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A woman in a white sari with a red bindi, glasses, a rudraksha mala and a gold bracelet sits before a gold-embossed ornate panel. She cups a pink flower bud and a small silver object in her hands with eyes lowered in devotion. In front of her is a gold tray holding silver bowls with white flowers, a red apple and red marigold petals, with a yellow marigold garland hanging at the left edge. The scene suggests a puja offering.

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A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl sits before an ornate gold-carved throne-like altar in a temple setting, wearing glasses and a red bindi and a black beaded necklace. Behind her, young women in white with red shawls sit attentively. In the foreground, silver bowls and a pink flower sit on a tray, and a partially visible bald head appears at the bottom edge. A gilded deity figure and crystal chandelier are visible in the background.2010-11-13November 01 20112011-11-01A woman in glasses with a red bindi sits behind a silver tray of ritual vessels and rose petals, holding a silver plate on which orange cloth is folded with a red rose on top. She wears a white blouse under an orange shawl with gold-bordered edges. Silver bowls, a silver jug and pink and red flowers fill the foreground of an outdoor courtyard.2010-09-28Close-up photograph of a seated man in a white kurta with a dark rudraksha mala draped over his chest, cupping a small pink lotus flower and a silver-toned vessel in both hands. Gold bangles, a gold wristwatch and gold rings are visible. A gold-coloured chair edge is at left, a person in an orange garment is at lower left, and a person in yellow and gold clothing is at right, along with a silver tray holding fruit at the bottom edge. The hands and garments dominate the frame, and the face is cropped out. A seated devotee holds a lotus during a ritual offering, with a silver tray of offerings in front.2010-10-10A photograph of a Padauka puja offering. Three women in white and cream saris with gold borders sit on a golden floor before ornate golden throne-style seating. The woman on the left wears glasses, a red bindi and rudraksha malas, holding a small silver plate with red flowers. The woman in the centre wears a yellow shawl and presses her palms together in anjali. The woman on the right holds a pink flower and a leaf, wearing rudraksha malas. Several silver platters hold red apples, white flower petals, small silver bowls, and a bowl of white shredded offerings. A garland of yellow and orange marigolds hangs on the right side of the golden seat, and a red cushion rests behind it.2010-09-30A woman in a white sari with a black mala necklace and a small red bindi holds a silver lamp with a lit flame near her face while looking upward. Behind her, a man in white shirt and glasses with a vibhuti mark on his forehead rests his hands together in prayer. Beside them, yellow marigold garlands and an ornate gold carved frame surround the scene, with silver plates of offerings on the table in front.2010-12-23A photograph of a woman in a white garment with a black beaded mala necklace and a red bindi holds a small silver oil lamp with a lit flame in her right hand, seated before a silver plate. A man in a white shirt and glasses sits behind her, and a gold ornate carved pillar with yellow marigold garlands stands to the right. Dark-haired heads of people in the foreground are partly visible, and a candle flame glows at the bottom left.2010-12-23December 17 20112011-12-17A woman in a white embroidered top and a blue lanyard with an ID badge sits on the floor, holding a small silver oil lamp with a lit flame in both hands. She wears glasses and a red bindi, with rudraksha-style beaded bracelets on her wrist. Behind her, a man in white with a rudraksha mala stands partly visible. In front, a red and gold cushion and a purple satin cloth are visible, with additional lit lamps at the bottom edge.2011-12-06November 07 20112011-11-07A woman in a white dress with a rudraksha mala around her neck holds a small silver oil lamp with a lit flame in her outstretched hands, eyes closed in devotion. Beside her, a figure in orange robes with a ruffled orange garment sits at a gold-ornamented throne with red velvet cushions, hands extended near yellow flowers placed on a gold tray. A second person in white with hands folded in namaste appears at the right edge. The setting is a temple-style ritual with gold-embossed stepped seats and a painted backdrop.2011-11-16November 06 20112011-11-06