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A seated person in saffron-orange and maroon robes, wearing a green-and-white flower garland with red roses, sits in a green-walled room receiving a ritual; a person in a long silver-and-white silk-like garment holds a tall ceremonial staff with a metal head. Around them, devotees in white and orange dhotis, rudraksha malas and sacred ash stand or kneel. A woman in a maroon-and-gold sari and a seated woman in white with folded hands watch closely, while others in white shirts pour liquid from a brass vessel over a silver tray of fruit and flowers. Red and yellow flower petals are scattered on the wall at right.

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A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual indoors in a room with yellow walls. A bare-chested figure seated at right wears saffron and rust-coloured cloth, a large garland of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves, and rudraksha beads; he holds a tall silver staff with a metal finial and smiles with eyes closed. In front of him a young woman in white with gold jewellery kneels and washes his feet from a brass vessel over a silver tray holding fruit and flowers. Around them devotees stand or kneel with palms joined, including a woman in a white sari with a red border, young men in white and orange, and a youth in orange with rudraksha beads. Some people in the background wear orange and saffron garments and white dhotis. The scene appears to be a devotional foot-washing ceremony with visible flowers, fruit and water vessel.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph inside a room with a red-and-gold chair at right. A person with long hair, a white and orange-red garland of flowers, rudraksha beads, orange-red robes and a decorated armband sits on the chair, holding a long ceremonial staff. In front, seated on a colourful striped rug, a devotee in white clothing with folded hands receives a ritual, while a man in white sits beside a steel bowl and an offering plate with flowers. Behind them, several people stand in saffron and white clothes, some with folded hands; a photographer at right holds a camera. The scene appears to be a pada puja or darshan in a home.2014-07-01June 27 20142014-06-27A photo of a padapuja at a devotee's house. A seated figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, red-and-white garland and orange-and-red cloth is receiving the ritual while a man in a white dhoti and shirt washes his feet from a brass plate. A woman in an orange-and-red sari stands with palms joined, and a young man in white with a rudraksha mala stands nearby. Several saffron-robed sannyasis, one holding a mobile phone, stand in the background beside a large brass trident. Another devotee in white crouches on the left, and a shaved-headed man in white stands behind. The scene has an orange and white room with a striped floor mat. Visible Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and orange cloth on the seated central figure, who is receiving padapuja.2014-07-01July 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long swept-back hairstyle and a large floral garland of red and white flowers and green leaves holds a silver staff-like ritual implement raised upward, while a young woman in white sari and gold jewellery pours liquid from a small metal vessel into a brass tray of fruit. Around them stand devotees: a woman in a red-bordered sari and a bangled woman with hands folded, young men in white shirts and saffron dhotis, and a youth with rudraksha mala and bare chest wearing white cloth. Doorway and yellow-green walls frame the room. The scene suggests a ritual offering or abhishekam-style pooja in a small room, with the seated figure's cues (long swept-back hair, saffron robe, floral garland) but the appearance is not distinct enough to confirm identity.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white-and-pink flower garland sits on a raised orange cushioned seat in a small room with floral floor covering. A devotee in orange kneels before the seated figure, washing or offering at a brass plate of flowers and a tray, while another devotee in white shirt and folded hands bends forward. Standing attendants in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas surround them. Women in white and purple saris stand nearby, one photographer in white shirt holds a camera. Framed pictures and a deity image appear on the walls, and a metal stand holds a lamp fixture near the seat.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 02 20142014-07-02 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a red-orange turban, white and red floral garlands, gold bangles on the arm and rudraksha beads, holds a silver trident-like staff upright while devotees in white clothing kneel and bow with folded hands around him. Several men and women in white dhotis and shirts press their palms together, while one kneeling devotee pours offerings onto a silver tray at his feet, and a woman in a pink blouse and a younger woman in white with flowers in her hair join in. A standing figure in orange also holds a rudraksha mala nearby. Appearance suggests a person seated in the center, receiving honour; the scene shows a reception with puja-style offerings.2014-07-02 +1 copiesJune 27 20142014-06-27