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A photograph of a ceremonial pada-puja darshan in an ornate hall. On the left, a seated figure on a carved wooden throne with gold lion-head armrests wears a pink-and-purple floral garland, orange-brown robes, a sash, a tilak on the forehead and a dark hair bun; the appearance is consistent with a person candidate, though the exact identity is uncertain. Several devotees kneel on a leopard-print mat in white and orange-red clothing, holding silver plates with oil lamps, flowers and offerings before him. A woman in a blue sari kneels with folded hands, and a gold lion statue and gold-trimmed throne frame the scene. A video screen on the right shows a copyright-watermarked image, and a projector screen and speakers stand in the background, with more people seated on the stairs and floor.

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December 13 20122012-12-13Indoor padapuja ritual in an ornate hall with gold lion sculptures and a wooden throne. A figure in orange robes, a pink and white flower garland, bangles and a gold waist belt sits on the throne with bare feet, while devotees in white clothes and orange shawls kneel and hold incense sticks and oil lamps on a leopard-print cloth. A woman in a white dress holds a tray of flower petals and lamps. A microphone stand, laptop and a young person in orange appear in the background.2012-12-21A seated figure on an ornate golden-wood throne with a gilded lion-head armrest, wearing a long pink-and-purple flower garland and a light orange-brown garment with a gold-toned waist sash and bangles. The person's face is bare-shaven with a white tilak. Kneeling devotees in white and orange-red garments and sashes gather around brass plates of lit oil lamps, flowers and offerings, performing a pada puja; one woman in blue sari holds a brass plate. Other devotees sit on a patterned floor in a hall with a staircase, a projector screen, and a television showing a similar scene. a person: the seated figure has a long pink garland and a saffron-toned robe, a distinctive ceremonial presentation seated on a throne.2012-12-13 +1 copiesMay 21 20142014-05-21A ceremonial puja scene in a hall with a gold-framed throne. A seated man in an orange robe and a garland of yellow, purple and white flowers sits on a gilded seat, with a second garland draped over the throne. Before him, a man in a purple shawl and grey jacket sits with hands folded. Around them, several people in white ritual dhotis and shawls, including a bald man with a tilak and a woman in white with a yellow shawl, sit with palms pressed together. Brass plates of fruit, pink lotus flowers and oil lamps are arranged on the floor. A deity murti in a gold setting with floral garlands stands behind.2010-10-12December 11 20122012-12-11December 13 20122012-12-13 +1 copiesA seated man in an orange saffron robe with a long, swept-back hairstyle and beaded mala necklaces sits on an ornate golden throne with a magenta cushion, speaking to a seated group in a hall with a blue curtain and a projection screen behind. Platters of fruit, sweets and red offerings sit on a golden tray in front of the seated devotees. Beside the throne, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl with tripundra marks sits near a woman in a white sari, a man in a blue polo shirt with a name badge, and several devotees in saris and kurtas. At the left edge, a man in orange robes sits beside a microphone stand. A projector and water bottle rest on a wooden stand by the throne.2011-01-23December 28 20122012-12-28October 26 20102010-10-26A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a ship's interior. A figure with long dark hair, wearing a rust-orange robe, a pink and white flower garland, a gold waist band and arm bands, sits on an ornate wooden throne with a golden lion-shaped carving beside it. Before him, several women in white and orange shawls sit on a leopard-print cloth, lighting incense sticks and holding brass oil lamp trays and a plate of rose petals near his feet. Several other devotees sit behind them in the room. Such figure matches the appearance cues of a person seated on a throne, with long hair, a garland, orange clothing and ornaments, so this is recorded as an appearance-based candidate.2012-12-21A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his eyes closed and palms pressed together, wearing an orange saffron shawl over a leopard-print top, long dark hair swept back and a tilak on his forehead. Around him devotees kneel in prayer with folded hands: a woman in a teal blouse and cream sari, a woman in a yellow sari, a man in a white shirt with rudraksha mala, and others in white. Brass trays of flowers and fruit sit in front of the throne, and a gold-framed side table holds more offerings. The setting is a hall with a dark blue curtain and a painted temple backdrop on the right. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and saffron shawl, so this is a probable Swamiji (probable) on a throne being honoured during a pada puja.2010-09-19