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A padapuja ceremony in a hall with orange-painted walls and a painted pillar. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes with a gold border and a red shawl sits smiling on an ornate red and gold throne, holding one hand raised, with a gold-rimmed ceremonial vessel nearby; the figure wears a long beaded necklace and the wearer's presentation is distinctive (long swept hair, ornate saffron robes, ceremonial necklace), which fits the page's Swamiji (probable) label. Two saffron-robed attendants stand at right, one holding a tray and one tending the seated figure. Devotees in white garments with flower garlands kneel or stand before the throne on a patterned carpet, one bowing with forehead to the floor, while others stand in the background near hanging decorations.

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Indoor ceremony in a hall with a red throne bordered in gold. A long-haired person in saffron-orange robes with gold-trimmed borders and a gold necklace sits on the throne, smiling, while a devotee in an orange shawl kneels before them with hands extended. A younger attendant in orange robes and gold chain stands at right holding a silver tray of yellow offerings, and a shaved-headed priest in orange sits at lower right. Standing behind are people in white and cream clothes with white and red flower garlands, and a small child in blue clothes. Bunting hangs from the ceiling and an orange patterned pillar stands behind them. The seated figure shows only a partial appearance cue, so identity remains uncertain.2011-11-29November 29 20112011-11-29A temple ritual scene in front of a gilded deity murti decorated with red and pink flower garlands and a purple cloth backdrop. Centrally, a young woman in an orange saffron robe wearing a white and pink garland sits on a white-draped seat, her hand extended toward a prostrate devotee in a teal top lying face down on the white cloth with a flower garland. Around them, people in white dhotis and kurtas with orange or saffron shawls stand on an orange mat; a woman in a white saree with a yellow border stands with hands in anjali, and another woman in a white and red-bordered saree stands to the right. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like brass stand sit near the shrine. The scene suggests a padapuja or darshan style blessing, with a figure in saffron clothing seated receiving devotees.2010-06-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red and yellow flower garland, bangles and a white tilak on his forehead sits on a gold-and-peach cushioned throne holding a silver staff. A woman in a green-striped sari and a white flower garland kneels and washes his feet from a metal plate of flowers, while a man in a white shirt assists and a shaved-headed devotee in saffron holds a basket of offerings. Behind them, saffron-robed and white-clad devotees stand with folded hands in a room draped with colourful fabrics, with a brass oil lamp at the right edge. This is a padapuja foot-worship ritual.2014-06-21 +1 copiesA temple ritual scene with devotees in white dhotis and orange or yellow shawls. A man in orange with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits on a white cushion while a kneeling woman in white with long dark hair bows and touches his feet, and a man in white kneels beside them placing a garland of red and white flowers at his feet. A standing man in orange holds a wooden tray of fruit, nuts and offerings. Behind them is a gilded deity shrine draped in purple cloth and marigold garlands, with brass kalasha-style lamps. A cameraman in white with a camera on his shoulder films, and a white-clad man stands at right with hands near his chest. The floor is covered with orange mats and a white cloth, with a small table holding water bottles.2010-06-13A seated figure in orange robes and an orange shawl sits on an ornate gilded throne with a red cushion, draped in thick garlands of red, orange, yellow and white flowers. He has long dark hair and a raised open hand in a blessing gesture. A person in a white dhoti-style outfit prostrates on the floor at his feet, while a man in a white shirt and white pants stands nearby. Around them, devotees in white and orange clothing, including a seated figure in orange at left, gather in a decorated hall with banners and flowers. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in orange robes on the flower-garlanded throne, shown with long hair and blessing gesture, fits the page's description of Swamiji being honoured at the event.2006-12-30Photo of a ceremonial darshan inside a hall decorated with orange and white marigold garlands and a canopy. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long hair, a gold necklace and a rudraksha mala, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, holding a pink flower. A kneeling devotee in a gold-and-cream garment and red embroidered shawl bows forward before the throne. A robed attendant in orange stands at right holding a tray of flowers and fruit, and seated devotees in white fill the background.2009-07-09June 23 20142014-06-23 +2 copiesPhotograph of a ceremony in a temple hall with gilded decor and painted pillars. A seated person in an orange-brown robe, with a red and white flower garland and gold necklaces, sits on a large gold throne-like seat with raised hands, smiling. In front, a person in a red and gold sari bows low with head to the floor and a white garland in hair, presenting respect. Women in orange-yellow saris carry trays of fruit and flowers, and sannyasi-attired devotees in orange robes with rudraksha malas raise their hands in blessing. Pineapples, grapes, watermelon and flower offerings lie on the floor, with a standing fan and brass lamps nearby. Statues of deities flank the throne, and a gold umbrella hangs above. a person present at the throne; appearance cues are a seated figure in orange robe with a garland and gold necklaces, though the image is partly obscured and identity is uncertain.2013-06-19A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a red-and-gold border and a gold ceremonial necklace, sitting on an ornate red velvet throne with gold trim in a decorated hall. Around the throne, seated devotees in white dhotis and garlanded shirts, some wearing marigold and rose garlands, sit on rugs. A standing man in white on the right holds a small red object, a monk in orange robes stands at the back, and a monk in orange sits at the lower right near a water bottle. Colourful hanging paper decorations and painted pillars with floral patterns line the room, and a video camera on a tripod is visible at the left. The seated figure's distinctive hair, saffron attire and gold necklace are consistent with the page's reference to a person, presented as a probable identification.2011-11-29A photograph of a ceremony in a plain room with a white wall decorated with red and green lotus borders. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white and multicoloured flower garland and a green-edged shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, his hand raised in blessing. A devotee in orange robes kneels at his feet and touches them, while another robed man in orange stands beside a microphone stand holding a gold-coloured item and wears a gold necklace. A woman in a white sari with a red bindi stands at left covering her mouth, and a man in a red sari appears at the far left edge; an older man with white hair stands in the background. Two other people in orange robes sit at right. Red flowers lie on the carpet. Visible physical people: about seven.2009-12-26July 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copies