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A photograph of a padapuja ritual at an indoor hall with a red carpet. A man seated on an ornate carved wooden throne flanked by lion sculptures wears an orange-saffron garment, a golden crown with a feathered ornament, and a long garland of white, pink and multicoloured flowers. Women in white and cream saris, some with red and yellow borders, stand and kneel, one washing or anointing his feet from a brass tray with flower petals while others hold offerings and plates. A man in white shirt and dhoti stands behind, and several people in white clothes stand near the back. A white draped backdrop and banners frame the scene. a person is seated on the throne in orange clothing with garlands and crown, receiving the padapuja.

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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate carved wooden throne flanked by lion carvings, wearing a gold crown with a peacock feather and layered garlands of white, pink, yellow and multicoloured flowers. A man in white kurta and white dhoti at left holds a steel container and pours water, while another man in white kneels at lower right with hands together beside a brass bowl of flower petals. Two women stand at right, one in a navy and grey sari and one in white with a red lanyard. A bare-footed devotee's feet rest on a brass plate of flower petals and offerings. Two women stand at right, one in white sari with red lanyard, and a bell-like metal figure is at lower left.2003-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja in progress. A young man with short dark hair sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with lion-figure armrests and a white cushioned seat. He wears a gold crown, an orange-saffron robe, and a thick green leaf garland layered with white and yellow flower garlands. Devotees surround him: a woman in a red sari kneels at his feet pouring from a brass vessel, and a man in white kneels beside her. Other people in white kurtas wearing orange lanyards stand and kneel around the throne, and a woman in a red-and-white sari stands at right with her hands joined. Floral garlands drape the throne back and a white draped backdrop hangs behind. The seated figure is not clearly identifiable from appearance alone, so the a person attribution is uncertain.2003-01-01A seated man on an ornate wooden throne with carved lion-head armrests is receiving padapuja. He wears an orange-red silk garment with a green and gold patterned border, a gold crown, and garlands of yellow and white flowers with red and pink blossoms. Kneeling devotees in white clothes with orange lanyards wash and attend to his bare feet in a metal plate, and a man in white holds a tray of offerings. Nearby, a woman in a cream sari with gold border kneels, another woman in a blue-and-white sari stands at right, and more people in white crowd the stage behind a white draped backdrop with floral decorations.2003-01-01A seated man on a carved wooden throne with lion-head armrests wears a gold crown, a red and orange garment, and garlands of orange and white flowers. Devotees kneel before him as a woman in a pink and gold sari and white blouse pours water over his feet in a brass basin, while a woman in a dark blue sari with gold border bends forward to wash his feet. Around them, people in white and orange clothing stand close, a woman in orange holds a small child in a grey outfit, and a woman in a white sari with an orange border holds a booklet. Floral garlands drape the throne and a tinsel-hung backdrop surrounds the scene. Probable Swamiji (crown, saffron-red garments and garlands), seated on the throne as the central figure receiving padapuja.2003-01-01A seated figure on an ornate carved wooden throne with a white upholstered back is being ritually honoured. The seated man wears a golden crown with a peacock-feather fan behind it, an orange-red silk garment and a long garland of white, pink and multicoloured flowers across his chest. Several people kneel and stand around him: a man in a white kurta and a woman in a white sari with red blouse bend to wash or attend his bare feet, which rest on a brass tray; a woman in a dark blue-bordered sari with a long plait kneels at his side with clasped hands. Standing devotees in white clothes, several wearing red lanyards and ID badges, watch. Carved wooden lion figures flank the throne and garlands drape its arms. A television and a blue curtain are in the background.2003-01-01Photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at a celebration. A seated man on a carved wooden throne with lion-head armrests wears a gold crown, an orange-red garment with gold border, and garlands of white and multicoloured flowers. Before him, a man in white kneels and washes the feet of the seated figure from a brass plate while a woman in a pink sari with red-orange border kneels beside him. A woman in white sari with orange border holds a small object and offering, and a woman in a pink-and-white outfit with red garland stands behind. Other standing devotees in white shirts and saris, some wearing ID lanyards, surround the scene. A white draped backdrop and a tall ornate wooden frame with floral garlands complete the setting. Coloured garlands hang across the throne.2003-01-01A photograph of a padapuja ceremony at an indoor event. A young man seated on an ornate carved wooden throne with lion-head armrests wears a gold crown with a peacock feather, a saffron-orange dhoti and a long green leaf garland over flower garlands. Devotees in white kneel before him, one washing his feet from a brass vessel on the floor. A woman in a pale pink sari with orange-red bindi stands at right with hands folded, and a man in white stands behind the throne. Marigold and rose garlands drape the throne and a potted plant sits nearby. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a gold crown, saffron clothing and layered garlands on the throne.2003-01-01A seated man in orange and red robes sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with lion-head armrests and a white cushioned back, wearing a gold crown with a peacock feather and a thick green leaf garland over flower garlands. Devotees in white and in sarees surround him. A man in white bends over a brass tray, and a woman in a blue saree kneels beside it, appearing to perform a ritual washing or offering at his feet. Other attendees stand nearby, some with hands folded in respect, and a banner with a painted saint figure hangs behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, gold crown, orange garments, and garlands match the presentation cues the page associates with him, though the face is not used for identification.2003-01-01A seated figure on an ornate carved wooden throne with lion-armrest supports sits centrally, wearing an orange-red garment, a green and white flower garland and a gold crown with a peacock feather. Floral garlands drape the throne. Around him, devotees in white clothes and red lanyards kneel and stand, some offering fruit, flowers and lamps on a tray in front. Behind, a standing woman in a red-and-white sari and others in white watch. Red bucket, brass vessels and blue draped table are visible. Swamiji (probable): long dark hair, gold crown and orange ceremonial clothing with garlands on a throne, matching the page's Jayanthi celebration context.2003-01-01A seated figure on an ornate wooden throne with carved lion armrests and a white cushioned backrest receives padapuja from devotees. The seated person wears a golden crown with a peacock-feather ornament, an orange-red garment and a multicoloured flower garland. Kneeling before him, a young woman in a blue-and-white sari with a long braid washes his feet from a brass vessel, while a woman in a blue floral dress pours water and an older man in white kneels at the lower left. Behind them, standing devotees in white shirts and sarees wear identity lanyards and hold brass trays of offerings, under a draped dark curtain with floral garlands hanging nearby.2003-01-01A seated man on an ornate carved wooden throne with lion-figure armrests, wearing a golden crown with a peacock feather, a saffron-orange garment and a green leaf garland layered with white and pink flower garlands. Several people in white ritual clothes kneel and stand around him; devotees at the front, one in white kneeling near a brass vessel and pouring or offering over a platter, and a woman in white with a flower garland attends beside. Behind them, standing figures in white with identity badges, a woman in an orange sari, and a blue-draped table holding flowers, a red bucket, brass pots and offerings. Floral garlands drape the throne and a white-draped backdrop fills the tent-like setting. A watermarked caption appears in the corner, omitted from text.2003-01-01A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a large golden backrest and a tiger-skin cloth draped over the seat, set against maroon drapes. The seated person wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red robe, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a golden ceremonial necklace. Devotees surround the throne: a woman in a white and gold-bordered kerala-style sari bends forward with hands near the seated person, while nearby women in orange-brown saris and white-clad men in white shirts and dhotis stand with hands folded or at their sides. A yellow cloth is held near the throne's base. The scene resembles a satsang or darshan on a stage.2015-11-22