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A 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.

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A 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 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 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.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 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 inside a small white-walled room of a white wax or statue figure seated in meditation, wearing orange saffron robes and an orange turban, draped with garlands of yellow marigolds, purple and red flowers, and the figure's hands raised in a namaskar gesture. The floor is covered with pink and white flower petals. On the right, a man in an orange turban, orange sash and white-and-orange flower garland stands with hands joined, and a silver tray with offerings is visible at the edge. Behind, two men in white dhotis and white shirts stand near a brass oil lamp, one wearing a rudraksha mala, and one holding a camera. A glass door and a red curtain are in the background.2010-02-18A photograph inside a white room with an air conditioner and vertical blinds. In the centre, a man in orange robes and a red patterned turban with a flower garland stands at a white pedestal, holding a silver bell and a brass oil lamp with a lit flame. Beside him, a white marble seated figure of a saint in orange cloth with a rudraksha mala and flower garland is shown with raised hand. Rose petals and a red bowl of offerings lie on the pedestal, with a small red and gold embroidered cloth and crown-like ornament below. On the left, several people in orange and white clothing stand with palms pressed together in namaste. A framed portrait of a saint in orange hangs on the wall behind.2009-09-10Indoor photo of a ritual in a white-walled room. A man in orange robes with a red and gold turban and a white flower garland stands at center holding a silver aarti lamp with a flame, performing worship. Behind him, a man in orange robes and a woman in white churidar clothes stand with palms pressed together. At right, a white marble statue of a seated sage in orange robes, with a red-and-orange turban, red beaded mala and white flower garland, shows raised hand in blessing blessing on a white pedestal scattered with red rose petals. Beside it sit a purple and gold cloth-covered object and a golden ornamental figure. A brass plate with red offerings and incense sticks are placed on the floor. A wall portrait of a smiling person in orange robes hangs behind. Wall air conditioner and white window blinds are visible.2009-09-10A photograph inside a bright room with white walls, blue curtains and a ceiling fan. In the foreground a figure in an orange sleeveless robe with an orange turban and a white and red flower garland stands with arms outstretched toward a decorated altar. On the left a deity murti stands among white and orange flower garlands, with a brass oil lamp, metal puja plates, bananas and kumkum in front. Behind, a red cloth hangs over a doorway. Several people in white dhotis and white shirts stand to the right, one holding a tray of pink flowers, and others hold video cameras raised overhead. A man in a white shirt at the lower right claps. A dark red carpet covers the floor, and a hanging orange and blue cloth is at the top.2010-02-18Indoor ritual inside a plain white-walled hall decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. On the left, a brass lamp stand and a deity murti adorned with garlands sit on a flower-decked altar with brass puja vessels and fruit offerings. In the centre, a figure in an orange robe with an orange head wrap and a long white flower garland stands with back to the camera, facing the altar. To the right, several people in white dhotis and white shirts stand on a red carpet; one holds a silver tray of pink petals, and others raise their arms near a maroon cloth hanging from the ceiling. A cameraman films from the right, and an orange cloth hangs from above.2010-02-18