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A photograph of a padha pooja in a richly decorated hall with red and gold patterned wall panels. A central figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair sits cross-legged on a red cushioned gold throne garlanded with yellow, orange and red flowers, with bare feet resting on a gold footstool. A man in a white striped shirt and dark trousers bows with folded hands and touches the seated figure's foot area in devotion, while a woman in a white sari with gold border stands behind him and an attendant in orange robes holds a white tray with offerings at right. Another person stands at left. The seated figure matches the Swamiji appearance cues of long hair, saffron clothing and a throne, so this is the probable Swamiji in attendance, with the padha pooja being the ritual of foot worship shown in the scene.

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A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a large garland of red and yellow flowers. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward, touching the seated figure's forehead with his hand in a gesture of reverence. To the left, saffron-robed sannyasis and a man in white stand watching. On the right, a woman in a white outfit with orange bangles holds a small item. The backdrop is a large reddish-orange photographic print of a rocky, carved temple scene. The figure on the throne shows distinctive long hair and orange robes, but the appearance is not clear enough to confirm an identity.2009-08-21July 09 20092009-07-09A gold-and-red throne canopy scene under a tent. A seated figure in saffron robes sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-form arms, surrounded by brass trays of offerings. Standing before the throne, a line of devotees in white and bright clothing press palms together in prayer; one woman wears a yellow and multicolour sari. Two saffron-clad attendants stand nearby, one holding a white flower garland. Striped and patterned rugs cover the floor, and a red cloth backdrop hangs behind. The seated figure's appearance is consistent with the page's description of the event, but the face and identity cannot be confirmed from the image, so the seated figure is recorded as a sannyasi on a throne.2009-12-16A photograph in an ornate hall with red and gold decor. A bald man with a red-orange shawl, a flower garland and a tilak sits on a large gilded throne with lion-head armrests and red tiger-striped cushions. He smiles and gestures with one hand. In front of the throne, a man in white kneels with palms pressed together. To the right, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala stands with her arms outstretched. A silver tray of bananas sits in the foreground.2014-08-26A seated figure in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, decorated with marigold and rose garlands. A man in a white shirt and jeans bows forward, pressing his head toward the seated man's hands while the seated man rests a hand on his head, in a blessing gesture. Beside them, a woman in a white sari with a gold border watches, and other men stand at left and right, one in an orange garment. The background shows a red and gold patterned wall hanging and gold lamps overhead. A throne-side devotional blessing is depicted. a person is the seated figure in orange with a swept-back hairstyle and ceremonial throne setting.2009-08-25August 21 20092009-08-21A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a red-and-maroon border sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands clasped in his lap. He wears a long rudraksha mala and a sandalwood-marked forehead, with bare arms and a gold armband. Before him, two men in white ritual cloth kneel at a gold tray of pink flowers and lit incense sticks, one with hands in anjali. Two women in orange saris kneel on the right, one offering a flower, the other with palms joined. Behind is a gold-trimmed drape and a cluster of flowers. a person: long rudraksha mala, saffron robe and gold throne cues.2011-02-28A 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.2009-08-25Photograph of a ceremonial event on a stage with a red-and-pink backdrop showing carved temple architecture. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing an orange robe over a red garment, sits on an ornate gold throne with a garland of yellow and purple flowers. He gestures with one hand while a woman in a white sari with gold border and an orange shawl stands beside the throne, and a woman in a white sari with gold border stands at right. On the left, a man in white with a yellow scarf and rudraksha mala stands beside an older woman in a teal blouse and white sari wearing a lanyard. A man in a white shirt and black trousers with a lanyard stands at centre, and a gold footstool with a red cushion sits in front of the throne. Fruit is placed on a tray before the seated figure. Red carpet covers the floor.2009-08-20A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and a white and yellow flower garland, seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a floral arrangement behind it. A man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward and touches the seated figure's forehead with his hand. On the left, a standing person in orange robes with a swept-back head stands with bowed head. On the right, a woman in white sari with gold border stands with folded hands. The backdrop shows a large painted tree trunk and roots. a person is seated on the throne with long rudraksha mala and saffron robes, as a devotee performs the blessing gesture.2009-08-11A photograph of a padha-pooja ritual in a richly decorated room with red and pink patterned wall hangings and gold-framed arches. A man in orange robes sits on a gold throne draped with yellow and red flower garlands, with a red cushion beneath him. A man in a white striped shirt and dark trousers bows toward him with hands together, while a woman in a white sari stands nearby. On the right, a person in orange robes holds a tray of offerings, and brass oil lamps hang from the top of the frame.2009-08-25A seated man in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with white and red flowers, on a stage draped in green, blue and pink fabric. Several people in white ritual clothing stand and kneel around him; one man in a cream shirt and white dhoti holds the seated man's hand and offers something, while a woman in a white sari with gold borders kneels nearby with a rudraksha mala. A woman in a beige sari stands at the right edge. Foreground shows a red-draped platform and white cloth. The page does not confirm who is seated, so the seated figure is described by role only.2009-01-18