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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, wearing a saffron-red garment with a leopard-print wrap and a long rudraksha mala. Before him, a semicircle of devotees sits on the floor, many in saffron, red and white garments with red shawls; one woman in a purple sari holds a brass plate of flowers and offerings. Behind the throne stand gold-adorned deity murti with garlands, and yellow and purple flowers sit in the lower left. Pillars, potted plants and a stage light fill the room. A bowl of offerings sits near the front, and the seated figure appears to be the Swamiji (probable) based on the long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, ornate throne and saffron clothing, with his role as the seated teacher receiving padapuja.

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A long-haired person in a rust-orange top and leopard-print wrap sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, receiving padapuja from devotees seated on the floor. A woman in a maroon sari and red shawl kneels offering flowers and a brass plate, while others in red and orange shawls and saffron garments sit in a semicircle. Behind them is a deity murti decorated with garlands and a green backdrop, with a floral arrangement and brass vessels in the foreground. The person on the throne appears to be a person with long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style neck garland and ornate throne, though identity is uncertain.2014-12-30A photograph of a padapuja in a wood-panelled hall. A long-haired man in orange-red wrap and leopard-print cloth sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, his feet being washed or honoured by devotees seated before him on the floor. Behind him stand two deity murtis draped with gold and red beaded garlands in a golden shrine. Around the throne, devotees in white, red and orange clothing sit with brass plates of flowers and offerings, while others sit nearby. A pale light stand and potted plants fill the background. Several people wear red shawls and rudraksha-style beads. Whether the central figure is a person cannot be confirmed from appearance alone, so identity remains uncertain.2014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30A seated man with long dark hair, wearing a maroon-red garment with a saffron shawl and a gold-and-beaded necklace, sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. Swamiji (probable): the long swept-back hair, rudraksha-style necklaces and saffron-red robes match the page's reference. Around him, devotees in white and red shawls sit on the floor with hands folded, while a woman in a red sari stands near a deity display. Behind them an altar shows gold-framed deity murtis draped in garlands, flanked by potted palms, and a trident stands upright at the front. The setting looks like a puja or darshan inside a hall.2014-12-29A photograph inside an ornate hall with wood-panelled walls and a golden throne. A long-haired figure in a red top and patterned skirt sits on a red-and-gold throne, with a garland-like shawl draped over the shoulder, and extends a hand toward devotees. Before the throne, a woman in a purple sari with a red shawl bends forward to receive a ritual offering from a bald man in white and orange who kneels with a tray of fruit. Other devotees in orange and red shawls, a woman in green and women in white sit or kneel on the carpet. Behind the throne, golden deity images and garlands are displayed, and yellow and purple flowers sit in the foreground. A ritual with padapuja-style devotion appears to be taking place.2014-12-30A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in an ornate hall. A long-haired person in saffron-orange clothing and a rudraksha mala sits on a gold throne with carved gilded arms, feet extended, while devotees in saffron, orange, magenta and green saris and kurtas kneel and sit around, some pouring liquid from brass vessels and offering flowers over the feet. Behind is a gold-framed altar with a deity murti draped in garlands and gold necklaces, and a kalasha pot in the foreground. Yellow and purple flowers fill the left foreground.2014-12-30December 30 20142014-12-30A seated man in a rust-red dhoti and matching shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, a silver trident standing beside him, with a gold-and-white garland around his neck and rudraksha beads. Seated devotees in red, orange and white shawls and saffron-marked clothing surround him on the floor, some holding flower offerings. Behind, a gold-garlanded deity murti rests on a red-draped seat among palms, with a sunset backdrop painted on the wall. The man has long swept-back hair, a crown-like cue absent, and distinctive ceremonial garlands and beads; this matches the a person appearance cues for the seated throne figure, with the page noting his presence at a paduka puja event.2014-12-29A photograph of a ceremonial scene in a hall. A figure with long swept-back dark hair and a red-orange robe with a black-and-white patterned lower wrap sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, holding a silver staff, and is distinctive in saffron-orange clothing with a rudraksha-style mala. Seated on the floor before him and at the lower edge, devotees in orange and red shawls and garlands perform a padapuja, one woman holding a plate of flowers and offerings. Behind them, golden deity murtis are adorned with heavy garlands and stand before rows of lit oil lamps on a maroon-draped altar. Palm fronds and lush plants frame the background.2014-12-30A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a wooden hall decorated with palm plants and bamboo. A man with long, swept-back dark hair sits on an ornate gold throne with a red velvet cushion, wearing a deep red-orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace; a silver trident stands beside the throne. Seated devotees on the floor wear red and orange shawls and white clothing, several holding brass trays of fruit, flowers and offerings. A woman in a red sari and a shawl sits behind, and a deity murti garlanded with white and yellow flowers stands in the background.2014-12-29Photo of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne with a lion-carved armrest, draped in a saffron-orange wrap and wearing a long rudraksha-style mala with gold beads. Wrist bands and a gold necklace are visible. Behind him a floral garland of purple, yellow, white and red blossoms covers the backdrop. Devotees in white and dark clothes kneel before silver and brass plates of fruit, flowers and offerings, with brass oil lamps hanging nearby. A man in a dark robe with an orange sash stands near the throne. a person: the seated figure has long, swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold necklaces, seated on a throne in the place of honour.2015-02-17A seated figure on a gold ornate throne with red velvet cushions and a silver trident beside him, wearing an orange-red robe, a long rudraksha mala and a leopard-print cloth, smiles while a devotee in white and red presents an offering tray to his feet. Around the throne, people in white clothing with red shawls sit on the floor, several with folded hands, and a priest in white sits behind a pedestal holding a golden-garlanded deity murti. Palm fronds, yellow flowers and a wooden-panelled hall complete the scene.2014-12-30