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A photograph of a ceremony in a red-draped hall. On the left, a seated figure in a maroon garment with a large layered beaded necklace, a dark headpiece with a crescent ornament, and gold armlets sits on a swinging seat hung with white flower garlands and chains. Another person in white with a red sash is prostrated in front of the seat. Behind, standing devotees hold their hands in anjali; one man in white kurta wears a red shawl, a young boy in red clothes stands near, and women in orange and white saris stand at the rear. Brass lamps and offering vessels are placed on the red floor, consistent with a pada puja style honouring.

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May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph inside a decorated tent at a ceremony with a tulabharam-style swing frame draped in white flower garlands. A seated figure with long dark hair, a red-and-white garland and a red cloth sits on an ornate gold and red throne draped with a tiger-skin cover, one hand raised in blessing. a person (long dark hair, ornate necklaces, red garment, seated on a throne as the honoured figure), seated in the centre. Two women stand at right: one in an orange-red sari with folded hands, one in a grey-beige sari with folded hands. Two people in white kneel at lower left, one in a white cap with head bowed. Gold carved pillars with trident finials frame the throne, and brass oil lamps stand nearby.2016-05-24A photograph of a ceremony in a red-draped hall. A seated figure on a red-cushioned seat, framed by hanging chains and white flower garlands, wears a deep maroon robe, a rudraksha mala across the chest, layered beaded necklaces, a jewelled headpiece and gold bangles, and smiles while gesturing with one hand. Behind a brass lamp stand, standing devotees in white and red clothing press their palms together, one boy in red holds a card. In the foreground a devotee in a white garment bows prostrate on the red floor, and a small brass deity figure stands nearby. The scene suggests a padapuja or pushpabhishekam-style devotional ceremony.2016-05-24Evening ceremony on a red-carpeted dais inside a tent lit with warm red light. A seated figure in a saffron-red robe, rudraksha-style beaded mala and a large ornate garland sits on a golden throne under a canopy strung with white flower garlands. Ornate brass oil lamps (deepas) stand on either side. A man kneels in white dhoti with a red-gold border, hands clasped, before the seated figure, and a woman in a light sari and an elderly man with folded hands stand at the right. Decorative golden carved pillars frame the scene.2016-05-24August 13 20172017-08-13 +1 copiesA photograph from a ceremonial hall with a red carpet and red draped walls. A man in white dhoti and shirt prostrates face-down on a patterned rug before a seated figure on a raised red seat. The seated figure wears a red-orange robe, long garlands of white flowers and beads, a rudraksha-style necklace, and bangles, and has long dark hair bound up. A standing attendant in a red-orange robe with a rudraksha mala gestures beside him. Nearby are a brass oil lamp, a decorated brass stand, a brass pedestal, and a long pillar wrapped in white flower garlands. Other people in white ritual dress stand in the background. Appearance-based candidate: a person, seated on the raised seat with garlands, red-orange robe and rudraksha beads, being prostrated to; identity uncertain from appearance alone.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A photograph of a ceremonial stage at a temple-style event. A seated figure in a maroon-red robe wears a dark turban, a heavy white flower garland and a gold necklace, and sits on a red-cushioned golden throne draped with flower strands and a tiger-skin cloth. A bare-torsoed devotee in white dhoti bows low at his feet, while a woman in a maroon sari stands at the right. Brass ritual items include a trident, a tall lamp stand, a kalasha-like finial and a pedestal of offerings and marigolds. The seated figure's appearance is uncertain, so it is described by role only.2016-05-24May 24 20162016-05-24A seated man in a dark red-pink robe sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne beneath a swing-like structure draped with white flower garlands, in a festive tent with golden hanging decorations. He wears a dark head covering, a long white flower garland, a gold necklace and bangles, and smiles. A devotee in white dhoti with a red-and-gold border kneels in front of him at his feet, performing padapuja. Tall silver and brass oil lamps stand on both sides, flanking carved orange pillars topped with trident finials. A gilded deity murti sits near the throne and a tiger-skin cushion lies on the seat. The title on the page's surrounding material refers to a foot-worship ritual; the visible act is a kneeling devotee at the seated figure's feet.2016-05-24