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A padapuja ceremony on a red carpet under a tent. A man in a white dhoti with a gold border sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with garlands of white, yellow, red and purple flowers. A woman in a multicoloured blouse and white sari kneels before him, pouring liquid over his bare feet from a small silver vessel into a large gold tray. A man in an orange dhoti and orange shawl with a rudraksha-style necklace holds a silver plate of apples. Several women in white saris and a woman in a purple sari stand behind, some with hands folded in reverence. The throne has a carved gold lion-head armrest.

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A padapuja ceremony under a white tent with a red carpet runner. A seated figure in white dhoti and shawl, garlanded with yellow, orange and red flower garlands, sits on a gold throne decorated with floral strands and a gilded backrest. A woman in a white sari with a gold border kneels at a large gold tray, washing the seated figure's feet. Beside her, another woman in a white sari and gold-bordered shawl holds a plate. Standing devotees in orange robes and saris in orange, purple and white line the left side, and a man in orange holds a tray of fruit. Trays of fruit and sweets are laid out on the carpet in front.2010-01-01A seated man on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-red robe and a white flower garland, has his feet placed on a small gold footstool. Several devotees sit on red cloth before him, many with trays of flowers and offerings, including a man in white with a red-and-white garland and women in white and orange-red saris. Red drapes, a tall gold ceremonial staff and a potted plant fill the room. The scene resembles a padapuja, a ritual of washing or honouring the feet, and I can see at least eight people in view.2014-08-04A seated figure on a gold lion-armed throne is receiving a padapuja-style offering: a woman in a blue-and-gold saree holds her hands together before him, and a man in an orange shirt stands behind with a silver tray of fruit. The seated figure wears a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl, is garlanded with bands of marigolds, roses and white jasmine, and extends a hand over the offered fruit. Around them, women in cream and white sarees with gold borders stand with hands folded; a young man in an orange kurta sits on the red carpet in front of a gold-rimmed brass thali with a lamp. A silver lamp stand, apples and a table of fruit decorate the scene, with a floral-patterned golden backdrop behind the throne. Watermarked photo for the archive.2010-01-01November 22 20102010-11-22December 26 20102010-12-26A seated figure in an orange-and-maroon robe with a long silver staff rests on a gold-trimmed throne decorated with yellow and red flower garlands and a white tilak on the forehead. A woman in a white sari with a green and red border kneels before him, holding a silver plate of flowers at his feet during padapuja. Behind her, two shaved-headed sannyasis in saffron robes and rudraksha malas hold a brass plate with a lit lamp. Standing devotees in white dhotis with folded hands surround the scene, and a man in white shirt photographs it. Red, orange and teal drapes frame the room, and a small girl in white with palms joined sits at the lower right.2014-06-21 +1 copiesMay 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a red and yellow flower garland, bangles and a white tilak on his forehead sits on a gold-and-peach cushioned throne holding a silver staff. A woman in a green-striped sari and a white flower garland kneels and washes his feet from a metal plate of flowers, while a man in a white shirt assists and a shaved-headed devotee in saffron holds a basket of offerings. Behind them, saffron-robed and white-clad devotees stand with folded hands in a room draped with colourful fabrics, with a brass oil lamp at the right edge. This is a padapuja foot-worship ritual.2014-06-21 +1 copiesA seated figure with long dark hair wears a pink cloth and a white flower garland, sitting on a gold-framed throne draped with garlands of yellow marigolds and white and purple flowers. Before him, a woman in a white sari with gold border bends forward and presents an offering on a tray, while other women in white saris and a man in white stand nearby. Behind them stands a gold-arched altar with a deity murti dressed in red, with garlands. A man in orange clothing sits at the lower left holding papers. A microphone stands in front of the throne on a wooden podium.2010-12-26February 21 20162016-02-21A padapuja ceremony under a white tent with red draping and red-and-white striped poles. A seated figure on a golden throne, draped in a white garment with gold border and a long garland of yellow and red flowers, has feet being washed by a woman in a blue and gold sari kneeling before a large gold-rimmed vessel. A man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace holds a tray of fruit, while a woman in purple sari stands nearby. Women in white saris with red and gold borders hold fruit and trays; more trays of fruit and offerings sit on the red carpet in front. The throne is decorated with yellow flower garlands and a golden canopy.2010-01-01A seated man in an orange robe and white flower garlands sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, eyes closed, with hands joined at chest level. Before him, a row of devotees sit on the floor: several women in white and yellow saris, a woman in a red-and-white sari with a rudraksha mala, and shaved-head priests in white dhotis with sacred marks on their foreheads, one holding a microphone. A gold tray with red fruit and floral offerings sits in front of the throne, along with lit oil lamps and a small bowl. Behind them, a woman in a teal-blue top sits on a white chair beside the throne. A blue curtain and a painted temple scene form the backdrop.2010-09-15