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A seated man in orange robes with a long white flower garland and red floral garland sits on a raised white-draped seat against a tiled wall, his hands clasped with a man in white kurta who kneels before him. A woman in a cream and gold sari sits at left. Behind, two men in orange robes sit beside a table holding brass vessels, a plate of fruit with oranges and apples, and flower petals. Two men in yellow shirts sit at the lower right and bottom center. The scene is a devotional ritual in a small room with a tiled wall.

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A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a long swept-back hairstyle receives a devotee at a padapuja. The seated figure wears layered white and orange garlands of jasmine-like flowers and a rudraksha-style mala, with a maroon-and-gold shawl draped over the seat. A man in white clothes bows forward with his head touching the seated figure's feet, while his hands rest on the figure's shoulder area. A woman in a cream sari with gold border kneels at left with palms joined, and a man in an orange robe sits at right with hands folded. Silver pots, a kalasha-style vessel, a plate of flowers and yellow offerings sit on a blue cloth before the seat. White-tiled walls form the background. Seated figure appears to be Swamiji (probable), given the long hair, saffron robe, garlands and padapuja setting.2009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25A seated figure with long dark hair and an orange robe, adorned with white and green flower garlands and a gold chest ornament, sits with palms pressed together in prayer on a white-draped seat with a maroon and gold shawl. In front, a woman in a cream sari with a gold border kneels on a blue cloth holding a lit lamp toward a tray of offerings: oranges, apples, sweets and silver bowls. Two young men in white shirts sit on the left and two people in orange robes sit on the right, one with palms joined; a man in a yellow top sits in the foreground. Rose petals are scattered on the blue cloth, and a tray of oranges sits on a small table behind. The setting is a plain tiled room, consistent with a pada puja offering.2009-07-25A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a long white and red flower garland sits with palms pressed together in prayer in a plain tiled room. Before him a woman in a cream sari holds a lit oil lamp over a silver puja tray with fruit and offerings. Beside him a younger man in orange clothing with a shawl-like sash holds his hands folded, and other devotees in white attire sit at the edges. Bright-coloured fruit, a silver kalasha, and a blue mat sit on the floor.2009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25Photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a tiled room. A seated figure with long dark hair wears orange robes, a maroon-and-gold shawl and a white garland of flowers. Facing him, a man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward and offers something from a wooden tray holding fruits, and a woman in a white sari with gold border stands with palms pressed together in namaskar. Brass vessels, fruit, flowers and a ceremonial tray lie on a white-draped table and a blue mat; a seated woman in white and a person in orange sit at the lower edges. Five physical people are visible.2009-07-25A padapuja ceremony in a tiled room with a blue cloth on the floor. A man with long dark hair sits centrally in an orange robe with white and red flower garlands, hands joined in namaskar. Before him a woman in a cream sari with a gold border kneels and bows, and a man in white kneels with folded hands at left. Two men in orange robes sit at right, one holding a white plate of offerings. Fruit including oranges, apples and bananas, steel vessels, a brass lamp and small bowls are arranged on a white cloth in front. Six people are visible.2009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a tiled room. A central seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe, a gold ceremonial necklace and a rudraksha mala, and presses palms together in prayer, seated on a white cushion draped with a purple and gold cloth. A woman in a cream saree kneels on a blue mat, holding an offering and lamp near his feet. To the right, a man in an orange robe sits with hands folded, and another man in white stands at the edge. In front stands a platter of apples, oranges, bananas, bowls of prasad, silver vessels and a kalasha-like jug, a ritual offering arrangement.2009-07-25