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A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring in an ornate hall. A long-haired figure in an orange-brown robe with a rudraksha mala and a gold-trimmed belt sits on a dark red velvet throne, smiling at a woman in a pastel multicolour sari with a bindi, who reaches toward him. A man in a white shirt and orange shawl kneels at the lower right holding a silver tray with offerings. Behind them, devotees in orange and white stand and sit, and a gold-framed deity image and a golden ornament sit on the throne. Probable Swamiji (the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange robe, and rudraksha mala beads), presented as the honoured figure on the throne.

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A photograph of a seated man on a red velvet throne with a gold ornamental armrest, wearing saffron-orange draped robes, a golden waist sash and a long rudraksha mala, with long dark hair and a white forehead mark. He smiles while holding out a silver tray containing small objects toward a woman in a multicoloured pastel sari with a red bindi, who gestures with her hands. A man in white with an orange shawl kneels at the lower right. Behind them, a standing crowd of people in saffron and orange shawls and white clothing fills an ornate hall with drapes and a speaker. The scene resembles a ritual offering or satsang setting, with a gold deity figure visible at the lower left. The identity of the man on the throne is only suggested by appearance and seating.2012-12-28May 20 20142014-05-20A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a dark turban-style headwrap, wearing a thick rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sits on an ornate golden-brown throne-like chair. Before him a woman in a white top bends forward, offering something from her hands, and a man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a small vessel above a large gold-rimmed bowl on a gold stand. To the left a person in orange holds a ceremonial staff. Other devotees and attendees in white shirts and orange garments stand behind, and a large screen shows a crowd in the background.2015-12-18November 24 20102010-11-24December 19 20152015-12-19A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a hall with pale walls, a potted plant and a red curtain. A man with long dark hair, a white forehead mark, a rudraksha mala and an orange-brown robe sits on a red velvet throne with a gold-coloured ornate backrest and a golden figurine beside him. He extends a silver tray holding small offerings toward a kneeling devotee in an orange shawl and white garment, who bows over the tray. Behind them a seated and standing audience in orange shawls, white kurtas and colourful saris watches; a loudspeaker and a flat-screen monitor appear at the right edge. a person seated on the throne, identified by his long swept hair, rudraksha mala and saffron robe; he is performing padapuja with an attendant bowing.2012-12-28A photo of a padapuja ceremony in a wood-panelled hall. A man with long dark hair and bare upper body, wearing an orange-red wrap and ornate gold necklaces, sits on an ornate golden throne holding a tall silver staff while a devotee in white kneels before him with a brass plate of fruit and flowers, which the seated man appears to receive. Several devotees in white clothes with red-orange shawls sit on the floor around him holding brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings, and a bald man in red robes sits in the background. A deity murti draped in garlands stands in the background beside a palm plant, and a projection screen shows a white figure. Seated man is a probable Swamiji by the long swept-back hair, ornate gold necklaces and orange-red clothing on a throne.2014-12-29A man with long dark dreadlocked hair and a rudraksha mala with a gold-toned bead necklace, wearing an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne and reaches forward to touch the head of a kneeling woman in a white sari with a red border. She bows with hands folded and holds a folded white paper. Behind them stand a group of women in orange and red saris, several wearing lanyards, and a brass oil lamp stands beside the throne. A white fan or cooler sits in the background on a red wall. The man's appearance with long hair, saffron clothing and mala beads matches the page's claim, so the label is probable: Swamiji (probable), giving blessing to a devotee.2016-04-28April 30 20162016-04-30A seated figure in a red-orange robe and rudraksha malas sits on a gold-trimmed brown throne, a black cylindrical headpiece on his head, smiling as he holds hands with a man in a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl kneeling before him. A golden bowl of water or milk sits on a brass tray in front, and devotees in orange and white kneel and fold their hands nearby. Behind them a crowd in orange lanyards and casual clothes watches, including a boy in green. The scene looks like a ritual ablution or padapuja at an event. a person: the seated figure wears long rudraksha malas, a ceremonial black headpiece and orange-red robes on a throne.2015-12-18Indoor photograph in a marble-floored room with a framed painting of deities on the wall behind. A man in white dhoti and shawl with red-bordered edges and a sacred thread stands bare-footed, reaching toward a figure seated on the right who wears an orange robe, white jasmine garland and red flower garland, with long dark hair. The seated figure is holding out a hand toward a red tray of apples. A woman in a green and gold sari bends forward at the lower left, and a woman in a blue sari with gold border stands at the left. Behind them a young man in white holds a framed picture, and another man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at the right. Bananas and betel leaves sit on a plate in the foreground. Orange cloth lies draped over the seat.2010-02-18A photograph of a ceremonial padapuja in a hall with pink walls and dark blue curtains. A man in an orange saffron robe with rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, eyes closed, hands folded, while devotees kneel before him. Devotees in white ritual clothes and folded hands, including a woman in a green blouse and a shaved-headed priest with a chanting mic, surround a golden tray with brass plates holding apples, flowers and red offerings. A woman in a yellow-trimmed garment kneels at the front. A visible a person cue: the seated figure wears saffron and multiple rudraksha malas on a gold throne, a role of guru receiving worship.2010-09-17