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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on an ornate golden throne draped with red and orange flowers and garlands. A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a bare chest area and a tilak on his forehead sits on a red cushion. A woman in a white sari with a green blouse stands before him, bending forward and touching his arm while holding a small offering. To the right, two young men in white dhotis with yellow shawls stand attentively, and a young woman in white stands at the far left beside a table with water bottles. Red and white patterned panels and small brass lamps frame the stage.

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A photograph of a seated figure on a gilded throne with a red cushion, dressed in orange-saffron robes and a shawl, with a red bindi on the forehead, smiling as devotees approach. A young boy in white kurta and white dhoti and a boy in orange robe stand at left, and women in white sarees with lavender-gold borders bow and offer items to the seated figure. Flower garlands in red, pink, orange and white decorate the gold backdrop behind. a person based on the ceremonial gold throne, saffron robes and reverent padapuja-style reception by devotees, though his face is not used for identification.2009-11-17A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring in a decorated hall. A man with long dark hair and a red forehead mark sits on an ornate gilded and silver throne draped with red and white flower garlands, wearing an orange saffron shawl over a red undergarment. A man in white ritual clothes kneels before the throne with his head bowed. To the left, a woman in a white sari with a gold border stands beside them, and on the right a young man in orange robes stands with his hands together. Red and yellow flower decorations hang above, with fruit placed on tables at either side and pink and white drapes behind.2009-08-02A decorated golden throne with a red velvet seat stands under a canopy of flower garlands in orange, red and white. A man with a shaved head and a red-orange tilak sits on it wearing an orange saffron robe over a red inner garment, hands folded, smiling. A kneeling man in a white dhoti and shirt sits on the red carpet before him. To the left, two women in white saris with gold borders stand; to the right, a man in an orange robe stands beside an older man in white. Red and white floral garlands drape the throne, with fruit on side tables. The seated figure shows distinctive saffron clothing and ornate ceremonial setting, consistent with a person seated in the role of guru receiving devotees at a pada-pooja ceremony.2009-08-02August 25 20092009-08-25August 30 20092009-08-30Photo of a ceremonial darshan on a raised gold-framed throne draped with white and pink flower garlands, set before a large orange-toned backdrop of tree roots. A central figure seated on the throne wears an orange robe and a long white garland with red and green flowers. Devotees in white and cream clothes, one in a green shawl and one in an orange sari, approach and reach toward him, some with hands folded. A young girl in a white top and orange skirt kneels at the throne's edge. A man in a white shirt and a man in camouflage trousers stand nearby, and a seated woman wears an orange sari at left. Two cooling units stand at the sides and a camera is visible at the bottom. Seated figure identity is not established from appearance; the seated figure is recorded as a candidate only.2009-08-08February 07 20102010-02-07A stage event with a bright yellow and orange sunburst backdrop. A seated figure on a gold and red throne, draped in orange robes with a red-orange cloth over the shoulders and a dark red marking on the forehead, is being attended by devotees. The throne is decorated with pink and white flower garlands and a gold footstool with flowers. A man in white shirt and white dhoti stands at the centre-left extending his hands toward the seated figure, while a woman in a green sari with a red blouse and a braid stands beside the throne. Other women in white sarees and a man in white shirt and white dhoti stand nearby, some with hands folded. The seated figure has appearance cues (orange robes, swept-back hair, rudraksha-style styling) but identity is not established from the image alone, so the a person value is unsure. Visible people total about six.2009-07-12A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-red robe on a gold and red ornate throne, backed by a yellow and orange sunburst stage backdrop and a garland of pink and white flowers. Two men and three women stand around him: a man in a white shirt and dark trousers presses his hands to the seated man's head in a blessing, while a man in white with an orange shawl stands at left beside a white-draped table with flowers. Women in white sarees and white kurtas watch closely. The seated figure has long dark hair and a bare upper chest with an orange garment draped over the body.2009-07-12A photograph of a guru-puja scene on a stage with a red and orange backdrop. A seated person in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a garland of yellow and magenta flowers. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands beside the throne, reaching out with his hand raised toward the seated figure. A woman in an orange sari stands at left, and on the right a woman in a teal blue sari and a woman in white sari with a gold border bow or stand attentively, with a person in white visible behind them. Four to five people are visible in the scene.2009-08-29August 27 20092009-08-27 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional darshan in a hall with a red and orange banyan-tree backdrop. A seated man in orange robes and a red-and-white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, surrounded by a yellow and green flower arrangement. A kneeling woman in a white top and dark skirt reaches toward him, while a woman in a white sari with gold border holds a tray of flowers at right. Two young attendants in white and orange stand at left, one in white kurta and one in orange robes, with a small tray on a pedestal nearby. Gold footstool and red carpet on the floor.2009-08-21