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December 14 2011

A seated figure on an ornate gilded throne in a temple shrine is receiving padapuja from a bowing priest in orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, who holds lit oil lamps or aarti near the seated figure's feet. The seated figure wears a red turban, a purple garment and a white and red flower garland, with bangles on the arms. Behind the throne hangs a bright multicolour flower garland decoration and hanging brass lamps. Two tall painted dvarapala-style guardian statues with raised hands, gold necklaces and flower garlands stand on either side of the doorway, which has colourful pillars with pink, green and yellow designs. A patterned carpet covers the floor. The seated figure appears to be a candidate for a person, but the visible cues are limited to a turban and purple attire, so identity is uncertain.

A temple-style photo of a pada-puja ritual at a shrine. A seated figure in a red turban, purple dhoti and white-and-red flower garlands sits on an ornate golden throne with a colourful floral backdrop. In front, a devotee in saffron-orange robes bends forward, reaching toward oil lamps arranged on a golden stand, a traditional padapuja offering. Two painted dvarapala-style guardian statues with crowns, multiple arms and garlands flank the doorway, with a golden lamp hanging above. Painted pillars in blue, pink and green frame the scene.

A temple doorway flanked by two painted dvarapala guardian figures with four arms, gold crowns, garlands and gold jewellery. Seated in the centre on an ornate golden throne draped with multicoloured flower garlands is a figure in a purple dhoti and a white shawl, wearing a white and violet flower garland, with a red-topped crown and one hand raised in blessing. A priest in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl stands at left, bending forward to perform padapuja, offering to the seated figure's feet. Hanging brass oil lamps and a lamp stand are visible near the doorway, and the scene is a temple ritual setting.

A seated figure in a purple dhoti and purple top sits on an ornate gold throne with lion-head armrests and a golden back covered with a multicoloured floral arch of marigolds, roses and white garlands. He wears a red turban, a long white and yellow flower garland, a red shawl draped over his shoulders, and gold bangles. A priest in an orange-saffron garment on the left holds a lit oil lamp toward him during a pada puja ritual. Golden oil lamps hang above, and the flower-decorated pillars of the shrine flank the scene, with a deity murti on the right holding a staff.

January 01 2012

A seated figure on an ornate golden throne with red cushions is centred in a temple shrine, wearing a maroon turban, maroon robe, a rudraksha-style necklace and a long pink-and-white flower garland. He is smiling with one hand raised near his face. Two standing painted dvarapala-style guardian statues with four arms, crowns and gold jewellery flank the throne. Two bare-chested male attendants in white dhotis sit in front of the throne, one holding a lit oil lamp and the other performing a ritual gesture, while a person in a dark top sits at right. A bell hangs from the canopy above, and the foreground is blurred. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair absent; turban, saffron-toned robes and garland cues present) in the throne role. Photo shows a padapuja-style ritual setting.

A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate golden throne (peetha) in a temple shrine, flanked by two large painted deity murti standing on either side, each adorned with marigold and white flower garlands and gold jewellery. The seated figure wears a red-orange turban and saffron-orange robes, with a white and red flower garland draped over the shoulders and a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces. Behind him hang a richly decorated backdrop with colourful flower garlands and gilded lion-form armrests. Below the throne, a gold tray holds lit oil lamps (aarti) and fruit offerings. A man in orange robes stands at left, holding a lit lamp toward the throne during a pratyaksha pada puja. Scene is ritual worship in a temple setting.

July 07 2013

A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a rust-red turban sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, wearing a pink flower garland, a rudraksha-style mala and gold necklaces, with one hand raised in blessing. Two priests in white dhotis, one bare-chested, kneel before the throne performing padapuja. Flanking the throne are large painted statues of guardian figures with crowns and raised arms, and hanging oil lamps and bells decorate the shrine. A black-clad attendant sits to the right and a microphone is visible at the left edge. This is a photo of a ritual pada puja in a shrine setting, with the seated figure matching the Swamiji (probable) appearance cues of saffron-orange clothing, turban and ornate gold necklaces.

A photograph inside a temple-style hall. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red-bordered shawl, a white and red turban, and multiple rudraksha malas sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions. He is smiling and his arms are adorned with bands. In front of him, a standing attendant in orange robes holds a brass lamp with several lit flames toward the seated figure. Large painted deity figures flank the throne on either side, and brass oil lamps hang from the wall above. A microphone stand is visible at the lower left.

A seated man on an ornate gilded throne draped with a leopard-print and tiger-striped cloth receives worship in a temple-like shrine. He wears a rust-red dhoti with a red shawl, a pink and white flower garland, a gold pendant and chains, and a tilak on his forehead. Before him a sannyasi with long matted hair and an orange saffron cloth, arms adorned with white ash markings, holds a lit lamp or aarti tray with several flames toward him. Two painted deity murti figures with crowns and gold jewellery stand flanking the throne, with bells hanging above. The scene reads as a padapuja or aarti at the peetha, with the seated man in the main role of receiving honour.