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A photograph inside a plain yellow-walled room with a striped rug, where a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland and orange beaded bracelets sits on a sofa facing a family. Beside him stand young men in saffron dhotis and wraps with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings, one holding a camera. A woman in a white saree with gold border stands with hands folded in namaste, and a small girl in a green dress with flower-decorated hair kneels on the rug. A seated woman in a purple blouse and green saree and a man in a white vest with orange-red beaded necklace kneel on the rug, the man holding a red-and-orange item. Several women in sarees stand along the right wall, and a framed deity picture hangs on the wall. A wooden box and a metal bowl sit nearby.

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A photograph inside a plain yellow-walled room with a grilled window and a framed picture on the wall. A man with long dark hair, a flower garland and an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulders sits cross-legged on a striped mat, facing a family. A woman in a white saree with a red border and white flower in her hair stands with palms joined in namaskar, holding a wooden tray with small offerings. A young girl in a teal dress with flowers in her hair kneels beside a woman in teal and a man in a white vest with a coral-bead necklace who holds a fruit. Behind them, several women in sarees stand with hands folded, and young saffron-clad monks with rudraksha malas stand near a photographer holding a camera. a person cues: long swept-back hair, flower garland and saffron cloth on the seated figure receiving the family, who is being honoured in a padapuja-style visit.2014-07-01A photograph of an indoor devotional visit in a small room with yellow walls and a wooden doorframe. A central figure seated on a red cushioned chair wears a dark maroon garment, a white and red flower garland with green leaves, a rudraksha mala, a gold armlet and a thin gold ear ornament; he holds a long silver-topped ceremonial staff and raises one hand in blessing, with his eyes closed. Seated on a striped floor mat in front of him, a man in a white vest and white dhoti wears a red-orange shawl and rudraksha beads and sits with hands folded. Two shaven-headed young men in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas sit on the mat, and a woman in white kneels with folded hands beside a silver tray of petals. Standing behind them are several people in white dhotis and orange robes, a woman in a patterned sari, and onlookers in the doorway. a person seated on the chair with the staff, as indicated by the figure's ornate clothing, flower garland, rudraksha and gold ornaments.2014-07-01July 01 20142014-07-01July 01 20142014-07-01A photograph inside a small home room during a pada puja at a devotee's house. A seated figure in a rust-red robe, wearing a white jasmine garland with red flowers and a rudraksha mala, holds a ceremonial staff and sits on a red chair, with a tray of flowers and an oil lamp nearby. Before him, a woman in a white sari with gold border and a man in a white vest sit on a striped mat performing the puja, while a shaved-headed young man in white sits at the front left. Several saffron-robed men with white tilak and rudraksha malas stand at the back, and a row of women in saree and salwar stand with folded hands along the left wall. Framed photographs hang on the wall behind them.2014-07-01July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesJune 21 20142014-06-21 +1 copiesA photograph inside a room with a red-and-gold chair at right. A person with long hair, a white and orange-red garland of flowers, rudraksha beads, orange-red robes and a decorated armband sits on the chair, holding a long ceremonial staff. In front, seated on a colourful striped rug, a devotee in white clothing with folded hands receives a ritual, while a man in white sits beside a steel bowl and an offering plate with flowers. Behind them, several people stand in saffron and white clothes, some with folded hands; a photographer at right holds a camera. The scene appears to be a pada puja or darshan in a home.2014-07-01A photograph of a padapuja at a devotee's house in Bangalore. A seated figure with long swept-back hair in a bun, wearing an orange-red robe with a brown rudraksha mala, gold armbands and gold earrings, extends a small silver vessel toward a seated man in white dhoti with a white shawl and garland. Around them, women in saris and a young girl in a green sari sit or stand watching, and young men in white and orange cloths stand behind, one holding a camera. A brass tray with offerings sits nearby.2014-07-07 +1 copiesA seated figure on a red cushioned chair at the right holds a silver trident and wears a white and green flower garland, red floral armbands, a rudraksha mala and a dark red-brown robe with a gold-trimmed edge. Before this figure, a shaved-headed devotee in orange and a man in a white vest and dhoti kneel on a striped rug, one lighting a flame. A woman in a white saree with gold border and red bindi sits with hands joined in prayer at the left. Orange-robed sadhus and white-clad men stand behind in a yellow-walled room with framed pictures, while women in green and blue saris stand at the left. A padapuja-style ritual is taking place in a home. Photo credit text is overlaid at the bottom right.2014-07-01A photo inside a small room with yellow walls and framed photographs on the wall above. Seated on a red throne-like chair at right is a person with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-red robe, a white and red flower garland, a rudraksha mala, and gold armbands; they hold a silver ceremonial staff upright. In front, a woman in a white sari with a gold border sits with palms joined in namaste. A man in a white vest and dhoti with a red sash sits on a striped mat, holding a small flame in front of him. Behind them, a shaved-headed attendant in saffron sits on the mat, and standing devotees in saffron and white stand around the room. Flower petals and a brass plate of flowers lie on the mat. Pada puja and a devotee's home visit appear to be taking place.2014-07-01July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copies