated figure, who rests them on a silver bowl. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with gold border and men in white kurtas, one with an orange shawl, stand watching. A man in white on the right gestures with his hand. Several people are visible, including partially visible ones at the edges.2007-07-29A 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.2002-07-06April 01 20122012-04-01May 13 20122012-05-13A padapuja ceremony in an open-sided hall with yellow curtains and a gilded throne-like seat. A seated figure in orange robes and a garland of white flowers and rudraksha beads sits on the golden peetha with hands folded in namaste; the a person's presence is supported by saffron clothing and distinctive rudraksha and garland adornments. Devotees kneel on a white cloth: a bare-headed man in white, a woman in a white sari with gold border, a woman in green, and a woman in yellow, along with a standing monk in orange robes bowing with a braided-haired woman in orange-and-white. Silver plates hold fruit, flowers and sweets, with brass lamps and a kalasha-like vessel in front, and bottled water on a side table.2009-09-07A photograph of a devotional reception in a white-draped hall. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, with a white flower garland of red and yellow blossoms, smiles while holding the hands of a kneeling man in a white shirt who bows over them, wearing a rudraksha mala. Behind them, women in white saris hold steel bowls and scatter yellow and pink petals, and a standing fan and pink flower arrangements are visible. Petals cover the white cloth. The seated figure's appearance shows several saffron-robe and head-wrap cues, consistent with a person presence, though the identification is uncertain.A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange and maroon sash, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne with a gold lion-shaped armrest, speaking to a small seated audience. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an appearance-based label as a teacher on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Around him, women in white, cream and green saris sit on the floor, and shaved-headed devotees sit in the foreground. Brass plates with lotus flowers, a kalasha-style gold vessel and a microphone stand are arranged in front of the throne, with an orange and gold ceremonial banner behind.2011-02-11December 15 20092009-12-15December 24 20092009-12-24July 12 20092009-07-12A photograph of a padapuja (pada pooja) in a room with a yellow-painted wall and a ceiling fan. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with cushions, and places his hand on the head of a man in a pink shirt and white dhoti who bows with hands folded. Behind them a woman in a green and gold sari, a girl in red, and a woman in a magenta blouse and cream sari stand with hands joined in prayer. A man in white clothes stands at the left edge. In front of the throne is a gold-decorated low table holding brass and silver plates with lamps and offerings. The floor is covered with a colourful striped mat. The seated figure has long dark hair and cues consistent with the page's description, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm identity; he is described by role only.2010-01-11 +1 copies