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A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long flowing hairstyle and a garland of white jasmine and red-and-yellow flowers, sitting on a white-covered chair in front of a backdrop of a banyan tree and a large painted deity image decorated with garlands. A kneeling man in white shirt and dhoti bows toward the seated figure, and a man in orange robes at the right holds a tray of apples and oranges. A standing man in a white shirt and grey trousers stands behind on a floor covered with marigold petals, with marigold garlands hanging on the left. The setting resembles a formal reception or darshan.

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A photograph of a padapuja-style reception in a marigold-decorated tent. A long-haired man in orange robes and a white flower garland sits on a white-draped seat, smiling and extending his hand. A bald man in white shirt and dhoti kneels before him, offering a red tray. Beside the seated figure, another man in orange robes holds apples. A standing man in white shirt and dark trousers watches at left. Behind them, a large photographic backdrop shows a banyan tree and a richly decorated deity murti with flower garlands. Marigold strings hang from the tent frame, and a brass oil lamp sits on the floor.2010-02-18A photograph of a devotional reception in a room decorated with orange and yellow marigold strings and a large backdrop of a banyan tree beside a deity murti with floral garlands. A man in a white shirt kneels on a patterned rug and offers red fruit or apples to a seated figure in orange robes wearing a white and orange flower garland. A young attendant in white kneels nearby, and a man in white dhoti and shirt stands with folded hands at left. A seated figure in orange robes at right holds fruit on a tray. A woman in a green sari stands at the left edge. The seated figure in orange and white garland, with long dark hair, appears to be a person, seated on a white-draped chair with cues of long swept hair and saffron robes. Several red apples are visible on a small red table.2010-02-18A photograph of a padapuja, a foot-worship ritual, in an ashram hall with orange floor cloth. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and a multi-strand gold beaded necklace and holds a small tray of flower petals; a bowl of fruit sits on a wooden table beside her. A man in white kneels with his head bowed to her feet on an orange-and-gold cushion, a marigold garland around his neck. Standing devotees in white dhotis and kurtas, some with white and marigold garlands, fold their hands in namaskar, and one wears an orange shawl. Their hair and clothing show no identifying features beyond this.2010-07-24June 13 20102010-06-13A photograph of a seated devotional reception in a room decorated with orange and marigold garlands. A man in a white shirt kneels on the floor offering fruit to a long-haired person seated on a white-draped bench. That seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and a white and red flower garland and smiles while accepting the offering. Beside them, another person in an orange robe holds a plate of fruit. A small boy in a checked shirt stands at the left, and a woman in an orange and green sari stands nearby. Other attendants in white clothing move behind, and a backdrop shows a painted scene of a tree and deity imagery draped with flowers.2010-02-18A photograph of a padapuja at a temple setting. A long-haired figure in orange robes and a long beaded necklace sits on an orange-draped throne-like seat with a bowl of fruit and flowers beside him. A devotee in white kneels and offers worship to the seated figure's feet, which rest on a red cloth and a garland of yellow and white flowers. Behind them, several men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand with hands folded, some wearing flower garlands, and a cameraman in white stands at the left edge. Orange cloth covers the floor.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a heavy gold-beaded necklace, with long dark hair, smiling as she reaches toward a brass bowl of flowers and fruit on a wooden stand. A man in a white shirt with a white floral garland and folded hands bows smilingly toward her. Behind them, a man in white with a gold chain and another in white with a grey beard stand near a red-and-gold temple gate, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at the right edge. Four to five physical people are visible. The seated figure's appearance and saffron robes with ornate gold necklace are compatible with the page's a person claim, but the person is not clearly distinguishable from other saffron-clad figures, so identity is uncertain.2010-07-24A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an outdoor courtyard with an orange cloth floor. A figure in orange robes with long dark wavy hair, a long beaded necklace of gold-coloured beads and an orange shawl sits on a raised orange-draped seat, smiling and holding flower petals. A man in white clothes bends forward to touch the seated figure's bare feet, which rest on a pink-and-gold cloth and marigold garlands. Behind them, several men in white kurtas wear marigold garlands and orange shawls, with hands folded in greeting, and a woman in a yellow sari stands nearby. A brass bowl of petals and lemons sits on a wooden stand at left, with brass lamps and a shrine behind.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes and a long gold bead necklace, smiling, with long dark hair and a red bindi, being honoured by a devotee in white who bows low with folded hands and a white flower garland. Behind them two older men in white shirts stand, one with a rudraksha-style mala and the other with hands in namaskar. A brass bowl of flowers and fruit sits on a wooden table at left, with brass lamps and a red-pillared shrine behind.2010-07-24A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair and a rudraksha mala, smiling and gesturing. Before him a kneeling man in orange robes with folded hands faces him. Behind them, a man in white kurta with an orange shawl stands, and another man in orange robes stands at right beside a wooden tray holding fruit, flowers and offerings. Pink and purple flowers decorate the right edge against a plain grey floor.2010-07-27August 15 20092009-08-15A seated figure in long saffron-orange robes with long dark hair falls over the shoulders and a rudraksha mala hanging on the chest sits on a white-draped throne-style chair with gold trim and an orange cushion. A kneeling older man in white shirt and dhoti with a rudraksha mala and gold bangle reaches toward the seated figure's extended hand, while the seated figure's bare feet rest on a small footstool decorated with pink and white flowers. Behind them, standing devotees in white kurtas and dhotis wear yellow and orange shawls and rudraksha malas, watching the exchange. A wooden tray with green fruit, flowers and offerings sits on a white-draped table, and brass lamps and kalasha vessels stand on a shrine ledge in the background. Red-painted columns and temple architecture frame the scene outdoors.2010-06-13