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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a green carpeted stage. A long-haired man in a saffron-orange robe with a red tilak sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, eyes closed, feet bare on a gold footstool. Four devotees stand around him in white: a man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends to hold his hand, a woman in a white and gold-bordered sari holds a brass vessel, a woman in white kurta and white pants stands at his side, and a man in white shirt and dhoti stands at right. Background has pink and gold draped panels and a white-covered table with flowers.

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A photograph of a padapuja on a stage. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, decorated with garlands of red roses, white flowers and yellow marigolds. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward to touch the feet of the seated figure. To the left, a woman in a white sari with a gold border stands beside a vase of yellow flowers. On the right, a person in an orange robe stands with hands folded near a white draped table, and a man in a white checked shirt and grey trousers stands with hands clasped. Behind them hang pink curtains with gold sparkle and gold-framed panels with swan motifs. Green carpet covers the floor.2009-07-11A photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange robe on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) before a backdrop of gold-patterned panels in pink and gold drapes. The seated figure has long dark hair and a red tilak, smiling with palms raised, feet resting on a gold footstool. Two people in white stand close to the throne: a man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward with hands raised, and a woman in a white robe with a braid bends toward the seated figure. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands at left holding flowers, and a man in saffron-orange robes with a flower garland stands at right. A white-clothed devotee is partly visible at the far right edge. Flowers and fruit are arranged on side tables.2009-07-11July 11 20092009-07-11July 11 20092009-07-11A seated man in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with white, yellow and red flower garlands, with a red cushion beneath him. A woman in a white sari with gold border and an orange blouse stands at left, another woman in a white sari with gold border stands beside her and covers her face, and a man in white clothes leans in from the right, offering something in his hands. A man in orange robes stands at the far right edge. The backdrop has pink and silver draped curtains with gold ornamental panels and a green floor.2009-07-11A photograph of a ceremonial stage with a gilded throne seat draped in red cushions and a garland of red flowers. A person in saffron-orange robes with long braided hair and a red tilak sits on the throne, bare feet resting on a red cushion, with a rudraksha-style mala visible. Around him, devotees in white shirts and white dhotis or cream-bordered saris stand and raise hands in blessing or offering gestures. Another saffron-robed person stands at right. Pink and red drapery forms the backdrop, with purple and red flower arrangements in the foreground. a person is seated on the throne, shown in orange robes, long braids and a mala, being honoured by devotees.2009-08-06A stage darshan at an indoor hall. A figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) decorated with marigold garlands, with a gold footstool before it. A man in a white shirt and a woman in a grey-silver sari bend forward to offer reverence, touching hands near the throne. Two women stand to the right: one in a white sari with gold border, another in white with an orange shawl. A woman in an orange garment stands at the left edge. A white-draped table holds fruit and offerings. Hanging marigold garlands and small lamps decorate the backdrop, and a gold-bordered tapestry frames the stage. Seven people are visible.2009-02-14A photograph of a seated man in orange-saffron robes on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned seat, set against a yellow-orange painted backdrop with flower garlands above. Two women in white saris with coloured borders stand at right, one holding a red object, and a man in a white shirt and white trousers and a young man in orange dhoti stand at left, all gesturing or attending the seated figure. A red-draped low platform sits in front of the throne with a small metal bowl.2009-07-21A seated figure in a red-orange robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne decorated with white and red flower garlands, against a backdrop of pink and silver draped curtains with gilded panels. Devotees bow and approach: a man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward at the throne, a man in an orange robe with an orange shawl bows beside it, a woman in a white sari with pink border walks in front, and a girl in yellow stands near the throne. Bystanders in white shirts observe, and a green carpet covers the floor.2009-07-11A photograph of a seated figure on a gold ornate throne in a hall with pink and gold draped backdrop panels. The seated figure wears red-orange robes, has a tilak on the forehead and bare feet on a red cushion. Around the throne, several devotees stand or bow: a man in an orange robe with long dark hair stands at left, a woman in a beige patterned salwar and a man in a light blue shirt stand at far left, a man in white kurta bends forward to touch the seated figure's hands, a woman in a mustard-yellow sari holds the seated figure's hand, and a man in an orange dhoti stands at right beside a man in a light blue shirt. Green carpet covers the floor and a white-draped table sits beside the throne.2009-07-11August 09 20092009-08-09February 15 20092009-02-15