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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a raised wooden stage in an ornate hall with gold lion-shaped sculptures. A seated figure on a carved dark wooden throne with gold-trimmed cushions wears an orange-saffron garment, a multi-coloured flower garland and a white tripundra mark on the forehead, and is smiling. a person by appearance cues: saffron clothing, garland, and ceremonial adornments, seated as honoured guest on the throne. Two people in white dhotis with orange shawls kneel on a rug before silver trays holding brass oil lamps and offerings; one bald man in white leans forward while a woman in a white sari kneels with hands together. A man in white with an orange shawl stands with palms pressed together at right, and several people in orange robes sit in the background near a speaker.

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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage with gold lion-head carved thrones. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a beaded ornamental necklace, sits on a golden-backed throne with lion sculptures, with a bare foot extended onto a tray. Around him, devotees in white and orange-red shawls sit on the floor, several holding brass plates of offerings and flowers. A woman with blonde hair in white clothing sits among the devotees. Background shows red curtains and a balcony. a person identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2012-12-12December 11 20122012-12-11A seated man on an ornate golden-and-red throne flanked by golden lion figures wears a maroon-and-red turban, a long red and white flower garland, and a saffron-brown robe, with gold bangles on his wrist. Before him on a red-draped platform, devotees sit in prayer: a young girl in orange robes with a forehead mark, a man in white with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a mustard sari with folded hands, and a man in white clothes. Silver plates with oil lamps, flowers, fruits, a conch-shaped bowl and a white lotus form a puja offering in front of them. Another person in white stands with palms joined at the back of the hall beside sound equipment. The image may show a padapuja-style offering, and a Swamiji (probable) appears on the throne in a saffron robe, turban and garland.2013-12-08December 11 20122012-12-11A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in an ornate hall with cream marble walls and gold-trimmed decor. On the left, a seated figure in orange-brown robes wears a long garland of pink and yellow flowers and rests his feet on a low table, with a golden lion sculpture behind him. Facing him, a woman in a white sari kneels over brass plates and trays, while a woman in orange and a man in white with an orange shawl sit with hands pressed together in prayer. A shaved-headed man in white sits at the far left edge. Green foliage hangs from the top of the frame and draped curtains sit in the background.2012-12-04 +1 copiesDecember 28 20122012-12-28A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, long swept-back hair and a relaxed posture, while devotees gather on the floor. In the foreground, women in saffron and orange saris and a shaved-headed attendant in orange cloth with a tilak and beaded gold-toned necklace hold brass plates of flowers and offerings, and others in white with yellow shawls sit with palms pressed together. A gold-framed wooden table with a small floral arrangement sits beside the throne against a black curtain and a pale screen, with a carved stone figure at the right edge. Whether the seated figure is the a person is uncertain from appearance alone, so the a person field is set to unsure.2010-10-26 +1 copiesDecember 11 20122012-12-11 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja-style devotional ceremony in an ornate hall. On the right, a long-haired figure in saffron-brown garments with a pink-and-white flower garland and bangles sits on a carved wooden throne beside a golden lion sculpture; his foot is being offered a plate of flowers and fruit. Seated on the floor before him, devotees in white and orange-saffron clothes with orange shawls and rudraksha malas hold brass offering plates, bowls and oil lamps on a leopard-print cloth. Behind them stands a golden deity murti and a decorated backdrop with a banner. A dark monitor and a projection screen sit at left, with more seated devotees in white behind.2012-12-21A seated man in a golden-ornate throne with red cushions wears an orange-red robe with gold border, a long ornate beaded necklace, and a tilak on his forehead; his bare feet rest on a footstool. Before him on a red-and-gold patterned floor cloth sit four people: a bald man in white with a rudraksha mala, a woman in a white sari with a mala, a man in a white shirt and glasses, and a woman seen from behind. Silver thalis with flowers, lamps and offerings sit on the floor, and a gold-embroidered curtain hangs behind. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange-red robes, long swept-back hair, ornate beaded necklace and throne matches the page's satsang context.2014-01-14A seated man on a gold-and-red lion-armrest throne wears a maroon-brown robe, a maroon turban with a feather, and a red and blue flower garland. Before him, a padapuja is underway: several seated devotees in white and cream clothes hold brass and steel plates of oil lamps, flowers and fruit. A woman in white with glasses sits near the throne, a man in white with a rudraksha mala and tilak sits among them, and a woman in red-bordered white sari sits at the front. A tiger-skin mat lies on the carpet. Behind, a sound mixing desk and a seated man in white are visible in a hotel conference hall.2013-12-22A photograph of a seated man on a gold lion-form throne in a temple-style room with brass bells and hanging oil lamps overhead. He wears a red-orange dhoti and shawl, a white garland with red flowers, rudraksha-style beads, and a white forehead mark, with bare feet on the throne. Two women in white saris and a man in white clothes sit before a large brass tray of flowers, lamps and offerings, with one woman's hands folded in greeting. A black stone wall and a wall-mounted air conditioner are visible, with a tiger-striped cloth draped on the throne.2014-06-06