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A photograph of a stage event with a gold-and-white ornate throne at the centre. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long hair sits on the throne, garlanded with flowers, while a woman in a navy saree with a green-and-gold border bends forward toward the throne's edge. Around them, a line of devotees in colourful sarees, a light blue salwar, and white dhotis and shirts waits along the stage. A girl in a pink dress with a dark mala sits at the front left, and a woman in white with a yellow dupatta sits at the lower left. The backdrop has pink and gold drapes with decorative gold panels and a purple flower garland across the top.

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July 11 20092009-07-11July 11 20092009-07-11A stage ceremony where devotees line up along a green carpeted platform to offer padapuja. A seated figure in orange-red robes sits on a gold-and-red ornate throne decorated with garlands of white and yellow flowers. A man in a light grey-green shirt kneels at the throne's base, bending to touch the feet of the seated figure, while a woman in a white sari with a red border stands beside it with hands near the throne. Other devotees in white shirts and mundus, saffron-coloured dhotis and a woman in a red blouse stand in a row with hands folded in namaste. A woman in white sits cross-legged at lower left. Pink and gold draped backdrop with ornate gold panels. A stage light stands at left.2009-07-11A photograph of a padapuja ceremony under a white tented pavilion with blue-and-white patterned drapes. On a raised platform covered by a red and gold cloth, a woman in a red-and-white patterned sari stands beside a figure in orange clothing, and a woman in white sits near them. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and shirts, a man in a red-and-white checked shirt, and a woman in a green sari stand or kneel on green carpeting. Seated devotees in the foreground include a person in a light blue shirt and another in a red top, and a woman in a purple shawl stands at right. The scene shows devotees gathered for a foot-worship ritual.2009-08-25July 11 20092009-07-11A photograph of an indoor stage event with a crowd of seated attendees in white chairs in the foreground. On a raised green-carpeted stage, a line of women in colourful saris and salwar kameez stands in front of a golden throne-like seat decorated with flower garlands and purple flowers. A woman in an orange-red sari stands beside a golden seat, while men in white dhotis and white shirts stand around it. A small child in white stands near the seat. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the stage at right. Pink and gold draped backdrop curtains and gold ornamental panels frame the stage, with red-lit monitors and camera stands nearby.2009-07-11July 11 20092009-07-11A photograph of a devotional event on a stage with green carpet and pink-and-silver curtains. A central figure in a red-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with red and white flower garlands. Around the throne, devotees in white and cream clothing stand with hands folded or bowed, including a woman in a lavender-and-white sari and a man in an all-white dhoti. A seated sadhu in orange robes sits at the right edge, and a girl in pink sits at the lower left. Gold decorative panels line the back wall.2009-07-11July 11 20092009-07-11Indoor stage event with a green carpeted platform and pink and gold draped backdrop with floral arrangement overhead. A seated figure in a red robe sits on an ornate gold throne-like chair. A man in a saffron-orange robe with rudraksha-style beads and a long swept-back hairstyle stands at right, appearing to be a person (appearance-based, uncertain) and attending the throne. Around them stand devotees in white and cream sarees and dhotis, a man in a lavender checked shirt, a man in a red shirt, and men in white shirts. Two people in white with yellow shawls sit on the stage at lower left and right.2009-07-11A photo of a crowded indoor hall with a red carpet runner and a decorated stage backdrop of white and gold drapes with a garland of yellow and orange flowers. On the stage a figure seated on an ornate golden throne wears a red garment and garlands, while attendants in white stand nearby. Devotees in white saris and white shirts with yellow shawls move through the aisle and crowd the floor, with many people seated on mats in front. Ceiling fans and an air conditioner are visible. A photographer with a camera stands near the stage. Many people are present, most partially visible.2009-08-02A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with flowers, on a stage draped in pink and silver curtains. Women in saris are performing a padapuja-style honouring: one in a white sari with gold border kneels at his feet, another in a blue sari and a woman in a red and orange sari stand beside him, one holding a small tray or object and pointing. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand with hands folded to the side, and a man in a lilac shirt and dark trousers stands nearby. Green carpet covers the floor. The seated man has a shaved head and wears a saffron robe with no visible crown, turban or rudraksha, so his identity is uncertain.2009-07-11