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A photograph of an indoor ritual space with a red velvet curtain backdrop and a tiled floor. A figure seated on a red cushioned throne-like seat wears saffron-orange robes and a yellow head covering, with a hand raised in blessing, and a leopard-print cloth beneath. Two women in orange and red saris kneel on the red mat to the left and right of the seat. A standing man in a white shirt with an orange-yellow shawl and grey trousers, with long curly hair, faces the seated figure with hands folded in respect. Brass oil lamps with lit flames and a pot-shaped brass vessel stand around the mat, along with flowers on a small table. The scene suggests a padapuja-style offering of reverence. The seated figure appears to be a person, based on saffron robes, a swept-back head covering, and the enthroned seat, though the identity is uncertain.

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October 25 20122012-10-25October 25 20122012-10-25A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a dimly lit hall with a red velvet backdrop. A seated figure on an ornate red-cushioned throne, wearing a saffron-orange robe, an orange turban and a long dark rudraksha-style bead necklace, raises one hand in blessing. Two women kneel before the throne: one in an orange-and-green sari with hands folded, and one in a maroon-and-purple sari with hands joined. A third person in a dark green sari bows low with forehead to the mat. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks flank the throne, a brass tray of marigold and yellow flowers and fruit sits on the floor, and a leopard-print cloth covers the seat. a person: the seated figure wears saffron robes, an orange turban and rudraksha-style beads, and is seated on a throne in a ritual role.2012-10-25A seated figure on a red and gold throne in a dimly lit hall, wearing orange-saffron robes, a saffron turban and a beaded rudraksha-style garland, with hands raised in blessing. Two women in orange and red sarees kneel before the throne; one is bent forward with hands near the floor, the other kneels on a patterned rug beside a small ornate box decorated with flower garlands. Tall brass oil lamps with flames stand around the platform, a maroon velvet curtain hangs behind, and a man in white stands at the left edge. The scene resembles a padapuja ritual, with the seated figure appearing to be a person in an in_person role.2012-10-25A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red throne draped with a leopard-print cloth and garlanded with red and orange flowers, raising one hand in blessing. Two devotees kneel in white ritual clothing on a red mat: one folds hands in prayer at left, another bows with forehead to the floor at centre. A shaved-headed attendant in white sits at right with hands joined. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on each side, and a red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in orange robes and turban with ornate ceremonial adornments on the throne.2012-10-25October 25 20122012-10-25A photograph of a padapuja ritual in an indoor hall with dim blue stage lighting and red curtains. A seated man in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe, with long hair and a rudraksha mala, raises his right hand in blessing on a red-cushioned seat decorated with pink and green garlands and a leopard-print cloth. a person by appearance, seated as the central figure. In front of him a woman in a white top kneels with palms pressed together in namaste, while a woman in an orange-and-red sari kneels at the centre with hands folded. Below, a woman in a blue top sits at a decorated floor tray of marigold and rose petals and offering plates. Brass oil lamps (deepas) stand on the floor, and two men in white kurtas stand in the background near a fan.2012-10-25December 02 20102010-12-02A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, set before dark red curtains. The central figure wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Two attendants in white dhotis sit on the stage floor on either side, and a devotee in white prostrates in front of the throne. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the throne, and pink flowers and a red-and-green garland rest on the dais. A fresh bloom of a ritual reverence scene; the figure's identity is not established from appearance alone.2012-10-25A photograph of a seated figure on a red cushioned throne before a dark red draped backdrop, with lit brass oil lamps on both sides. The central seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and an orange head wrap, with a red garland draped over the throne, and holds one hand raised in blessing. In front, a man in white kurta and dhoti kneels with his back to the camera on a red mat, and two other men in white dhotis sit on the floor, one on each side of the throne. The scene suggests a padapuja. a person candidate present by appearance cues of saffron robe, orange head wrap and garland, but identity uncertain.2012-10-25A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a red-cushioned throne or peetha raised on a pink-and-red platform in a hall with a deep red drape behind. A decorative leopard-print cloth covers the seat, with garlands draped at the base. Two people in white dhoti-style clothing sit on the floor at either side, and a third person in white sits at the front of the platform. Tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and a pair of flower offerings rests near the seat. The floor is glossy and reflective, and ceiling fans and portable coolers are visible. A printed . a person appearance candidate is seated on the throne, shown with saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap2012-10-25October 25 20122012-10-25