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A photograph of a padapuja in a hall with red curtains and a gilded throne. A man with long dark hair, orange-saffron robes, a gold chain-style garland and a beaded necklace sits on a brown throne flanked by gold lion-like carvings; he is a candidate for Swamiji, shown with long swept hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha-style beads, and his appearance is consistent with that, though the face is partially turned. Seated on the floor before him, devotees in white and red shawls, one woman in a green sari and another in a blue-and-white sari, kneel and sit with hands folded or in front of a brass plate of flowers, sweets and offerings. A woman with curly blonde hair in a white top and red shawl presses her palms together. A bald man in white with a red shawl and a woman in white sit nearby, and a person in a white head covering appears at the lower right.

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December 12 20122012-12-12December 12 20122012-12-12Padapuja ritual aboard a ship's theatre-style hall with red seats and gold lion-shaped sculptures. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, multiple gold necklaces and armlets, sits on a carved wooden throne with his bare feet extended. Seated devotees in white clothes kneel on a patterned mat, pouring liquid from silver vessels and offering flowers and oil lamps over his feet, while a woman in an orange top and others with folded hands watch. Crowd is small; the seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron-orange attire and rudraksha-style gold adornments, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) receiving padapuja.2012-12-21Photograph of a padapuja on a cruise ship lounge with rows of red theatre seats behind. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a long gold-beaded necklace sits on an ornate wooden throne with a golden lion figure at its side; his bare feet are being washed and worshipped. Devotees in white and cream clothes kneel on a patterned mat around silver plates and brass trays holding flowers, kumkum and lamps. A woman at left in an orange outfit holds a hands-folded prayer posture beside an offering plate, and a man in a white shirt with a red lanyard kneels with hands together nearby. The seated man has long swept-back hair and distinctive saffron robes and gold ornaments, matching the page's Swamiji reference, so this is.2012-12-21A seated man in an orange-brown robe sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a golden lion figure beside it, wearing multiple gold chains and a rudraksha-style necklace and gold armbands. Around the raised platform, devotees in white and cream clothes sit on a leopard-print cloth and hold small brass and silver dishes of offerings, while one woman in an orange shawl presses her palms together. Several devotees are performing padapuja, with feet being honoured with flowers and oil lamps in front of the throne. The setting is a red-upholstered theatre-style lounge with curtains and seating.2012-12-21A seated figure on a gilded throne flanked by golden lion-shaped sculptures holds a trident-like ceremonial staff and wears an orange-saffron garment with a beaded necklace and bracelets. Around the raised platform, several women in white and cream sarees with orange and gold borders sit on the floor with hands folded in prayer or offering, including a woman in a blue saree in the foreground. Brass vessels and a tray sit in the lower left corner. The setting is a large hall with red curtains, a balcony railing and warm lighting. a person on the throne, with the appearance cues of saffron clothing and beaded adornments.2012-12-12December 21 20122012-12-21A seated man in a red-maroon robe and matching turban sits on an ornate red and gold throne with lion-headed armrests, a rudraksha mala draped over his chest, and bare feet resting on a tiger-striped cloth. Before him, devotees in white and red clothing sit on the floor beside brass plates of offerings, including a bowl of orange-red powder and small brass cups. A golden lion statue stands beside the throne, and a projection screen and a landscape painting frame the scene. The seated figure is the appearance-based Swamiji (probable), with a turban, crown-like ornament, rudraksha mala and saffron-toned robe, described as the person on the throne.2013-12-21Padapuja on a cruise ship lounge: a seated man in orange-saffron robe, bare-chested with a gold necklace, bangles and an armband, sits on a dark wooden throne with a golden lion finial, while devotees in white clothes kneel before him. A woman in white pours liquid from a small cup, and others hold silver trays of offerings, fruit and flower petals placed at his feet. Red theatre seats and gold-trimmed curtains are behind. a person appearance-based label; the man is the focal figure receiving padapuja.2012-12-21December 21 20122012-12-21A photograph of a man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, with long swept-back hair and eyes closed, his feet resting on a low platform. Before him, several women and a few men sit on the floor, some with palms pressed together in prayer. In front of them are silver trays holding apples, flowers, small bowls and lamps. A man in white with a shaved head and another in white with a rudraksha mala sit at the back, one near a microphone stand. Dark blue drapes frame the stage. A wooden lectern with gold trim stands at the right edge. Counting visible people gives about ten.2010-10-08a person seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-face arms and a tiger-skin cushion, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a rudraksha mala and a layered ceremonial gold necklace, with hair swept back. Seated before him on the floor are devotees in white and cream clothes with orange lanyards, and a woman in an orange sari and a man in green. Round brass and silver trays of offerings with flowers sit on a low gold table. Hanging brass bells and oil lamps frame the scene beside a large carved wooden door, with a pale wall air conditioner behind.2013-05-13