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A photograph of a padapuja at a flower-decorated stage during Guru Purnima celebrations. A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe, with long dark swept-back hair and a white flower garland, sits on a white and gold throne decorated with marigolds and red flowers. A man in a white dhoti and white shirt kneels at the feet, bowing with hands together over a silver vessel. Standing behind are two men: one in a white kurta with a gold-yellow shawl and one in white with a yellow shawl. A microphone stand stands at the right, and a purple curtain backs the scene. Probable Swamiji is the seated robed figure, wearing a saffron robe, long swept-back hair and a flower garland on a throne.

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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.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A seated figure in orange robes with long swept-back hair and a white flower garland sits on an ornate throne decorated with marigold and rose garlands and a red cushion. A man in white kneels at his feet, bending forward, and another man in white with hands together stands to the left, with a man in white and a yellow-shawled attendant behind. Strewn petals cover the floor and a woman in yellow appears at the right edge. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robes, garlanded throne) receiving padapuja from a devotee during a Guru Poornima satsang.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage. A seated figure in long orange-saffron robes and a white-and-multicolour flower garland sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne decorated with marigold and white flower festoons. A man in white kneels at the feet, and another man in white with an orange shawl stands behind holding a fan. A microphone stands in front, and silver kalasha pots and yellow cloth lie on the floor. Probable Swamiji by visible cues: swept-back long hair, saffron robes and a garland, seated on a throne.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a padapuja on a raised stage with a red floor. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long hair sits on an ornate throne heavily decorated with white, yellow, orange and red flower garlands. A man in white kneels before the throne, bowing his head to the feet of the seated figure, while a standing attendant in white with an orange shawl holds a silver tray covered with a yellow cloth. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and a microphone stand is positioned in front of the throne. Petals are scattered on the floor. A caption on the image reads Paramahamsa Nithyananda Paramashivam.2007-07-29A 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.2007-07-29Photograph 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 20072007-07-29