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July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a gold-decorated throne. Bare feet rest on a bed of yellow and red flowers in the foreground, with a garland of red blooms visible above. Several silver thalis arranged with bowls of orange liquid, white rice-like offerings, and flower petals surround the feet. Behind the thalis, a woman with long blonde hair and a red-beaded necklace sits in a red top, beside an older woman with white curly hair in a white top and rudraksha-style mala. A young girl in an orange outfit with a forehead mark and a woman in orange clothing sit nearby. A striped tiger-skin cloth covers the throne, and the ritual setting is a temple-like space.2013-07-22A padapuja ritual at the feet of a seated figure in a dark orange-brown garment. Bare feet rest on a gold-coloured ornate pedestal laden with silver-rimmed brass plates holding red flower petals, red kumkum, and small bowls of liquid and offerings. A woman in a white garment and a long rudraksha mala sits in front with hands joined, and a man in a pink shirt sits beside her with palms pressed together. On the right, a woman in an orange sari and rudraksha mala watches, and a woman in white sits at the front edge. Several people in white clothing sit on a red carpet in the background. The seated figure's face is not visible, so no identification is made from appearance.2014-08-20A photograph of a ritual offering on a gold-carved wooden platform before a tiger-striped backdrop. A pair of bare feet in orange-and-gold cloth rests on the platform's edge at top. Around a round tray are many small silver bowls of pink and red powders, rose petals, and a flower arrangement. A young man in white with rudraksha beads and white forehead markings holds a small cup. A woman in orange with white forehead marks and a bangle dips into a bowl, and another woman in orange holds a small bowl of yellow liquid. A child with white markings on the arms reaches toward the tray. Dried fruit and sweets are arranged among the bowls. The setting appears to be an ashram puja.2013-08-13January 04 20152015-01-04August 24 20142014-08-24A photo of a ritual scene at an ashram. Several devotees sit behind a golden table set with many silver thali trays holding flowers, pink petals, small oil lamps and offerings. A seated figure in a leopard-print cushioned chair, wearing a red-brown dhoti and a flower garland, extends a hand over the trays. Among the devotees, a man has a shaved head with white tilak and wears an orange shawl; a woman in a red-orange shawl and rudraksha mala sits beside him, and other women in white saris with tilak and malas join with hands folded in prayer. Onlookers in the foreground have their backs to the camera.2017-07-05Devotees perform a ritual offering before a golden altar decorated with embossed floral and animal relief work, including a tiger-striped figure at the left edge. Several silver-rimmed bowls and plates are arranged on a gold tiered stand, holding flower petals, orange and red offerings, and purple orchids. A woman in an orange sari with a white forehead band and beaded necklace sits in front with palms joined, next to a shaved-headed devotee in an orange cloth. Behind them, a woman in white with a mala and another devotee in orange with rudraksha beads kneel with hands folded in prayer near a carved wooden door. A bald child in orange sits at the lower left, seen from behind. The scene suggests a puja or padapuja offering.2013-12-26May 27 20132013-05-27A seated man in a golden-brown and orange dhoti-style garment, with an orange turban and a red-white-green flower garland, raises his hand in blessing on an ornate golden throne with a carved lion-head armrest. Behind him stands a large wall of marigold and rose garlands. In front, a brass aarti lamp and multiple silver and brass thalis of flowers, fruit and oil lamps are arranged, while women in white and coloured saris hold brass trays. Devotees sit on the floor, some with palms joined. The scene suggests a puja or darshan ceremony.2013-07-22March 30 20132013-03-30July 19 20162016-07-19