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A photograph of a temple shrine courtyard. A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and hands pressed together in namaste sits on a large orange cushioned throne in front of a shrine holding a deity murti with gold-and-red garments and garlands. Around him, several people in white clothes with yellow and orange shawls sit on an orange mat; one holds a lit lamp. Offerings of fruit, a brass bowl and flowers lie on the mat, and a gold-colored tray sits near the throne. Flower arrangements and orange curtains frame the scene.

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A seated man in an orange saffron garment and rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an orange-cushioned throne in an open-pillared temple pavilion. Before him, several devotees in white clothes with yellow and orange shawls sit on an orange cloth, offering flowers and fruit in bowls. Behind the throne, a golden-arched shrine holds deity murtis draped with yellow, purple and orange garlands, flanked by flower arrangements and orange drapes. a person: the seated man wears saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and long swept-back hair on an orange throne.2010-07-29A photograph of a puja at a temple shrine. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala, sits with palms pressed together on an orange-draped throne in front of a golden-arched shrine. Behind him, a deity murti in red and gold with garlands of marigolds and multicoloured flowers is framed by red drapery. Around him, devotees in white clothes with yellow and orange shawls sit on an orange cloth, some holding lamps or with hands folded. Fruit plates with apples, oranges and bananas sit in front, and a golden vessel stands near the throne. Flowers and potted plants surround the shrine.2010-07-29A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a temple-like pavilion with carved stone pillars and a gold-framed arch. A man with long swept-back hair, wearing saffron-orange garments and a rudraksha mala, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an orange-draped seat with a red cushion, in front of a red-curtained shrine holding two deity murtis adorned with garlands. Seated devotees in white and yellow-bordered clothing, with a woman in a red top at left, face the seat with hands folded. Fruit offerings in bowls, a gold pot-shaped vessel and a yellow cloth-wrapped item lie on the floor in the foreground.2010-07-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an orange cushioned throne with a red seat, palms pressed together in anjali before his chest, a rudraksha mala around his neck and a vibhuti mark on his forehead. Behind him stands a shrine with a gold-arched niche, red drapes and two deity murtis adorned with marigold and yellow garlands. Around him, several seated devotees in white and cream clothes, some with yellow shawls, face him with their backs partly to the camera; a golden kalasha-like vessel and offerings sit in front. The setting is an open stone pavilion with carved pillars and flower arrangements. Another person sits to the left in cream clothing and a yellow shawl. Several people are visible.2010-07-29A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, hands joined in namaste, on a large orange-backed throne in an open temple pavilion. Before him, several people in white clothes and yellow or orange shawls sit on the floor, some holding offerings. Fruit bowls, a brass plate with orange cloth and a lit lamp lie on the mat, and a red carpet is in the foreground. Behind him stands a gilded shrine with a red-clad deity murti hung with yellow and purple garlands, framed by orange curtains and flowers. The scene resembles a padapuja or paduka puja. The man on the throne has long hair, a rudraksha mala and saffron robes, so this is a person appearance-based candidate, though the page says he was not at this event.2010-07-29A photograph of a puja at a temple shrine. A man seated on a large orange cushioned throne with a red seat, dressed in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with palms pressed together in namaste and eyes closed. Behind him stands a golden arched shrine holding two richly decorated deity murtis in red and gold, garlanded with yellow and purple flower strands. Several people in white clothes with yellow and orange shawls sit on the floor in front, one holding a small ritual item, with fruit offerings on a golden tray and brass lamps and flowers at the sides.2010-07-29A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a rudraksha mala and a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in front of a shrine with a deity murti dressed in red with yellow-and-white garlands. Devotees kneel on a mat before him: a woman in white with a yellow scarf, a woman in a green sari, a woman in white with orange trim, and a man in white dhoti and shawl. Brass lamps and offerings stand near the throne. The setting is an open-air temple courtyard with orange curtains, carved stone walls and a green garden behind. This appears to be a padapuja, with devotees gathered at the feet of the seated figure. The seated man's identity is only appearance-based.2010-09-14A photograph of an outdoor temple-style shrine with carved stone pillars and an arched gold-trimmed niche holding two deity murtis draped in red and garlanded with yellow and multicoloured flower garlands. In front, a man in saffron robes sits on an orange cushioned throne with a red seat, hands pressed together in namaskar, wearing a rudraksha mala. Around him, several people in white and yellow garments sit on the floor facing him, with a brass plate and offerings nearby. Flower arrangements stand at the side of the shrine.2010-07-29A photograph of a ritual at an open-sided temple pavilion. A man with long dark hair, wearing saffron-orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a red mark on his forehead, sits with palms joined in namaste on an orange-cushioned throne with red seat. Behind him stand two painted deity murti decorated with garlands of yellow and purple flowers, set in a gold-trimmed arch with red drapery. Several people in white and yellow clothing sit on the floor in front, seen from behind, with their hair in buns, while a few others in white sit at left. Brass plates of offerings are placed before the throne, and flowers decorate the sides.2010-07-29A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, hands joined in namaste, on an ornate gilded throne in front of a gold-framed shrine with a deity murti of a crowned figure with red turban and a consort, draped with marigold garlands. Five men and a woman in white dhotis and yellow shawls kneel on an orange cloth around the throne, several touching or washing the throne's base and feet, with brass oil lamps, incense sticks, silver cups and fruit plates in the foreground. The orange-robed seated figure matches the a person cues of saffron clothing and rudraksha mala, seated in a position of honour.2010-08-03A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an orange throne-style chair in a temple shrine with his hands joined in namaste. Behind him stands a richly decorated deity murti in red and gold with flower garlands in yellow, orange and pink, flanked by brass lamps and potted flowers. Around him kneel about a dozen women and men in white and cream clothes with yellow and orange shawls, several holding small oil lamps or offering plates with fruit and flowers. Orange curtains and red-and-white striped railings frame the open pavilion.2010-07-29A seated figure in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala sits on an orange-cushioned throne-like seat in an outdoor temple courtyard, hands pressed together in prayer. Behind them stands a shrine with two painted deity murtis in red garments and garlands, with a golden arch above. Around the throne, people in white and yellow clothing sit on orange and purple mats; some hold offerings, and fruits, flowers and trays lie on the mat. A row of women in white and yellow sits on the right beside an orange-and-red railing and orange curtains, and a corrugated roof overhead.2010-07-29