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A padapuja ceremony in a red-carpeted hall with gold-framed throne. A figure in saffron-orange dress with a red-orange turban, a long white-beaded garland, and a silver trident-staff sits on the gilded red-cushioned throne while women in white saris with orange shawls kneel around him, washing and offering to his feet from brass plates of flowers, rose petals and lamps. Other devotees in white sit near the throne. A man at left wears a white dhoti with a tilak. Swamiji (probable): the throned figure's saffron-orange robes, orange-red turban, ornate gold-and-silver regalia and garland fit the role of a presiding guru receiving padapuja.

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July 24 20142014-07-24July 24 20142014-07-24A satsang-style gathering in a red-carpeted hall with golden drapery. On a gilded throne with red cushions, a figure in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban, a rudraksha-style mala, and ornate gold necklaces sits holding a tall silver trident-topped staff. Around him, devotees sit on the floor: several women in white and saffron shawls, a curly-haired child in white, an older woman in white with glasses, and men in white and saffron at the back. Brass trays with flowers and lit oil lamps sit before the seated devotees. The throne figure matches appearance cues for a person, seated in a ceremonial role.2014-07-24A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a red-draped hall. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears saffron-orange robes, a saffron head wrap, a white-and-orange garland and holds a silver trident; the figure's face is in soft focus and their identity is not stated in the image. Several women in white clothes with red and saffron shawls sit on the carpet, holding brass plates and small cups, while a man in white and a woman in a white-trimmed outfit attend the feet. A camera on a tripod and a plant stand in the background; a shaven-headed man in orange sits at the left edge.2014-08-05August 05 20142014-08-05A photo of a padapuja ceremony in a red-draped hall. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears an orange-and-gold dhoti, a red-and-gold turban, a long garland of flowers and gold bangles, and holds a silver staff with a trident-like top. Several women in white clothes with orange shawls kneel on the red carpet around him, holding brass plates of flowers and offerings and washing or touching his feet. Behind them, white-robed devotees sit with hands joined, and a man at left in white with an orange shawl and vibhuti marks appears to play a small instrument. The scene is a person padapuja with devotees offering worship at the feet of the seated figure.2014-07-24A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions is the central focus of a satsang-style gathering on a red carpeted stage. The figure wears an orange-red turban, a saffron-orange robe and a flower garland, and holds a silver staff with a small snake-like ornament. Around him, about a dozen devotees sit on the red carpet in white and red-bordered garments; some have their hands folded in namaste, and a small child in white sits among them. Brass trays with flowers and offerings lie on the carpet. Red drapes, studio lights and a fan frame the scene. Swamiji (probable): the throned figure has an orange turban, saffron robe and garland cues.2014-07-24A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with carved gilt armrests dominates the frame, wearing orange robes, a dark patterned wrap, rudraksha mala beads and a gold necklace, with a red tilak on his forehead; he has long swept-back hair and sits with his feet on a red cushion. a person candidate in ceremonial orange clothing and rudraksha malas. Before him, four women in white with orange shawls sit on a blue carpet holding silver thalis of flowers, oil lamps and offerings, and a man in white with an orange shawl sits in the foreground with a tray. Two more empty gold thrones with red seats stand behind them, and a trident leans beside the throne. Several people are seated in the background.2014-05-20July 24 20142014-07-24A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching saffron head wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a silver trident and wearing a long white-and-orange flower garland. Before him, a seated devotee in white garments with red shawl and red-and-white beaded necklace is pouring or offering from a silver plate of petals, while a man in white with a red shawl kneels and cups his hands in prayer. Women in white and red shawls sit on the carpeted floor with hands folded, and silver bowls, flowers and offering trays lie nearby. Ornate silver columns and red drapery frame the scene. Appearance-based candidate for the figure on the throne: Swamiji (probable), identified by saffron robes, swept hair, a crown-style head wrap, ceremonial garland and trident; the page's Pada Puja context matches the foot-worship offering shown.2014-08-05May 09 20142014-05-09A seated man on an ornate gilded throne wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red wrap, a long garland of white flowers and gold armbands, and his bare feet rest on a tray of petals. Seated women in white and red saris, shawls and kurtas surround the throne on red carpet, several with folded hands, while one woman in a white outfit kneels and washes or offers at his feet. A silver trident stands behind the throne beside red drapes, a conch-like object sits on the throne arm, and a red-and-gold decorated box of offerings lies at the lower left. The setting is a red-draped ritual room with paduka puja style devotion.2014-07-24