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A photograph of a devotee in a white shirt bending forward to touch the bare feet of a seated figure dressed in orange saffron cloth. The seated figure wears a rudraksha mala and a long white and red garland, and sits on a raised platform decorated with marigolds, roses and white flower garlands. The devotee's hand and forehead rest near the feet in an act of padapuja. Orange cloth is draped over the seated figure's lap. Flower petals scattered across the platform complete the scene.

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A devotee in white clothes and a rudraksha mala bends low and touches the bare feet of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on an orange cushioned chair. The devotee's hands rest on the feet while his head is lowered over a brass bowl. Garlands of marigold and rose petals drape the chair and a flower-decked table below. Other people stand nearby in white and orange garments, and a leopard-print cloth is visible behind the seated figure. The scene suggests a padapuja style honouring.2010-02-12A devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers kneels and performs padapuja, washing or offering to the feet of a seated figure draped in orange-saffron cloth. The seated figure's bare feet rest on a red velvet cushion with gold-embroidered border, scattered with rice grains. Garlands of white and orange flowers, including roses, lie in the foreground, and a brass bowl sits at the lower edge. Other people in yellow and white clothing stand behind, one holding a black bag. Ritual foot worship is visible; the seated figure's face is not shown.2009-07-07July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of a man in orange-red ritual clothing bowing with his forehead pressed against a deity murti heavily adorned with white jasmine garlands, red roses and purple globe-amaranth strands. His hands are pressed together in anjali mudra, and a white cloth and a small silver object are visible among the flowers. Sacred white markings appear on his forehead and upper arm. Another devotee is faintly visible at the lower right edge. The scene suggests a darshan or abhishekam moment before the deity.2010-07-21A photograph of a man in orange robes and an orange turban reaching up to touch the head of a white wax figure dressed in orange robes and an orange turban. Both wear white and yellow flower garlands with green leaves and purple blossoms, and a brass kalasha-style vessel of flowers and marigold garlands sits in front. Behind them, a man in white clothes stands near the doorway, and flower petals cover the base of the figure. The setting is a pale green room with a white wall ornament at the top left.2010-02-18A devotee in white kurta and white trousers kneels and bows forward, placing his hands and forehead on a gold-edged red-cushioned platform decorated with garlands of yellow lemon-like fruit, white jasmine strands and red flowers. He wears a necklace of brown rudraksha beads. Behind him, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the platform with feet visible, and another person in grey clothing stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a respectful padapuja-style offering at a seated figure's feet.2006-07-11Close photograph of a seated figure in orange saffron robes adorned with long garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold and red roses, with a rudraksha mala hanging on the chest. A person in white clothing with a bangle on the wrist, whose hands are stained with reddish-brown henna-like colouring, reaches down to touch the orange cloth draped over the lap of the seated figure. Fresh flowers are scattered on the white and gold platform beneath, and a small white object with pink petals sits near the robe's edge. A blurred white-clad leg appears at the left edge. The scene resembles a devotional padapuja or darshan with flower offerings.2010-02-18July 21 20102010-07-21A photograph of a man in orange sleeveless robes bending forward with palms pressed together, touching his forehead to a deity murti heavily adorned with white jasmine garlands, red and purple flower strands, and orange marigold garlands. White ash or chandan marks are visible on his upper arm and face. Gold ornaments and a decorated fabric canopy surround the murti. Another person in white and orange stands behind him, and a few hands are partly visible at the lower edge. The setting suggests abhishekam-related darshan at a temple.2010-07-21A photograph of a figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange head wrap bowing deeply with palms pressed together before a copper vessel draped and garlanded with white, red, yellow and pink flowers. Behind the vessel stands a silver deity murti with an arched silver halo, set on a pink cloth and surrounded by yellow and red flower garlands. A brass oil lamp with flower garlands stands at the upper left beside a grey draped backdrop. The figure appears to be in an act of reverence, possibly abhishekam or puja. a person cues are an orange robe and head wrap, but the face is not visible and the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2003-01-01Photo of a temple ritual in an orange-walled hall. A seated man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace holds his hands in anjali, bowing his head. In front of him, a figure in orange clothing with long dark hair and white jasmine garlands bends forward, touching the seated man's head with a brass vessel or kalasha-like object. Behind them, a man in a yellow shawl with a printed pattern photographs the scene, and two men in white and light shirts stand watching. Garlands of white flowers and red blossoms lie on a draped purple cloth to the right. Readable copyright credits appear at lower right.2010-07-21A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring at a golden throne. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti bends forward, kissing or touching the feet of a seated figure with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe and a pink and white flower garland with gold ornaments. The seated figure sits on a cushioned golden throne with ornate gold carvings and a red cushion. Behind them stands a backdrop of green foliage and orange, pink and yellow flowers. To the left, a man in an orange robe with a red shawl and gold necklace, and two young women in yellow garments, observe. A devotee holds a small offering stick. a person cues: long swept-back hair, orange robe, gold necklace and garland, seated on a throne.2009-12-24