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A photograph of a pada puja ritual in an indoor hall. A long-haired man in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate silver-backed throne, wearing a garland of pink and red flowers and a rudraksha-style bead necklace. He extends his hand toward a kneeling man in white kurta with an orange shawl, who has his hands joined at his chest. A golden lion-shaped figure stands in the foreground on a yellow shag rug.

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December 20 20122012-12-20A photograph of a padapuja-style moment in an indoor hall. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate silver-framed throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, wearing a pink-and-white flower garland with red berry beads. Facing him, a grey-haired man in white kurta with an orange shawl kneels on a yellow shaggy rug, palms pressed together. Behind them, several people in white and orange garments sit on the rug, and a gold lion figurine rests at the lower left. A projection screen and a wall of hanging strands are visible in the background. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes, a garland and the ornate throne.2012-12-20A seated man in an orange-brown dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate silver throne, smiling, with a long garland of pink and white flowers and red beads across his chest and shoulders. Before him a child in white clothes and an orange shawl kneels on a yellow rug with hands folded in namaste, bowing toward him in a pada puja. Behind them, several people in orange and white stand and sit in a hall with flower arrangements and a projector screen. The seated man has long swept-back hair and distinctive ceremonial dress, which matches the page's identification as Swamiji (probable), and he is physically present.2012-12-20December 20 20122012-12-20A seated man in an ornate silver and carved wooden chair wears an orange-brown draped cloth, a long pink and white flower garland with red beads and green leaves, and a gold chain. He smiles and holds a silver tray. Before him, a kneeling man in white clothes and an orange-red shawl sits on a golden-yellow shaggy rug with his palms pressed together in namaskar. Behind them, several people in white and orange shawls sit in a hall with curtains and a projection screen. A gold lion-form footstool sits at the bottom left. The seated man appears to be a probable Swamiji with long swept-back hair, ornate clothing and garlanded adornment, receiving a devotee in what looks like a pada-puja.2012-12-20December 20 20122012-12-20A photograph of a padapuja ritual. A man with long, swept-back black hair, wearing a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, a red and white flower garland, and a rudraksha mala, sits on a silver ornate throne with a leopard-print cushion. A devotee in white kurta and dhoti kneels before him in a reverent posture, hands raised to the forehead and touching the seated figure's feet. Behind them, seated devotees wear orange and white, and a large screen and white draped curtains stand in the background. The seated figure's distinctive long hair, saffron-orange robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland are consistent with the a person cues, though appearance alone does not confirm identity; the kneeling devotee is in white ritual clothing.2012-12-20December 20 20122012-12-20December 20 20122012-12-20December 20 20122012-12-20Photograph of a seated ritual on an ornate brown throne with a leopard-print cushion. A figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-brown wrap, a multi-coloured flower garland with rudraksha beads, and holding a white ceremonial rod, sits at left; the strongest cues are the long hair, ornate garland and orange clothing, so this is a probable identity. Before him, to the right, several devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls sit with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in white and orange kneels to arrange brass plates and offerings. A golden lion-form ornament and a red-and-gold shrine niche appear in the hall behind, with a projection screen at upper right. Probable satsang or puja setting with a pooja tray.2012-12-26December 20 20122012-12-20