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A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a red-and-gold ornate throne, its back framed by pink and white flower garlands, before green draped curtains. Two devotees stand before him: an elderly man in a white shirt and grey trousers, and an older woman in a white sari with striped blue-and-gold shawl, both bending forward as they offer a garland. A standing attendant in white dhoti and shirt waits at left. Brass pooja vessels, a kalasha, trays of flower petals, fruit and offerings lie on the floor and a low table, with a framed picture of floral offerings at right.

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A padapuja ceremony under a white tent with floral-garlanded golden throne. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, sits on the gilded peetha and smiles while an older woman in a white sari bows with her head touching the figure's feet. Before the throne, a man in a white shirt bends forward over a gold tray holding pink and red flowers. On the left, a bald priest in white dhoti with a flower garland stands. On the right, a man in orange kurta with a saffron shawl and a garland looks on. Garlands in red, yellow and green drape the throne backdrop.2011-07-15July 13 20032003-07-13A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a red velvet back, decorated with pink and white flower garlands, in front of green drapes. He wears a long orange-and-gold garland and a gold necklace. Before the throne, a man in white kurta-pyjama dances or bends forward holding a red-rimmed tray, and small brass bowls of flower petals and marigold heaps sit on the floor. To the right, a man in white holds a cane or wand, and another in white stands beside him. The setting appears to be a hall with a patterned red carpet and a small table holding brass vessels.2003-07-13July 13 20032003-07-13January 01 20082008-01-01A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a red-and-pink flower garland sits on an ornate gilded throne with red tiger-striped cushions, before a backdrop of red-tinted tree trunks. An elderly man in a pale blue shirt and light trousers bows forward, touching the seated figure's hands in reverence. On the left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands with hands folded at his chest. On the right, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and beaded necklace stands watching. Fruit sits on a small table beside the throne, and marigold garlands decorate the throne's back.2009-08-21A festive tented gathering with a golden ornate throne decorated with garlands of orange, yellow, white and red flowers. A person in orange robes and an orange turban sits on the throne, extending a hand toward a devotee. A man in white shirt and cream trousers stands beside a golden tray holding pink and orange flowers, and a woman in a white sari with striped border bends forward to offer flowers. A man in orange kurta with a garland stands at right. Blue-and-white striped mats lie on the green floor, and a crowd of onlookers in white and colored clothes watches from the left under white canopy and red drapery. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji in orange turban and robes on a garlanded throne, with an in-person presence.2011-07-15July 13 20032003-07-13July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a temple-style hall with red and gold patterned walls. A seated man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe over a red undergarment and sits on a gold throne with a red cushion, garlanded with marigolds and red roses; he is smiling and his bare feet rest on a red cushion on a golden stool. A man in a tan shirt and light blue trousers bends forward to offer something at his feet, while a standing figure in an orange robe at right holds a white cloth. Two women in white saris stand at left, one wearing gold bangles and a dark beaded necklace.2009-08-25A photograph of a ceremony on a red-carpeted stage under a canopy with purple, red and yellow trim. A seated figure in saffron and orange robes with an orange head covering sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a red backdrop and a white floral arch, holding a microphone, with rose petals scattered around the seat. Standing to the left are people in white and cream clothes with gold borders, including a man in white dhoti and shirt with hands folded and women in cream saris with gold borders. On the right, people in white dhotis and white garments stand with palms joined in greeting. A large printed photograph on the wall behind shows a figure in orange. Garlands hang along the posts.2008-11-12December 27 20062006-12-27