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A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a hall with red curtains and bright stage lights. Many men with bare upper bodies, wearing white dhotis and red-and-white checked shawls, sit on the floor holding oil lamps, brass plates and offering trays, facing a golden ornate throne. Seated on the throne is a figure in orange-red robes with an orange turban and a golden necklace, with saffron decorative elements behind. A large painted deity image with a golden garland hangs to the left of the throne. Several women in saris and onlookers in the back row watch. A video camera on a tripod is visible at the right.

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October 12 20162016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12A photograph of a pada puja in a hall with red drapes. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a matching turban sits on an ornate gold throne, with a large painted deity image in the background. In front of the throne, rows of devotees sit on red mats, mostly bare-chested and wearing white dhotis and red-and-white shawls, many holding small oil lamps lit as offerings. Brass trays with flowers and offerings sit on the floor. A camera on a tripod stands at the right side of the room.2016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12A ritual pada puja in a hall with red drapes. A seated figure in saffron and orange robes with a red turban and garland sits on a golden throne with lion-carved armrests, in front of a painted deity image of a goddess with a crown and gold necklaces. Many seated participants, mostly bare-chested men in white dhotis with orange shawls, hold oil lamps and small brass plates of offerings toward the throne. A golden tree-like backdrop and a camera on a tripod are visible at the back. The figure's identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so the a person field is set to unsure.2016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a hall with red drapes and a large deity mural showing a goddess with a crown and red-and-gold garments. In front, a golden throne with carved gilt sides holds a seated figure in saffron-orange clothing, a saffron turban and a pink flower garland, who appears to be Swamiji (probable), with a rudraksha-style garland and ceremonial adornments. Rows of devotees sit on red mats with their backs to the camera, many bare-chested and wearing white dhotis or red-and-white shawls, some holding small oil lamps and brass plates with offerings. Stage lights, a camera on a tripod and a gold leafy backdrop complete the scene.2016-10-12A seated figure in an orange-red robe and orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-figure armrests before a red draped backdrop, wearing a pink flower garland. A deity mural of a blue-skinned figure with a crown and garlands stands behind the throne, and a golden canopy hangs above. Around the throne, many bare-chested men in white dhotis with orange shawls, and women in saris, sit in rows holding lit oil lamps and offering flame. A woman in an orange-and-brown sari kneels at the left edge. Video camera equipment is visible at the right, and a trident outline is painted on a panel to the left. The setting is a satsang or puja in an indoor hall.2016-10-12A photograph of a pada puja in an indoor hall. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-brown robe, with a pink flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with lion carvings and a red cushion. Seated devotees in front, several bare-chested in white and orange dhotis, hold lit oil lamps and offerings. A deity mural with a crown and garlands is above the throne, with lotus-patterned backdrop panels and red drapes. A camera on a tripod is at right. The figure's appearance matches a person by orange-red turban, flower garland and throne; his role is the seated figure on the throne receiving the puja.2016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12