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Indoor padapuja ceremony in a home room with tall windows and sheer curtains. A central seated figure with long hair, wearing a deep red-orange robe, a white garland and red flower garland, presses palms together in prayer on an orange-draped seat. Around them, young men in saffron-orange robes and garlands sit on the floor; one holds a tall silver trident-topped staff. In front, an oil lamp burns on a tray of flowers and fruit. Two adults in white clothes sit before the offerings, one pouring or offering with hands extended. The scene shows a worship visit with white flower garlands and orange fabric throughout. Visible people total about seven.

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July 07 20142014-07-07A padapuja at a home interior. A central figure in orange and saffron robes with a garland sits with hands folded in prayer on an orange-draped seat before a tall silver trident. Around him, several shaven-headed young men in saffron clothing and white-and-red flower garlands sit on the floor, one holding the trident, another attending a bowl. Devotees in white and cream clothing sit before him, one holding a lit oil lamp over flower petals and garlands. A woman in a blue patterned top sits at right beside a brass pot. Large windows with stained-glass panes and sheer curtains form the backdrop. The copyright and source overlay is present but was not transcribed.2014-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesPhotograph of a padapuja house visit in a living room. A central seated figure in orange and red robes, with white and orange garlands, sits on an orange-draped seat with hands pressed together in namaskar; a large trident stands beside the seat. Around them, several men in orange robes and garlands sit or kneel, while devotees in white dhotis and shirts, and a woman in a blue patterned top and a woman in a white saree with gold border, kneel on the floor. A brass puja vessel and floral offerings are visible near the cabinet on the right. Sofa, curtains and a window frame the room.2014-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesIndoor photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in a small room with white walls, wooden shutters and a pedestal fan. Seated devotees in white dress and saffron-clad sannyasis attend. A woman in white with flowers in her hair lifts a lamp, an oil lamp flame burns on the floor, and a plate of flower petals, fruit in baskets and a garlanded tray surround the ceremony. A standing young man in white dhoti with rudraksha beads watches.2014-07-01July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesA photo of a padapuja at a devotee's house in a living room with a beige sofa draped in orange and white flower garlands. On the right, a figure with long swept-back hair, a dark orange robe, layered white and red flower garlands, gold bangles and an armlet sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. Beside him, younger saffron-robed attendants wear white and red garlands, one holding a silver trident. Seated on the left, devotees in white and orange shawls hold a lit oil lamp and offer a thali of flowers and fruit as part of the ritual.2014-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 08 20142014-07-08