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A photograph at night of a padapuja-style honouring on a red-carpeted stage. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe and layered orange and gold beaded necklaces sits on a cream upholstered seat with a saffron cloth draped over its arm, smiling. Beside him a bald man in orange robes and a gold chain kneels and bends forward with his head at the feet of a seated figure, while a woman in a red top kneels at the lower left. A gold lion-headed carved armrest or throne piece with a water bottle sits in front. Behind, men in white and saffron stand among flower-decorated pillars, and a video camera on a tripod is visible. People: about 6-20 visible.

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A photograph of a seated figure on a cream upholstered throne smiling, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, a long orange beaded mala with gold ceremonial necklace, and a white vibhuti line on the forehead; long dark hair falls past the shoulders. A gold lion-head ornament with a red cloth sits in the foreground, and a red cloth is draped over the armrest. Beside the throne, a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes with a gold necklace and white forehead markings sits. Behind, several people in saffron robes stand near a video camera on a tripod, and a garland of marigolds and red flowers decorates the backdrop. The setting is a night event with a dark tent-like background and colored lights.2013-03-10A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead band, an orange-saffron wrap and a long orange-beaded rudraksha mala with gold ornaments reaches out to bless a young woman kneeling on a red carpet at a ceremony at night. She has her palms pressed together and eyes closed, wearing a white top. He holds a strand of orange beads over her head. Around them stand devotees in white and saffron clothes, some with white forehead markings and mala beads, and a woman in a red sari with a white-clad companion. Behind them hangs a backdrop of colourful flower garlands, and in the foreground is a gold-finished decorative lion-head ornament on the throne area. Visible details suggest a blessing (darshan) in an outdoor evening setting.2013-03-10Night photo of a Hindu ceremony. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair, a white forehead mark, saffron-orange cloth and multiple beaded rudraksha-style necklaces smiles while seated on a cream upholstered throne, one arm extended toward a gilded lion-like figure in the foreground. Around him, saffron-robed men with shaved heads and white forehead markings stand or kneel. On the left, a man in a white shirt presses his palms together in añjali. Behind them, a camera on a tripod, colourful floral garlands and string lights are visible.2013-03-10January 03 20162016-01-03A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an indoor hall with dark walls and a studio light on a tripod. A seated figure on a gold-decorated throne with orange cushions wears an orange-red turban, an orange robe, a red-and-yellow marigold and rose garland, a rudraksha mala and gold necklaces, and holds a white fan-like object. Around him, several devotees sit on the floor with brass plates of flowers and offerings, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala pours or places offerings at the feet. A woman in a purple sari and a young person in gold attire are among the devotees. Oil lamps stand on a side table behind the throne.A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bordered dhoti and a long rudraksha-style beaded mala sits on a red cushioned throne and smiles while gesturing with his hands. A bald man in orange clothes with a beaded mala stands behind him with palms pressed together. Behind them, a line of people in orange and red garments stands, some holding staffs or rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a bearded older man in white dhoti and white shirt stands beside a woman in a red shawl, while a young girl in an orange garment kneels on the floor before the throne, her head bowed toward the seated man's feet, and flower petals lie scattered on the ground. The setting is outdoors under palm fronds, with red banners and decorations in the background.2013-12-26A seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on an ornate golden throne with a lion-shaped armrest and red cushions, receiving a devotee who bows with head lowered at their feet. The seated figure, wearing a white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, holds a ritual fan or whisk. The devotee wears an orange silk shawl. Behind the throne, a golden backdrop with a deity relief and colourful floral decorations surrounds the scene. A standing fan is visible at left.2008-07-17Night outdoor event with a seated man on a cushioned throne-like chair, wearing an orange-red saffron robe, gold-and-orange beaded necklaces, and a white forehead band, smiling toward the right. Beside him is a gold ceremonial object and an orange hand towel, with a video camera on a tripod nearby. Around him, several men in saffron robes with gold beaded malas and white forehead markings stand, while a bald man in white kneels with his hands pressed together in prayer near the bottom left. Behind them are floral garlands in yellow, red and pink and dim string lights. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair and saffron clothing with ornate gold beads, consistent with the page's identification, though the appearance is only moderately distinctive.2013-03-10A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold throne with carved gold panels and red cushions, smiling broadly. He wears an orange turban, orange robes, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style orange-beaded mala. A woman in an orange satin garment leans in from the left and ties or adjusts an orange cloth on his head. A silver lamp stands at lower right, and the background shows a floral decoration of white, red and yellow blooms. Swamiji (probable) is the seated man, identified by his distinctive orange turban, long-haired ceremonial presentation, rudraksha mala and gold-decorated throne; the page attributes the event to him, but appearance-based identification is uncertain here.2008-07-17March 10 20132013-03-10December 15 20162016-12-15May 02 20162016-05-02 +1 copies