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Photo of a padapuja ceremony on a flower-decorated stage. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a silver-coloured seat decorated with garlands in orange, yellow and white. A man in white kurta and dhoti with an orange shawl bends forward offering a yellow cloth at the seated figure's feet. A woman in white is bowing or moving near the seat, and a brass kalasha and small brass deity murti stand on the right. Two seated people in orange and white sit at the right edge beside red and purple drapes. a person: the seated figure in orange with long hair and a garland matches the presentation cues, but the face is not used for identification.

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July 29 20072007-07-29A decorated stage with a flower-covered throne-like seat framed by white and yellow floral arches, red hearts and garlands. A person in orange robes sits on the seat with a long dark braid, smiling. A standing man in white dhoti and kurta with an orange shawl bends toward the seated figure, holding flowers or offerings, while another man in white kneels at her feet on a white cloth scattered with petals. Brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha-like vessel sit on the red floor; a yellow cloth lies to the left and red curtains hang behind. This appears to be a padapuja or puja at a guru-honouring event.2007-07-29A photograph of a ceremony on a stage decorated with garlands of white and yellow flowers and a flower-draped alcove. A seated figure in saffron robes and a gold-coloured shawl, with long dark hair, sits on a silver pedestal and smiles while a standing man in white dhoti and kurta holds a yellow cloth and a microphone near them. A woman in white kneels with folded hands at the pedestal, performing padapuja. Behind, two men in saffron and white sit on the right beside purple and maroon drapes, and brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha sit on the floor. A decorative fan and a red cushion appear in the scene.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29Photo of a padapuja-style ceremony on a decorated stage framed by floral garlands in red, yellow, orange and white, with a red heart-shaped piece above. A figure seated on an ornate silver pedestal wears orange robes, has long dark hair and a red-orange garland, and smiles while extending a hand over a devotee. A man in white kurta and dhoti with an orange shawl bends forward to touch or support the seated figure, and a second devotee in white kneels at the base of the pedestal. In the background an attendant in orange robes stands near a brass oil lamp, and a cameraperson in orange clothing films at the right beside a purple curtain. Appearance-based probable Swamiji seated on the throne, with long hair, orange robe and garland. Four people are visible.2007-07-29Photograph of a ceremonial padapuja at a flower-decorated dais. A seated figure with long swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe and a white flower garland, sitting on an ornate silver-based throne draped in white and orange marigold garlands. Two men in white dhotis and white shirts stand at the left, one bending forward, while a man in white with a yellow-gold shawl and a long-haired person in yellow and white kneel near the foot of the throne, attending the ritual. Rose petals and white cloth cover the red floor, and a turquoise bucket stands by the throne. Behind the dais, red and yellow flower decorations and a curtain frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne in the orange robe with long hair and garlands, with the white-clad attendants performing padapuja.2007-07-29A photograph of a flower-decorated stage with a throne-like seat draped in white, orange and yellow garlands. A man in an orange robe with long dark hair and a garland sits on the throne, holding a white cloth and smiling; a microphone stands beside him. A devotee in white clothes bows with forehead pressed to the dais at his feet, while a young attendant in white with an orange shawl sits behind. A brass oil lamp, a silver pot and scattered petals lie on the red floor, and a turquoise bucket and fans are at the sides. The swami on the throne has distinctive long hair, an orange robe and garlands, so the appearance-based label is Swamiji (probable), seated in a paada puja setting.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a white flower garland sits on an ornate throne decorated with marigold and rose garlands and a red cushion. A man in white kneels at his feet, bending forward, and another man in white with hands together stands to the left, with a man in white and a yellow-shawled attendant behind. Strewn petals cover the floor and a woman in yellow appears at the right edge. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robes, garlanded throne) receiving padapuja from a devotee during a Guru Poornima satsang.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29