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A photograph of a domestic home visit in a living room. A man in a saffron-orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a garland of white and orange flowers sits in a red armchair, raising a silver staff with one hand, with gold armbands on his upper arms. Beside him a seated young man in white with a rudraksha mala looks on. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a green border sits on the floor beside a lit oil lamp and a small arrangement of orange and red flowers, with two men in white kneeling near the lamp. A standing attendant in orange robes is at the left edge. Garlands and colourful paper streamers hang across the ceiling.

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Indoor padapuja at a devotee's house. A bare-chested man seated on an orange-cushioned chair holds a tall silver staff with a white ornament and wears a long white flower garland, a rudraksha mala, gold armbands and an orange-red cloth wrap. Beside him a woman in a white sari with green border holds a lit oil lamp, while a man in a white shirt bends forward with his hands joined. Young saffron-robed attendants wearing rudraksha malas sit and stand around the room. Floral curtains, a refrigerator, a red sofa and marigold petals on the floor complete the scene.2014-07-07July 07 20142014-07-07July 07 20142014-07-07A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a domestic living room decorated with multicoloured paper streamers. A long-haired figure seated on a cushioned chair at right wears a rust-orange garment, rudraksha mala, a white flower garland, beaded bangles and gold armbands, and holds a silver staff with a small ornament. Before him a man in a white shirt and a woman in a white sari with green border kneel on red floor covering, with a brass oil lamp burning among red and orange flowers. Behind them young men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads stand with hands folded, and a shaven-headed young man in white sits near a refrigerator. Five to six people are visible.2014-07-07A home interior during a padapuja house visit. A seated figure in orange-red robes with a rudraksha mala, a white flower garland and gold armbands holds a silver staff upright and is having his feet washed by a kneeling man in a white shirt. A woman in a white sari with a green border sits nearby beside a lit oil lamp and a brass pot with flowers. Several young men in orange cloth stand or kneel behind, one with palms joined, and a white-clothed devotee stands at the left. Pink, purple and orange streamers decorate the wall, with a refrigerator and curtains behind.2014-07-07A photograph of a home padapuja visit in a living room. On the right, a person seated in a chair wears a rust-red saffron robe, a white flower garland with red blossoms, rudraksha beads, gold armbands and a gold necklace, and holds a tall silver staff upright. Beside him a woman in a white sari with green border and a white-clad attendant sit on the floor. In the foreground a woman in white sari and a man in a white shirt kneel on a red floral mat, pouring or offering over a lit oil lamp near the feet of a seated person in red. Two attendants in orange robes with rudraksha malas sit nearby. A pink-and-white lace-edged table cover, red sofa, curtains and a refrigerator fill the background. Flowers and a plate of offerings lie on the mat. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in the rust-red robe and garland, with long swept-back hair and gold armbands, presiding over the padapuja.2014-07-07Indoor padapuja at a devotee's home. A seated figure in long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas, gold armbands and a saffron-orange robe holds a tall silver staff upright, with a white flower garland over the chest. Around him, devotees in orange and maroon sit on a red patterned rug, while a woman in a white sari with green border kneels and offers marigold flower petals. A man in white kneels in front, handing flower bundles, and a younger person in a maroon kurta offers flowers. Behind them stand people in orange clothing. A refrigerator, floral curtains, a red sofa and fruit on a tray complete the room. Swamiji (probable) is identifiable by the swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and saffron robe, seated as the recipient of the padapuja.2014-07-07A padapuja during a house visit in a domestic living room with a red and maroon floor rug and a refrigerator in the background. A seated figure on the right, bare-armed and wearing a red-maroon cloth, a white flower garland and gold bangles, holds a tall silver staff upright while a devotee's hands are offered over an oil lamp in front. Beside the lamp are a flower-filled brass pot and fruit. Kneeling devotees in white and red clothing, a woman in a white sari with a red border, and two young men in orange and rudraksha malas stand or sit nearby; the seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair and ornate gold adornments, so this is a probable Swamiji appearance-based identification, shown during padapuja.2014-07-07Indoor photo of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a red-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, holding a silver trident upright in a small room with a white air conditioner and shelves. Several people kneel and stand around him: a woman in a grey-green sari lifts a lit oil lamp, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels, a shaved-headed young man in white dhoti with gold border stands behind, a boy in orange robes sits in front, and a woman in a maroon sari stands at the left with palms joined in greeting. Flowers and a brass plate rest on the floor. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and distinctive ornate orange-and-gold clothing, so the appearance is a probable match to the named teacher.2014-06-27July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesIndoor home puja during a house visit. A seated man in an orange-red robe with a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala holds a silver trident upright beside him, and a small orange orange fruit hangs from his garland. Before him, a woman in a grey sari sits on the floor cupping her hands over a flaming oil lamp, while a man in a white shirt and a woman in a purple sari sit nearby with their hands folded. A young shaven-headed boy in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside them, and a priest in white dhoti with gold border stands behind with hands joined. A brass plate of red flowers rests in front. A wall shelf holds bottles and a window air conditioner is visible. A woman in a red sari stands at the left edge, hands joined.2014-06-27A seated figure on the right wears a pale yellow turban, a saffron-orange cloth, and a long garland of white jasmine and red flowers over a rudraksha-style necklace. He holds a tall silver staff with a decorative finial and sits with eyes closed. Beside him, a kneeling man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a lit oil lamp for a woman in a red blouse and white sari with gold border, who bows. Behind them, a young man in white dhoti and mala stands, and a cameraman in saffron clothing films. Brass bowls and offerings sit on a low table before pale curtains.2014-07-10