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Indoor ritual scene in a hall with red curtains and framed panels on the walls. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a white flower garland blesses the head of a man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala. Two men in white with rudraksha malas stand at right, one holding a gift basket. A gold-framed canopy with floral garlands and a red carpet are visible, along with a tray of bananas in the foreground. The seated figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone, so the role is described as priest. Visible physical people: about four.

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November 11 20142014-11-11A photograph of a Pada Puja in an indoor hall. A figure seated on a golden throne with an ornate canopy wears an orange-red turban, orange robes, rudraksha malas and gold bangles, holding a banana in one hand. Garlands of white flowers and red blossoms are offered at the throne. A man in white kurta and white dhoti with a rudraksha mala bends forward to receive the garland, while a woman in white and a man in white with glasses and a mala stand nearby. Bowls of bananas and a gold deity murti appear in the foreground, with a bald devotee at lower right and a few other people in white and orange in the background.2014-11-11A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban and matching rust-red cloth, wearing a red and white flower garland and gold bangles, raising a hand in blessing over the head of a bald man bending forward in a white shirt and trousers. The seated figure has a swept-back look and is seated on a red, zebra-striped cushioned throne in front of a floral backdrop of orange, red, and purple flowers. A standing woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala looks on at right, and a second woman in pink and white sits beside her. A golden kalasha-style vessel and a steel tray of ripe bananas sit in the foreground. Swamiji (probable) appears as the seated figure, identified by the turban, ornate red clothing, flower garlands, and throne.2014-12-05January 13 20152015-01-13A seated person in an orange-red turban and orange-red robe sits on a red zebra-patterned cushioned seat beside a gold lion-carved throne frame. A garland of white jasmine and multicoloured flowers hangs across their shoulders, with a rudraksha mala and gold bangles visible. A man in a white kurta with glasses and a wristwatch stands before them, placing a garland and holding a yellow offering, while a woman in white stands behind. Trays of bananas and other offerings sit on a red cloth in front. Garlanded flower rows and draped fabric decorate the hall behind, with framed photo boards on the far wall.2014-11-27November 11 20132013-11-11A seated figure in an orange-red turban and saffron-red garment with a long brown-beaded mala sits on a red-upholstered throne with gold lion-head armrests, smiling and gesturing toward a bowl of bananas on a tray. An older man in a checked collared shirt and dark trousers stands before the throne with palms pressed together in a greeting. Behind them, two women in white sarees, one wearing a brown shawl and one with a mala, stand near a golden canopy and a garland of yellow, green and purple flowers draped over a throne. A red-and-gold cushion and a patterned rug sit on the floor, with a framed picture on the wall.2014-11-28A seated figure in a red-orange turban and matching red-orange robe sits on an ornate gold-carved throne with red zebra-print upholstery, a gold lion-head armrest in the foreground. A red and white flower garland hangs over the seated figure's shoulder. A man in white kurta with a red shawl kneels before the throne, hands raised, while the seated figure extends a hand toward his forehead in blessing. A brass tray of bananas sits at the lower right. Behind them, several women in white and orange saris and a woman in an orange top with rudraksha beads stand in a row near a red-carpeted hall with a wall air conditioner.2014-10-31A photograph of a seated figure in a deep red-orange turban and matching saffron-red robe, adorned with a long red and white flower garland, gold bangles and a gold waist sash, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white kurta with folded palms. Behind them a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands before floral-garlanded backdrops in orange, yellow and purple. In the foreground a silver tray holds ripe bananas, and brass oil lamps stand at the right on the floor. The scene appears to be a blessing or darshan. a person: the seated figure wears a red-orange turban, a long flower garland and gold ornaments on a throne-like seat, cues consistent with the page's a person reference.2014-12-05October 31 20142014-10-31Photograph of a ceremonial blessing inside a decorated hall with dark red drapes and a golden floor runner. A seated figure in an orange-red turban, orange-gold robe and a layered pearl and red bead necklace places both hands on the crown of a man lying face-down in white clothing, with his head bowed. Nearby, a bald man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a yellow forehead mark sits watching. A woman in white with an orange-and-red striped shawl stands with palms joined at chest level. Brass oil lamp and a flower garland are at left, and a tray of mangoes sits in the foreground. Other people in orange and red saris and robes move in the background. The turbaned figure may be a person; the appearance cues are a turban, a saffron-orange robe and a rudraksha-adorned chest, but identity is uncertain.2015-07-03March 31 20132013-03-31