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A seated figure in a red-and-gold robe with a red and white flower garland and a sandalwood-coloured shawl sits on a red cushioned chair, raising a silver trident in one hand while a few devotees kneel before him on a tiled floor. A kneeling man in a white shirt holds a camera, a woman in a green sari with white flowers kneels in front, and a man in white kneels in the foreground with his hands pressed together. Behind them, a standing man in an orange-saffron dhoti with rudraksha beads blesses the scene, and a row of women in saffron and pink saris and a small girl in a yellow dress watch. Steel plates with flowers and offerings sit on the floor at the lower right, and a metal kalasha-like vessel is visible nearby. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and the garland and gold armbands as cues, a padapuja-style devotee offering is taking place.

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June 22 20142014-06-22 +1 copiesJuly 03 20142014-07-03A seated figure in saffron-red robes with a red and white flower garland and a yellow flower in the lap is holding a silver trident, while devotees in white dress kneel and perform padapuja at his feet. A standing man in brown shirt holds a brass tray with small lamps, and other people stand behind in white dhotis and a green sari. The room has light blue walls, a wooden armchair with a red cloth, a window grille and a wall fan. The seated figure has short dark hair, a gold arm band and rudraksha-like adornment, matching the a person appearance cues; the kneeling devotees are priests and devotees. Pada puja at a home.2014-07-01July 01 20142014-07-01A photograph of a pada puja at a devotee's home. A seated figure in a red-maroon garment with a white and red flower garland and rudraksha beads holds a silver trident aloft and extends a foot toward a brass plate. Standing behind are an older woman in a maroon and gold sari and an older man in white with a yellow shawl, hands folded. A seated man in white with a rudraksha mala bends to pour water over the foot, while a young woman in white and two women in orange saris kneel nearby. A pink-and-white checked curtain hangs in the background. The seated figure's identity is not established by the visible scene alone; the robed devotees and priests are shown in ritual posture.2014-06-26July 01 20142014-07-01June 22 20142014-06-22 +1 copiesJuly 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 01 20142014-07-01A padapuja ritual in a plain room with cream walls. A man seated on an orange-draped chair wears a garland of white jasmine and red-blue flowers over an orange robe and a gold-toned bangle on his arm; he holds a silver staff with a trident-like top. A woman in a white sari kneels before his bare feet, which rest on a golden plate with red flowers, pouring liquid from a small vessel. Around them, devotees in white dhotis and saris, one in purple, fold their hands in anjali. Some younger participants wear orange and rudraksha malas. Others stand behind, including a cameraman. A seated figure in the lower left holds a brass vessel. The scene is a devotee foot-washing offering. a person: the seated man in orange and jasmine garlands with a silver staff is the presiding figure receiving padapuja.2014-07-03July 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 02 20142014-07-02 +1 copies