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A photograph inside a small room with pink walls and white curtains. A bald man in orange robes and a garland of pink flowers sits on a white plastic chair with his hands folded in greeting. Devotees in white and cream clothes kneel and bow on the white tiled floor, one touching his feet in padapuja. Other standing people in white, yellow-bordered saris and a maroon kurta press their palms together behind them. A tray of bananas and flowers is held nearby by a robed attendant in orange, and a wicker basket sits in the foreground.

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A photograph of a pada puja in a small room with pink walls and white curtains. A bald man in orange robes and a garland of pink and yellow flowers sits on a white plastic chair with hands folded in greeting. Two people in orange robes kneel on the white tiled floor and touch his feet while others kneel in white clothes. Around them, people in white and cream saris and shirts, some with yellow blouses, stand with hands folded or holding phones. A man in white with a white turban stands at the right. A tray of bananas and a wicker basket are visible in the foreground.A seated monastic in saffron-orange robes, wearing a pink and yellow flower garland, sits with palms pressed together in namaste on a white plastic chair inside a room with pink walls and a white curtain. Two people in orange robes kneel on the white tiled floor, one bowing with head lowered and hands joined, the other bent forward with a bare head, scattered pink petals on the floor near the seated figure's feet. Around them, several devotees in white traditional clothes stand or kneel with hands folded in prayer, including an elderly woman with white hair in a white sari and a woman in a maroon patterned top. A woman in orange robes stands at right holding a pink garland. The scene reads as a padapuja, foot-worship reception of a monastic guest.A photograph of a padapuja in a pink-walled room with white tiled floor. A seated elderly man in orange robes and a pink and yellow marigold garland sits on a white plastic chair, his bare feet being offered worship. A woman in an orange sari kneels before him holding a plate of flowers and offerings on a leaf. A man in white shirt and dhoti stands behind her, reaching toward the seated man. Behind them stand devotees in white saris with yellow borders and white clothing, some with hands in anjali, and a woman in orange. A crutch and sandals lie on the floor near white curtains.A photo taken indoors in a room with pink walls and white curtains. A seated sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a pink and yellow flower garland sits on a white plastic chair, hands resting on his lap, with bare feet on the tiled floor. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels and bends over the seated sannyasi, reaching toward his head. In front, a woman in an orange sari kneels and holds a white plate with yellow flowers and a green leaf, offering it toward the seated figure's feet in what appears to be a pada puja. Around them, a group of women in white saris with yellow borders and men in white stand watching with hands folded in devotion. A pair of sandals lies near the bottom right corner and a walking cane rests against a chair at the right edge.A photo inside a pink-walled room with white curtains and a tiled floor scattered with petals. A seated monastic in orange robes receives pada puja while a devotee in an orange sari bends low before him. Behind them, a bald man in orange robes stands holding a brass tray of bananas and a pink-and-yellow flower garland, offering them. Several people in white and yellow clothing stand nearby, some with hands folded in namaste and one raising a phone to film. The seated figure has no visible long hair, crown, or rudraksha cues that would support a person identification.A photograph inside a small room with pink walls, white curtains and a white tiled floor. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari with rudraksha beads and a vertical tilak on her forehead holds a small object near her hands, facing a seated figure. On the right, a bald man in an orange robe with a pink and yellow flower garland holds a brass tray of bananas and fruit. A woman in an orange sari sits on a white plastic chair with her palms joined in prayer while petals lie on the floor. Several devotees in white clothes stand behind them with hands folded in namaste, and a doorway behind shows a lit interior.A photograph taken indoors in a room with pink walls, white curtains and white floor tiles. A bald man in an orange saffron robe stands at right holding a silver tray of bananas and a pink-and-yellow flower garland. Seated in a white plastic chair in the center is a woman in orange robes with her hands pressed together in namaste. A woman in an orange top at left, with hair in a bun, also holds her palms together. Several onlookers in white and light clothing stand in the doorway and background, and rose petals are scattered on the floor. The scene appears to be a ritual welcome or reception with fruit offering and garlanding.A photograph inside a small room with pink walls and white curtains. A bald man in orange robes sits on the floor with a floral garland around his neck, his feet bare on a tiled floor scattered with petals. Standing around him are a woman in orange with her hair pinned back, a man in orange with glasses and a wristwatch, and several women in white saris, one elderly with white hair. An open wooden door and a ceiling light are visible behind them.Indoor photo in a pink-walled room with white floor tiles, a wooden chair and plastic chairs. A seated monk in saffron-orange robes with a bald head and a long garland of pink and yellow flowers sits with palms pressed together in namaste. Standing behind him is another monk in orange robes with his hands folded. A man in a grey shirt and dark trousers holds a black booklet. On the right, a man in white kurta and gold-bordered dhoti bends forward with hands on his chest, and a second man in white stands bent over near the chairs. A man in a white kurta and gold-bordered dhoti kneels on the floor, bowing with his forehead to the tiles, while small pink petals are scattered on the floor, consistent with a pada puja. A white cooling fan stands at the lower right. The page identifies the seated monk as Sri Kamalatmananda Swami, but no visible name confirms this.A photograph inside a small room with pink walls and a tiled floor, where a bald man in an orange robe sits on a white plastic chair with his palms pressed together in prayer, wearing a red and yellow marigold garland. Behind him stands another bald man in an orange robe with hands folded. A man in a grey shirt and dark trousers holds a small black notebook. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis stand and kneel on the floor, one kneeling with hands together, and scattered petals lie on the tiles. A framed photograph hangs on the right wall, and a wooden bench sits in the background.A photograph inside a plain room with pink walls and white curtains. A woman in an orange sari-style top and a bun of dark hair offers a leaf plate to a bald man in an orange robe and glasses, who wears a garland of white jasmine and pink and yellow flowers and holds his hands out to receive it. Behind them, a seated woman in orange and several people in white and yellow garments, plus a man photographing with a phone, watch the exchange. Pink flower petals and a heap of pink flowers lie on a chair at left, and a bed with a checked blanket is at right. Several people are visible in the background.A photo taken indoors in a room with pink walls, white curtains and a tiled floor. A man in white clothes places a garland of white, yellow and pink flowers over the head of a shaved-headed man seated on a chair in orange robes. A woman in an orange sari and beaded necklace stands at left holding a tray of flowers and petals. Other people in white and yellow clothes stand behind, some with hands folded in prayer, and a woman in an orange sari sits near the chair. Rose petals and a bed with a patterned cover are visible at right.