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A photograph of a padha puja-style ritual in an indoor hall with gold-and-cream curtains. A man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste. Before the throne, a woman in a turquoise blue salwar kameez sits on a white cloth with her hands raised in devotion. A second man in orange robes kneels on the mat and tends a silver puja plate with flower petals, small lamps and a bowl, while a man in a yellow sash and white kurta sits at right. Nearby stand a tray of sweets, a brass bowl, a vase of yellow sunflowers and a box of fruit.

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A seated man in an orange robe with a swept-back hairstyle sits on an ornate gold throne with red and maroon cushions, palms pressed together in namaskar before a curtained hall. In front of the throne, a gold padapuja platform holds pink flowers and small brass vessels. A woman in a light blue salwar kameez kneels on the left holding a small silver vessel, while a saffron-robed man kneels at right with hands folded and another man in white with a yellow shawl sits at the lower right. A vase of yellow sunflowers stands beside the throne, and a tray of sweets sits in the foreground.2009-08-15A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, palms pressed together in namaskar, eyes closed. Before him on a gold padapuja stool are pink flower petals, oil lamps and small brass cups. A woman in a light blue salwar kameez kneels at left, holding a small plate and offering to him, while a young man in orange robes sits cross-legged at right with hands folded in prayer. A man in a yellow and white top sits at far right holding a brass bowl. A golden curtain, a vase of yellow sunflowers and a white-draped table with books and fruit fill the background. Padapuja ceremony in a hall.2009-08-15A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a hall with gold-patterned curtains. A man seated on an ornate gold throne with red cushions wears an orange robe, hands pressed together in namaste, and has a vertical mark on his forehead. At his feet on a gold stool are flower petals, a small silver container and oil lamps. A woman in a blue salwar kameez kneels on the left holding a cup, while a younger man in an orange robe on the floor offers a silver item with his hands. A man in a yellow shawl and white kurta kneels on the right beside a silver bowl of flower petals. Plates of sweets and a pink cake sit on the floor in front.2009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a white and green garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar before a gold curtain backdrop. Below the throne, a woman in a pink sari kneels at a gold tray holding a brass vessel, with flower petals, a gold-wrapped sweets platter and small oil lamps before her. Two men in orange robes and two young men in yellow vests and white kurtas sit on the floor to the right, one with hands joined near his face. A yellow sunflower arrangement sits in a brass vase beside the throne, and a red fruit basket and a standing fan appear at left. This appears to be a puja or padapuja offering scene in an ashram hall.2009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar before a gold-curtained backdrop. In front, a man in white kurta kneels and offers a plate of flowers and sweets, while to the right a man in orange robes and another in white with a yellow shawl assist with puja items. Yellow sunflowers sit in a brass vase beside the throne, and a small table holds books and fruit. The scene appears to be a padha pooja ceremony, with offerings of flowers and sweets arranged on the throne platform.2009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15A seated figure in a gold ornate throne with red cushions sits with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a white flower garland and a green-and-yellow garland, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace visible. Before him, a man in white ritual clothes and a woman in yellow hold a tray of offerings, while a younger man in saffron robes kneels and reaches toward the tray. Two devotees at the right, one in yellow, sit with hands folded. Sunflowers stand in a tall vase beside the throne, and a plate of yellow sweets and a bowl of petals rest on the floor. Gold curtains form the backdrop.2009-08-15A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne before gold drapes, hands joined in namaste, with a garland of white and orange flowers around the neck and a green-and-yellow garland at the chest. Before the throne, a brass tray with flower petals and a lit oil lamp is being offered to the feet by a person in white clothes with a yellow shawl, who holds a flame. Nearby, a man in orange robes sits cross-legged with hands folded, and two people in yellow shawls sit at the right with hands joined. Trays of sweets, a plate of marigold petals, a vase of yellow sunflowers and a wooden box of fruit stand around the scene.2009-08-15A photograph of a padha pooja-style ritual on a raised stage with gold drapes. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, dressed in an orange robe with a white and green flower garland, holds his palms together in namaste. Before him, a young man in white kurta with a blue patterned sash kneels and touches a golden plate of flowers and offerings, while another man in orange robe and a fourth person in white with yellow shawl sit nearby. Yellow sunflowers in a tall brass vase stand at right, and a tray of sweets and fruit sits in front. The seated man is not clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone, so the role is described generically.2009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15