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A photograph of a pada puja in a dark shrine room decorated with a large heart-shaped backdrop of gold, green, purple and red ornamental work framed by hanging bells and flower garlands. A seated figure at the centre wears a dark turban-like head covering, a saffron-red robe, a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland with a gold pendant, and sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-form arms while gesturing with both hands. A second seated figure in a red-orange robe with a red-and-gold head covering and a flower garland sits on a gold chair to the right. In the foreground, devotees sit on the floor around a large gold tray filled with flowers and offerings: a woman in a white blouse and green sari tends the tray at left, a woman in a yellow-gold sari sits with her back to the camera, an older man in a white shirt with a reddish shawl kneels in the centre, and a man in white clothes holds a plate at right. Brass lamps and offering plates are visible around the group.

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A photograph inside a richly decorated shrine hall during a puja. A seated man on a golden throne with lion-shaped armrests wears a tall black crown-like headdress, rust-red robes, a long white flower garland, a gold pendant necklace and beaded bracelets; the throne has an ornate heart-shaped backdrop with purple, yellow and green patterns. A second robed figure in red sits on a golden seat to the right, garlanded. Devotees in white and saffron-toned clothing sit on the floor in front, some holding brass and gold trays with flowers, fruit and oil lamps, while lit brass lamps and hanging bells surround the throne.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph inside a decorated shrine room during a pada puja. A man seated on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests and a heart-shaped jeweled backdrop wears a dark-haired topknot, a red-maroon robe, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, and rests his bare feet on the platform. Hanging brass oil lamps and flower swags frame the throne. Seated devotees in white and pale saris gather at the lower left and right with brass thalis of lamps, fruit and flowers, and an open-ended garland arrangement. Another figure in saffron sits on a smaller golden chair at the right. Swamiji (probable): the seated throne figure has long swept-back dark hair in a topknot, a red-maroon robe and a rudraksha mala with a gold pendant, a ceremonial garland.2016-03-07Photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a large heart-shaped, jewelled backrest decorated with pink and purple flowers, beneath hanging brass oil lamps and a gold canopy. Seated to the right is another figure in orange and red clothing on a smaller throne. Devotees in white, orange and red saris and dhotis sit close around a gold plate of flowers and offerings in the foreground, some with hands folded in prayer. Setting appears to be a darshan or puja hall at a temple-like ashram room.2016-03-07A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a shrine room. Beside him, a seated figure in red-orange robes and a floral garland sits on a second golden seat. In front, a gold tray table holds brass plates of offerings, flowers and oil lamps. Around it, devotees in white and orange clothing sit on the floor, some with hands raised in greeting or offering. A large heart-shaped backdrop covered in jewel-like inlay and hanging brass bells frames the throne.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph of a ceremonial gathering inside a dark-walled hall with a large ornate golden backdrop decorated with floral garlands and hanging brass lamps. A bearded figure with a tall swept-back dark hairstyle, a crown-like ornament, a saffron-orange robe, a white flower garland and a gold chain sits on a golden throne flanked by carved lion figures, with a probable Swamiji appearance and cues of the long hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace, seated as a teacher receiving devotees. In front of him a golden tray table holds brass plates with oil lamps and flower offerings. Around the table sit about a dozen devotees in white, saffron and orange garments, some with folded hands and some with offerings, while a woman in a green sari stands near the left.2016-03-07A dim temple hall lit by hanging brass oil lamps and small flames held in hands. A central figure with a tall swept-back dark hairstyle, wearing a red-orange garment, a white flower garland, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sits on an ornate golden lion-armed throne before a large jewelled heart-shaped backdrop with purple and white patterns and pink flower strings. He raises one hand in blessing. Around a gold tray with banana leaves and fruit, devotees in white and pink saris and white dhotis hold lit lamps and offerings. A second seated figure in saffron clothing and a garland sits on a golden chair at the right edge.2016-03-07A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a dark temple hall. A man with a tall dark crown-like hair bun, a white flower garland, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests, wearing a rust-red robe, his bare feet resting on a golden platform. Behind him a large jewelled heart-shaped backdrop is decorated with purple, green and gold stones and flower garlands. Hanging brass oil lamps hang from the ceiling. Seated devotees in white, cream and red saris and kurtas sit around, several holding brass plates with oil lamps, kumkum and flowers on a gold stand in front. A second seated figure in red robes with a garland sits on a gold seat at the right edge.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07