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A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja on a decorated stage. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a throne-like seat covered with white, orange and yellow garlands and red fabric, holding a small white object. A man in white clothes kneels at the foot of the seat, bending over a silver vessel with flower petals scattered on the floor. Another person in white with an orange shawl sits behind on the right. A brass oil lamp stands in the foreground and a microphone stands beside the throne. Red curtains and a standing fan are in the background.

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July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a flower-decorated stage with a throne-like seat draped in white, orange and yellow garlands. A man in an orange robe with long dark hair and a garland sits on the throne, holding a white cloth and smiling; a microphone stands beside him. A devotee in white clothes bows with forehead pressed to the dais at his feet, while a young attendant in white with an orange shawl sits behind. A brass oil lamp, a silver pot and scattered petals lie on the red floor, and a turquoise bucket and fans are at the sides. The swami on the throne has distinctive long hair, an orange robe and garlands, so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), seated in a paada puja setting.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29Photo of a ceremonial puja on a flower-decorated stage. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a flower garland sits on a silver padapuja pedestal, smiling. A man in white kurta and dhoti, holding a yellow cloth, stands bending toward the seated figure, while a boy in white kneels at the pedestal. Behind them is a flower-covered arch with a red heart-shaped decoration, a purple curtain, a brass oil lamp on the right, a small kalasha and a green bucket. Sign on the bucket is partly visible.2007-07-29A seated figure with long, dark, swept-back hair wears an orange-saffron cloth draped over the body and a white and orange flower garland around the neck. He sits on a flower-decorated throne with a red heart-shaped backrest, gold lion-shaped arm supports, and a silver-toned footstool. Marigold and white flower garlands cover the throne's arch, and a microphone stands in front of him. In the lower right, a man in white with an orange scarf bends forward to perform a foot-washing or padapuja, while another attendant in orange stands behind. A purple curtain and a standing fan are visible at the right. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, based on the long hair and saffron clothing, with the padapuja at his feet.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a stage decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a red-cushioned backdrop. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace sits on an ornate silver peetha throne, smiling. A man in white kurta and pants kneels before the throne, bowing his head to the seated figure's feet. Another man in white stands at left with an orange shawl and holds a yellow cloth and a silver vessel. Brass oil lamps, a silver kalasha and a small bronze deity murti sit on the white floor cloth, with scattered flower petals, a teal bucket and a standing fan nearby. a person is the seated figure, based on long swept hair, saffron robes and rudraksha-style adornment.2007-07-29A photograph of a padapuja on a stage decorated with white and orange flower garlands, yellow and purple cloth, and a red backdrop. A long-haired figure in an orange-red robe and a white and orange garland sits on an ornate throne, smiling, with a microphone and a white pedestal fan beside them. A man in a white kurta and white dhoti stands on the left holding a yellow cloth, while another devotee in white kneels at the feet of the seated figure and performs the pada puja. A third man in white with an orange shawl sits to the right, and a silver kalasha and small brass items lie on the floor.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A flower-decorated stage at a Guru Poornima event. A man with long dark hair and a garland, wearing an orange saffron garment and seated on a silver pedestal, extends his hand toward a seated devotee. A standing man in white kurta and white dhoti holds a silver kalasha-style vessel with yellow cloth. A woman in white sari kneels in front of the seated figure. Marigold and white flower garlands cover the backdrop, and a red curtain and a pedestal stand nearby. Two saffron-robed sannyasis sit to the right. A white pedestal fan stands by the stage. Puja offerings are on the platform.2007-07-29