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A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual inside a white-walled hall with marble floor and orange-and-yellow hanging banners. A long-haired figure in saffron/orange robes with a gold necklace bends forward to touch the bare feet of a man in orange robes with a red-and-gold shawl, who holds a silver tray. Two shaved-headed priests in orange robes stand behind with gold necklaces, another priest in white dhoti with tilak and a devotee in white shirt press palms together at right. Several seated people in white are visible at left. Swamiji (probable) cues visible: long swept-back hair, saffron robes and gold ornaments on the figure performing the foot-washing, a presentation consistent with his ceremonial role, while the tray-holder is a separate priest.

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October 10 20102010-10-10A ritual photo in a bright hall with white walls and tall windows. In the centre, a figure with long dark swept-back hair wears orange robes and a gold ornate necklace and bends forward to wash or touch the bare foot of a seated person. Beside them, a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with a dish of offerings. Behind them, men in white dhotis with sacred marks on their foreheads and gold-threaded cloths stand, and a young man in a white shirt with palms pressed together watches. Hanging festoons decorate the upper wall.2010-10-28 +1 copiesA photograph inside a hall with pillars decorated in blue, yellow and red patterns and orange drapes overhead. A man in an orange robe with a gold-bordered sash and a long gold-and-bead garland stands at centre, smiling, while a man in orange with a white-and-orange shawl stands behind him. A devotee in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward to offer respect. On the right, a shaven-headed attendant in orange holds a tray of gold-coloured offerings, and another shaven-headed man in white dhoti and orange sash stands beside him. On the left, a man with long hair and rudraksha beads wears white with a gold border. Several other people in white and orange stand in the background, and a projection screen is visible behind.2011-02-22October 20 20102010-10-20A photograph inside a decorated hall with a striped tent-style canopy, colourful pillars and an orange-and-yellow hanging cloth. In the centre, a man in a saffron-orange robe with a long swept-back hair, a red forehead mark and a long ceremonial gold-bead necklace stands holding white paper and a silver plate with gold items, while an orange-robed attendant offers the plate. To the left, a bald older man in white clothes with a rudraksha mala and folded hands stands beside a younger man in white with hands in anjali mudra. Behind them a man in white dhoti clothing with a beard gestures in greeting, and several devotees stand along the back, some in pink and orange saris, with hands pressed together.2010-10-18 +1 copiesPhotograph inside a hall with pale walls, ceiling fans and colourful striped pillars with orange tassels hanging from the ceiling. A man in an orange robe with a long rudraksha mala and ornate gold necklace stands at centre, long swept-back hair, extending his hand toward a kneeling man in a grey shirt who holds a small object. To the right, a monk in orange robes holds a silver tray with ritual items. Left, a bald elderly man in white and a white-clad man with a red shawl stand nearby; behind them, further figures in white dhotis and orange robes. Scene resembles a ritual gathering.2010-10-19A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an outdoor courtyard with an orange cloth floor. A figure in orange robes with long dark wavy hair, a long beaded necklace of gold-coloured beads and an orange shawl sits on a raised orange-draped seat, smiling and holding flower petals. A man in white clothes bends forward to touch the seated figure's bare feet, which rest on a pink-and-gold cloth and marigold garlands. Behind them, several men in white kurtas wear marigold garlands and orange shawls, with hands folded in greeting, and a woman in a yellow sari stands nearby. A brass bowl of petals and lemons sits on a wooden stand at left, with brass lamps and a shrine behind.2010-07-24A devotee in white shirt and white dhoti with a black belt kneels with palms pressed together while a robed sannyasi in saffron and maroon garments places his hand on the devotee's head. The officiant wears a long rudraksha mala and ornate gold chains, and holds a paper. Beside him, a monk in orange holds a silver tray of gold-toned bangles and ornaments, and other saffron-clad monks stand nearby. A white curtain with gold patterns and a brass lamp are in the background.2011-02-28October 28 20102010-10-28 +1 copiesIndoor photo of a hall with white ceiling drapes and colourful striped tassels hanging from the ceiling. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a white and purple floral garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, standing barefoot on a marble floor. A monk in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a silver tray with offerings and a small orange cloth, facing him. On the left, a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a man in an orange polo shirt stand with palms joined in namaste. Devotees in white and saffron clothes line the hall, some with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in a colourful sari stands on the right. A golden throne-like seat is visible at the far end.2010-12-31A photograph inside a hall with white tent-like ceiling drapery and decorative striped pillars. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, rudraksha mala and a long necklace, holds a thread or cord while blessing a devotee in white dhoti; a man in orange holds a silver tray with white flower garlands and a brass object. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand around with hands folded in namaskar. A decorated altar with deity images and a golden throne-like seat is at the right background.2010-10-28November 18 20102010-11-18 +1 copies