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A photograph of a padapuja in a decorated room with a blue door and cream columns draped with artificial leaves and berries. A man with long swept-back dark hair, orange-saffron robes and a long gold-and-rudraksha mala seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne has his bare feet placed on a gold tray garlanded with white flowers, where a white lotus-like flower lies. Probable Swamiji's cues here are the long hair, orange robes, ornate mala and throne. A shaved-headed priest in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on the floor beside the throne, hands joined in front of him, with a silver thali of flowers, a red fruit and a pink lotus. A cooler stands at the right edge.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, in a decorated hall with white pillars wrapped in green vines and orange autumn leaves, pink flowers in vases, and a blue-framed doorway. The seated man wears an orange-saffron robe and a tiered rudraksha-style mala with a ceremonial gold necklace, a red bindi, and long swept-back hair; he has his hands folded. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne with cues of long swept-back hair, a saffron robe, rudraksha mala and gold necklace. A shaved-headed man in a saffron robe and orange shawl kneels at the lower left of the throne, holding a flower and speaking. Before the throne sits a gold bowl of white flowers and offerings, with pink flowers on the rug.2012-06-03A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with carved lion-like armrests, wearing a rudraksha mala and a red-and-white tilak on his forehead. A bald attendant in orange clothing with gold-colored beaded necklaces kneels beside the throne with hands joined in a respectful gesture. Silver trays holding offerings, flowers, a small brass vessel and a pink flower sit on the floor and on a green-draped side table. Behind the throne are a blue door with painted peacock panels and white columns. A wall-mounted air conditioner and dark monitors are visible at the edges of the room.2012-05-09July 09 20122012-07-09A seated man in orange saffron robes with a gold-bordered wrap sits on a gold-and-cream throne before an ornate gilded backdrop. He wears layered gold beaded necklaces with a gold pendant, a red bindi on his forehead, and has long dark hair. His hands are clasped in his lap and his bare feet rest on a red cushion. White jasmine garlands and pink flower strands decorate the throne. Swamiji (probable), seated on the throne in saffron robes and ornate gold necklaces, with long swept-back hair and a rudraksha-style bead mala.2009-12-23June 03 20122012-06-03 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne wearing orange and saffron robes with gold borders, a rudraksha mala around his neck, a red bindi and a red headband, raising one hand in blessing. Before him a bald man in orange robes with a gold necklace and white tilak marks sits cross-legged on a striped rug, palms pressed together in reverence beside silver trays holding flowers, fruit and offerings. A pink flower rests on a silver tray at the throne's foot and an orange cushion sits on the rug. A golden kalasha stands on a shelf behind them against a blue patterned wall. Cues on the throned figure (long hair, saffron robes, rudraksha mala, gold-trimmed clothing) suggest the presenter Swamiji (probable), seated on a peetha during a satsang-style honouring.2012-05-09January 1st 2013A photograph of a seated man on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) in a white-pillared hall. He wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with gold borders, a long gold-beaded garland, a headband and sandalwood marks on the arms. He holds a silver tray or plate in his lap. In front of the throne are a silver plate with flowers, a pink-and-white offering, an orange cloth-covered stool and silver bowls. A bald man in orange robes and a gold necklace sits cross-legged on a striped rug at lower left, hands joined in anjali. A white cooler stands at left. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person with a headband, saffron clothing, gold garland and throne, sitting in the role of teacher; the kneeling man is a devotee or disciple.2012-05-11A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a temple-style hall with cream pillars and painted blue and peacock panels. The seated man wears a rust-orange draped cloth with gold trim, a rudraksha mala and a large gold pendant, a gold headband and a red bindi; he has no visible long hair or crown beyond the headband. Beside him a shaved-headed attendant in orange and gold kneels on a patterned rug, wearing white vibhuti on his forehead and arms, holding his hands together in a ritual gesture before a silver tray with a pink flower and a silver bowl.2012-05-08Two people stand with palms pressed together in greeting before an ornate gold throne with red cushion. The figure on the left wears a saffron-orange robe, a white flower garland with multicolour tassels, and has a shaved head and white beard. The figure on the right, a woman in a maroon-brown sari with gold trim, wears a red rudraksha mala, multiple gold necklaces with a large gold pendant, and gold bangles, and smiles while raising open palms. Behind them a man in a brown-red robe with rudraksha beads stands with hands folded. A second gold throne and a wall of multicoloured floral garlands are visible at right, with a red curtain at left.2015-04-28A seated man on an ornate gold-framed throne is having his feet washed in a silver tray during a ritual honouring. He wears orange and gold-bordered robes, a rudraksha mala, a red tilak on his forehead and a headband. A kneeling priest in orange robes with a gold chain pours from a small vessel over his feet, with pink flowers in the tray. Behind the throne are blue and cream painted panels, cream pillars, a green cloth-covered table, red fruit and a gold kalasha. This is a padapuja-style foot-worship ceremony, with the seated figure presented as a person based on his orange and gold robes, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne setting.2012-05-09September 17 20152015-09-17