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A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a gilded temple hall with a red cloth on the floor. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with gold border bends over a brass plate, washing the bare feet of a seated woman in a pink saree with gold necklaces. Beside them, other women sit on the red floor: one in a blue and red saree with a gold necklace and red blouse, one in a bright pink saree with gold bangles, and one in a blue and pink saree in the background. Golden carved pillars, a decorated doorway with striped cloth, and an oil lamp glow are visible. Four to five women and one priest are present.

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A photograph of a Suhasini puja in a gold-toned temple hall with a red carpet. A priest in a white dhoti with orange borders and an orange-and-white head cloth bends forward, washing or touching the feet of a seated woman in a pink silk saree with gold jewellery. Beside her sits a woman in a deep blue saree with a red and gold border, wearing a gold necklace and bangles, looking down at a brass plate. A woman in a bright pink saree with a patterned border sits on the right with clasped hands, and other women in blue and pink sarees sit behind. Brass plates with water and offerings lie on the floor. Five women are visible, one priest, and carved golden pillars with colourful garlands frame the scene.A priest in white dhoti and white turban with orange border kneels on a red carpet, pouring water over the feet of a seated woman. Three women sit beside him: one in a pink silk saree with a gold necklace smiling, one in a blue and red saree with a gold necklace and bangles, and one in a pink saree with gold bangles. The woman in blue has her bare feet placed on a brass plate. Golden carved pillars and a decorated doorway with striped hangings stand behind them, with warm ceiling lights overhead.A padapuja-style ritual in a gold-pillared hall with red carpet. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border and white headcloth bends forward, washing or honouring the feet of a seated woman in a magenta-and-pink saree with gold jewellery. Beside her, another woman in a blue saree with orange border and gold necklace sits, and a third in a pink silk saree with gold bangles sits with hands folded. A brass plate holds yellow flower petals at the feet. Behind them stands a tall cone of colourful garlands and flowers, and a tray of flowers, lamps and offerings rests on a red table at right. Several other women are partially visible at left.A temple ritual in which a priest in white dhoti with a gold border kneels at left, pouring water or milk from a brass vessel over a golden plate that holds a pair of feet. Four women sit in a row on a yellow-draped seat: a woman in a pink-and-gold saree, a woman in a blue saree with a red border and gold necklace, a woman in a pink saree with silver border at the far right, and a woman in a purple top partly visible behind. Behind them stands a tiered tower of marigold and multicoloured flower garlands, and gold-painted pillars and hanging garlands frame the hall. A brass plate with flowers and small bowls sits at right on a red cloth. Five women are visible in total.A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a temple hall. Women in silk saris sit on a red cloth; a priest with a bare upper body and white dhoti bends forward, washing the feet of a seated woman in a red and gold sari with a brass thali beneath her feet. Another woman in a pink and white sari with gold necklaces sits nearby, and an orange-saried woman waits to the side. Behind them stands a golden deity murti in a crown, draped with a garland of red, yellow, green and white flowers, under an ornately carved golden canopy. A kalasha-style flower arrangement and a woman in red sit at the left edge.A photograph of a women's ritual in a temple hall with gold-carved walls and a red carpet. A woman in a teal silk saree with gold necklace and many glass bangles sits with bare feet on a brass plate while a man in white dhoti, seen partly at the left edge, pours or tends to her feet. To the right, a smiling woman in a pink and gold brocade saree and gold necklace sits with hands resting on her lap, and at the left edge another woman in a purple saree is partly visible. Behind them an altar holds an elephant-flanked deity murti, a red-draped platform with small figurines, flower garlands and a sign reading KAILASA HYDERABAD.A photograph of a temple ritual on a red cloth floor scattered with yellow marigold petals and flowers. A priest bent forward at left wears a white dhoti with gold border and a white-and-yellow turban, his bare torso visible, and reaches toward a woman. Two women sit on the floor: one in a purple sari with gold necklace and earrings, and the central woman in a teal and navy silk sari with a gold necklace and multiple bangles, holding a folded purple cloth topped with a yellow flower. A third woman in a pink brocade sari sits at right. Behind them stands a golden temple pillar and doorway with a colourful cloth hanging.A woman in a magenta and pink silk saree with silver zari borders sits on a red cloth beside a brass plate, having her bare feet washed by a person kneeling at left in a white garment. Another woman in a blue saree with a white and yellow border and a red blouse sits behind them. Gold bangles adorn the seated woman's wrists and she wears glasses. Tall colourful flower garlands stand at right, a golden pillar and decorated doorway are behind, and petals are scattered on the red floor. The scene shows a foot-washing ritual.Four women sit in a row on a red cloth during a padapuja ritual in a temple hall, with a priest's bare feet being washed over a brass plate. The woman at right wears a pink bandhani sari with a yellow and green patterned border, a gold pendant and beaded garland. The woman beside her wears a red sari with gold border and bangles. The centre woman wears an orange and yellow sari and a red-and-gold bangle set. A fourth woman at left wears a pale pink sari and white beaded garland. Behind them stands a golden deity murti garlanded with marigolds and a multicoloured flower arch. A brass kalasha sits on the floor in front.A temple ritual scene on a red cloth floor scattered with yellow marigold petals. A bare-chested priest with a white and yellow turban and white dhoti leans in from the left, handling a folded blue cloth. Seated women in silk saris are part of the ceremony: one in a magenta and gold sari with a gold necklace, wearing a bindi, holds the blue cloth; another in a blue sari with a red blouse and a gold pendant sits at right, hands pressed together in prayer. Behind them, a gilded shrine holds a deity murti with garlands, a small elephant figure and rows of small figurines on a red-draped altar.A photograph of a Suhasini puja ritual inside a golden-hued temple hall with carved pillars and a red carpet strewn with yellow marigold petals and rice grains. A bare-chested priest in a white turban and white dhoti with gold border stands at left, extending his hand toward three seated women. The woman at left wears a purple sari and holds a small brass lamp; the centre woman wears a teal sari with gold necklaces and bangles; the woman at right wears a pink brocade sari and gold necklace with hands folded. A lit oil lamp and a small altar with a figure and floral decorations stand behind them.Photograph of a padapuja-style ritual inside a temple hall with carved golden arches and a golden ceiling. Four women sit in a row on a red cloth, wearing silk saris in pink, orange-yellow, red and yellow-green with gold jewellery and flower garlands. The woman second from right has her bare feet placed on a brass plate, while a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border kneels at the left edge. Behind them stands a golden deity murti with a crown and a multicoloured flower garland. A brass pot and kalasha sit near the front.