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A devotee in a pale green collared shirt and black trousers kneels and bends forward at the feet of a seated figure, offering a garland of red and yellow flowers. The seated figure wears orange-saffron robes with a gold border and bare feet resting on a silver footstool. Silver ritual vessels and ornate silver stands surround the scene, with a leopard-print cloth visible in the background behind other orange-robed attendants.

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A man in a light grey t-shirt and dark trousers kneels on an orange cloth, bowing forward with his forehead pressed toward a seated figure in orange-red robes and a rudraksha mala. He rests his hands on the robed figure's lap or the cushion area. A red velvet bolster with gold trim lies on the floor in front, with a small tag attached. Behind, a leopard-print cushion, pink and orange flowers, and an ornate silver throne base are visible, along with a figure in orange ceremonial dress wearing a long beaded necklace with a pendant. The scene suggests a devotee's obeisance during a darshan, with the seated figure's identity not established from appearance.2018-04-22A devotee in a white shirt and grey trousers kneels on a red-carpeted floor and bows forward, touching the bare feet of a seated figure. The seated person wears a rust-brown dhoti or robe and sits on a gold-carved throne with red cushions. Marigold, jasmine and yellow flower petals are scattered on the carpet, and a red velvet cushion lies in front of the throne. A large garland of red and white flowers drapes over the throne's arm.2016-08-14Close photo of a devotee prostrating on a red carpet strewn with rose petals and marigold flowers, long dark matted hair falling forward, bare upper back and rudraksha beads visible. Above, the feet of a standing person in a rust-orange cloth with gold border rest near an ornate silver stand or throne base. The devotee's hand touches the standing person's foot in an act of padapuja-style reverence.2018-04-14 +1 copiesClose photo of two pairs of hands resting together on a silver-toned ornate surface, with red and pink roses and white flowers strung on a garland draped across them. The hand in the foreground wears a gold bangle and a gold ring, and the visible sleeve is light pink. At the right edge a person in orange clothing stands close by. Rose petals and green leaves lie scattered on the metal. Two people visible at the edges, partly cropped.2018-06-03October 10 20132013-10-10A devotee in white kurta and white trousers kneels and bows forward, placing his hands and forehead on a gold-edged red-cushioned platform decorated with garlands of yellow lemon-like fruit, white jasmine strands and red flowers. He wears a necklace of brown rudraksha beads. Behind him, a figure in saffron-orange robes sits on the platform with feet visible, and another person in grey clothing stands at the right edge. The scene suggests a respectful padapuja-style offering at a seated figure's feet.2006-07-11December 27 20062006-12-27June 19 20132013-06-19A devotee in a white shirt and cream trousers kneels at lower left, pouring water from a silver vessel with a spout over the feet of a seated figure. The seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and a large garland of orange and yellow marigolds with green leaves, and sits on a red velvet-covered gold throne. A silver tray or plate with flowers lies beneath the feet, and a red and white floral garland rests on the throne's side. The scene suggests a foot-washing ritual, padapuja. A gold bangle and a ring are visible on the devotee's hands, and another person's hand with a ring is visible at lower right. Visible people: the kneeling devotee, the seated figure, and a partially visible person at right.2009-08-02A devotee in white clothes and a rudraksha mala bends low and touches the bare feet of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes on an orange cushioned chair. The devotee's hands rest on the feet while his head is lowered over a brass bowl. Garlands of marigold and rose petals drape the chair and a flower-decked table below. Other people stand nearby in white and orange garments, and a leopard-print cloth is visible behind the seated figure. The scene suggests a padapuja style honouring.2010-02-12Outdoor festival scene under a white and red tent canopy. A man in white kurta kneels and bows his head to the ground before a silver-toned padapuja vessel placed on a white cloth at the foot of a raised seat. Seated on an ornate red throne with a carved lion-like armrest is a smiling man wearing a gold crown, a long flowered garland of white and pink blossoms, and a bead necklace with white, saffron and dark rudraksha-style beads, dressed in a yellow and white outfit. Orange and yellow marigold garlands drape the throne. A man in saffron robes stands behind holding a long staff. Other white-clad devotees and women in saffron and cream saris stand nearby, with a brass kalasha and a fan visible. Sparse flower petals cover the white floor.2005-01-01A close crop of a ritual foot-washing (padapuja) in progress. A seated figure wearing a saffron-orange kurta and bare feet rests on a gold-trimmed throne with a red velvet cushion, with a long orange-and-red flower garland draped over the feet. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and beige trousers, wearing a white-beaded wrist band, pours water from a cup over the feet. A silver pooja vessel with a small silver figure sits on the red cushion, and a white floral garland hangs on the left side of the throne. Another person in an orange garment appears at the right edge.2009-08-02