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A photograph of a padapuja-style honouring inside a temple hall with orange curtains and carved stone pillars. A long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an orange cushioned chair, hands resting on the armrests, while a man in a white shirt and black trousers bends low to touch his feet placed on an orange footstool with sandals. Behind them an older man in white clothes stands, and another man in a blue striped shirt stands at left. On the altar behind, a golden throne with blue drapery and marigold garlands sits beside a small deity murti, with brass lamps and fruit offerings on the stone platform. The orange floor cloth is patterned with blue and yellow border.

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July 02 20102010-07-02July 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20102010-07-02 +1 copiesA seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a long rudraksha mala and long, swept-back dark hair sits on an orange-upholstered throne-like chair, smiling and gesturing with one hand. A kneeling man in a plaid collared shirt and khaki trousers bows forward, touching his forehead to the seated figure's bare feet, which rest on an orange footstool. Behind them, a tray of fruit and flowers sits on an orange-draped table, with brass lamps and vessels on a ledge. A standing man in white kurta and dhoti with an orange shawl stands at left. The setting resembles a temple or ashram hall with orange cloth covering the floor. The seated figure shows distinctive long hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, a probable match to a person, but the appearance is only partially clear, so the identity is uncertain.2010-07-01A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala sits in an orange-upholstered armchair on an orange cloth-covered platform in front of a stone shrine with brass lamps, fruit and flower offerings. A man in white dhoti and shirt with a yellow shawl lies prostrate on the orange cloth, his head near the seated figure's feet. Two standing men in white attire, one with a shaved head and an orange shawl, watch, and another seated man in white with a yellow shawl sits to the left beside a doorway. Behind them is a black board with white lettering and a stone wall with carved panels. The scene shows a prostration before the seated figure in an ashram courtyard.2010-07-01Outdoor shrine scene at a temple pavilion with golden deity murtis behind, garlanded with marigold and red flower strands. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a shawl sits on an orange-cushioned throne with bare feet on a footstool, a red tilak on his forehead. A young boy in an orange striped polo and grey trousers kneels before him, while a bald man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands at left and another person in white stands at right edge. Golden ornate lamps stand on the sides, and orange cloth covers the floor.2010-07-08June 27 20102010-06-27A 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.2010-07-24July 11 20102010-07-11A seated figure in an orange saffron robe and long dark swept-back hair, wearing a rudraksha mala, sits in an orange throne-like chair in a temple-style setting. He is smiling as a man in a blue polo shirt and khaki trousers bows forward and touches his forehead with both hands. Behind them stand two men in white dhoti and shirt, one with a saffron shawl, and a gold-coloured altar holds garlands of marigolds and red flowers, a brass kalasha and oil lamps. A tray of sweets sits on an orange-draped table near the seated figure. The setting appears to be a devotional darshan or blessing moment.2010-07-01A seated man in orange robes with long dark hair sits on an orange-cushioned throne-style chair on an orange cloth, his hand placed on the forehead of a kneeling young man in a red-and-white striped shirt who has his palms pressed to his chest. Several standing attendants in white kurtas and an orange shawl, and another in orange robes, watch in an open courtyard with white walls, a corrugated roof and an orange curtain. A carved stone pillar and a tray with fruit sit at right, and a partially visible figure in white stands at the lower left. The orange-robed figure appears to be a person by appearance, with long swept-back hair and saffron clothing, and is presented as the person giving blessing.2010-07-06A devotee in a white shirt and dark trousers bends forward to touch the head of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, who rests one hand on the devotee's head. The seated figure sits on an orange cushioned chair beside a stone pillar carved with figures, with brass lamps, a metal bowl of flowers and a red cushion nearby. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl stands behind, another man in orange robes stands to the right, and a figure in white with a mala stands at the left edge. A saffron cloth covers the seat.2010-07-10