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A photograph of a padukapuja-style honouring in a hall with dark red drapes and a red carpet. A man with long dark hair, wearing a rudraksha mala and saffron-orange dhoti, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a carved golden lion-head armrest and cushioned seat, smiling as he receives an offering. A man in a white shirt and grey trousers bends forward with his hands extended, holding a small golden vessel, while a tray with fruit and flowers sits on the throne platform. Two standing attendants in saffron-orange dhotis, one bare-chested with sacred ash markings, one in white, stand nearby. Four physical people are visible.

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April 19 20142014-04-19A seated woman in a rust-red and gold-bordered sari with a long beaded mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and carved lion-head arms, holding a small red book. In front of her, a man in a grey shirt and others sit on a red carpet beside a tray of fruit and sweets, while a bare-chested priest with white body markings and a red shawl stands nearby. A standing man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at left beside a white air conditioner, and a red velvet curtain hangs behind the throne.2014-03-05A photograph of a ritual scene in a hall with a painted pillar backdrop in blue, pink and green. A man in a white t-shirt, black trousers and red shawl stands bending forward, offering flowers or items on a tray to a seated figure. The seated figure, bare-chested with a yellow and white flower garland, a gold chain and a green cloth draped over the lap, sits on an ornate gold throne with a gold arched back. A shaven-headed priest in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl with white sacred ash marks kneels at the right beside the throne. A standing deity murti with raised arm and a gold crown is visible behind the throne, along with gold lamps and gold ritual vessels.2013-05-29March 05 20142014-03-05A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a long orange rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders sits on an ornate gold throne with a deep red velvet cushion. He has long dark hair and a red tilak on his forehead, and his hands rest on the armrest. In front of the throne, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels low on a red cloth, bending forward toward the seated figure's feet, which rest on a tiger-print cloth. A gold-trimmed red velvet curtain forms the backdrop, and a wristwatch is visible on the arm of a third person at the left edge. The seated figure has distinctive long hair, saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, which supports a probable identification as a person, though the appearance is not fully certain.2013-05-14A photograph of a seated figure in a red-and-orange turban, rudraksha mala and ornate gold bracelets sitting on a gilded throne with a silver trident beside it. Before him a devotee in a white head-covering and white shirt bows low, hands raised to a tray of fruit. Four to five standing men in saffron-and-gold robes and white forehead markings, plus a shirtless-looking attendant and a man in a striped shirt, watch nearby; a cameraman films from behind. Red carpet and dark wall backdrop. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure wears a red turban, long rudraksha mala, and ceremonial gold bracelets on a golden throne.2015-05-10A photograph of a padapuja on a stage. A man in a white shirt kneels barefoot and bows his head to the feet of a figure seated on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, carved lion armrests and white and orange flower garlands. The seated figure wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and has long dark hair, and smiles. Behind the throne hangs a garland of purple, white and yellow flowers. A standing man in a light striped shirt and dark trousers watches, and a man in an orange robe holds a brass tray. Another man in a white shirt holds a fruit or offering. Marigold petals lie on the stage. A red curtain and flower arrangement frame the scene.2008-12-25February 11 20142014-02-11March 01 20132013-03-01A seated man with long dark hair, a full beard, a rudraksha-style mala and ceremonial gold necklaces sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a cobra-hood canopy, holding a red fruit. Before him a kneeling man in white dhoti and shirt offers a red fruit, while a bare-chested man with long dark hair and a dark beaded armband leans in and reaches toward the seated figure. Beside them a kneeling man in orange robes holds a red fruit, and red fruits lie in a pile on the floor. Standing at left is an older white-haired man in white clothes, and at right a person in white with an orange-bordered sari stands near the throne. Behind is a gold carved pillar, red curtains and a painted deity mural. Cues for the seated figure: long hair, a beard, ceremonial necklaces and saffron-toned clothing. a person is seated on the throne as the figure being honoured.2016-11-08A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a deep red cushion and leopard-print seat cover receives a kneeling devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers, who presses palms together and touches an orange offered on a small table. The seated figure wears a maroon turban with a jewelled brooch, saffron-orange robes, layered rudraksha malas and gold ornaments, and bare feet. Standing behind are three men in saffron and yellow robes with orange forehead markings and rudraksha malas, one with a shaved head, along with a man in a pale shirt watching with hands clasped. A videographer with a camera on a tripod stands at the back, and brass oil lamps and green potted plants surround the dais against a red draped backdrop. a person: the seated figure's turban, saffron-orange robes, layered malas and gold ornaments fit the ceremonial presentation described on the page, but the face is not distinct enough to confirm identity.2015-05-13May 28 20132013-05-28