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A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with long dark hair and a white flower garland sits on a silver-toned throne decorated with white and orange marigold garlands and a red backdrop, while a kneeling man in white clothes bows and touches the feet of the seated figure as a ritual padapuja. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and shirts, some wearing rudraksha malas, stand watching, and a young attendant in a yellow-orange shawl and white clothes bends down near the feet, with a turquoise bucket and scattered flower petals on the floor. A microphone stand is at the right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure's long hair, saffron robe, garland and throne-seat with flowers match the page's Gurupoornima padapuja context, so the figure is labelled as a probable candidate.

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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.2007-07-29A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a raised stage decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. A seated figure with long swept-back hair wears an orange saffron robe, a flower garland and a rudraksha mala, and rests a hand on the head of an elderly man kneeling in white at his feet. Standing nearby are attendants in white dhoti and shirt and a man in saffron shawl over white, plus a microphone on a stand. Silver platters with flowers and brass dishes sit on a white cloth at the front. The seated figure matches a person's appearance cues, so this is a probable in-person identification, and the kneeling devotee is shown in white ritual dress.2007-07-29A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long dark hair and a white-and-orange flower garland sits on an ornate silver throne decorated with marigolds and white jasmine garlands, a microphone stand beside him. A man in white dhoti and shirt kneels barefoot on the floor, touching his forehead to the base of the throne in a padapuja-style obeisance, with petals and white cloth scattered around. Behind them, several men in white clothes, some wearing saffron or yellow shawls and beaded necklaces, stand watching. At the right, a woman in a saffron-and-white top leans in to tend the flowers. The backdrop is draped in red and floral arrangements. The seated figure matches Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair, saffron robe and garlanded throne, in a role of being honoured with a pada puja.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A seated figure in orange-saffron robes and a flower garland sits on an ornate throne heavily decorated with white, yellow and red flower garlands, with a microphone on a stand beside him. A man in white dhoti and shirt kneels at his feet with his forehead touching the throne base, performing padapuja. Behind, a man in white with a saffron shawl and rudraksha mala stands with hands folded, and several men in white clothes stand in the background. Red and white flowers fill the scene, and a deity murti sits on the table in front. The setting appears to be a festive stage at a satsang, with a metal offering dish and petals on the floor.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a rudraksha-style garland of red, white and yellow flowers, sits on an ornate throne decorated with marigold and white flower garlands and a red cushioned backrest. A devotee in a white dress and white shawl bends forward and pours water from a teal bucket over the feet of the seated figure, while a younger man in white kneels and touches the feet. Other attendees in white sarees and white kurtas stand to the left. Floral arches in orange, yellow and white frame the background.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a decorated stage. A seated figure with long swept-back hair wears saffron-orange robes, a garland of white and multicoloured flowers, and a rudraksha-style necklace, sitting on a silver lotus-base throne ringed with white and orange flower arrangements. A devotee in white kneels and washes or honours his feet. Behind them, a man in a white kurta with an orange-saffron shawl stands watching, and to the left a man in white kurta with an orange-beaded necklace gestures, and a woman in white and gold-bordered sari stands with palms joined. The stage has a purple curtain backdrop.2007-07-29