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Night outdoor event on a red carpet over a green runner. A young man in an orange dhoti and orange turban sits on an ornate gold throne with a red-and-gold garland and rudraksha mala, his bare feet on a red footstool. Devotees in white dhotis and shirts kneel and reach toward his feet. Behind him, two men in orange robes and rudraksha malas stand near a red-draped table with fruit. A woman in a cream sari with gold border and a braid sits at the lower right. The throne has gold carved panels and a bird-headed finial, and a red-cushioned offering box rests beside it.

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Night outdoor ceremony on a red carpeted stage. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and layered red-and-white flower garland sits on a gold-carved throne, his right arm extended forward while a man in a white shirt bends low to touch his feet. Around them, saffron-robed sannyasis with rudraksha malas stand near the throne, and a man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala stands behind. Devotees in white shirts and dhotis watch, and a woman in a white sari with a dark braid sits at lower right with her hands resting near the throne. Lights and a string of bulbs are visible overhead. Watermarked archive photo with a 'a person' credit.2012-04-06A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red and tiger-striped upholstery is garlanded with pink and white flower necklaces and wears an orange robe. A man in a white shirt kneels on a carpet and washes or touches the feet of the seated figure, resting them on a gold footstool. Standing beside them, a man in white and another in an orange robe with a shaved head look on. Flower vases, a tray of fruit and offerings sit nearby, and a black backdrop with hanging flower strands and pink draping forms the background. Appearance cues for the seated figure are a long swept-back hairstyle, orange robe and flower garlands, consistent with a person receiving padapuja.2010-08-15July 30 20092009-07-30November 22 20092009-11-22November 22 20152015-11-22A photograph inside a temple hall with a gold-trimmed throne draped in marigold and rose garlands at the right. A central figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears an orange turban, a multi-strand gold necklace, a rudraksha-style mala, gold armbands and an orange robe; he reaches forward toward a kneeling devotee, appearing to bless them. Beside him a shaved-headed man in an orange robe holds a brass tray and rudraksha beads. Several devotees in white dhotis and shirts stand or kneel with palms joined, and a man in white bows at the far right. Small deity murtis sit on a red-patterned cloth at the lower right. Probable Swamiji is present with the cues of long hair, orange turban and gold necklace, giving blessings to devotees during a darshan.2011-12-20April 06 20122012-04-06August 15 20102010-08-15Photograph 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.2007-07-29August 30 20092009-08-30Photo of a devotee offering at a golden throne during a Gurupoornima-style event. A young man with long dark hair wears an orange robe, rudraksha-style garland and smiles while seated on a gold-and-red throne draped in orange cloth. A man in an orange robe and garland stands beside him and reaches toward the seated figure. A woman in a cream and gold sari with bangles bends forward with hands together, and a man in white dhoti and shirt stands nearby. Ornate golden throne carvings, flower garlands and red floral decorations surround the scene. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure in orange with long hair and rudraksha garland, identified by these appearance cues alongside the page title.2008-07-17August 25 20092009-08-25