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A temple doorway flanked by two painted dvarapala guardian figures with four arms, gold crowns, garlands and gold jewellery. Seated in the centre on an ornate golden throne draped with multicoloured flower garlands is a figure in a purple dhoti and a white shawl, wearing a white and violet flower garland, with a red-topped crown and one hand raised in blessing. A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, bending forward to perform padapuja, offering to the seated figure's feet. Hanging brass oil lamps and a lamp stand are visible near the doorway, and the scene is a temple ritual setting.

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A temple-style photo of a pada-puja ritual at a shrine. A seated figure in a red turban, purple dhoti and white-and-red flower garlands sits on an ornate golden throne with a colourful floral backdrop. In front, a devotee in saffron-orange robes bends forward, reaching toward oil lamps arranged on a golden stand, a traditional padapuja offering. Two painted dvarapala-style guardian statues with crowns, multiple arms and garlands flank the doorway, with a golden lamp hanging above. Painted pillars in blue, pink and green frame the scene.2011-12-14A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne in a temple shrine is receiving padapuja from a bowing priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, who holds lit oil lamps or aarti near the seated figure's feet. The seated figure wears a red turban, a purple garment and a white and red flower garland, with bangles on the arms. Behind the throne hangs a bright multicolour flower garland decoration and hanging brass lamps. Two tall painted dvarapala-style guardian statues with raised hands, gold necklaces and flower garlands stand on either side of the doorway, which has colourful pillars with pink, green and yellow designs. A patterned carpet covers the floor. The seated figure appears to be a candidate for a person, but the visible cues are limited to a turban and purple attire, so identity is uncertain.2011-12-14December 14 20112011-12-14A photograph inside a richly decorated hall with a golden throne backed by a rainbow-striped cushion and hanging brass lamps. A seated figure in a white turban, maroon trousers and a white-and-red flower garland sits on the throne, one hand raised near the face. Two large painted deity murti stand on either side, each with four arms, crowns and garlands, one wearing a saffron garment and the other striped red and green. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a long braid sits with hands folded near a microphone stand. Blue and red painted pillars frame the scene. a person (white turban, flower garland, seated on golden throne), though appearance is uncertain.2011-12-15December 14 20112011-12-14December 15 20112011-12-15A seated figure in a red-brown robe with a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion, framed by a gold canopy and hanging bells. Two large painted deity murti flank the throne, each with four arms, orange skin, crowns, gold ornaments and green sashes, holding ritual objects. In the foreground a bald priest in orange-brown clothing raises a silver vessel toward the throne while devotees with folded hands kneel nearby. Brass oil lamps stand on either side of the shrine, and the walls are painted in bright pink, orange and green.2013-07-25A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a crown-like headdress and a red-and-white garland sits centrally on a gilded throne draped in multicolored floral garlands. Flanking the throne are two large painted deity statues with multiple arms, gold jewelry and red-and-green dhotis. Oil lamps hang above the throne and small potted plants stand before it. In the foreground, several people in white and colourful saris and shirts sit with hands joined in reverence, with lit lamps and offerings on the front table. The scene suggests a temple-style darshan or satsang. The figure's appearance is consistent with a probable Swamiji in an ornate saffron robe, crown and garland, seated on a throne, though the face is small and the identification is only appearance-based.2012-01-01August 04 20172017-08-04July 25 20132013-07-25A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate silver throne in a decorated hall with blue walls and tall golden-yellow pillars with pink and green capitals. Flanking the throne are two tall painted dvarapala guardian figures with four arms, crowns, and gold jewelry, holding staffs. Lit oil lamps hang above and beside the throne, and the throne is draped with multicoloured flower garlands. In the foreground, several seated devotees in white, cream, maroon and red saris and shirts sit facing the throne, with a microphone on a stand at left and potted plants at lower right.2012-01-01A seated figure in a gold ornate throne sits centrally in a shrine-like hall, wearing a maroon-red wrap, a gold necklace and gold armbands, with a golden umbrella canopy above. Flanking the throne are two large painted deity statues with multiple arms, gold crowns and gold ornaments, holding lotus buds and ritual objects. Brass oil lamps stand on both sides, and a bald figure in an orange-brown robe sits in the foreground with hands raised in devotion, facing the throne. Hanging brass bells and beads decorate the dais. The seated figure is not established as a person by appearance cues beyond the throne and attire, so identity is uncertain.2013-07-25