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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony under a decorated canopy. A seated man wearing a golden crown, saffron-yellow dhoti-style clothing, and layered garlands of white jasmine, pink and orange flowers sits on a carved wooden throne flanked by lion sculptures. A woman in a white sari kneels on a red-and-patterned rug, washing his bare feet in a brass basin on a low wooden stool, with petals scattered around. Nearby, a woman in white stands holding a small vessel, another woman in a white sari with a blue border watches, and a tray of bananas and a plate of flowers sit at the front. Other devotees in white clothing are seated in the background with brass vessels and a lamp stand.

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January 01 20042004-01-01A photograph of a padapuja ceremony under a decorated canopy. A man seated on a red-upholstered throne with carved lion armrests wears a gold crown with a peacock feather, an orange-saffron robe, rudraksha mala and a garland of white, pink and red flowers; he is smiling. Devotees in white saris kneel and wash his feet on a wooden stool, one pouring water and scattering petals; a woman in a blue-bordered sari and a bald man in white kneel nearby, and a standing woman in white holds a small cup. A tray of bananas and flower garlands lies in front, with brass lamps behind.2004-01-01January 01 20042004-01-01January 01 20042004-01-01January 01 20042004-01-01January 01 20042004-01-01January 01 20042004-01-01Photograph of a padapuja ritual under a decorated tent. A young man seated on a red velvet throne with carved lion armrests wears a golden crown with a peacock-feather ornament, an orange cloth and a white-and-red garland, and holds his palms together in greeting. A woman in a red-and-pink sari kneels at a wooden footstool, washing his bare feet from a metal vessel, while another woman in a red sari assists beside her. A man in white with an orange cord sits nearby and a man in white stands at right. Brass lamps, flower garlands and a blue-and-white draped backdrop surround the scene.2004-01-01A seated man in a golden crown with a peacock-feather ornament, saffron-orange robe and wooden rudraksha mala, sits on a carved wooden throne with lion-head armrests, draped in thick garlands of red, white and yellow flowers. A devotee in white kneels at his feet, pouring water over a wooden footstool with a steel bowl while flower petals scatter the carpet. Behind, a older woman in a white sari holds steel cups and smiles, and another woman in a white and blue sari watches beside a brass lamp under a decorated canopy.2004-01-01Photograph of a seated figure on a wooden throne with carved lion-head arms, draped in marigold and jasmine garlands. The seated man wears a gold crown with a peacock-feather ornament, a saffron-orange garment and a rudraksha mala with a gold necklace, smiling. Several devotees in white clothes with orange lanyards sit on the red floor around him; one woman in a blue blouse holds a brass plate, an older man offers flowers and a woman with folded hands bows. A seated figure in saffron with a crown and dense garlands suggests a ceremonial honouring at a pavilion with a red velvet backdrop and brass lamps. Probable Swamiji seated on throne with crown, saffron clothing and rudraksha cues, receiving puja from devotees.2004-01-01Photograph of a padapuja ceremony under a decorated tent. A young man seated on a red-cushioned throne with a carved golden lion arm rest wears a gold crown with a feather, saffron-orange robe, and white and pink garlands; he is smiling. Devotees in white clothes kneel and bend over a metal tray, washing and honouring his bare feet with water and flowers. Other seated devotees in white sit behind, with brass lamps and floral garlands in the background. Given the page's Swamiji flag and the crowned throne, the seated figure is a probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept hair, gold crown, saffron garment and garlands.2004-01-01January 01 20042004-01-01