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A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a green and white garland sits with palms pressed together in namaskar on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, while bare feet rest on a gold tray of flowers and offerings during a padapuja. A man in white ritual clothes kneels at left holding a small vessel, a second saffron-robed devotee sits in prayer at right, and a man in a yellow top sits at the edge. A bouquet of yellow flowers stands in a vase beside the throne, with gold curtains behind and a tray of sweets in the foreground.

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August 15 20092009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15A seated man in an orange robe and a white garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. Before him on a gold stand lies a flower-decorated tray, and a white-clad man kneels at the left holding a lit oil lamp in a padapuja setting. A younger man in orange sits cross-legged at right with hands folded, and a yellow-clad figure is at the far right edge. Yellow sunflowers in a vase and gold drapes form the backdrop, with a plate of sweets in the foreground.2009-08-15August 15 20092009-08-15A seated man in an orange robe and a garland of white and yellow flowers sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed in namaste. A man in white clothes kneels before the throne washing or anointing the feet, with a tray of flower petals and offerings in front. Another person in an orange robe kneels at the right holding a ritual vessel over a plate of sweets. A tall vase of yellow sunflowers stands beside the throne, with gold curtains behind.2009-08-15A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red velvet cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar before a gold-curtained backdrop. In front, a man in white kurta kneels and offers a plate of flowers and sweets, while to the right a man in orange robes and another in white with a yellow shawl assist with puja items. Yellow sunflowers sit in a brass vase beside the throne, and a small table holds books and fruit. The scene appears to be a padha pooja ceremony, with offerings of flowers and sweets arranged on the throne platform.2009-08-15A seated figure in a gold ornate throne with red cushions sits with palms pressed together in namaste, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a white flower garland and a green-and-yellow garland, with a rudraksha-style bead necklace visible. Before him, a man in white ritual clothes and a woman in yellow hold a tray of offerings, while a younger man in saffron robes kneels and reaches toward the tray. Two devotees at the right, one in yellow, sit with hands folded. Sunflowers stand in a tall vase beside the throne, and a plate of yellow sweets and a bowl of petals rest on the floor. Gold curtains form the backdrop.2009-08-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaste with eyes closed. A man in white dhoti and shirt kneels at the foot of the throne, pouring water from a gold vessel onto a silver tray of flower petals and offerings, while a saffron-robed devotee to the right sits with hands folded in prayer near a pink flower bowl. Gold curtains, a vase of yellow sunflowers, a stack of books and fruit on a side table, and sprays of marigolds frame the scene. The gold-and-red throne seat is the central focus, with the seated saffron-robed man presiding as the honoured guest.2009-08-15A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne before gold drapes, hands joined in namaste, with a garland of white and orange flowers around the neck and a green-and-yellow garland at the chest. Before the throne, a brass tray with flower petals and a lit oil lamp is being offered to the feet by a person in white clothes with a yellow shawl, who holds a flame. Nearby, a man in orange robes sits cross-legged with hands folded, and two people in yellow shawls sit at the right with hands joined. Trays of sweets, a plate of marigold petals, a vase of yellow sunflowers and a wooden box of fruit stand around the scene.2009-08-15A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaskar, wears a saffron-orange robe and a white and green flower garland with long dark hair. Before the throne, a man in white kurta kneels and performs padapuja, offering rose petals and a plate of sweets and fruit at the feet. A woman in white and a man in saffron sit to the side, with devotees in yellow vests seated on the right. Golden curtains, a vase of yellow flowers, and bowls of sweets complete the scene.2009-08-15A photograph of a padha pooja-style ritual on a raised stage with gold drapes. A man seated on an ornate gold-and-red throne, dressed in an orange robe with a white and green flower garland, holds his palms together in namaste. Before him, a young man in white kurta with a blue patterned sash kneels and touches a golden plate of flowers and offerings, while another man in orange robe and a fourth person in white with yellow shawl sit nearby. Yellow sunflowers in a tall brass vase stand at right, and a tray of sweets and fruit sits in front. The seated man is not clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone, so the role is described generically.2009-08-15A seated saffron-robed figure sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne with his palms joined in namaste and eyes lowered. A man in white kurta with a rudraksha-style necklace performs padapuja, offering a lit flame and washing the seated man's feet in a brass plate of rose petals. A young man in orange robes sits to the right with hands folded in prayer beside a vase of sunflowers. Gold draped curtains hang behind, with a table holding books and a basket of fruit at left.2009-08-15