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A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a purple orchid garland sits on an ornate silver-framed throne with a red velvet cushion and a leopard-print covering. He extends his right hand to touch the forehead of a young person in a white top and orange shawl, who kneels on a white shaggy rug with grey patterns. Behind them, devotees in white and orange sit and stand near purple flowers, a golden deity murti or ceremonial object, and a stage backdrop. The seated figure has distinctive adornments and orange clothing, a person candidate, though appearance is partly obscured. Several people are visible in the background.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes, wearing a purple flower garland, sits on an ornate silver-and-gold throne with a tiger-striped cushion and a burgundy velvet pillow. A kneeling devotee in white clothes with an orange shawl bows and touches the seated man's foot with folded hands, while a silver ritual vessel sits nearby. Behind them, several people in white and orange robes stand in a decorated hall with drapes and floral arrangements. The scene resembles a pada puja, a foot-worship ritual. a person appears as the seated figure in saffron robes with a purple garland and a throne-like seat, with the seated man's appearance matching several cues. The seated figure is the person being honoured, and the kneeling devotee is performing pada puja.2012-12-18December 18 20122012-12-18December 18 20122012-12-18Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate silver-and-gold throne draped with a black-and-gold tiger-stripe cloth and a maroon cushion. The seated person wears an orange-saffron dress and a long purple orchid garland, with a rudraksha mala visible at the chest, and gestures with raised open hands toward a kneeling man. The kneeling man in a white kurta and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala gestures expressively with both hands, facing the seated figure on the white shag rug. Behind them a woman in a white and orange sari sits, and other people in white and orange clothing stand near a stage with lamps and flower arrangements. A gilded lion or tiger figure is visible at the lower edge. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and orange ceremonial clothing, which is consistent with a probable Swamiji (probable) presence in the scene.2012-12-18December 18 20122012-12-18A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a red velvet cushion and tiger-striped rug, wearing saffron-orange clothing, a purple orchid garland and a rudraksha-style mala. A man in white kurta with an orange shawl kneels on a white patterned rug before him, palms joined, while the seated figure raises a hand toward his head in blessing. Behind them a woman in white with a red-beaded necklace sits, and other people in white and saffron stand in a hall with curtains, speakers and a screen showing the same scene. The seated figure has distinctive saffron and garland cues consistent with the page's a person reference, so the appearance-based label applies; the kneeling man is a devotee. Visible people number about six.2012-12-18December 19 20122012-12-19A seated man on an ornate silver-and-gold throne with a tiger-skin cushion wears an orange-brown dhoti-style wrap, a long purple flower garland and a gold necklace, and holds a white paper or cloth. A kneeling man in white clothes with an orange scarf reaches toward the seated figure's head in blessing or pada-puja style. Behind them are a gold lion sculpture, purple flowers, a standing shining staff, and several people in white and orange clothing in a hall with curtains. A monitor on the right shows a similar scene. a person appears as the seated throned figure with orange-brown robes, purple garland and ornate gold necklace.2012-12-18December 18 20122012-12-18A photograph of a pada-puja-style ritual indoors. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a belt and a long purple orchid garland sits on a gold-and-leopard-print seat before an ornate silver-framed deity murti with a dark red velvet cushion beside it. A kneeling man in a white t-shirt, cream trousers, an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala raises one hand while another person in the seated figure's orbit holds a long silver rod over his head. Purple orchids, white flowers and green leaves surround the seat. Behind them, other devotees in white and orange sit on a grey shag rug, and a woman in white stands in the background.2012-12-18December 18 20122012-12-18A photograph of a seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a long purple orchid garland and a rudraksha mala, sitting on an ornate silver-framed throne draped with a leopard-print cloth and a gold lion footrest. The figure's hand rests on the crown of a kneeling older man in a white kurta with an orange-red shawl, who bows with his palms joined while the seated figure places a hand on his head in blessing, a padapuja-style gesture. Purple orchids and white flowers sit on a low table at left, a plush grey-and-white rug covers the floor, and devotees in white and orange stand in the background of a decorated hall. The seated figure matches several a person cues (saffron robes, rudraksha mala, ceremonial throne), so the candidate is probable.2012-12-18