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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate silver-framed throne with white cushions, wearing an orange-and-gold saffron dhoti, a garland of pink and white flowers, gold necklaces, and an armband, with a sandalwood mark on the forehead; the figure holds hands together in greeting toward a kneeling couple. Two sannyasi attendants in saffron cloth with rudraksha malas stand beside the throne, one holding a silver tray of fruit. A kneeling elderly man in white clothes with a red-and-white garland and a woman in a white sari with a pink border and red garland fold their hands in namaste. Standing behind them are several men in white dhotis and shirts, some with hands folded, in a hallway decorated with yellow marigold garlands and pink curtains. a person is the seated figure on the throne, identified by the garland, gold ornaments, saffron cloth and rudraksha-attended setting. A camera lens is visible at the right edge.

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A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a home interior with lavender walls and a tiled floor. A man seated on a cushioned chair at right wears an orange-saffron cloth, a red-and-white garland of marigolds and roses, gold bangles and a gold armlet, and holds his right hand raised. Before him, a woman in a pink blouse and white sari with red border, wearing gold bangles, holds her hands over a small flame, and a seated man in white with bangles assists beside her. Two young men in white with red shawls sit with palms pressed together, and an older woman in a green-and-red sari and several standing devotees in white clothing stand with folded hands behind. A cameraperson stands in the upper right, and a shaven-headed man in saffron sits near the chair. Marigold petals and a flowered cloth lie on the floor. a person is the seated man in orange-saffron with the garland and gold armlet, as appearance and presentation cues are distinctive; he is shown receiving the ritual honour.2014-06-21 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron and maroon robes with a white and red garland and gold bangles holds a tall silver staff, his bare foot resting on a cloth. A shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl, with a white tilak on his forehead, kneels at right holding a bowl of pink flowers, while saffron-robed attendants with rudraksha malas kneel and stand behind. A woman in a red sari presses her palms together at right, and a man in white takes photographs. Yellow calla lilies stand in a vase beside a wooden door.2014-06-20June 24 20142014-06-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja in a домestic room with pale green walls and a glass display cabinet holding figurines behind. A man with long hair swept back, a rudraksha mala necklace and wrist bands, wearing a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, sits on an orange-draped sofa with his hand extended, while a grey-haired man in a white shirt and a woman in a gold-bordered orange sari with a garland bow at his feet on the floor. Behind them stand saffron-clad young sannyasis with shaved heads and white tilak, one holding a tray of fruit and sweets and another a garland of rudraksha beads. A seated young man in a striped shirt and dark trousers with folded hands watches, and a bare-chested man in orange at the right edge presses his palms together. Rose petals are scattered on the floor near a plate of flowers.2014-06-22 +1 copiesJune 20 20142014-06-20July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial reception on a red-carpeted dais. A man with long dark hair and an orange cloth draped over his bare upper body sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a garland of yellow and pink flowers and holding a red fruit in his hands. A man in white kurta and black trousers bows low before him, placing offerings on a brass tray filled with small gold objects. Around them, women in saffron and red saris and a man in a white dhoti with a gold necklace watch closely, and a shaved-headed young monk in orange kneels at the front with an offering plate. Brass vessels and a silver kettle sit on the throne's base. Cameras and phones are raised in the background. Identity of the seated man is uncertain from appearance; a page label names the event as a Kumbh Mela visit.2016-04-27A seated figure in a saffron-orange and maroon garment, wearing a large garland of red roses and a rudraksha mala, receives a padapuja at home. A bald priest in an orange-red shawl kneels and washes the seated person's feet from a brass plate heaped with flowers and offerings. The seated figure holds a tall silver ritual vessel that pours water over the feet. Behind them, a young man in orange and rudraksha beads sits on a patterned rug, and a standing man in white dhoti and gold-trimmed shawl holds a bead mala. Women in orange, red and purple saris stand watching near a glass display cabinet with framed pictures. Yellow walls and a patterned carpet fill the room.2014-07-07 +1 copiesJune 23 20142014-06-23 +2 copiesA seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a bright multicolour flower garland holds a tall silver trident upright while devotees gather in a room with cream walls. Several devotees press palms together or kneel, including a woman in a white sari with red shawl kneeling before a brass tray of offerings and a woman in a gold-bordered sari. Men in white shirts stand with folded hands, a young shaved-headed boy in saffron stands near a brass plate, and a photographer with a camera is visible at right. A framed portrait with a flower garland hangs on the wall above. The scene suggests a devotional ritual with an offering tray and a trident, with a few people in orange robes among the attendees.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJune 20 20142014-06-20A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his eyes closed and palms pressed together, wearing an orange saffron shawl over a leopard-print top, long dark hair swept back and a tilak on his forehead. Around him devotees kneel in prayer with folded hands: a woman in a teal blouse and cream sari, a woman in a yellow sari, a man in a white shirt with rudraksha mala, and others in white. Brass trays of flowers and fruit sit in front of the throne, and a gold-framed side table holds more offerings. The setting is a hall with a dark blue curtain and a painted temple backdrop on the right. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron shawl, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) on a throne being honoured during a pada puja.2010-09-19