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A padapuja ritual in a blue-carpeted hall: a figure with long dark hair, orange-red turban and a dark patterned garment sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, a long staff resting beside him, while his bare foot is being washed in a silver tray of rose petals and red liquid on a red cushion. Before him, a row of kneeling devotees in white kurtas and red-orange shawls with rudraksha malas hold their palms together; a man in white with a mala sits behind them. Brass plates of red-topped offerings sit on the floor, and another gold throne stands empty in the background with a rolled-up stage setup and lamps visible.

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A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a trident beside it receives pada puja, with a tray of flowers and petals at the feet. The seated person wears an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a long pink-and-white flower garland, a vertical white forehead mark and gold armbands; the appearance matches the a person candidate through saffron ceremonial clothing, a long garland and the throne setting, and the figure is presented as the central honoured teacher. Three men kneel nearby: two in white kurtas with saffron shawls, one in a saffron-wrapped white outfit, and a woman in orange sari with a rudraksha mala sits at left. Foreground heads of other devotees are visible. Background shows a blue carpeted hall, red sofas, a golden lion-footed seat and a painted banner of a figure with a staff.2014-05-12February 24 20112011-02-24Photo of a padapuja ritual in a gold-trimmed hall. A man in orange robes with long hair and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a red-cushioned golden throne, eyes closed, his bare feet extended toward a golden tray. Kneeling before him, devotees in white dhotis with gold necklaces and white shawls attend the feet; a man in white with a mala holds his hands clasped, and a woman in white sits nearby. Silver plates with flowers, fruit, and pink petals sit on the golden tray. Behind the throne stand a golden swan-shaped seat, a trident-topped staff, orange cloth, and a garlanded deity murti. Other people in orange and white sit at the edges, one with a microphone, and women in the foreground, including one with a braid, are partly visible. Probable Swamiji on the throne, with orange robes, long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, and gold ornaments.2010-11-12May 01 20142014-05-01A seated figure in an orange-red saffron robe and matching red turban sits cross-legged on an ornate gold throne with a carved gold back and red cushions, a rudraksha-style beaded mala and a large garland around the neck, eyes closed, hands resting open on the armrests. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis stand nearby: one at left bends forward toward the throne, the other at right, with palms pressed together in namaste, is accompanied by a younger man in white. Red curtains, a gold lamp stand and a gold chariot-like carved panel frame the scene on a red-carpeted stage. Several people in white attire attend the seated figure, consistent with a devotional gathering.2015-11-22May 02 20142014-05-02A photograph inside a red-draped hall where a man seated on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions holds a silver trident-like staff upright in his right hand. He wears an orange-saffron robe with gold border, a red and gold turban, and a long multi-strand white flower garland. A man in a white shirt sits with hands pressed together, and several women in white and orange-saffron shawls sit on the red carpet around brass thalis of offerings. Brass plates with lamps and offerings sit on the floor, consistent with a pada puja style devotional gathering. Swamiji candidate seated on throne in saffron robe with trident, turban and garland: Swamiji (probable), a central figure seated on the throne receiving devotion.2014-08-05May 02 20142014-05-02A photograph inside a gilded shrine room with black walls and a large ornate golden throne draped with a tiger-striped cloth. A figure with swept-back long hair, a red bindi, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces stands barefoot in a saffron-orange robe with a yellow sash, one hand resting on the throne back; the appearance is a probable Swamiji by these visible cues. Seated on the floor in front are devotees in white kurtas and orange lanyards, one bald man in white among them, and a man at the lower right. In front stands a round golden table with many silver thalis and bowls holding flowers, fruit, sweets and offerings, and brass oil lamps hang from above. Ritual puja setting.2013-05-15A photograph of a satsang on a red-carpeted stage with red and pink drapes. A man in a saffron-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing a crown-like orange turban, a long white flower garland and gold armlets, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne. Beside him a small trishul stands. Around him seated devotees, mostly women, sit on the red floor: a woman in white with glasses, a woman with short grey hair in a white outfit, a woman in a long white sari with a red shawl, girls in white and red dupattas, and a woman in a yellow sari at right. Brass plates with flowers and offerings sit on the floor, and a dhol drum rests at left.2014-07-24May 12 20142014-05-12A seated man with long dark hair, wearing an orange and maroon sash, rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, sits on an ornate gold and red velvet throne with a gold lion-shaped armrest, speaking to a small seated audience. Swamiji (probable) is shown in an appearance-based label as a teacher on the throne, with long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha beads. Around him, women in white, cream and green saris sit on the floor, and shaved-headed devotees sit in the foreground. Brass plates with lotus flowers, a kalasha-style gold vessel and a microphone stand are arranged in front of the throne, with an orange and gold ceremonial banner behind.2011-02-11