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A photograph inside a marble-floored temple hall with white carved pillars and hanging saffron, blue and red decorative cloths. A man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl with a beaded necklace sits cross-legged on a woven mat, extending his hand toward a kneeling man in a dark green polo shirt who presses his palms together. Before them are a brass oil lamp, a brass bowl of rice or grain, a plate of fruit and a small metal dish. Two standing men in shirts watch from behind, and a red-cushioned wooden chair stands at left.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala around his neck sits cross-legged on a woven mat on a polished marble floor. He performs a ritual with a kneeling man in a red-and-grey striped polo shirt, who holds out his hands while the seated figure works over them. Nearby stand a brass oil lamp, a bowl of fruit and a brass vessel on the mat. Two men in trousers and shirts stand behind, one holding a fruit and the other with palms pressed together. A red cushioned bench and orange cloth are at left, with a white carved pillar and colourful hangings behind. +1 copiesA photograph taken indoors in a hall with red-painted walls and a tiled floor. A figure with long dark hair and an orange saffron wrap sits on a cream cushioned seat, bare-footed, holding hands with a kneeling man in a pink-and-white checked shirt and grey trousers who wears a name badge and a wristwatch. Beside them is a table with a cane-like staff, a tray of rudraksha malas, a tray of yellow flowers, stacked cards and turmeric or saffron-coloured items, and a garland of yellow marigolds lies on the seat. The man appears to be receiving a blessing or personal interaction. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and orange saffron clothing with rudraksha malas nearby, though the appearance is only partly distinctive.2007-01-02A photograph of a padapuja in a bright white room. A man in a long-sleeved tan knit top and grey trousers kneels on the white cloth, palms pressed together, leaning toward a seated figure on a white sofa. The seated figure wears an orange robe and a large garland of yellow, white and purple flowers, and holds a hand out. Beside him a young monk in orange sits on the floor with hands folded. Silver puja vessels, a silver tray of flowers and marigold petals lie on the cloth. Behind them, standing devotees watch: a woman in a red sari, a woman in a red-orange top, men in white shirts and grey trousers, and two young women in white. A wooden shelf stands at right.2008-08-13A photograph inside an open-sided hall with a thatched ceiling and bright windows. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair sits on a cushioned chair, with a walking stick leaning beside it. A man in white kneels on a red mat in front of the seated figure, his hands extended as if receiving something. Behind him a standing man in white wears an orange shawl. On the right a woman in a cream sari with a gold border stands with her hands joined, and a girl in pink and a woman in pale grey sari are visible further right. A small table at left holds a tray of rudraksha malas, a tray of printed cards, a marigold garland, and a basket of fruit. A mosquito net hangs at the left edge.2007-01-022008 - Programs and Events at Kailaasa In HyderabadA photograph inside a temple hall with polished red-speckled floor and white marble columns. A man seated cross-legged on a woven mat wears an orange saffron wrap, a rudraksha-style bead mala and a gold bracelet, and is attending to a younger man kneeling before him in a grey shirt and blue jeans, whose cupped hands are held out. Before them lie a brass oil lamp, a brass bowl of rice, a plate of fruit and a tray of pink flowers and petals, with a cane sofa with a red cushion at left. A standing bystander in dark jeans is partly visible at top right.A photograph inside a bright hall with a pale tiled floor, a white ceiling draped with fabric and ornate multicoloured pillar tops. A man in a long orange robe, with a garland of orange and gold flowers and a dark mala, holds a fruit-like offering in one hand and a small box in the other while standing barefoot. Beside him, a bald man in an orange robe holds a silver tray with a small lamp and offerings. A man in white dhoti and red shawl stands barefoot with a kumkum mark, and a seated man in a grey shirt with folded hands bows at the front. Other people in white dhotis stand to the left, and a gilded throne and deity murti are visible in the background.2010-10-19A seated figure in long saffron-orange robes with long dark hair falls over the shoulders and a rudraksha mala hanging on the chest sits on a white-draped throne-style chair with gold trim and an orange cushion. A kneeling older man in white shirt and dhoti with a rudraksha mala and gold bangle reaches toward the seated figure's extended hand, while the seated figure's bare feet rest on a small footstool decorated with pink and white flowers. Behind them, standing devotees in white kurtas and dhotis wear yellow and orange shawls and rudraksha malas, watching the exchange. A wooden tray with green fruit, flowers and offerings sits on a white-draped table, and brass lamps and kalasha vessels stand on a shrine ledge in the background. Red-painted columns and temple architecture frame the scene outdoors.2010-06-13May 07 20122012-05-07A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with a yellow and red marigold garland and long swept-back dark hair sits on a cushioned chair in an open pavilion, extending a hand to bless the head of a kneeling man in a green-and-white striped shirt. Beside them, a second kneeling man in a pink-and-white striped shirt waits. A standing man in white clothing with an orange shawl looks on. Foreground table holds a blue basket of fruit, a tray of rudraksha malas and small packets. A tall wooden staff leans against the chair. Six people are visible in total.2007-01-02A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair and a rudraksha mala, sits on an orange cushioned throne on an orange cloth-covered platform. He holds a small red object while a man in a brown shirt and dark trousers kneels before him. A woman in white kneels with palms pressed together at right. Two men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand at left with hands folded. Behind them are a gold-coloured altar with garlands of marigold and red flowers, a deity murti in white and orange, a kalasha, fruit on a tray, and an ornate gold and white backdrop.2010-07-01June 13 20102010-06-13