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A photograph inside a bright room with a white tiled floor, where a figure in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, wearing a white flower garland with red accents, stands at a ritual table holding a small bell and performing worship. On the table are a silver-coloured plate, brass vessels, flowers and a small deity murti dressed in orange and garlands. Behind a white pedestal with marigold and rose garlands stands a white statue of a seated saint in orange robes with a rudraksha mala, with a brass lamp stand to the left. A photographer in white clothes with a camera stands at a doorway, and another person in white with a gold chain is partly visible at the right edge. Plates of flower petals sit on the floor.

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A woman in orange saffron robes and an orange head wrap stands at a silver puja tray, holding a lit lamp and offering flowers in a bright, freshly painted room. A white marble statue of a seated saint, dressed in orange with a red head wrap and garlanded with yellow and white flower strands, is set on a flower-decorated white pedestal at left. Before the tray sits a small dark deity murti garlanded with flowers. Silver bowls, a bell, plates of rose petals and white flowers, and brass lamp stands surround the scene, with a man in white dhoti and a cameraman visible in the background.2010-02-18A photograph inside a bright shrine room with a white-walled interior and tiled floor. On the left, a white marble statue of a seated saint in red-orange robes and a red headcloth is garlanded with yellow and red flowers and set on a white pedestal draped with marigold and rose garlands. In the centre, a standing figure in a full orange robe, orange turban and white flower garland rings a silver bell during puja, with a silver tray of flowers, incense and offerings before a small deity murti decorated with flowers. A lit oil lamp stands nearby. Behind, several men in white dhotis and a man holding a camera watch the ritual, and brass lamps and a hanging orange-and-red cloth decorate the room.2010-02-18A photograph inside a bright shrine room where a white statue of a seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a white pedestal draped with yellow and orange marigold garlands. A man in an orange robe, orange turban and white flower garland stands at right performing puja, holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and a bell in the other. In front of him is a silver tray with flowers, offerings, incense sticks and a small deity murti with a flower garland. Behind him, a man in white clothes holds a camera. Brass oil lamps stand beside the pedestal.2010-02-18A worship room with a white statue of a seated sage in orange robes and an orange turban, garlanded with yellow and red flowers, placed on a white pedestal. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari with an orange head covering and a flower garland pours flower petals over a small puja setup with a lit oil lamp, a brass lamp stand, and dishes of petals. A man in a white shirt holds a metal tray of pink and white petals. A man in white clothes stands by the doorway in the background. Garlands and orange cloth hang from the ceiling.2010-02-18A woman in orange sannyasi clothing and an orange head wrap stands with palms pressed together in namaskar before a white marble statue of a seated saint in orange robes and rudraksha beads, garlanded with yellow and purple flowers. A small shrine with a deity murti, a brass oil lamp, a bell, and steel plates of rose petals and flower garlands lies on the white table in front. Behind her a man in white dhoti takes a photograph with a camera, and a man in white clothes and a rudraksha mala holds a tray of petals. The room has pale blue walls, a red curtain, and a hanging garland with a red and white banner.2010-02-18A photograph inside a bright room with white walls at the Seeragapadi inauguration. In the foreground a figure in orange robes and an orange turban holds a brass oil lamp (aarti lamp) lit with a flame, beside a tray of rose petals and flower petals. A person in an orange robe and orange turban, with a white flower garland over the shoulders, stands at the lamp facing a white and red deity murti decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands and white flower garlands, with a bowl of offerings on a flower-covered altar. On the right, a cameraman in white dhoti and an orange shawl films the scene, and another person in white stands nearby.2010-02-18Interior photo of a room with pale blue walls and a white tiled floor. A white seated figure with a red turban and orange robe, wearing a red-black rudraksha mala, sits on a white and gold garlanded dais, flanked by two tall brass lamps. In the foreground, a person in an orange robe and orange turban, with a white flower garland, sits at a puja tray holding oil lamps, incense and brass vessels. Two smaller brass-coloured deity figures with yellow and orange garlands sit at the front of the dais. Two heads are visible at the right edge, one shaved. Flower garlands hang from the ceiling.2010-02-18A photograph of a puja inside a bright room with pale blue walls and a white tiled floor. A figure in an orange turban and orange robes, wearing a white and red flower garland, stands at a table and holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a silver bell in the other, performing aarti before a small deity murti decorated with marigold garlands. Silver trays hold fruit, incense sticks, and offerings, and a silver bell rests on the table. Behind, a man in white clothes holds a red-and-gold camera, and two men stand near the right holding a plate of petals. A red carpet runs along the floor, and gold lamps and hanging garlands with a colourful cloth decoration appear at the edges. a person appearance: a candidate in orange turban and robes performing the aarti; the identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2010-02-18A photograph inside a small shrine room with pale blue walls and a grey tiled floor. A man in an orange turban, orange sleeveless garment and white flower garland stands at left with his back to the camera, holding a lit lamp over a silver tray of offerings and a small deity murti on a marble altar. A second person in white stands at the left edge. Behind the altar, a seated white-robed figure with an orange head covering, rudraksha mala and flower garlands is shown in a statue or portrait, with a tall brass lamp stand beside the altar. Rose petals and garlands decorate the altar, indicating a puja or aarti offering.2010-02-18A man in an orange turban and orange robes stands at a white tiled table during a puja, holding a brass oil lamp in his right hand with a small flame and a bell in the other. He wears long white, red and green flower garlands and dark rudraksha beads. Beside him a second robed attendant holds a bell. On the table are a brass plate of mixed petals, a brass kalasha with mango leaves and a coconut, a bowl of rice with petals, small brass cups, and a metal deity murti with a flower garland and an orange cloth draped beside it. Behind them a man in white shirt and orange shawl photographs the scene, and a lattice window lets in light.2006-10-12A photograph of a puja in a small shrine room with pale blue walls and a glossy tiled floor. A man in an orange sleeveless top and matching orange cloth wrapped over his shoulder and head holds a silver lamp with a flame toward an offering tray. He wears a white flower garland. Behind him, a figure in white with folded hands stands at the left edge. On the right, a seated figure in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with a white and orange turban-like cloth, is decorated with yellow and white marigold garlands and rests on a white altar. Silver pots, a tall brass lamp stand, trays of flowers, a small deity murti and incense sticks sit in front.2010-02-18Photo inside a small room with pale blue walls and a white-tiled floor, where devotees perform a puja before a white statue seated on a draped platform. The statue wears an orange turban, orange robe, a long rudraksha-style bead necklace, and a garland of yellow and multicolored flowers, with a peacock feather tucked at its head. The platform is covered with rose petals, flower garlands and strings of marigolds. A tall brass oil lamp stands at left. A man in white with a blue-and-white sash stands at left-centre, and a woman in an orange sari with orange head covering stands at right, holding a plate of flowers and petals toward a small brass deity figure with a garland. Another person in orange clothing with long dark hair is at far right, and a bare-armed person with an orange wrap stands at the edge.2010-02-18