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Photograph of a padapuja at a stage event. A seated figure in an orange-red robe with long dark hair and a white-and-red flower garland sits on an ornate throne decorated with white and orange flower garlands and a golden lion finial. A woman in a cream-and-gold paisley sari kneels and bends forward to touch the silver pedestal at the seated figure's feet. An older man in white kneels beside her. Three men stand behind in white kurtas with saffron-orange shawls, and one man wears a rudraksha mala. The floor is red with scattered petals and a white cloth is spread on the floor.

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A 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.2007-07-29A 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 20072007-07-29A photograph of a padapuja on a stage draped with garlands. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange robe and a white flower garland sits on a raised silver-and-white chair decorated with marigolds and white flowers, smiling while a kneeling elderly devotee in white clothes washes or honours his feet over a silver vessel. Behind them, a man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands with hands raised, and another man in a white kurta and orange shawl leans forward. A microphone stands at right and a brass lamp sits at lower left. Rose petals scatter the floor.2007-07-29A photograph of a ceremonial gathering in an indoor hall with a red-and-gold patterned floor. A man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a saffron garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a gilded lion figure at its base, and white and pink flower garlands draped over it. a person is seated on the throne with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and an ornate gold necklace. Before him, a woman in white sari kneels with her hands together toward him. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in orange robes stands, and another person in white with a red shawl sits on the floor beside a metal bowl. A decorative saffron, white and blue textile hangs on the wall and flowers are scattered on the floor.2008-07-17A 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.2007-07-29A padapuja ceremony under a white tent with floral-garlanded golden throne. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland, sits on the gilded peetha and smiles while an older woman in a white sari bows with her head touching the figure's feet. Before the throne, a man in a white shirt bends forward over a gold tray holding pink and red flowers. On the left, a bald priest in white dhoti with a flower garland stands. On the right, a man in orange kurta with a saffron shawl and a garland looks on. Garlands in red, yellow and green drape the throne backdrop.2011-07-15A photograph of an event stage with a red velvet curtain backdrop and potted palms. A central figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a white and purple flower garland, sits on a white-covered seat and gestures with one hand. To the left, a man in white kurta and orange shawl sits. To the right, a young man in white with an orange shawl, a rudraksha mala and a tilak sits beside a small table holding a water bottle, a glass and pink flowers in a clay pot. Two devotees in white and silver/grey clothing prostrate themselves in front of the seat on a white-covered mat. A microphone stand stands at right. a person candidate is visible in orange robes and a flower garland with long hair, though the page does not confirm his identity.2007-12-23December 27 20062006-12-27July 29 20072007-07-29A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe with a white and orange flower garland and a red bindi, sitting on a white-draped throne-like seat before a deep red velvet curtain with potted palms. Four men kneel around him: two in white ritual dhotis and kurtas with orange shawls, one with hands folded in namaste, and one in a white shirt placing a hand on the seated figure's head in blessing. A microphone stands at right.2007-12-23February 24 20072007-02-24