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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears a white dhoti, a bare chest, a long rudraksha mala and a vertical tilak on his forehead, with his hands folded in his lap. In front of the throne a gold-rimmed offering platform holds fruit and flowers. Three women and a shaven-headed man in white sit on the floor at the left and right, and a woman in a white sari with coloured embroidery offers incense or a lamp. Gold ornate carvings, a blue curtain and a floral arrangement fill the background. Incense smoke rises at the right.

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A photograph of a seated man in white ritual dress on an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold necklace with a bare upper body draped in white cloth, his hands folded in his lap. In front of the throne, a gold-embossed pedestal holds offerings and a flower arrangement sits on a side table. Several people kneel in white and cream clothing, one in a red top and another in a maroon blouse, a bald priest in a white cloth and yellow dhoti facing the throne, holding incense sticks that send up smoke. Blue drapes hang behind the stage.2011-03-05A seated man on an ornate gold-and-red throne with a carved golden backrest receives puja, with incense smoke rising in the foreground. He wears a white dhoti-style garment, a bare upper body, a gold necklace and a long rudraksha mala, with a hand held in a calm pose. A golden bowl and offerings sit before the throne. A bald priest in white cloth holds incense sticks, and women in white and red saris, including one in a red blouse, sit on the mat with incense and offerings. A vase of flowers and a microphone stand on a golden side table behind a blue curtain. The throne figure's appearance is consistent with the page's a person, so he is described as a person by his rudraksha mala, gold necklace and bare-chested ceremonial dress, though the appearance is not fully certain.2011-03-05A photograph of a ceremony in a hall with blue draped curtains. A man seated on an ornate gold and red throne wears white clothing, a red sash, a red bindi and a beaded rudraksha mala, with a flower arrangement to his right. In the foreground a bald priest in white dhoti and shawl bows over a gold-rimmed offering table. A woman in a maroon top kneels at left. At right, a woman in a cream sari with a colourful border and a girl in a yellow sari press their palms together near the table, while a boy in a red shirt reaches toward the offerings of fruit and flowers.2011-03-05A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a hall with blue draped curtains. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne wears white dhoti and shawl, a saffron-orange rudraksha mala and a gold necklace; the throne-seated figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive ornate garb, a person candidate. Before him, a shaven-headed priest in white with a yellow dhoti sits cross-legged, and a young boy in a red shirt reaches toward a golden tray with offerings and incense sticks. Two women in white and cream saris kneel with folded hands, one wearing a gold necklace, and a woman in a white sari with a multicoloured border sits at right. A golden table holds flowers and fruit, and a flower vase stands on a gold cabinet beside the throne.2011-03-05A ceremonial hall scene during a pada puja. A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a red-and-white garland and a crown-like headpiece sits on an ornate gold throne decorated with yellow and orange marigold garlands. Beside him, a second gold throne holds a deity murti draped in flower garlands. Devotees in white dhotis and white shirts sit on the floor with folded hands, some holding brass plates of offerings, and a woman in a green blouse and white sari sits at left. Gold ceremonial staffs and a dark blue curtain frame the stage, and a flower arrangement sits in the foreground.2010-10-18 +1 copiesFebruary 14 20112011-02-14 +2 copiesA photograph of a long-haired man in white dhoti and shawl seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-footed armrests and carved backrest. He wears a red and bead rudraksha mala, a gold pendant, and armbands, hands folded in his lap. Orange fringed hangings frame the throne. Below, shaved-headed priests in white and women in white and yellow sit on the gold dais near flower offerings, a small brass plate with incense sticks, and a lamp. A temple backdrop with pillars and deity murti decorates the wall.2011-02-12 +1 copiesA seated man in an ornate gold throne with a red cushioned back sits centrally before a dark blue draped curtain, beneath a gold canopy with hanging leaf-shaped tassels. He wears a white dhoti and shawl with gold edging, a rudraksha mala and gold ceremonial necklace, a white tilak on his forehead and gold armlets, with hands folded in his lap. Two women in white sarees kneel at the lower right, one with hands raised in namaskar, and a shaven-headed man in white kneels at the lower left with hands joined. The gold throne and side tables hold flowers, pink lotus blossoms and small offerings.2011-03-05A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, a tray of apples and offerings on a gold table beside him. Several devotees in white and yellow-gold clothing sit before him, several holding small oil lamps toward the throne in a lamp-offering ritual, one woman in orange robe sits at right. A standing figure in white is visible behind. a person cues: saffron robe, rudraksha mala and ceremonial throne, appearance-based label only. A purple logo is at top left and a photographer is visible at right edge.2010-09-17Photograph of a ritual scene in a hall with plain cream walls and dark curtains. A man with long swept-back hair, saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, palms pressed together in namaste. Seated before him, a shaved-headed priest in white dhoti with a gold chain holds a lit oil lamp, while another white-clad participant raises a lamp, and a woman in a white sari with green border holds her hands together in prayer. A silver tray with fruit and offerings sits beside the throne, and several seated women's heads are visible in the foreground. The orange-robed figure's appearance matches the page's a person reference, consistent with a person seated on the peetha during a puja or aarti.2010-11-24A seated man in a white dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gilded throne with lion-headed armrests and a golden crown-shaped canopy. He wears a red bindi, a red-and-beige rudraksha mala and a gold-toned necklace, with gold armlets on his upper arms. Before the throne, several people in white ritual clothes sit on the floor: a shaved-headed man in a white dhoti with a sacred thread, a woman in a white sari with gold border, and other women holding small items. Orange drapes hang behind, with garlands of marigolds and colourful flowers, and brass oil lamps stand at each side. Some framed temple-style background artwork is visible.2011-02-12A seated man on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions sits centrally before a large painted backdrop of a banyan-like forest with aerial roots. He wears a white dhoti with gold borders, a red-brown bead mala, gold necklace, and gold armbands, hands folded in his lap, with a red bindi on his forehead. Around the throne, several shaved-headed men in white and gold-bordered cloth sit on an orange floor covering, some holding small ritual lamps or brass items. Women in white and yellow-bordered saris sit to the right near a small gold stand with a microphone, and a man in white holds a small ritual lamp at far right.2011-02-14