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A photograph of a seated figure on a flower-decorated throne during a padapuja ceremony. A long-haired person in saffron-orange robes, with a red bindi and a white and orange garland, sits smiling on a red-cushioned seat framed by white and orange flower arrangements. A man in white kurta holds a yellow cloth and a brass vessel beside the throne, while another man in white kneels at the feet on a silver base. A second person in orange robes bends at the right, a brass oil lamp stands on the right, and a purple curtain hangs behind. Visible cues are long swept hair, saffron robes and a garland, consistent with the appearance of the a person; this is an appearance-based label only.

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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage. A seated figure in long orange-saffron robes and a white-and-multicolour flower garland sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne decorated with marigold and white flower festoons. A man in white kneels at the feet, and another man in white with an orange shawl stands behind holding a fan. A microphone stands in front, and silver kalasha pots and yellow cloth lie on the floor. Probable Swamiji by visible cues: swept-back long hair, saffron robes and a garland, seated on a throne.2007-07-29July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph on a stage in front of a flower-decorated throne with a red backrest and gold lion-head armrests. A figure with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange robe and white-and-green garland, sits barefoot on a silver footstool, smiling with one hand raised. Probable Swamiji (long hair, orange clothing and garland cues). To the left, a man in white clothes with an orange shawl stands beside the throne. On the right, a young person in white clothing bends forward, presenting a yellow cloth to the seated figure's feet during a paada puja. Marigold and white flower garlands line the throne, and a purple curtain and a small fan stand behind.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a padapuja ceremony at a flower-decorated stage. A seated figure with long dark hair and a flowing saffron-orange robe, wearing a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, smiles and reaches toward the head of a devotee kneeling before him in white clothes. The seat is a silver-toned throne heaped with white, orange and red flower garlands. Behind them, a man in white kurta with an orange-yellow shawl stands near the stage, and further left, two men in white kurtas and orange shawls stand on a white cloth on the floor, with petals scattered across it. Multiple garlands and a large backdrop of flower decorations complete the scene.2007-07-29A photograph of a ceremonial puja on a gilded throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a beaded necklace sits on the throne with a lion-carved armrest, smiling and extending a hand. In front of him a kneeling devotee in white clothes with an orange shawl bows and touches a silver pedestal. Around them stand other men in orange and white garments, and flowers, fruit and marigold garlands are scattered on the red carpet. A red and gold cloth banner hangs on the left wall. Text on the lower right reads . Setting appears to be an ashram hall2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 29 20072007-07-29Photo of a ceremonial puja at a flower-decorated altar. Before him a silver puja vessel and brass bowls sit on a white cloth, with bananas and fruit in front. A man in white with an orange shawl holds a lit flame over the figure, while a bald man in orange kneels beside a bell. On the right, a woman in a white sari with an orange border and a second person kneel with hands folded in devotion. A brass oil lamp stands at the right edge, and marigold and rose garlands drape the red throne and white arched backdrop.2007-07-29A photo of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, draped in white and orange flower garlands, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, smiling as a woman in an orange-and-red sari with a long braid stands at left with hands folded. In front, a woman in white and orange kneels with her head bowed among flower petals, while a man in orange robes with a shawl and gold wristwatch stands at right. Looks like a devotional honouring ceremony at an ashram setting.2008-07-17A seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a white flower garland sits on an ornate throne decorated with marigold and rose garlands and a red cushion. A man in white kneels at his feet, bending forward, and another man in white with hands together stands to the left, with a man in white and a yellow-shawled attendant behind. Strewn petals cover the floor and a woman in yellow appears at the right edge. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robes, garlanded throne) receiving padapuja from a devotee during a Guru Poornima satsang.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29