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A puja arrangement on an orange woven mat set up for paduka-puja style worship. Centre: a cutout printed figure of a long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha-style necklace, seated on a red cushion draped with a green cloth, holding a staff; he is a printed image, not a physical person. Around him: a brass trident stand, brass plates of flower petals and marigold-type blooms, a brass bell, a steel cup, a brass kalasha-like vessel with a flower, a brass lamp with oil, a brass plate with a rudraksha mala on a maroon cloth, incense sticks, and a small brass vessel with a spoon. A blurred hand appears at the lower left edge. No physical people are seated in the scene.

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A puja arrangement on an orange woven mat displays a printed cut-out figure of a smiling bearded-less man seated on a throne with a staff, dressed in saffron robes with a rudraksha-style necklace; the figure is a printed image, not a physical person, so it is labelled as depiction. Brass plates hold marigold and rose petals, yellow flowers, a brass kalasha-like vessel, a brass trishul stands at the rear, incense sticks rise from a lotus-shaped holder, and a small brass lamp with a flame sits in front. No people are physically present. This is a photograph of a padapuja setup at the Bidadi temple.2014-09-05A puja arrangement on an orange woven mat with a silver-edged border. Central is a small cut-out printed figure of a smiling man with long dark hair, wearing an orange robe, rudraksha mala and ornate necklace, seated on a tiger-striped throne over a green velvet cushion, holding a staff. Around it are brass plates with orange flower petals and green leaves, a gold pair of padukas, a brass bell, a silver cup, a brass ladle, a brass aarti-style lamp, a white ceramic vessel with leaves, an incense stick in a holder, and a brass trident on the right. A rudraksha bracelet rests on a red and gold cloth. No physical people are present.2014-10-06October 13 20142014-10-13October 13 20142014-10-13June 24 20132013-06-24A photograph of a puja setup laid out on a woven red mat against a red-painted wall on a concrete ground. Brass puja vessels include a bell, a lamp, a plate of rose and marigold petals, small brass bowls and containers, a conch shell with red decoration, and a burning incense stick in a holder. A small standing figure of a bearded man in saffron robes, a gold necklace and an orange turban sits on a wooden base at the left. No people are visible except a hand at the lower right edge.2016-12-17A ritual arrangement on an orange woven mat. A cut-out printed photograph of a smiling man in orange robes, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace, holding a staff and seated on a red velvet cushion over folded green cloth, stands behind the offering. In front, a brass plate holds a small brass deity murti, a yellow chrysanthemum, white and pink petals and a leaf. A brass lamp with a lit flame sits on a tray below. A steel cup and brass containers are nearby. No physical people are visible.2014-09-05A photograph of a puja altar draped in orange cloth, arranged with a framed portrait of a long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, seated against a rocky background. Beside the portrait are a small golden Ganesha figure, a brass oil lamp (deepam) on a tray, brass bells, a bowl of yellow and orange marigolds, pink and red roses, scattered rose petals, incense sticks, and a brass kalasha-like vessel with a leaf garland.2013-10-26A photo of a brass puja setup on a woven mat on a white marble floor. A small painted figure seated on a wooden base, wearing an orange-red robe and an orange turban, sits on a brass plate at left. Brass oil lamps with lit flames, brass bowls, red rose petals and red flowers, a brass kalasha-style vessel, and a stick of incense are arranged around it. In the right foreground, a blurred person in orange-saffron clothing is partially visible at the edge of the frame, with only the shoulder and back of the head showing.2017-01-22Photograph of a ritual setup laid out on a red and gold patterned cloth on the floor. Brass items include a lit oil lamp in the background, a brass bell with a handle, a brass bowl of flower petals, a small brass pot, a brass vessel with a conical top, and a small brass dish holding a brown glass bottle. Marigold-like flowers, a red and gold tassel, a rudraksha-style bead strand, a small silver-toned tray, and a white flower sit among the objects. No people are visible.2013-04-09Close-up photograph of a puja table draped with an orange cloth. In the foreground are brass oil lamps with lit flames, incense sticks, marigold and red flower offerings, white flowers, a brass bell, and a brass deity murti. A framed portrait photograph stands at left showing a long-haired figure in orange clothing, printed rather than physically present.2013-10-22August 03 20172017-08-03