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A seated man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an orange upholstered throne with a red cushion, hands pressed together in namaskar, while devotees in white dhotis and saris with yellow shawls sit on the floor around brass plates of offerings for a paduka puja. A woman in a red blouse and a woman in a pink top and white cardigan extend hands toward the plates; a fruit tray and flower arrangement sit beside the throne. A printed board on the wall shows a list of names and a red-and-white striped pillar stands behind. Several people are present, and the scene appears to be a temple courtyard.

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A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a temple courtyard. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sits on an orange throne-like seat with a red cushion, his palms pressed together in namaste. Before him, seated devotees in white and yellow garments, including a woman in a red blouse and a woman in a pink patterned top, attend to brass plates of offerings arranged on a yellow cloth. A man in white with a yellow shawl kneels at the lower left, and a woman with her hair tied back sits at the lower right. Behind the throne are flowers, a small offering tray with fruit, a brass lamp, and an orange and red striped wall with a plaque.2010-07-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes, with a rudraksha mala around his neck, sits on a gold-and-red throne (peetha) with eyes closed and hands resting in his lap, receiving a padapuja-style offering. In front of him, several people in white clothes with yellow shawls sit on the floor with palms pressed together in anjali; some hold brass plates of offerings. Behind them, a larger group of devotees sits in rows in orange and yellow shawls and white attire, hands folded. Orange and red striped walls and orange curtains form the backdrop, with a golden deity murti on a shelf at upper left and a red-draped stand with a kalasha-like vessel at right.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated man on an ornate golden throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a white flower garland over a rudraksha mala, with bare feet resting on a low step. Devotees kneel in front of him with palms joined, including women in white and cream saris and a man in white shirt. Brass thalis hold pink lotus flowers, apples, rice and offerings, and a small table nearby displays fruit and flowers. Behind them a red-and-white striped wall, a board listing names, and a gold-framed gate are visible.2010-11-01A photograph of a man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne with cushions, palms pressed together in namaste at chest level. He wears an orange saffron robe and a white and red flower garland, with a crown-like hairstyle and a rudraksha-style neck adornment. Behind him stands a stone deity murti on a small shrine and an orange curtain against a red and white striped wall. Seated before him on the floor, a woman in white with a yellow shawl holds a small object over a brass plate, and women in yellow clothing sit around golden offering trays with bananas, fruit and small bowls. A bald man in glasses sits at lower left.2010-08-01A seated man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with eyes closed, hands in front of him. Before him is a gold tray of brass plates holding offerings of fruit, pink lotus flowers and food. Around the throne, devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaste: a woman in a white and pink sari, an older woman in a green top and white shawl, a young woman in yellow, and men in white shirts. A shaved-headed priest in white clothing with a sacred thread sits in the foreground. The setting is a temple-like hall with red and white walls and a dark plaque on the wall behind. This is a satsang-style ritual reception with a puja offering.2010-11-01August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate gold and red throne chair, dressed in a long orange-saffron robe and draped shawl, presses his palms together in front of his chest with eyes closed. Before him, several devotees sit on the floor in white clothes with yellow shawls, some with shaved heads. A woman in a white sari with yellow border kneels at the front holding a metal pot, and a brass tray with fruit and offerings rests on a wooden table beside the throne. Behind is a red-and-white pillared hall with an orange curtain and a black stone carved deity murti in a niche. Pada puja, feet-worship ceremony.2010-08-06A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe with dark rudraksha-style beads sits on a large rust-red throne-like chair with hands pressed together in prayer, eyes closed. His shoulder-length dark hair is loose. In front of him at his feet is a brass tray of flowers, fruit and lit oil lamps. Around him sit devotees in white and yellow: a woman in white with a name badge lights a lamp, a woman in orange and a young woman with light hair join palms, and several people sit in the foreground with their backs to the camera. Boxes of fruit and offerings sit on side tables; the room is pale green with yellow striped curtains.2010-01-24A man in saffron-orange robes with a dark rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold and red throne, in front of a temple with red-and-white striped walls and a carved stone shrine. Seated on the floor before him are several devotees: a woman in white with a long braid, another woman in white with hands folded, a woman in white with hair pulled back, and men and women in white clothes with yellow shawls. Silver trays of offerings with fruit, sweets and pink flowers sit on a gold stand in front, and a blue deity murti decorated with garlands stands at the upper left.2010-09-06October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA standing man in orange saffron robes with long swept-back hair and rudraksha malas stands at right beside a gold-and-red throne, his hands joined near his feet as a ritual offering is presented. In front, a row of devotees sit on the floor with palms pressed together in prayer; a woman in a white and light-green sari and a woman in red sit nearby. Silver trays holding pink flowers and offerings sit on a yellow cloth in the foreground. Behind them, a bald man in white clothes folds his hands, and more people sit in the background near an open doorway in a red-walled hall. Two empty gold thrones with red cushions and a table with fruit and malas complete the scene. The standing figure shows the appearance cues of the a person, so this is an in-person candidate.2010-08-21A photograph of a seated man on a red and gold throne with hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing orange robes and a white and red flower garland. Eyes closed in prayer. Seated in front of him on the floor are devotees in white and yellow-gold shawls; a woman in white holds a brass plate of offerings, and others sit with brass thalis of fruit and offerings in front of the throne. A small deity murti sits on a pedestal behind the throne against an orange and white striped wall with curtains. An elderly man in white stands at lower left.2010-08-01