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A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a stage decorated with garlands of marigolds and flowers in orange, yellow, red and white. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe sits on a silver-toned throne, smiling, with garlands around the neck, while a man in white kurta and dhoti kneels at the base of the seat, bowing and washing or touching the feet. Nearby, a man in white with an orange shawl stands and another in white with a saffron shawl and an identity badge watches. A standing person in white with a white shawl faces the seat, and several other men in white stand at the left. Rose petals are scattered on the red floor, with a purple curtain behind.

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A photo of a padapuja ceremony on a raised stage with a silver peetha. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with flower garlands rests her bare feet on the silver base while a man in white dhoti and shirt bows low to wash them, holding her feet in his hands. Behind them, two men in white with saffron-orange shawls and one man in white with a saffron shawl stand by a turquoise bucket. A man in white at right faces the scene. Flower garlands in red, yellow and orange frame a backdrop of decorated flowers, and a purple curtain hangs at left. Several men in white stand at the left edge.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29Photograph of a padapuja at a Guru Poornima event. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland sits on a decorated throne with a red backdrop, marigold and white flower garlands around it. A man in a white kurta kneels and bows his head to the feet of the seated figure, who rests them on a silver bowl. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with gold border and men in white kurtas, one with an orange shawl, stand watching. A man in white on the right gestures with his hand. Several people are visible, including partially visible ones at the edges.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 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.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29