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A seated man in orange robes and a long white flower garland holds a decorated woven tray with coloured floral rosettes and a flower-trimmed edge, smiling broadly. Before him a woman in a white and yellow sari with jasmine in her hair kneels with her head bowed, while a woman in orange robes kneels beside him, and men in white dhotis and shirts stand behind. A purple cloth lies on the seat. The seated man appears to be a person, based on his long swept-back hair, orange robes and ceremonial garland. The scene suggests a devotional offering or welcoming ritual at an outdoor setting.

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A photograph of a padapuja, a foot-worship ritual, in an ashram hall with orange floor cloth. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a multi-strand gold beaded necklace and holds a small tray of flower petals; a bowl of fruit sits on a wooden table beside her. A man in white kneels with his head bowed to her feet on an orange-and-gold cushion, a marigold garland around his neck. Standing devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some with white and marigold garlands, fold their hands in namaskar, and one wears an orange shawl. Their hair and clothing show no identifying features beyond this.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a white and orange flower garland, smiling while a man in white shirt and dhoti kneels and touches his feet near a low white wall. Behind, a younger man in an orange shawl holds a rudraksha-style mala and steps forward to assist. Another man in white stands nearby, and several onlookers peer over a wall with green oleander foliage. A purple cloth covers the seat. The seated figure shows distinctive long swept hair, saffron clothing and a flower garland; the page does not state a person was at this event, so identity is uncertain. Six or more people are visible in total, with several partially visible onlookers.2009-02-15December 29 20102010-12-29June 27 20102010-06-27Outdoor photo of a seated figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair and a white-and-pink flower garland draped over the shoulders, smiling and raising one hand. In front, a man in white ritual clothes and eyeglasses bends forward to place a garland of red and white flowers and green leaves on the seated figure. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand behind, some with hands reaching toward the seated figure, and scattered flower petals lie on the ground. The figure's appearance shows several cues such as long swept hair and an orange-saffron robe, but the page does not indicate a person at this event, so this is a person being honoured rather than an identified candidate. Orange and white garlands and a floral-patterned cloth are visible at the lower right.2009-02-15February 15 20092009-02-15Outdoor photo of a seated figure with long dark hair in an orange-red robe, wearing a white and orange-pink flower garland and a red bindi, seated on a purple-and-gold cloth. In front of them, a man in saffron-orange robes bows with a hand near his face. Around them, several men in white shirts and white dhotis stand and lean in, one bending forward with hands clasped, a man in a light shirt with a rudraksha mala at the left edge. Behind is a wall with a potted shrub and onlookers.2009-02-15A photograph of a padapuja at a temple setting. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a long beaded necklace sits on an orange-draped throne-like seat with a bowl of fruit and flowers beside him. A devotee in white kneels and offers worship to the seated figure's feet, which rest on a red cloth and a garland of yellow and white flowers. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand with hands folded, some wearing flower garlands, and a cameraman in white stands at the left edge. Orange cloth covers the floor.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe and white flower garland with dark red beads, smiling broadly, on a white-draped chair. A young boy in white kurta and pants stands before them, holding a small bouquet, while a kneeling person in white is touching the boy's back. Behind them, a man in an orange robe with a gold necklace holds a tray, and several saffron-robed attendants stand at left. A brass oil lamp, a silver tray of fruit and a white decorative vessel sit on an orange-draped table at right, in a marble-floored interior with carved wooden doors. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long dark hair, an orange garment and a flower garland, and is positioned as the honoured guest receiving the boy.2010-01-10A photograph of a seated man in orange robes wearing a long white and red flower garland and holding a bouquet of yellow and red flowers, on a metal-framed chair on a tiled floor. A man in white clothes with an orange shawl bends forward at his feet, touching them in reverence. Standing around them are devotees in white garments with orange shawls and rudraksha malas, including a young girl in white with a braid and a mala, and a boy in white with a mala. A blue bag rests near the standing devotees. The seated man's identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so he is described by role as the garlanded seated figure receiving reverence.2007-02-25A photograph of a long-haired man seated on a stone step at an outdoor temple, dressed in saffron-orange robes with a white-and-gold garland of white and yellow flowers and green leaves, a red floral strand, and gold necklaces; he has white tilak marks on his forehead and is extending his hand toward a woman in a white sari with a gold border who bends toward him. Around him, saffron-clad men with shaved heads and white-marked foreheads stand and sit, one holding a camera, and white-clad devotees sit on the steps, with a pink temple wall behind them. Presented as a dressed-in-saffron figure with long hair and distinctive ornaments, in the page's context as a person; the scene suggests a devotional or blessing interaction.2010-12-29December 29 20102010-12-29