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A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja on a stage in front of a red and gold backdrop with overhead stage lights. A bearded man with long hair, wearing an orange-brown shawl and a white garland, sits on a large throne decorated with a tiered arc of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands and a golden canopy. Several devotees in saffron, white and pink saris and dhotis approach, one kneeling to offer worship at his feet. A photographer in white dhoti at left shoots with a camera, and a tray of fruit sits on the striped floor mat.

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September 16 20132013-09-16A photograph of a ceremonial pada puja at a red-and-white pandal. On the right, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold crown and layered floral garlands sits on a golden throne with a golden swan-like ornament, hands joined in greeting. Seated before him, a crowd of devotees with folded hands includes women in saffron and red saris, a man in white with a shawl, a turbaned man at left, and a man in orange kurta. Brass plates of flowers and offerings sit on a golden stand in front. Cooling units and microphones stand at the sides. The figure on the throne is a candidate for Swamiji (probable), identified by saffron robe, crown and garlands, seated in the role of guru receiving pada puja.2011-07-15A photograph of a man seated on an ornate golden throne with red cushioned armrests and a gilded footstool, set before a floral backdrop of orange marigolds, yellow and purple blooms and red roses. He wears an orange turban, an orange robe and white and pink garlands, with his palms pressed together in namaskar and his bare feet resting on a red cushion. Gilded side panels flank the throne, and a decorated clay pot with flowers sits at the left. Swamiji (probable) appearance cues: orange turban and saffron robes with garlands on a ceremonial throne, attributed to the role of a seated teacher receiving devotion.2010-10-24July 06 20142014-07-06December 23 20162016-12-23A seated man in a rust-brown ochre robe sits on a red cushioned throne backed by a large flower-decorated arch of red, white, yellow, green and purple blossoms. He wears a multi-coloured flower garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, with a red thread on his wrist, and holds a yellow fruit in one hand. Golden lion heads flank the throne, and a trident leans at left. A man in white clothes and a white-haired elder in white are at left, while a smiling young woman in a white sari with gold border and a woman in a brown-ochre garment with tilak stand at right, seated on the floor, attending the ceremony. Probable Swamiji appears on the throne, with long swept-back hair, ochre robe and a rudraksha-type mala, and he appears to be receiving honour in an avatar-day celebration setting.2016-12-23August 09 20152015-08-09A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a sleeveless wrap sits on a silver throne with a leopard-print cushion, flanked by silver lion-shaped armrests, in front of a large floral arrangement of red, purple, yellow and white flowers. He has long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, a beard, and a red bead bracelet, and he is gesturing while smiling. In the foreground, several women with hair buns and pink hair clips sit with their backs to the camera facing him. Behind him, an older man with glasses and a saffron shawl and a man with a tilak sit in the audience, and a large wooden-temple style backdrop is visible. The scene appears to be a satsang or public discourse. Swamiji (probable): the seated speaker's long hair, saffron robe and ornate throne are cues for the presiding teacher role.2018-01-01A seated man in an orange saffron robe and orange shawl sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of yellow, red and purple flowers. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a gold crown-like headpiece, eyes closed in meditation with hands resting on his lap. Devotees in white and cream clothes sit before him on the floor, holding lit oil lamps and brass plates with fruit and offerings, a padapuja setting. Behind him is a second golden throne with a deity murti draped in flower garlands. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated in the saffron robe and rudraksha malas on the golden throne.2010-10-18 +1 copiesPhotograph of a stage ceremony with a man seated on an ornate silver-and-wood throne draped in flower garlands, holding a tall silver staff. He wears a green-and-gold head covering, a red dhoti, gold armbands and a rudraksha-style mala, with a leopard-print cloth over the seat. Beside him stand two silver female statues with hands in anjali, and a golden canopy shelters a decorated deity murti and palanquin-style seat wrapped in garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. Brass lamps stand in front, a pedestal fan is visible, and a starry red-sky backdrop fills the background. A throne and garlanded murti suggest a puja or pattabhishekam setting; the seated figure's appearance matches the page's a person reference only with partial cues, so identity is uncertain.2018-04-25 +1 copiesJanuary 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a seated man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe, wearing a multicolour marigold and rose garland with green and blue accents, sitting on an ornate gilded throne draped with red zebra-striped fabric. A kneeling woman in white with a red-brown hairstyle, glasses and a rudraksha mala holds a small brass dish and offers it to him while he extends his hand toward it. Behind them a large crowd of devotees in white and saffron stands under banana leaves and a saffron banner with a floral motif, at night. Swamiji (probable): the seated man wears a turban, saffron robes, a garland and ceremonial gold necklace on a throne, which matches the page's Swamiji reference.2015-08-09