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A photograph of a padapuja ritual. A seated figure in a maroon-red robe and multiple gold chains, wearing a dark upswept headpiece and a forehead mark, smiles from an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a tiger-striped mat. Long garlands of pink, red and yellow flowers hang around their neck and over the shoulder. A devotee in a white shirt with a red cloth over the shoulder kneels before the seated figure, bowing over feet strewn with pink and white flowers on a red cloth. A gold trident stands at the left edge of the frame.

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A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a tiger-striped cloth, receiving a padapuja. The seated figure wears a rust-red robe, a long multi-coloured flower garland of pink, yellow and white blooms, a heavy gold and beaded necklace with a pendant, gold bangles and a tilak with a red bindu, with long dark hair swept up. A man in a white shirt and red shoulder cloth kneels at lower left, bowing over the feet, which rest on a red cloth strewn with pink and white petals. A golden trident stands to the left of the throne. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long hair, a red robe, ceremonial gold necklaces and a rudraksha-style mala, receiving padapuja. Two partly visible people are at the right edge.2016-05-20May 20 20162016-05-20A photograph of a seated man on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, a golden trident standing at his left. He wears a dark turban, a maroon-red robe, multiple gold chains and a gold armlet, and a garland of red, pink and yellow flowers. He smiles with his right arm extended. In the foreground a devotee in white clothes bows forward, touching the throne area in a padapuja-style offering. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has a turban, a maroon robe, layered gold ornaments and a flower garland, matching the page's pratyaksha padapuja event.2016-05-20A seated figure with long dark swept-back hair, a crown-like ornament, a white tilak on the forehead and a red kumkum mark, wearing a rust-red robe, layered gold and rudraksha-style necklaces, a long multicolour marigold and jasmine garland, and gold bangles, smiles on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion. A man in a white shirt with a red shawl sits with his back to the camera, offering flowers at the feet of the seated figure, who has pink and white flower petals at the feet, in what appears to be a pratyaksha padapuja. A golden trident motif and a gold lion figure stand beside the throne, and a few people are visible at the right edge. A printed copyright and source caption appears on the lower right.2016-05-20Photograph of a padapuja on a gilded throne with an ornate golden backrest and a trident on the left. A seated figure with long dark hair, a white forehead marking and red bindi wears a rust-red garment, a rudraksha-style mala, gold necklaces and gold bangles, with a fresh garland of pink, yellow and white flowers draped over the shoulders. A man in a white shirt with a red cloth around his neck kneels and bows, washing or honouring the feet resting on a red cushion scattered with pink and white petals. A young woman in a red dress stands at right with palms pressed together, smiling. Two physical people are visible. Swamiji (probable) is seated on the throne, identified by the appearance cues of long hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron-toned clothing, while the kneeling man and standing woman are devotees.2016-05-20A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gilded throne with a tall golden back and a gold trident-topped staff beside it. The seated figure wears a red-orange robe, layered gold necklaces, a long garland of yellow and pink flowers, gold armlets and bangles, and a white-and-red forehead marking, with long swept-back dark hair and a crescent ornament. A kneeling man in a white shirt and a young woman in a red-orange outfit with a white flower in her hair offer pink flower petals and a small brass vessel on a red cushion. The setting is a temple-like hall with a red cloth backdrop.2016-05-20July 19 20162016-07-19A seated man in a rust-red robe smiles on an ornate gilded throne backed by a carved golden halo and framed by golden lion heads, with a tiger-striped rug beneath. He wears a black head covering, a gold necklace, a multi-coloured marigold garland of yellow, red and pink, and gold armbands. His bare feet rest on a red cushion covered with pink and white flower petals, a pratyaksha padapuja offering. A gold-handled trident stands to his left and a silver staff to his right. Attendants in saffron and white stand at the sides, and a gilded canopy hangs overhead.2016-05-20Photograph of a seated bearded man in rust-brown robes with a lotus garland and a rudraksha mala, smiling with eyes closed on an ornate gold throne with red cushions and a red curtain behind. A devotee in a white t-shirt with an orange-and-black checked shawl kneels in front of him with his back to the camera. The seated man is a probable Swamiji by appearance, cued by long swept-back hair, a rudraksha mala and ceremonial gold ornaments, consistent with the page's satsang and pada puja context.2016-10-12A seated man with long, swept-back dark hair and a red-brown robe sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-head arm rests and a red cushion, a trident leaning at his left side. He wears a flower garland of yellow, pink and red blooms, layered gold and wooden bead necklaces, bangles and a red bindi, and smiles while gesturing with his right hand. Swamiji (probable) appears to be the central figure, given the long hair, saffron-toned robe, rudraksha-style necklaces and trident cues, and the scene suggests a seated address or darshan before an audience.2016-05-20A seated man in a rust-red turban decorated with jewelled ornaments sits on a gilded throne with a large golden lotus-petal backrest and red bolster cushions. He wears a rust-red robe, a gold necklace, a long garland of pink and white flowers, and rudraksha bracelets on his arms. A bare-chested man with a white cloth tied around his head bows forward at the left edge, his hand raised near his face. Behind the throne hang gold and red drapes, and a brass oil lamp stands at right. A man wearing a turban, robe and multiple garlands, seated on a throne, matches the page's Swamiji reference through distinctive ceremonial cues, so the identity is only probable from appearance.2017-07-08A photograph of a seated man with long black hair wrapped in a high turban adorned with green beads, rudraksha seeds and a gold ornament, wearing a maroon-red robe, layered pink and white flower garlands, heavy gold bead necklaces and gold armlets, sitting on a leopard-print cushioned seat before ornate silver and gold decorative metalwork. A devotee in an orange shirt bows forward and touches his head to the seated man's hand while the seated man smiles with eyes closed and places his hand on the devotee's head. The seated man has a red tilak and white vibhuti on his forehead. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan exchange.2018-04-20 +1 copies