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A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a tiled room with a blue floor. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland sits on a white-draped cot, a kumkum-marked foot resting on a plate with flowers and marigold petals. A woman in an orange-bordered cream sari leans in and presents a tray of fruit, oranges and a plate with a white envelope, while a man in a white dhoti and beaded necklace assists beside her. A woman in a pink top watches at the left edge, and another person in orange stands at the right. Brass vessels and a tumbler sit on the floor and side table.

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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe with a white flower garland and orange-gold saffron-toned clothing, receiving offerings in a plain tiled room. A woman in a cream sari with an orange border bends forward, holding a silver tray with sweets and a tray of fruit in a basket nearby. Brass pots, a steel plate, bowls of food and fruit, and marigold petals are arranged on a white cloth and blue floor cover in front. A man in orange on the right and a woman in pink at the lower left look on. The seated figure has long swept-back hair and a gold-bordered dark shawl on the seat, consistent with the appearance-based label of a person, seated as the honoured person of a puja offering.2009-07-25A seated figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long white jasmine garland and a red bindi, with long dark hair falling forward, while holding and reading a small pink card. Beside them a woman in an orange blouse and cream sari with gold border, wearing glasses and her hair in a bun, leans in to hand over or point to the card. Behind them lie a purple and gold silk cloth and a white-draped bed or seat; a tray with fruit and a jar of hazelnut spread sits on the right, along with a stack of books and papers. A tiled cream wall forms the backdrop. The scene appears to be an indoor ashram or private room moment.2009-07-25A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a tiled room. A long-haired figure in an orange robe and white flower garland sits on a white-covered seat with a maroon and gold cloth, placing his hands on the head of a kneeling man in white clothes. Beside them a woman in orange sari and gold bangles kneels with hands together, and a young girl sits at the lower left. At the right a man in orange robes sits near a table with a silver tray, silver bowls, a kalasha-like vessel, bananas, oranges, flowers and a jar of food. Books and a bag rest on a side table behind. Whether the seated figure is a person is uncertain from appearance alone.2009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25A photograph of an indoor room with white tiled walls. A man in a white shirt and white trousers, wearing a rudraksha mala, leans forward with his hands raised in greeting toward a seated figure. The seated person wears a saffron-orange robe, has long dark hair, and is draped in a white and orange flower garland; they are seated on a white-covered bed with a maroon and gold embroidered cloth beside them. A partially visible person in orange at the lower right raises a hand. Items on the bed include a Nutella jar, stacked boxes and a steel tumbler. a person cues: long swept-back hair, saffron-orange clothing, and a flower garland, though appearance is uncertain.2009-07-25A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a gold beaded necklace, a rudraksha-style mala of white and green-red flower garlands, and a maroon-and-gold shawl draped over his lap. He smiles while a younger man in a white shirt leans in close, one hand on his shoulder and another holding his hand. The seated figure is reclining on a white-covered bed or cot against a tiled wall, with fruit, a tray of jewellery, and a jar of Nutella-branded spread nearby. a person by appearance: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, ornate gold necklace and garland cues, described here only as the seated devotee-recipient of attention.2009-07-25A photograph in a tiled room with a light patterned wall. A man in white shirt and white trousers stands bowing with palms joined toward a seated figure in an orange saffron robe, with a long beaded rudraksha-style garland and a gold necklace. The seated figure has long dark hair and sits on a white-draped bed or chair with a maroon and gold cloth. Nearby is a wooden tray holding oranges, apples, and small offerings. Another man in a white shirt is partially visible at the right edge. Pada puja appears to be taking place. The seated figure appears to be a person, identified by long hair, saffron robe, rudraksha garland and gold necklace, shown here as the person receiving the bowing devotee.2009-07-25A photograph of a seated figure in an orange robe with a long dark swept-back hairstyle, wearing a gold-toned ornate necklace and a maroon shawl draped over the lap, reading an open photo album held in both hands. A man in a white shirt and trousers with glasses stands to the left bending forward toward the seated figure. Behind the seated figure, a bowl of fruit and oranges sits on a tray, and a small white table holds bottles, a glass and a flower arrangement. In the foreground, a man in orange robes sits on the floor beside silver puja vessels and rose petals, and a partially visible person in orange is at the lower right. A woman in a patterned sari stands at the left edge, and a man in orange with a red forehead mark appears at the right edge. The room has beige tiled walls and a blue floor mat. Appearance-based label: Swamiji (probable), with long swept-back hair, orange robes and ornate gold necklace, shown seated reading an album during the pada puja setting.2009-07-25A photograph of a seated puja in a plain tiled room. A man with long swept-back hair wears an orange robe, a rudraksha-style mala and a gold necklace, seated on a white-draped seat with a maroon and gold shawl. He extends his hands toward a woman in a cream sari who kneels on a blue cloth, holding an offering over a silver plate. Before them stand silver bowls, a plate of fruit with apples, oranges and bananas, flowers, and a wooden box. Another man in orange sits at the right edge, and a fourth person in yellow is partly visible in the foreground. The scene appears to be a padapuja or similar ritual offering.2009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25A photograph of a seated figure in an orange-saffron top with a long orange-and-white flower garland and gold necklaces, long hair swept back, sitting on a white-draped seat with a maroon and gold shawl. A man in white dhoti and shirt sits cross-legged on a blue cloth in front of them, facing them. Before the seated figure are silver vessels, a tray of fruit including apples and oranges, flower petals, a plate of sweets and bowls of offerings. In the foreground a person in a yellow shawl and another in orange sit with their backs to the camera, and a woman with flowers in her hair is at the right edge. The tiled walls form the backdrop. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in orange with long swept-back hair, garlands and gold necklaces, receiving the offerings.2009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25