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A photograph of a padapuja in a hall with a gold-trimmed throne draped in red cloth. A long-haired figure in saffron robes with a red-and-white flower garland sits on the throne with bare feet resting on a red mat, while a child or young devotee touches the feet. A standing man in saffron robes with a gold necklace and saffron turban watches beside the throne. Around them, schoolchildren in white and brown uniforms and young women in white with yellow shawls form a line, some with folded hands. Red and yellow flower garlands decorate the throne and the floor. Printed copyright text appears at the lower right. Probable Swamiji seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair, saffron robes and ceremonial gold necklace.

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A photograph of a children's Paada Pooja at an ashram hall with red curtains and floral garlands. A man in saffron robes with a saffron head cloth and white-and-red flower garlands sits in a cream chair with bare feet on a red mat. A man in saffron robes with an orange turban and a gold-beaded necklace bends forward to wash the feet of a line of small children in white and yellow school uniforms. Women in white and yellow-bordered saris stand nearby, and a golden deity murti sits in the lower right corner beside red flower offerings. Other attendees in white are visible in the background.2009-12-24A photo in a temple room with a gold-framed deity shrine and flower garlands behind. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stands at left, guiding a young boy in a yellow shirt who reaches toward a small white packet tied with string. A younger woman in a yellow shawl and a girl in a green top stand behind. Centre, a monk in orange robes, a saffron head covering and a long gold-and-bead necklace with a medallion holds the string. At right, a figure in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a pink-and-white flower garland, wearing a wrist mala, leans forward smiling, touching the packet. A carved gold throne-like seat is visible, and a bouquet sits on the golden table. Swamiji candidate is the right-hand figure, identified by long hair, orange clothing, a flower garland and a gold-adorned setting; appearance is consistent but not fully certain.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a Guru Poornima padapuja-style gathering in a decorated hall. A long-haired man in saffron robes and a gold necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold lion-figure at its base, smiling, his feet being attended. Before him a woman in a grey-haired bun and white sari with gold border kneels and bends forward, hands near his feet. Standing behind are devotees: a woman in white with a blue-patterned shawl and folded hands, an older man in white with a grey beard and rudraksha-style pendant, a young boy in beige kurta with folded hands, and a woman in a red shawl. A man in orange shawl and white kurta holds a silver vessel at right. Marigold and white jasmine garlands drape the throne and the decorated backdrop.2006-07-11A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a decorated room with gold-embossed panels and floral garlands in red, pink and white. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears saffron-orange robes, a layered garland of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, and a white flower garland, with rose petals scattered around. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers bends forward, holding the hand of a young boy in a colourful floral shirt and jeans who is offering something at the seated figure's feet. A standing man in orange robes with a gold chain and a shaved head watches, and a person in white traditional dress stands at the left edge. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, saffron robes and ornate garland match the qualifying cues, and the page attributes the event to him.2009-12-24July 11 20062006-07-11December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24July 07 20092009-07-07December 24 20092009-12-24