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A photograph of a padapuja in a plainly furnished room with pale walls. A figure seated at right on an orange cloth, wearing an orange shawl over a maroon-and-gold garment, a white-and-red flower garland and gold bangles, holds a silver trident, and has a visible white forehead marking; the face is partly turned. Two men in white shirts and white dhotis kneel at lower centre, one bending over the seated figure's feet, with an offering tray beside them. A woman in a blue top kneels at lower left and reaches toward the feet. Standing behind are a woman in a red-and-orange sari with hands joined, and several shaved-headed sannyasis in orange and maroon robes with rudraksha malas, one holding a camera. A silver trident rests upright and a fan stands at right. a person appears in the seated figure, identified by the trident, garland and orange-and-maroon ceremonial dress, and the padapuja setting.

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A photograph of a padapuja in a devotee's home. A seated figure with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a red-and-orange cloth, a white flower garland of red and white blossoms, and gold bangles, is seated on an orange cushion while a woman in blue and a man in white kneel at his feet washing them. Standing nearby are monks in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas, a woman in a red blouse and orange sari with folded hands, and a man in white with an orange cloth. A man in saffron holds a camera, and a silver staff with a trident-like finial stands beside the seated figure. Striped mats cover the floor.2014-07-01A photograph of a padapuja ritual indoors. A man seated on an orange cushioned seat wears an orange and red robe, a red and white flower garland, gold armbands and a sacred thread ornament, with a white forehead marking. Two devotees kneel before him, one in a white shirt and white dhoti washing his feet from a brass vessel while another devotee in a blue top holds his foot. Standing behind are several men in orange-and-saffron robes and rudraksha malas, one holding a camera. A woman in an orange sari stands at left, and a brass trident stands at right beside a fan. Multiple people are visible.2014-07-01A photo of a padapuja at a devotee's house. A seated figure with long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala, red-and-white garland and orange-and-red cloth is receiving the ritual while a man in a white dhoti and shirt washes his feet from a brass plate. A woman in an orange-and-red sari stands with palms joined, and a young man in white with a rudraksha mala stands nearby. Several saffron-robed sannyasis, one holding a mobile phone, stand in the background beside a large brass trident. Another devotee in white crouches on the left, and a shaved-headed man in white stands behind. The scene has an orange and white room with a striped floor mat. Visible Swamiji (probable) cues: long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and orange cloth on the seated central figure, who is receiving padapuja.2014-07-01A photograph of a padapuja in a small hall. A seated figure in dark red-maroon robes and an orange shawl, wearing a long white garland of jasmine with red roses and a gold bangle set, has bare feet placed in a metal bowl. Two devotees kneel before him: a woman in blue sari with white flower in hair, washing or offering to his feet from a bowl, and a man in white shirt and mundu with white and red flowers and sandalwood paste on his forehead. Another man in white kneels beside them. Behind, several standing people wear orange, saffron and white clothes, including a woman in orange-red sari with hands folded and a man in white dhoti with rudraksha mala. A sannyasi in orange robes stands at the right holding a silver trident. Fruit and flowers sit in bowls on the floor.2014-07-01July 01 20142014-07-01A photograph inside a room with a red-and-gold chair at right. A person with long hair, a white and orange-red garland of flowers, rudraksha beads, orange-red robes and a decorated armband sits on the chair, holding a long ceremonial staff. In front, seated on a colourful striped rug, a devotee in white clothing with folded hands receives a ritual, while a man in white sits beside a steel bowl and an offering plate with flowers. Behind them, several people stand in saffron and white clothes, some with folded hands; a photographer at right holds a camera. The scene appears to be a pada puja or darshan in a home.2014-07-01A seated figure in orange robes and a long hair bun sits on a raised orange-draped seat, wearing a garland of white jasmine and red and pink flowers, with a rudraksha mala and a silver trident held upright beside him. Around him devotees in white and orange sit on the floor offering flowers, and a standing young man in white with a rudraksha mala watches. A tray with fruit and flowers, a kalasha-like offering and a deity poster on the wall are visible. A seated man in a white shirt holds flowers and a photographer with a camera stands at the back. Several people watch from the doorway.2014-07-04 +1 copiesA seated man with a shaved head and a rudraksha-free bare upper body wears a saffron-orange cloth and a long garland of white jasmine and red roses. He sits on an orange cushion holding a brass ceremonial lamp in his right hand while a woman in a blue sari with white flowers in her hair presents a plate of red and white flowers, and a man in white shirt and dhoti kneels and offers a plate beside her. Standing behind are attendants in orange robes and a woman in white sari with gold border. The floor has a colourful striped mat and a brass tray with fruit sits nearby. The scene looks like a padapuja or devotee home ritual.2014-07-01June 24 20142014-06-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja in a room with a lilac wall and an air cooler. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair, a red flower garland, gold necklaces and gold armlets, sits on a raised orange seat and holds palms together in namaskar while devotees wash and offer petals to their feet. Devotees kneel around a brass tray of pink petals; women wear saris in orange, black and striped colours, and a man in white dhoti and shirt pours petals. A brass trident stands beside the seat, and standing men in white dhotis watch from behind. A pot of flowers sits on the cooler. Roughly twenty people are visible.2014-06-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja-style honouring inside a room with cream walls and a marble floor. Seated on a raised orange-draped seat at right is a figure with a long swept-back hairstyle, wearing a rust-red cloth, multiple rudraksha malas and garlands of white and red flowers with pink blossoms; they hold a silver trident and rest bare feet on a plate. A white-clad man in glasses kneels with palms pressed together at lower left, and a woman bends forward to wash or offer at the feet. Shaved-headed young men in orange and white robes with rudraksha malas stand and kneel behind, one holding a brass tray. A photographer with a flash camera stands among onlookers, and a red and white table with fruit and brass vessels sits behind. Probable Swamiji is seated, showing distinctive long hair, rudraksha malas and floral garlands.2014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja ritual in a small room with cream walls and a light switch panel. A seated figure in an orange-red robe with a long swept-back hairstyle, a multicoloured garland of white flowers, red and blue blooms, and a rudraksha mala holds a silver trident. Kneeling devotees in white dhotis and women in purple saris and gold bangles wash the feet of the seated figure from a brass vessel. Standing devotees in saffron robes and rudraksha malas, one holding flowers, watch with hands folded. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure receiving padapuja, with cues of long swept-back hair, rudraksha mala and ceremonial garland. Around fifteen people are visible.2014-07-03