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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe with a white flower garland and orange-gold saffron-toned clothing, receiving offerings in a plain tiled room. A woman in a cream sari with an orange border bends forward, holding a silver tray with sweets and a tray of fruit in a basket nearby. Brass pots, a steel plate, bowls of food and fruit, and marigold petals are arranged on a white cloth and blue floor cover in front. A man in orange on the right and a woman in pink at the lower left look on. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a gold-bordered dark shawl on the seat, consistent with the appearance-based label of a person, seated as the honoured person of a puja offering.

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July 25 20092009-07-25A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron top with a long orange-and-white flower garland and gold necklaces, long hair swept back, sitting on a white-draped seat with a maroon and gold shawl. A man in white dhoti and shirt sits cross-legged on a blue cloth in front of them, facing them. Before the seated figure are silver vessels, a tray of fruit including apples and oranges, flower petals, a plate of sweets and bowls of offerings. In the foreground a person in a yellow shawl and another in orange sit with their backs to the camera, and a woman with flowers in her hair is at the right edge. The tiled walls form the backdrop. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in orange with long swept-back hair, garlands and gold necklaces, receiving the offerings.2009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25A photograph of a seated puja in a plain tiled room. A man with long swept-back hair wears an orange robe, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, seated on a white-draped seat with a maroon and gold shawl. He extends his hands toward a woman in a cream sari who kneels on a blue cloth, holding an offering over a silver plate. Before them stand silver bowls, a plate of fruit with apples, oranges and bananas, flowers, and a wooden box. Another man in orange sits at the right edge, and a fourth person in yellow is partly visible in the foreground. The scene appears to be a padapuja or similar ritual offering.2009-07-25A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a tiled room with a blue floor. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland sits on a white-draped cot, a kumkum-marked foot resting on a plate with flowers and marigold petals. A woman in an orange-bordered cream sari leans in and presents a tray of fruit, oranges and a plate with a white envelope, while a man in a white dhoti and beaded necklace assists beside her. A woman in a pink top watches at the left edge, and another person in orange stands at the right. Brass vessels and a tumbler sit on the floor and side table.2009-07-25A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes wearing a long garland of yellow and pink flowers, smiling while seated in a wooden chair against a blue curtain decorated with flower strands. A man in a white shirt and an orange-robed attendant stand at left, and a woman in a maroon sari holds a wooden tray near him. A vase of yellow flowers, a red dish and a glass of water sit on a small table. Swamiji (probable): the seated man has long swept-back hair and saffron robes with a flower garland, and the page flags him as present, so this is an appearance-based label only.2010-01-19A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe with a long dark swept-back hairstyle, wearing a gold-toned ornate necklace and a maroon shawl draped over the lap, reading an open photo album held in both hands. A man in a white shirt and trousers with glasses stands to the left bending forward toward the seated figure. Behind the seated figure, a bowl of fruit and oranges sits on a tray, and a small white table holds bottles, a glass and a flower arrangement. In the foreground, a man in orange robes sits on the floor beside silver puja vessels and rose petals, and a partially visible person in orange is at the lower right. A woman in a patterned sari stands at the left edge, and a man in orange with a red forehead mark appears at the right edge. The room has beige tiled walls and a blue floor mat. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair, orange robes and ornate gold necklace, shown seated reading an album during the pada puja setting.2009-07-25A photograph inside a home with wall shelves lit from within, displaying small figurines and a red clock. A man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe and a white and green flower garland, sits barefoot on a cream sofa while a woman in an orange-and-cream sari bends forward to offer him fruit from a tray. A younger white-clad man with a yellow shawl kneels behind holding the fruit tray, and a woman in a light blue salwar kameez stands at the left edge. The seated man in orange with long hair and a flower garland resembles the Swamiji candidate, a probable match from his saffron clothing, long hair and garland, presented in a devotional house-visit setting.2010-02-17A photograph inside a home kitchen-dining room. A smiling man with long dark hair, a red-and-white flower garland and a red tilak, wearing an orange sleeveless robe, sits on a white-covered seat at right, a person, with a red tray of fruit and sweets beside him. A woman in a cream-and-green sari with a red bindi and a beaded mala kneels and presses her palms together in greeting. Seated on the left are two young men in yellow and cream shirts and an older man in white with his back to the camera. Behind them two men in white kurta-style clothes with yellow shawls stand near a glass-fronted cabinet holding cups and jars, and flowers and a framed picture appear at right.2010-02-15A woman in a cream and gold silk sari with a maroon border offers a red fruit to a long-haired figure seated on a brown cushioned chair. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and a white flower garland with a multicolour beaded band, and smiles while accepting the offering. A kneeling man in white dhoti and a yellow shawl holds a red lacquered tray filled with red fruits and sweets. Behind them, a man in white kurta and red shawl stands near the window, and a man in pale pink shirt with a rudraksha mala watches. An older man in white sits on the left beside a small table in a room with wooden furniture and grilled windows.2010-02-18A photograph of an indoor room with beige tiled floor and white curtain at the left window. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, saffron-orange robes and a red bindi sits on a cushioned chair, smiling, with a pale white cloth draped over the chair. Beside him a standing man in orange robes with long hair and beard looks down. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis sit or stand near a brass plate of fruit and mango slices and a tray of pink and white flower petals, with a garland of white and pink flowers on the floor. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at right beside a monk in orange robes. Several people in orange robes and white clothing gather for a ritual visit. The scene shows a Bhoomi Puja-style offering of fruit, flowers and garlands.2008-04-01A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a tiled room. A long-haired figure in an orange robe and white flower garland sits on a white-covered seat with a maroon and gold cloth, placing his hands on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes. Beside them a woman in orange sari and gold bangles kneels with hands together, and a young girl sits at the lower left. At the right a man in orange robes sits near a table with a silver tray, silver bowls, a kalasha-like vessel, bananas, oranges, flowers and a jar of food. Books and a bag rest on a side table behind. Whether the seated figure is a person is uncertain from appearance alone.2009-07-25