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A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a stage. A seated man in orange robes and an orange shawl, wearing a long pink-and-purple flower garland, sits on a gilded throne with a red cushion while devotees honour him. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward, touching the seated man's shoulder. Two women in saris, one in pink and one in gold-brown, stand at right holding flower petals or garlands. At left a man in orange clothing with a white garland stands near a white-draped table with a water bottle. Behind them a large painted backdrop shows a red-brown rocky landscape and a tree. Bare feet rest on a silver-edged footstool decorated with white flowers.

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A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and a long flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne before a floral backdrop of red, white and yellow blossoms. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward with his forehead touching the seated figure's, hands extended, while a woman in a pink-and-gold sari and an older woman in a gold-bordered sari stand beside the throne, one holding flowers. A younger man in white stands at the right, and a priest in orange dhoti with a garland stands at the left at a white-covered offering table. The backdrop shows a painted orange-toned tree-like scene. This appears to be a padapuja, the ritual of honouring a guru's feet, with devotees in attendance. a person: the seated figure has a long-haired appearance and orange robe, but the features are not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage with a painted brown and orange backdrop. A seated figure in an orange-saffron shawl over a red garment sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with garlands of yellow, white and red flowers. Devotees stand around him: a woman in a yellow salwar kameez at left, a man in orange robes and a white shirt, a man in a white shirt and grey trousers bending forward, a woman in a teal sari with a shawl, a man in white with a white dhoti, and a woman in a lavender sari with her hands raised in prayer at right. A woman in a white sari kneels in front, near white flower garlands on the floor and a small brass lamp. The figure's appearance is not clearly established, so he is described by role only.2009-07-25A seated man in an orange-saffron robe wears a long white and red flower garland and sits on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, decorated with yellow and purple flowers at the top. Several devotees attend him: a man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward to offer something at the throne's edge, a figure in orange robes stands at left, an older woman in a green-bordered sari bends beside the throne, and a woman in an orange-and-white sari stands at right with hands folded. A large red-orange backdrop with draped fabric forms the background.2009-08-29A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, beneath a floral arch of red, white and green blooms. Several devotees surround him: a man in a white shirt and dhoti at left, a young man in a white shirt and black trousers leaning in, and women in saris, one in pale blue and white and one in lavender, with hands folded or touching his seat. The setting is a warm orange-yellow backdrop, consistent with a satsang or darshan. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron robes with a flower garland, and is positioned on a throne as the honoured guest.2009-07-16A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on a gold-and-red throne with a floral garland draped over its back. Several women in saris crowd close, one in a red blouse with raised hands, another in a green sari with yellow motifs. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers leans in to touch the seated figure's head. Another person in an orange robe stands at right, and a red-orange backdrop with a painted forest scene fills the background. The seated figure's appearance matches the page's cues of long hair, saffron robes and rudraksha beads, so this is a person in person receiving devotees on a throne; the orange-robed figure at right is a monastic attendant.2009-08-06July 25 20092009-07-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a long red-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, with a vibhuti mark on his forehead. A man in a white shirt and trousers leans in to place a hand on him and receives or offers a hand gesture at his chest level. Two women in saris stand at left with palms joined, one in a dark brown floral sari and one in a white sari with gold border, and a saffron-clad attendant with a mala and a man in orange shirt with raised palms stand at right. A large backdrop shows orange tree roots, and fruit and flowers rest on a side table and the throne base. This appears to be a reception or darshan setting.2009-08-06A photograph of a seated figure in an orange saffron robe on an ornate gilded throne decorated with garlands of marigolds, roses and white flowers, in front of a large painted backdrop of tree trunks in orange and brown. An older man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward to touch or bow to the seated figure's shoulder. Standing to the left, a younger person in orange robes with a gold necklace holds hands together in greeting, alongside a man in white shirt and glasses. On the right, two women in white saris with gold borders stand watching, one holding papers. The seated figure has a shaved-looking head and wears a dark rudraksha-style bead necklace, appearing as a person, though the appearance cues are not conclusive.2009-07-25A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a decorated hall with an orange and ochre painted backdrop. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe over a red top has a hand raised to their forehead while a man in a white shirt, olive trousers and belt bows forward toward them. Behind the seated figure is a golden throne-like seat draped with white and red flowers, green leaves and yellow marigold garlands. A woman in a white saree with gold border stands at right, and a woman in a lavender saree with a braid stands at left. In the foreground a smiling woman in white with a red shawl and a seated person in white are visible, and several other onlookers stand nearby.2009-07-25July 16 20092009-07-16