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A photo of a padapuja-style ritual on a red-carpeted stage with a red and gold draped backdrop decorated with orange and red flowers. A figure in orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne-like seat (peetha) with a red cushion. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers kneels on a blue plastic chair, bowing and touching the seated figure's feet. Around them stand devotees: men in white shirts and white dhotis, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe, women in saris including a blue-and-white sari, a red-and-white patterned sari and a red sari, and a small child in a white shirt and shorts. A table of flowers is visible at the lower right.

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A seated figure in an orange-red robe sits on an ornate gold throne on a red-carpeted stage decorated with red and orange flowers, red drapes and white backdrop. A man in a white shirt and white trousers bends forward to offer something, while a woman in a peach-coloured shawl and a woman in a yellow-orange sari stand nearby with hands together. A man in orange garments stands at left-center, and a man in white stands at left with a white table and microphone equipment behind him. A woman in a pale sari stands at right. The scene appears to be a devotee greeting or honouring the seated figure on the throne.2009-02-15A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits on an ornate golden throne decorated with flower garlands, one hand raised in blessing. Before the throne, a man in white shirt and white dhoti kneels and bends forward, his bare feet resting on the throne's lower step, while other men in white shirts and a woman in a white sari with a gold border stand nearby, watching. A man in a white shirt with a folded white cloth stands at left, and another devotee's head is visible at the lower edge. Red cushions, a jasmine-style garland edging the dais, and white draped fabric decorate the hall, with a speaker and light fixtures overhead.2009-01-18A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a red bindi sits on a gold-and-red throne with a red cushion at its base, bare-footed. A man in a yellow-and-white striped shirt bends forward to touch the seated figure's shoulder in reverence while others stand around. On the left, men in white shirts and white trousers stand with hands folded or at their sides, one wearing an orange garment. On the right, women in white and light-blue saris and blouses stand close, one in a pale blue shawl with hands together in a respectful gesture. Red and white flower arrangements decorate the throne backdrop, and a white draped backdrop fills the background.2009-02-15July 12 20092009-07-12A stage event with a red draped backdrop decorated with red and orange flowers and a golden ornate throne. A figure in orange saffron robes with long dark hair sits on the throne holding a ceremonial staff, flanked by attendants. A man in orange robes sits on a blue plastic chair before the throne while a man in white shirt and white dhoti stands nearby. Women in white saris and a girl in white with a beaded mala stand on the red carpet. Several people in white and orange clothing attend the scene.2009-02-15February 15 20092009-02-15July 16 20092009-07-16August 09 20092009-08-09Devotees honour a seated figure on an ornate gold throne at a stage event with red carpet and white-draped backdrop decorated with floral garlands. The central figure wears an orange-red robe, long dark hair, and a dark mala-style necklace, seated on a cushion. A man in white kurta and dhoti bends forward offering flowers or a tray, while a young girl in a white top and green skirt bows with braided hair. Women in cream and beige saris and a man in a white shirt stand nearby, some with hands folded.2009-02-15A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron shawl over a red garment, sitting on a gold-ornate throne with a red cushion on a red-carpeted stage. Several devotees bow or bend toward him: a man in white shirt and grey trousers leans forward with folded hands, an older man in white clothes bows, and a man in orange clothing stands at left. Women in a teal-blue sari, a maroon kurta and a white-and-gold sari stand at right, one holding a pineapple-like offering. Behind the throne are white drapes, a gold pillar with a floral arrangement, and red and white flowers. The orange-clad seated figure matches the a person candidate's cues of long hair, saffron clothing and a throne, but the appearance is uncertain, so the identity is unsure.2009-02-15A seated figure in a flowing saffron-orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion on a red-carpeted stage backed by a white pleated drape, red swags and orange-and-yellow flower arrangements. A man in a white shirt bends forward offering something in his hands, while a man in an orange-and-saffron dhoti stands beside the throne. Women in gold-bordered saris and a woman in a teal blouse stand at the right, and an older man in white dhoti and an older person in white stand at the left. The figure on the throne has long dark hair and appears to wear a saffron robe; appearance is consistent with a candidate figure but identity remains uncertain. The scene resembles a reception or honouring ceremony.2009-02-15Photo of a ceremonial reception on a red carpet under a red and white draped canopy with floral garlands. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, with a bare hand raised toward the head of a kneeling older woman in a green patterned sari who bends forward to receive a blessing. A seated elderly man in white clothes watches from a white plastic chair. Behind them an attendant in orange stands near the throne, and a group of men in white shirts and a woman in a purple sari stand at the sides. The seated figure's appearance matches the page's a person reference only partially, so identity is left unsure, described by role as a seated sannyasi on a throne.2009-02-15