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A padapuja at a devotee's home in a red-walled living room. A man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair, red and white flower garlands, gold armband and bangles sits on an orange-draped seat, bare feet extended over a silver tray of fruit while a devotee in red kurta pours liquid from a small vessel. A young woman in a red-bordered sari and a seated family group in white and red watch. Standing attendants in saffron and white hold a silver staff and garlands, with pink and red floral decor at the right edge. A candidate matching cues of long hair, saffron robe and ceremonial garlands is seated as the honoured guest of the puja, so the figure is described as Swamiji (probable) receiving padapuja.

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