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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a raised wooden stage in a hall. A seated figure on a carved wooden throne with a gold-edged back and golden lion-like guardian statues wears an orange cloth, a red and white flower garland, and a rudraksha mala. Trays of offerings and lit oil lamps and incense sticks sit on the floor before the throne. In the right foreground a shaved-headed priest in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a tall golden multi-tiered lamp with lit flames. Tall potted plants and a silver curtain frame the scene, with studio lights and a speaker at the edges.

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A seated man in an ornate brown throne with gold carved armrests sits on a raised wooden stage, wearing an orange robe and a red-and-white flower garland with a red bead mala. Golden lion statues flank the throne, and brass plates of offerings with small oil lamps and incense sticks sit on a leopard-print mat in front. A standing sannyasi in orange robes and bare-shouldered, holding a long-handled object, performs a ritual gesture toward the seated figure beside a tiered golden chandelier-style lamp stand. Potted plants, a glossy white backdrop, and studio lights frame the scene. The seated man resembles the a person candidate with a compatible presentation (orange robe, garland, mala), though the appearance is not certain.2012-12-25December 25 20122012-12-25A photograph of a seated man in orange-saffron robes on a dark wooden throne with a golden arched backrest and gold lion figures on either side. He sits with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a long multicolour-flower garland, and appears to be smiling. Trays of offerings with flowers and small lamps sit on a rug before him, and a vase of pink flowers is at right. Foreground shows the back of a dark-haired person and a woman with a red bindi peering up at the stage, plus a lit oil lamp in the corner. a person is seated on the throne, with saffron clothing, a garland and a central forehead mark as cues.2012-12-04 +1 copiesDecember 17 20122012-12-17December 04 20122012-12-04 +1 copiesDecember 04 20122012-12-04 +1 copiesA man in orange robes and layered beaded necklaces sits on an ornate brown wooden throne with gold-trimmed backrest and red cushion, a footstool before him on a leopard-print mat on a wooden stage. Golden lion sculptures flank the throne, and flower arrangements with purple and orange blooms sit at either side. In the foreground at right, a woman in a red garment with hair pulled back is seen from behind beside a black speaker. Green foliage and grey drapes form the backdrop.2012-12-19A photograph of an indoor stage with a wooden floor and a leopard-print rug. A seated man in orange-saffron robes sits on an ornate dark wooden throne flanked by golden lion statues, with his palms pressed together in namaskar and a small wooden footstool before him. A microphone is at his face. Vases of pink flowers sit on the stage, a black speaker stands at right, and a framed painting and a garlanded picture are at the upper left. Partially visible people are at the left edge and bottom edge. a person: the seated man has long swept-back hair and orange-saffron robes with a gold necklace, consistent with a throne-seated pontiff giving darshan.2012-12-13December 20 20122012-12-20December 26 20122012-12-26December 11 20122012-12-11 +2 copiesA seated man in an orange-brown robe with a red-beaded mala and layered necklaces sits on a red-draped stage throne beside a golden lion sculpture and tiger-skin cloth, holding a wooden box or tray. A woman in a pink-and-orange sari sits cross-legged on the left, and another woman in a white top sits behind her. Orange shag rugs cover the stage floor, with a large framed painting, green garland decor and a black speaker in the scene. A printed , , but it is not reproduced here2012-12-10