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A photograph of a pada puja at a devotee's home with a pink-walled room. A seated man in an orange-red turban, rudraksha-style brown robe, white and red flower garlands and gold armlets sits on an orange cushion covered in pink and white petals; he has a swept-back appearance and a rudraksha mala and gold necklace, consistent with the page's Swamiji reference, so this is a probable Swamiji. In front, a man in white clothes with orange-beaded necklaces holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) toward him, while another man in white kneels with folded hands. A woman in a yellow-and-white sari with gold bangles stands nearby, and a man in saffron holds a camera. A framed portrait hangs on the wall and a few people in white and orange stand in the background.

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Photograph of a pada puja in a pink-walled room during a visit to a devotee's house. A man seated on a red-orange throne with a tall orange turban, white-and-red flower garlands, gold armbands and a dark-red robe holds a ceremonial staff, as devotees in white dhotis and shirts hold a lit oil lamp toward him. Another woman in white sari with yellow-gold necklace holds a lamp, and rose petals cover the floor. A man in orange-saffron garment films with a camera behind, and more standing and seated devotees watch with folded hands. The seated figure on the throne has distinctive turban, garlands and ornaments, and the page places a person at this event, so this is an appearance-based probable identification.2014-07-01July 01 20142014-07-01July 01 20142014-07-01July 01 20142014-07-01July 01 20142014-07-01A photograph inside a pink-walled room during a home devotional visit. A person seated on a red-cushioned chair wears an orange and maroon robe, an orange turban, long garlands of white and red flowers and gold bangles, and holds a silver staff with a ceremonial top. Before them, a seated devotee in a white shirt with an orange shawl holds his hands toward a flame of several oil lamps set among heaps of pink and white flower petals. Around them, devotees in orange and white sit with palms pressed together, a standing man in an orange-and-red lungi holds a camera, and a young boy in orange stands nearby; a purple-faced figure in a poster or portrait is visible at upper left. Floral-patterned curtains and a wall clock frame the room.2014-07-01Photograph of a padapuja-style devotional ritual in a pink-walled room. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, garlanded with white and pink flower necklaces, wearing orange-red robes, gold armbands and bangles, smiles and joins palms in greeting. A devotee in a white shirt and white dhoti leans forward holding a lit oil lamp arathi toward him, while others in white and orange sit on the floor among scattered pink and white flower petals. Standing attendants in saffron-orange dhotis and sashes press palms together behind them; one holds a silver ceremonial staff. A wall air conditioner and framed picture are visible in the background.2014-07-01A pink-walled room during a home pada puja visit. A seated figure on an orange-upholstered chair wears an orange and red turban wrapped with white and pink flower garlands, a long white and red garland, gold armlets and bangles, and holds a silver staff. Before him a devotee in white shirt and mundu holds a lit oil lamp aarti, while devotees sit on the floor among scattered pink and white petals. Saffron-robed attendants stand behind, one photographing with a flash, and devotees in white and orange are visible, some with palms joined. A framed portrait hangs on the wall and a window fan and flower decorations are present. a person is seated, shown by the turban, garlands and orange robes.2014-07-01A photograph of a home puja in a pink-walled room during a visit to a devotee's house. A man in a saffron-and-maroon robe with a large orange turban, a long white and red flower garland, gold armbands and a wooden staff sits on an orange cushioned seat strewn with flower petals; a white-clad devotee holds a flaming oil lamp before him as others kneel with folded hands. Robed attendants in saffron stand behind, one holding a camera, with a wall-mounted framed picture and a white air conditioner in the background.2014-07-01A pink-walled room hosts a padapuja. Devotees in white dhotis and a woman in a yellow sari kneel and wash his feet with flowers and water on a tray. Seated and standing devotees, including a man in an orange robe, watch from the sides, and a framed portrait hangs on the wall above. A small wall air conditioner and white lotus decorations complete the scene.2014-07-01July 03 20142014-07-03Indoor ritual photo at night under bright lights. On the right, a man with a red-orange turban, bead bracelets and a floral garland of white jasmine and red-orange flowers sits on a gold-trimmed seat, holding a trident-like staff and smiling. Center-left, a shaven-headed devotee in orange robes with a rudraksha mala kneels on flower petals while another man in white dhoti and shirt holds a brass plate of burning camphor flame and petals. Women in saris and attendees in saffron and white stand around, some with hands raised. Floor covered with pink and red petals.2014-07-01