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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-and-gold saffron garment with a long red-and-pink flower garland and gold jewellery, holding a silver staff, receiving pada puja in a room with lilac walls and floral decorations. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts, a woman in an orange sari, and a woman in a striped sari with white flowers in her hair sit or stand around. A young person in white bends to wash the feet of the seated figure, while a shaved-headed devotee kneels in orange near the bottom edge. A kalasha with flowers stands on a table near an air cooler and television. The seated figure has long swept-back hair, a crown-like adornment absent, gold armlets and ceremonial gold necklaces, consistent with the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues. Roughly fifteen people are visible.

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June 21 20142014-06-21June 21 20142014-06-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja ritual inside a plain room with lilac walls. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, a rudraksha-style mala, a red flower garland, gold necklaces and gold armbands holds a silver staff while a young woman in an orange silk sari kneels and a girl in a white dress bends forward to wash his feet in a metal bowl. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron robes, gold jewellery and garland) receiving padapuja. Around them, devotees in white dhotis, white shirts and white saris sit or stand, and a shaved-headed priest in orange kneels at the bowl; a small child is held on a seated man's lap. A cooler and a shrine with flowers and garlands are visible at the back.2014-06-21 +1 copiesDevotees perform padapuja in a decorated room with pink walls. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a red garland, gold bangles and a rudraksha-style necklace, holds up a silver trident and smiles while another devotee kneels before them with folded hands. Women in saffron and black saris kneel nearby, and men in white dhotis and shirts stand behind, many with palms pressed together. Marigold and rose garlands drape the seat, flowers rest in a brass plate, and fruit sits on a tray at the bottom edge. a person: the seated figure wears saffron clothing, a red garland and a rudraksha necklace, so the presentation is consistent with the page. The fire of devotion is not depicted; the scene shows pada puja.2014-06-21 +1 copiesJune 21 20142014-06-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja ritual in a room decorated with garlands of red roses, white flowers and pink blossoms. A seated figure in an orange-red robe with gold bangles and beaded necklaces, holding a tall ceremonial staff, is receiving devotees. Several people kneel and bend forward; a man in white kurta and a woman in an orange sari with folded hands and a dark-haired woman bowing over a metal plate of water and offerings stand in front. Others sit or stand along the back, including a man in white dhoti and a woman in maroon. A table fan and a kalasha with flowers sit in the background.2014-06-21 +1 copiesA photo of a padapuja ritual in a small room with a plain cream wall and a window at left. A bare-chested man with a rudraksha-style necklace, orange-red cloth draped over him, a white flower garland and red roses sits on a raised orange seat and holds a long silver staff topped with a small disc. Several women in orange and white saris kneel at his feet washing them, with a brass plate of water and offerings nearby. A man in a white dhoti and yellow shawl stands at the back beside an older woman in an orange-yellow sari with a white forehead mark, and a young man in white holds a yellow and red cloth. Seated devotees in blue, yellow and pink clothing watch. Several figures are visible, including people partly cut off at the edges.2014-06-26July 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesJune 26 20142014-06-26June 26 20142014-06-26A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a small room with cream walls and a light switch panel. A seated figure in an orange-red robe with a long swept-back hairstyle, a multicoloured garland of white flowers, red and blue blooms, and a rudraksha mala holds a silver trident. Kneeling devotees in white dhotis and women in purple saris and gold bangles wash the feet of the seated figure from a brass vessel. Standing devotees in saffron robes and rudraksha malas, one holding flowers, watch with hands folded. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure receiving padapuja, with cues of long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland. Around fifteen people are visible.2014-07-03