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A 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.

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July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A 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.2007-07-29July 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.2007-07-29A 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.2007-07-29A 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.2007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a ceremonial stage decorated with dense garlands of white, yellow, orange and red flowers. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair wears an orange-saffron robe with a white and orange-red garland, sitting on a silver throne with lion-head arms in front of a large red heart-shaped backdrop. Bare feet rest on a silver pedestal. In the foreground a man in white kneels and touches the seated figure's feet, performing a padapuja. Behind them, a man in white with an orange shawl and mala stands with one hand raised, and another man in a white kurta and a yellow-gold shawl stands at centre with a pendant. The scene suggests a Guru Purnima celebration; Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by long swept-back hair and saffron robe.2007-07-29July 17 20082008-07-17Photograph 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.2007-07-29