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A photograph inside a hall during a padapuja ceremony. A figure seated on a gilded throne with a golden lion-shaped base, draped in garlands of red, yellow, purple and white flowers, wears an orange robe and an orange turban. A white cloth and a long rod rest beside him. Several devotees kneel on the floor in front, palms pressed together: a woman in an orange sari, a woman in a red sari, a young woman in white, and a man in white. A gold tray of brass plates holding flowers and offerings sits in front of the throne. Behind them a golden deity murti holds a flag, and a large brass oil lamp stands at the right. A man in white with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at the right edge. The figure on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate.

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January 1st 2013January 1st 2013March 21 20132013-03-21A seated figure on a gold-and-green throne with a golden lion-head armrest is receiving pada puja, with devotees offering trays of flowers, fruit and oil lamps at his feet. The seated figure wears an orange-red turban, a red-orange dhoti and a shawl, with a rudraksha mala around the neck. Women in saffron and purple saris and a man in white kneel on the floor holding offering plates. A standing golden deity murti stands at the right edge and brass lamps hang from chains above. a person (seated figure wears orange turban, saffron-orange shawl and rudraksha mala, receiving the puja).2014-11-11A photograph of a padapuja or aarti-style ritual in an ashram hall. A figure in saffron-orange robes with an orange garland sits on an ornate gold throne with a carved lion head, hands pressed together in greeting. Around a gold tray of brass plates, offerings and lit oil lamps, several devotees in white and cream clothes perform the ritual: a woman in a white top holds a lamp, a woman in a pink top and a girl in a red top are nearby, and a woman in a white sari with a red border holds a plate. A bald man in white in the foreground holds a lamp. A pink-and-gold carved figure with raised arms and weapons stands at right beside orange and red drapes. The person on the throne is an appearance-based a person candidate, seated in the central role of honour with orange garland and saffron robes.2013-03-21February 17 20152015-02-17November 11 20142014-11-11September 01 20112011-09-01November 05 20102010-11-05Indoor photo of a seated teacher on an ornate gold throne with a carved backrest, wearing a maroon and orange turban with a brooch, a maroon and purple silk garment with gold border, and multiple beaded necklaces; his right hand is raised in a blessing gesture. Before him, devotees sit on the floor: a woman in a red and gold sari and a woman in a red blouse and orange sari have hands joined in prayer, a man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, another man in white sits in front, and a man in a light blue shirt is seen from behind. A woman in a red and gold sari sits at left, a young woman in white holds a microphone, and a gold tray with fruit, flowers and a brass oil lamp sits in the foreground. A pink wall and dark curtains form the background.2011-08-20A photograph of a pada puja ritual in a gilded interior. A seated figure in an orange-red robe with an orange turban and long braided hair sits on an ornate golden throne carved with a lion-head armrest and draped in a tiger-striped cloth. Several devotees kneel and sit around a gold table holding silver thalis of flowers, red fruit, and offerings; one man in white with a shaved head wears a rudraksha mala and holds his hands in anjali, while women in saris and a woman in white join in prayer. Hanging brass oil lamps and bells hang overhead beside a cream wooden latticed door. The scene is a pada puja, with Swamiji (probable) seated on the throne in orange-red robes and a turban, identified by the throne and his distinctive turban, long hair, and saffron robes.2014-11-11A photograph of a pratyaksha pada puja scene in an ornate room with dark stone-textured walls and a wall-mounted air conditioner. A figure in an orange-saffron robe and orange turban sits on a gold-trimmed throne draped with garlands of marigolds and white flowers; he holds a ceremonial staff and raises a hand in greeting, with a white garland and beaded bracelets. Seated devotees face him: a woman in a red patterned top and a man in a white shirt with his palms joined in anjali. Brass lamps and a gold-and-brass tray with pink flowers, red fruit and small silver bowls sit before the throne, and hanging lamps are visible. Another figure with long hair is seated at the right. Swamiji appearance is a probable match based on the orange robe, orange turban, garlands and throne.2011-12-11