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A photo of a seated man in a rust-red robe wearing a thick garland of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves, with a second garland of yellow and pink flowers draped across his lap. He reaches out to take a green-and-orange fruit from a woman at right, who holds a lemon-sized fruit; a basket of fruit sits in front, and rose petals scatter on the floor. Around him, women in white and cream sarees with gold borders stand and kneel, and a young woman in a rust-red saree stands at left. Two standing fans and a television are visible in the room. Visible cues are limited to the garlands and robe; the figure's identity is not established from appearance.

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April 02 20172017-04-02A photograph in a yellow-walled room during a devotional ritual. A seated man with bare upper body, white forehead markings, and layered white and red garlands sits on an orange cushioned seat with palms pressed together in reverent greeting. Before him, a man in white dhoti with an orange shawl holds a lit oil lamp and other offerings, while a woman in a red blouse and cream sari extends her hands toward the lamp. Around them, women in white and cream saris with folded hands and sindoor and bangles stand and kneel in prayer. Two saffron-robed attendants stand near a doorway, and a photographer with a camera is at right. Framed images and garlanded pictures hang on the walls, and a green leafy decoration frames the doorway. Photo shows devotees performing aarti with an oil lamp.2014-07-04 +1 copiesA seated man with a long beard and a ceremonial crown decorated with white and pink flowers sits on a rust-orange cushion, wearing a rust-orange robe and heavy garlands of white jasmine, red roses, pink blossoms and yellow marigolds. Around him, several women in white and cream saris with gold borders stand and kneel; one in pink sits beside him, a woman in a dark green sari with pink blouse holds her palms together, and a girl in pink watches. A small wooden box filled with pink petals and a green fruit sit near him, with a television and cardboard boxes behind. Another man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala photographs the scene.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02July 01 20142014-07-01April 02 20172017-04-02A photograph of a crowded room with orange and red drapes and a garlanded seated figure at centre, surrounded by devotees. The seated person wears a red-orange garment, a tall white and red crown, and heavy flower garlands of white jasmine and red blooms, with pink petals scattered on the floor. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and sacred thread stands behind, and a woman in a red-and-gold sari holds a tray. Several women in saris, one in orange and red and others in white and cream, are offering fruit and flowers, while a photographer with a camera stands in the foreground and a child in pink watches. Garlands and marigold-style decorations hang from the backdrop. The scene resembles a welcoming or abhishekam-style puja with fruit offerings. a person is not supported: the seated figure's visible cues are a crown and garlands, but the face and features are not clear enough to confirm identity.2017-04-02April 02 20172017-04-02A photograph inside a small room with pale green walls, red and yellow streamers, and scattered rose petals. A seated figure in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala and white vibhuti on the forehead and body receives attention from a group. A shaved-headed man in an orange-red robe and white ornate bead necklace stands behind, reaching forward. A man in a white shirt and gold chain, and a woman in a white sari with gold jewellery, hold fruit, and a man in white with a red and green garland stands among the group. A woman with a green-and-yellow garland of lime-like fruits and a boy in white with glasses are nearby. Framed deity pictures and a flower garland hang on the wall, with kalasha-style brass vessels and rice on the floor.2014-07-04 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-red robe, wearing a thick white and red flower garland and long dark hair, receives limes from a woman in a red-and-gold sari at a floor-level offering. Women in white and cream kasavu-style saris with gold borders stand behind, some wearing gold necklaces and bangles, and a older woman in a black-and-white patterned top bends forward to offer fruit. Rose petals and red flowers scatter the floor, a wicker basket sits in the foreground, and a wall fan and television are visible in the room.2017-04-02A photograph of a devotional gathering indoors in a yellow-walled room with a green-framed doorway. On the right, a seated figure in saffron-orange and maroon robes, wearing a garland of white jasmine and red roses and green leaves, raises a silver trident (trishul). a person cues: long swept-back hair and ornate ceremonial garlands, with the figure holding the trident as the central ritual focus. Around them, devotees in white and saffron clothing sit and stand with palms joined, several holding white flowers and loose jasmine strands in their hands, and a woman in a white sari with a red shawl sits in the middle. A brass tray with offerings sits near the seated figure. A man in the background holds a camera. The scene suggests a darshan or puja with flower offerings.2014-07-04 +2 copiesApril 02 20172017-04-02