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A seated figure in a rust-red robe with a yellow waistband, wearing a long garland of white and red flowers and a rudraksha mala, holds a tall silver trident upright in a pink-walled room. He sits on an orange-cushioned chair with his eyes lowered. Kneeling devotees around him, some in orange and saffron clothing and others in a teal top and brown top, reach toward his feet and a striped cloth. A man in orange with a white tilak kneels at the lower right, touching the yellow cloth at the feet. Shelves behind hold framed photos, a boombox and a small kalasha-like offering with fruit on a mat. Several shaved-headed men in orange stand or sit in the background.

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A photograph inside a small room with bright red walls and green wall shelves. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a white flower garland and rudraksha mala holds a silver trident upright and smiles, seated on an orange-cushioned chair. A young woman in a brown vest with hands pressed together in namaskar stands at left, and a woman in a teal saree kneels in front with her head bowed. Other devotees in orange clothing stand behind. Shelves hold framed family photos, a small deity murti and a boombox. The setting appears to be a devotional gathering during a visit.2014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a small room with pink walls and green shelving holding framed family photos, a small deity figure and a stereo. A central seated figure in a rust-red robe with a red-and-gold trim sits on an orange-draped chair, wearing a garland of white jasmine and red flowers with a rudraksha mala, and holds a silver trident aloft. Several people in orange and saffron robes with white forehead markings sit around him, and a young girl in a dark top and a seated devotee in a brown garment bend forward at his feet, touching them. Fruit, flowers and an orange plastic bag lie on the floor in front. The scene reads as a devotional visit or padapuja. A photographer's copyright overlay is visible in the lower right.2014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a small pink-walled room with green shelving holding framed photos and a deity murti. A central seated figure in a dark red-brown robe and orange shawl wears white and red flower garlands, and holds a silver trident upright. Around him, devotees kneel and sit: a woman in a teal sari, a girl in a brown top with hands folded, a young woman with a braid, an elderly woman with white flowers in her hair, and a small child. Several young boys in orange robes stand or sit at the back, and a man in the foreground holds a tray with fruit and offerings. The seated figure is an appearance-based probable Swamiji candidate: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange and red robes, garlands and a ceremonial trident, with devotees gathered in darshan. Page excerpt names the Tamil Nadu Vijaya Yatra.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-red robes with a red and white flower garland and a yellow flower in the lap is holding a silver trident, while devotees in white dress kneel and perform padapuja at his feet. A standing man in brown shirt holds a brass tray with small lamps, and other people stand behind in white dhotis and a green sari. The room has light blue walls, a wooden armchair with a red cloth, a window grille and a wall fan. The seated figure has short dark hair, a gold arm band and rudraksha-like adornment, matching the a person appearance cues; the kneeling devotees are priests and devotees. Pada puja at a home.2014-07-01A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes wearing a long garland of white jasmine and red flowers, with a rudraksha mala draped across the chest, holding a tall silver staff topped with an ornate finial. Around her, devotees in white clothing are gathered on a striped mat: a woman with a long braid in the left foreground, a man in white kneeling and offering something on a brass plate, and an older woman in white with gold bangles also bent forward. Behind them a man in white stands with hands folded, and a photographer in an orange-and-saffron cloth holds a camera. Red walls, a green shelf with a small radio and framed pictures, and fruit and flower offerings on a tray complete the scene.2014-07-04 +2 copiesJuly 01 20142014-07-01June 26 20142014-06-26June 23 20142014-06-23 +2 copiesIndoor photograph of a seated figure in a red-orange sari-style garment with a red-orange turban and a garland of white jasmine and red flowers, holding a silver trident with an Om emblem, smiling and raising both hands. Beside a lit oil lamp and a plate of flowers and fruit, a shaved-headed young ascetic in orange robes and rudraksha beads sits with hands together. Two boys in white shirts and red-and-white shawls, and an adult devotee in the foreground, face the seated figure. Walls are pale pink with a leaf border and a framed photo above. Physical people visible: about six.2014-07-01July 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesIndoor home puja during a house visit. A seated man in an orange-red robe with a white and red flower garland and a rudraksha mala holds a silver trident upright beside him, and a small orange orange fruit hangs from his garland. Before him, a woman in a grey sari sits on the floor cupping her hands over a flaming oil lamp, while a man in a white shirt and a woman in a purple sari sit nearby with their hands folded. A young shaven-headed boy in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside them, and a priest in white dhoti with gold border stands behind with hands joined. A brass plate of red flowers rests in front. A wall shelf holds bottles and a window air conditioner is visible. A woman in a red sari stands at the left edge, hands joined.2014-06-27