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Photo of a pada-puja ceremony on a raised wooden stage in a hotel-style hall with curtains, potted plants and a small lit tree. A figure seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears an orange-and-saffron turban, saffron robe and pink-and-white flower garland, and waves to the room. Probable Swamiji (probable) is seated in this appearance-based role with turban, saffron robe and floral garland. Beside him, women in orange and pink saris sit near golden lion figures, and a man in white dhoti and white shirt sits with a folded cloth. A man in white dhoti with bare upper body stands at right holding an offering tray. Brass plates with oil lamps and flowers rest on the stage, and devotees in white and orange shawls sit in the foreground with raised hands.

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December 17 20122012-12-17A photograph of a pada-puja ceremony on a raised stage in a bright hall. A seated figure on an ornate golden-rimmed throne with maroon cushions wears an orange-and-saffron robe, a saffron turban, a long rudraksha-style mala and a floral garland, and raises one hand in a blessing gesture. Several devotees in orange and saffron shawls sit around the stage, some in white dhotis and others in pink and orange saris. A standing priest in a white dhoti with gold border, bare-chested and wearing a garland, performs the rite. A golden lion-shaped figure and a brass lamp sit on the stage, a lit illuminated tree decoration stands at right, and a crowd of seated devotees in the foreground watches from the audience side. Clear probable identification: the seated figure in saffron, turban and mala matches the a person candidate.2012-12-17December 11 20122012-12-11A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a raised wooden stage in a bright hall. A man with long swept-back dark hair, orange-saffron robes, a red-and-yellow flower garland and a bare upper arm sits on a dark red and gold throne, smiling and gesturing with one hand. Golden lion statues flank the throne, and a tall green ivy trailing from the ledge sits at the top. Four devotees kneel at his feet: a woman in white with a white sari, a woman in a red-and-maroon checked shawl, a bald man in white with an orange cloth, and a blonde woman in a white top with an orange cloth over her shoulder. Brass plates with flowers and small offerings lie on the floor.2012-12-11December 10 20122012-12-10A seated man in orange and saffron clothing sits on an ornate wooden throne with a golden arch behind it, wearing a red-and-white flower garland and a gold necklace, in front of a tall cascading water feature. Flanking the throne are golden lion-like figures and a trident leaning beside it. Many devotees in white clothes with orange-red shawls sit cross-legged on the floor facing the stage, some with hands folded, while a camera on a tripod and speakers frame the hall. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in saffron with long hair and gold necklace is the ceremonial central figure on the throne receiving devotion during a satsang-style gathering.2012-12-11July 21 20152015-07-21A photograph of a stage event in a hall with a red-and-gold throne. A central figure in orange robes and a saffron turban, wearing a red-and-white flower garland, sits on the throne raising both hands in greeting. Around the stage, women in orange and pink saris sit on the floor near golden offerings and brass plates, while a man in white dhoti and shawl sits nearby. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold trim stands at right beside a golden tiered lamp. Audience members in red and orange shawls sit in the foreground. White flowers and purple orchids decorate the stage, and speakers and stage lights surround the set.2012-12-17May 27 20152015-05-27May 27 20152015-05-27December 13 20122012-12-13 +1 copiesDecember 20 20122012-12-20