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A photograph of a padapuja (foot-worship) in a domestic room with a dark wooden cabinet and glass display case behind. A seated figure in an orange robe and orange turban, with a flower garland of white and pink blooms, sits on a white-draped seat with bare feet on a gold-and-maroon cloth. A woman in a blue, orange and pink silk sari bends forward, holding an orange fruit and touching the feet. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand around, and a man in orange robes at right holds a tray of oranges. A pink flower arrangement lies on the floor in front. The seated figure's identity is not established from appearance.

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January 11 20102010-01-11A photograph of a padapuja in a domestic room with wooden cabinets and framed religious pictures on the walls. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a garland of white and pink flowers sits on a white-draped seat with bare feet on a brown and gold cloth. A kneeling devotee in white dhoti and shirt bows with hands to the floor before the seated figure, while another white-clad devotee bends forward with hands raised. A man in saffron robes and rudraksha beads kneels beside the seat holding a tray of oranges. Standing men in white and cream clothes watch with hands folded. Pink flowers lie on the floor in the foreground.2010-01-11 +1 copiesJuly 27 20092009-07-27January 11 20102010-01-11 +1 copiesJanuary 23 20102010-01-23A 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.2010-07-24August 08 20092009-08-08July 27 20092009-07-27A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland and long dark hair, holding red objects in his hands, on a white-covered sofa decorated with orange and yellow marigold garlands and white jasmine strings. A man in a white shirt with a dark necklace stands behind, another man in white kneels on the floor, and a woman in a blue sari with a flower in her hair kneels beside him holding a tray. A woman in a white sari with a red shawl and rudraksha-style beads stands at right, and rose petals cover the floor. A framed picture hangs on the wall. The seated figure appears in saffron and garlands, but the appearance is not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2009-07-27A photo of a padapuja ritual indoors. A man with long dark hair, a red sleeveless undershirt, orange cloth wrapped around his waist and legs, and a garland of red and white flowers with green fruit sits on a white-covered couch with hands folded in greeting. A woman in a white sari with a gold border and jasmine in her hair kneels and pours water over his bare feet from a brass vessel into a silver tray. A second man in orange robes sits nearby with hands in añjali. Standing and seated devotees in white dhotis, a white t-shirt, a yellow shawl and a pink sari watch. A silver urn, a bell and flower petals sit on a glass table at left. Printed '. Four people are visible in prominent roles, with more in the background2009-08-08A 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.2010-07-24July 27 20092009-07-27