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A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a cruise ship lounge with red seating and gold lion-shaped decor. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, gold necklaces and armlets, sits on an ornate golden throne with a leopard-print cushion, his feet being washed. Probable Swamiji is the seated figure, identified by his long hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing. Around him, devotees in white and cream clothes kneel on a dark platform, pouring liquid from small cups and bowls onto his feet from silver trays holding flowers, fruit and offerings. A woman in an orange sari with folded hands and other attendees watch from behind, and a cameraman stands at the back of the room.

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A photograph of a seated group in a gold-ornamented hall performing a devotional puja with oil lamps. A man on the left, shirtless with a long dark braid, wears an orange-saffron shawl, a gold crown and a leopard-print cushioned seat with a gilded lion-shaped armrest; his distinctive long hair, crown and saffron wrap are compatible with the a person cues, and he is seated in a raised throne. Around him people in white and orange clothes with rudraksha malas hold brass plates with lit oil lamps and offerings, and one woman in a white sari and orange head covering holds a plate. A standing bronze deity murti appears at the upper right beside a gold railing, and a red curtain and an air conditioner are in the background. Several people kneel or sit on a cushioned floor, several with hands folded in prayer.2017-10-12August 04 20142014-08-04November 24 20102010-11-24Photo of a padapuja ritual in a gold-trimmed hall. A man in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned golden throne, eyes closed, his bare feet extended toward a golden tray. Kneeling before him, devotees in white dhotis with gold necklaces and white shawls attend the feet; a man in white with a mala holds his hands clasped, and a woman in white sits nearby. Silver plates with flowers, fruit, and pink petals sit on the golden tray. Behind the throne stand a golden swan-shaped seat, a trident-topped staff, orange cloth, and a garlanded deity murti. Other people in orange and white sit at the edges, one with a microphone, and women in the foreground, including one with a braid, are partly visible. Probable Swamiji on the throne, with orange robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and gold ornaments.2010-11-12A seated man in an orange saffron robe with dark red trim, wearing a long beaded rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion-form armrest and orange cushions, with a dark stage backdrop and a painted deity panel at upper right. In front of him, a group of devotees in white and yellow-gold clothing sit on the floor, some holding small silver plates with fruit, flowers and offerings, and one man in white holds a small cup. Several people behind them wear white with tripundra markings on their foreheads, and a red-topped wooden box sits at right. Ritual puja offerings are arranged on the floor.2010-11-10A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage with gold lion-head carved thrones. A figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron garment and a beaded ornamental necklace, sits on a golden-backed throne with lion sculptures, with a bare foot extended onto a tray. Around him, devotees in white and orange-red shawls sit on the floor, several holding brass plates of offerings and flowers. A woman with blonde hair in white clothing sits among the devotees. Background shows red curtains and a balcony. a person identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2012-12-12November 10 20102010-11-10May 21 20142014-05-21November 15 20102010-11-15A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a lion-carved base, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a thick red and white flower garland, with a dark-skinned man's face and hair swept back; a person candidate, cues: saffron robe, flower garland, throne. Around him, devotees kneel and sit on the floor in saffron, red and yellow saris and white tops, holding silver thalis with flowers, fruit and kumkum while offering them toward the throne in a puja. Brass hanging bells and an oil lamp stand beside the throne, a peacock feather fan is visible at upper right, and a wooden carved door with gold leaf stands behind. The overlay credits a person with and2013-05-25December 29 20142014-12-29Indoor padapuja ritual in an ornate hall with gold lion sculptures and a wooden throne. A figure in orange robes, a pink and white flower garland, bangles and a gold waist belt sits on the throne with bare feet, while devotees in white clothes and orange shawls kneel and hold incense sticks and oil lamps on a leopard-print cloth. A woman in a white dress holds a tray of flower petals and lamps. A microphone stand, laptop and a young person in orange appear in the background.2012-12-21