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A seated figure on a gilded throne with red cushions, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a gold-bead garland, holds a silver trident-staff and sits with bare feet on a red cushion. Around him, a group of women in white and cream clothes with orange shawls sit on a red carpet holding brass plates of offerings, some with hands folded in prayer. A man in white stands at right with hands together in greeting. A cameraman with a tripod films at upper left, and red draped curtains and potted plants fill the room.

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Photograph of a ceremonial padapuja inside a draped red and gold room. A figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion wears saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban, and a long white-and-orange flower garland, and holds a silver trident. Women in white and orange-red shawls sit on the red carpet with hands folded in devotion, and a man in white with folded hands kneels at the throne. Brass and silver plates of offerings, flowers, and a cameraman on a tripod are visible.2014-08-05A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a red-draped tent. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears saffron-orange robes, a saffron-orange turban-style head cloth, and a long garland, and holds a silver trident. A devotee in a white top and red-orange shawl kneels and washes the feet of the seated figure, who is served from a brass plate of flower petals. Around them, women in white and cream saris and white kurtas with red-orange shawls sit on the carpet with hands folded, some holding brass thalis of offerings. A cameraman with a tripod-mounted video camera films from the left, and a tall gold-and-silver pillar and a standing fan are visible in the background.2014-08-05August 05 20142014-08-05A 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.2014-08-05A 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 photograph inside a red-draped hall during a padapuja. A figure seated on an ornate gold throne with carved lion and floral motifs wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a red and gold turban, and a long garland of white flowers; a white-handled staff rests beside him. Devotees sit on the red carpet in white and orange-saffron clothing with orange shawls; one kneels with hands folded, another in a white sari sits with folded hands, and a woman holds a silver tray near his feet. A probable Swamiji is shown seated on the throne with distinctive saffron and ornate clothing, rudraksha-style garland and turban, and the throne is clearly the central focus. Warm stage lights and hanging gold and red fabric frame the scene.2014-08-05August 05 20142014-08-05A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a long strand of flower garlands and gold armband-style ornaments. Around him, a group of about a dozen women kneel and sit on a red carpet in a decorated hall with red and gold drapes; several wear white or cream saris with orange-red shawls, and one wears a yellow sari. Brass plates holding flowers and offerings sit at the front, and a trident-like staff stands behind the throne. The man appears to be a person, seated in the honoured position of a satsang with devotees gathered before him.2014-07-24A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives padapuja, with devotees kneeling on a red carpet before him. He wears an orange-red turban, an orange-red shawl over bare shoulders, and a white flower garland with a rudraksha mala. A devotee in white with an orange shawl and gold bangles holds her hands joined and washes his feet from a tray of water and petals. Other devotees in white and orange sit nearby, and brass plates with offerings sit on the floor. A tall silver staff stands beside the throne against red draped curtains and a potted plant.2014-08-05August 05 20142014-08-05A seated man in a golden ornate throne with red cushions, wearing a saffron-orange wrap, an orange turban, and a garland of white flowers, holds a ceremonial silver staff with his right hand while his left rests on a tray of offerings. A group of devotees in white clothes with saffron-red shawls sit around him holding lit oil lamps and small brass plates, in a room draped with red curtains and sheer gold fabric. Some devotees wear red bindis and red wrists threads. The image is a photograph of a puja scene. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, wearing the orange turban, long hair, and saffron wrap with a flower garland, matching the page's event.2014-08-05