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A woman in a red and green patterned sari with a dark blouse stands at left, holding a brass oil lamp with several lit flames toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears an orange turban, orange clothing and a garland of pink and red flowers, and sits on a platform draped in orange cloth scattered with petals. Beside him are small deity murti decorated with flower garlands, a steel bowl and a banana leaf holding white flowers and rice. The background is a plain beige wall with an electrical switch.

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A life-size printed cutout or poster of a smiling figure in saffron-orange turban, ornate orange shawl with gold border, multiple white pearl and white-and-red flower garlands, and bangles, seated before a plain white wall. Three women in orange and pink saris stand before it; one in orange with hands joined in namaskar, another bending forward offering a gold thali with lamps, bananas, mango, rice, coconut, and small steel bowls of food, with a lit oil lamp and marigold garlands on the cloth. The scene suggests a devotional offering arranged for the figure, with no clear identification of the printed figure beyond its appearance.2022-06-19Jun 19 2022 sripuram2022-06-19Jun 19 2022 sripuram2022-06-19A photograph of a devotional puja at an indoor wall. Centre right, a large printed portrait of a smiling man with an orange-red turban, a red tilak, a white flower garland and a pearl mala, dressed in orange with a patterned orange shawl, is displayed as a depiction; it is not a physical person. In front of it, a woman in an orange sari with gold border stands with palms pressed together in namaste. At lower left, a woman in a pink top holds a lit oil lamp over a silver tray. In the foreground, a brass plate holds small bowls of rice, kumkum and other offerings, with bananas and marigold garlands. Two other women are partly visible at the edges.2022-06-19A photograph of a puja at a home altar draped with gold curtains. A large portrait on a throne-like seat shows a bearded man with a red-and-gold turban and a garland of yellow flowers, seated in meditation pose. Beside it hangs a bead necklace over a small framed portrait labelled as a photo. On the right, a woman in orange robes with an orange headscarf holds a lit oil lamp and a brass bell during aarti. Brass lamps, a bowl of flowers and plates of food offerings sit on a mat in front. Triangular red and gold banners flank the altar.2022-01-02Photo 82841102022-07-10 +1 copiesA photograph of women performing an aarti before a framed portrait of a smiling man with a red turban, rudraksha-style beaded mala and white floral garlands, set against a plain white wall. Behind a purple-draped table with marigold garlands, several women in orange, pink, blue and yellow saris stand with hands folded or hold a lit lamp toward the portrait. Steel pots of food, bowls of curry and a plate of sweets sit on the table, and a metal bucket and cups are at the edges.2022-06-19A photograph of women performing puja before a standing statue of a figure wearing an orange turban, garlands of marigolds and white flowers, and rudraksha-style beads, set against a plain white wall. Several women in red, blue, orange and pink saris and salwar kameez stand with hands folded in prayer or holding a lit oil lamp near a purple-draped table with a brass plate, marigold garlands and offerings. Steel vessels filled with rice-based food and a red curry sit on a tablecloth in front. Six women and one young girl are visible.2022-06-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual offering scene in front of a white wall. Centre, a life-size printed cutout or poster-like depiction of a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange robes, wearing layered white and red flower garlands, pearl-style necklaces and bangles, seated with hands in a namaste gesture. Before it, a purple-draped table holds a brass thali of food offerings, marigold garlands, fruit, flowers, a small lit oil lamp and a candle. On the left, a person in orange clothing holds a lit oil lamp aloft in aarti while another person in orange presses palms together. On the right, a person in orange and yellow garments with a rudraksha mala joins palms in namaskar.2022-06-19A woman in a green and orange striped sari and a face mask lights an oil lamp on a silver stand, set on banana leaves spread across an orange cloth. Behind her, a seated figure in orange robes, wearing a maroon turban, a white flower garland and a rudraksha-style mala, sits on a red velvet cushion before a gold ornate backdrop flanked by gilded carved figures. In front of the seat is a tray of flowers and a small framed picture of a deity. The setting is a home shrine with a potted plant at right.2021-08-01Jun 19 2022 sripuram2022-06-19Jun 19 2022 sripuram2022-06-19