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A photograph of a devotional puja inside a hall decorated with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In the foreground, a woman in a white and yellow-shawled outfit kneels on a red cushion and scatters petals, while a woman in a white blue-patterned salwar with a mala kneels on a red and blue carpet and places yellow flowers on a platter. Standing behind them, a man in an orange robe and mala holds offerings, and several women in white, yellow, orange and cream saris and salwars stand watching. A white-clad man stands at the right edge. Banknotes and offerings lie on a wooden tray at left. Several other devotees in white and orange are visible in the background.

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July 20 20102010-07-20A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, garlanded with green leaves, white flowers and purple blooms. He has hands pressed together in prayer and wears a white flower garland. Around him devotees sit on the floor in white and yellow garments and saffron-orange clothing, some pressing palms together, others offering flower-filled plates and a brass bowl during what appears to be an aarti or puja. Sunflowers stand in a tall vase, with rose petals and water bottles nearby. The hall has gold curtains and a ceiling fan. The figure's appearance with saffron robe, long hair and garlands gives a probable identity as a person, seated on the throne, though the view is partly obscured.2009-08-16Photo of a seated figure in a long saffron-orange robe with a red flower garland and white jasmine-style necklace, hands pressed together in namaste on a gilded throne with carved lion-like armrests. Around him, devotees in white clothes sit on red and patterned mats; several women wear yellow shawls and braids, and an older man in white holds a brass or silver offering. Nearby are plates of fruit, flower petals, brass vessels, a framed photo, a fan and stacked books. The setting is a draped, tent-like room with yellow and cream curtains. The scene suggests a puja or padapuja offering in front of the seated figure.2009-11-20A seated devotional gathering in an indoor hall with gold curtains and ceiling lights. A person in an orange robe sits with palms pressed together on an ornate gold throne decorated with green, white and purple flower garlands, a seated cushion and a yellow floral arrangement. A woman in a blue-green sari stands at left near a table with offerings. Around the throne, about ten devotees sit on white cloth: women in white and cream saris, men in white with yellow shawls, and a woman in an orange top at left. Brass plates of fruit, flowers, a bowl of petals and water bottles lie on the floor. A video camera is visible at the right edge. a person candidate: the orange-robed figure on the throne has long hair and distinctive ceremonial seating, but appearance cues are limited.2009-08-16July 17 20082008-07-17Indoor hall with devotees in line before a shrine draped with pink and yellow flower garlands. A grey-haired man in a white shirt and white trousers with a name badge stands on the right, holding small offerings in his hands. A girl in white and maroon kneels on a red patterned rug in front of him. Women in pink, teal and white salwar and sari stand in the foreground, one holding folded hands. Behind them, many people in white, orange and pink clothing sit and stand in rows across the hall. Wall curtains in dark red frame the scene.2010-02-22A padapuja ceremony under a red and pink draped tent. On the right, a large ornate golden throne-like seat holds a figure in saffron-orange robes and a gold crown, with a long garland of yellow, red and purple flowers draped over it. Golden metal plates with flower petals and offerings sit in front. Devotees kneel and sit on green mats: a woman in an orange sari with a mala, a man in a white shirt with hands folded, a young woman in white with palms pressed together, and a man in orange at right, with a seated figure in white and a turban behind a microphone at left. A golden serpent hood ornament stands above the seat, and a tall white air cooler sits at left.2011-07-15Night-time ritual scene at an outdoor temple-style setting beneath a banana leaf canopy. A shrine with a dark Shiva lingam decorated with flower garlands stands behind. In the foreground, a woman in white with white forehead markings and a white shawl stands beside a woman in white with an orange band on her forehead, and several women in white, cream and saris with garlands and beads look on with hands folded. A woman in a green blouse and cream sari kneels at a flower-decorated tray holding fruit and marigolds. A young boy with bare shoulders in a white dhoti sits with his back to the camera before the offering. Other attendees in saris stand behind, and the bottom-right corner shows a yellow cloth. Garlanded offerings and a puja tray are visible near the people.2016-12-02A photograph of a ceremonial scene in an ashram hall. A seated figure on a raised throne-like seat is surrounded by a large heap of yellow marigold petals and garlands, with a multicoloured floral arch behind. The seated figure wears a pink headpiece, orange garments and a long beaded garland. Several people in white ritual clothing stand around: a man on the left in a white shirt and dhoti with a sacred thread and tilak, and women in white and cream saris, one holding a woven basket of flowers. A man in a cream kurta on the right is pouring or placing marigolds over the seated figure. A brass lamp stand and gold-ornamented throne elements are visible. a person identification is not clearly supported here because the seated figure's face and presentation are obscured by flowers, so the figure is treated as uncertain.2013-01-06A seated group of devotees performs a puja with brass plates of offerings and incense sticks. A woman in the centre wears a cream sari with an orange border, pearl necklace and folded hands. A woman at right in white clothes holds a small brass vessel and a black mala, while a bald man in white with a long beaded necklace stands near the top. Several women wear yellow and white garments, and a man in orange holds a mala. Red and pink roses and a red-bordered tray with fruit lie in front. Several people are visible, and the scene shows a puja offering.2010-09-02A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall with white tiled flooring. In the foreground, a man with grey hair in white clothes kneels on a red patterned carpet with hands folded in prayer. Beside him stand two women: one in a pink sari with floral print and another in a teal floral salwar with a dupatta, hands pressed together. At left, a low raised bed or platform is draped in red cloth and heaped with yellow and purple flower garlands, with a brass plate of offerings and a small framed image at its base. Behind them, several women in white saris and people in white clothing sit on the floor in rows, with a woman in an orange sari at upper left. Hands at right offer folded currency notes.2010-02-22January 06 20132013-01-06