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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.

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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 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 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.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 ritual in a temple hall with a gold-decorated deity murti behind, garlanded with a multicolour flower arch. A priest in white dhoti with gold border bends forward and washes the bare feet of a seated woman in a red and maroon sari with a gold necklace; a brass plate catches the water. Beside her, a second woman in a yellow-orange silk sari with teal border, gold necklace and red bangles sits with her foot on the plate, looking down. Red carpet covers the floor and gold carved pillars frame the scene.Photograph of a Suhasini puja ritual inside a gold-decorated temple hall. A shirtless priest in white dhoti with gold border, a white head cloth and a rudraksha-style mala stands at left holding a brass bowl of yellow offerings. Beside him a woman in a red blouse and blue saree wears a gold necklace and sits with hands folded. A second woman in a pink saree sits at right, and a seated woman in a purple-blue saree and gold jewellery sits beside them. A devotee in a white head cloth bends forward in a yellow-bordered white garment. Behind them stands a large deity murti in red saree and gold adornments, draped in multicolour garlands. A red-draped table holds a tray of flowers and offerings. A red carpet covers the floor.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 temple ritual photograph inside a gold-accented shrine hall. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with gold border stands at left, holding a brass plate. Four women sit on the floor in front, wearing saris and gold necklaces: one in red, one in orange-yellow, one in red with gold border, and one in pink with gold border, all with bangles. Behind them stands a deity murti in red garment with a crown, framed by garlands of yellow, red and white flowers and a tall cylindrical stack of colourful flowers. A brass offering tray with fruit sits at the women's feet. Gold pillars and carved ornamentation surround the scene.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.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.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.Photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a temple hall with carved golden pillars. Three women sit on a red cloth; the foremost, in a red silk sari with gold zari border and red bangles, has her bare feet placed on a brass plate while another woman in an orange sari with gold border pours or attends at the feet. A woman in a magenta-and-white sari sits at left with a garland and plate. A gold deity murti stands behind them, adorned with multicolour flower garlands in red, yellow, white and pink. A barefoot person in white clothing is visible at the left edge and another in a yellow patterned sari at the right edge.