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A woman in a white sari with a purple blouse kneels at the feet of a long-haired man seated on an ornate golden throne with a carved lion-head armrest and red cushions. The seated man wears saffron-orange robes, a saffron-orange shawl, and a beaded necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Another person in orange robes kneels behind him near the throne. Flower garlands in orange and pink hang from the throne. Behind them hang colourful striped and patterned cloth banners with elephant motifs and red curtains. The woman is performing padapuja, honouring the feet of the seated figure. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair, saffron robes, and beaded ornamentation, consistent with the page's reference to Swamiji.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with lion armrests and red cushions, wearing a long flowing hair and a beaded rudraksha-style mala necklace. A woman in a white sari with a grey blouse kneels before him, washing or touching his feet with a silver vessel beside her, as a white-clad woman sits behind with a red shawl and a man in orange clothing stands nearby. The throne is decorated with white and orange garlands, fruit and flowers on the right, and a colourful embroidered cloth hangs on the left. This appears to be a padapuja-style foot-worship ritual inside a decorated hall with a patterned rug.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in an indoor hall with a red-and-gold patterned floor. A man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a saffron garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a gilded lion figure at its base, and white and pink flower garlands draped over it. a person is seated on the throne with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and an ornate gold necklace. Before him, a woman in white sari kneels with her hands together toward him. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands, and another person in white with a red shawl sits on the floor beside a metal bowl. A decorative saffron, white and blue textile hangs on the wall and flowers are scattered on the floor.2008-07-17A woman in a white sari with a thin red border kneels on the floor at the foot of an ornate golden throne, bending forward to touch or wash the bare feet of a long-haired man seated on it. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. The throne is gilded with a golden lion-shaped armrest and red cushions, with white flower garlands draped along its base. A silver-rimmed vessel sits by the feet, and an attendant in orange stands behind. A colourful patterned pillar and maroon drapes frame the hall. Swamiji (probable) is visible as the seated figure with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala on the throne.2008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold-toned waist sash and a purple orchid garland sits on an ornate silver-and-gold throne with a dark red cushion and a tiger-striped seat cover, holding a white fly-whisk. Before him, a younger man in white dhoti and white shirt with an orange-saffron shawl kneels on a white patterned rug with palms pressed together in namaskar, while a woman in a white sari with gold trim sits behind them. Behind, several people in white and saffron clothing stand with hands folded, and a golden figurine sits at the lower left beside a vase of purple and white flowers. The seated man has long swept-back hair and a rudraksha-style mala, consistent with the page's identification as Swamiji (probable), who is shown receiving a padapuja from the kneeling devotee.2012-12-18July 29 20072007-07-29July 17 20082008-07-17July 17 20082008-07-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, and a long rudraksha mala sits on an ornate cream throne with black carved arms, smiling as devotees honour him. An older man in white kneels and touches his bare feet, while a woman in a white sari with gold border and a red-clad woman bow with folded hands beside a silver tray holding red flower petals and offerings. A child in a striped shirt stands behind. The backdrop has orange drapes, yellow and white marigold garlands, and a silhouette of a figure with raised arms. Padapuja is shown. Seated man is Swamiji (probable), identified by the saffron-orange robes, orange turban and rudraksha mala on a throne.2012-03-31May 19 20082008-05-19