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A 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.

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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.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 at an evening satsang event. A seated young man in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron turban sits on a red throne-like chair heavily decorated with white flower garlands and multicolored marigold and rose garlands. He smiles and extends his hand to receive an envelope from an older man in a striped blue-and-white shirt and khaki trousers who bows forward. Behind them a woman in a maroon top and teal sari stands at the left, a young man in a white kurta stands in the center, and a boy in dark clothing stands nearby. A person in white kneels in the foreground. Floral garlands and a blue and gold decorated arch frame the scene. The seated figure's appearance matches the probable Swamiji cues of a saffron turban, saffron robes and garlands, and he is the recipient of the offering.2002-07-06A 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.2002-07-062002 - The SPH enriches the Mudaliar Sangam community in BengaluruJuly 16 20092009-07-16March 10 20132013-03-10A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron robe on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, bare feet resting on a gold footstool. Garlands of red and white flowers decorate the throne's back. Several women in saris, one in pink, one in green and one in lavender, stand or lean in close and reach toward the seated figure. A young man in a white shirt and cream trousers stands to the right, and a man in an orange robe with a rudraksha-style necklace and wristwatch stands beside him. A child in white sits in the lower left corner.2009-07-11A 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.2002-07-06August 31 20092009-08-31July 16 20092009-07-16June 14 20092009-06-14