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Indoor hall scene with a seated woman in an orange saffron robe at a white-draped table on a patterned red rug, facing a standing man in white shirt and white dhoti. Beside her, a smiling woman in a white sari with gold border holds a young child in a pink top. Behind, seated devotees at tables with flower garlands and white clothing. Blue draped backdrop, speakers and a brown wooden door visible on the walls.

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December 26 20082008-12-26December 26 20082008-12-26July 25 20092009-07-25A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a golden throne with a red cushion and floral garlands, while a devotee in white kneels at his feet touching them. A woman in a pink sari holds a small child in pink clothing toward him, and other women in white and green saris stand nearby. A younger man in orange clothing with a rudraksha-style mala stands behind the throne. Green, white and blue draped backdrops with marigold and rose garlands frame the stage, and a man in white dhoti and shirt stands at left. The scene resembles a darshan or padapuja, though only the visible actions are described.2009-01-18April 16 20082008-04-16A photograph of an indoor ritual in a home interior with a polished marble floor and wooden cabinets. A long-haired figure in a red sleeveless top and orange wrap sits on a cushioned chair, bare-footed, reaching forward to offer something from a small white bowl to a standing toddler in a white outfit. Around them, women in saris of green, blue, red and gold watch and join their hands. A white-clad woman in a white salwar and shawl bends toward the child, while a man in white stands beside her. In the foreground, an orange-robed seated man sits on a red mat, with brass lamps and plates of flowers and fruit on a white cloth at the lower right. The arrangement suggests a padapuja or blessing ceremony in a domestic setting.2008-10-15A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a open-sided pavilion with bamboo blinds and palm trees outside. A long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland sits on a gold-and-red throne with a golden lion-shaped armrest, extending a hand toward a child in white. A woman in a cream sari with gold border and a man in white shirt stand beside the child, and a saffron-robed attendant kneels at the front, tending a brass tray of flowers and fruit on a stand. Gold drapes hang behind the throne. Two girls sit at the lower right edge.2009-08-08December 25 20072007-12-25A photograph inside an open-sided hall with a thatched ceiling and bright windows. A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with long dark hair sits on a cushioned chair, with a walking stick leaning beside it. A man in white kneels on a red mat in front of the seated figure, his hands extended as if receiving something. Behind him a standing man in white wears an orange shawl. On the right a woman in a cream sari with a gold border stands with her hands joined, and a girl in pink and a woman in pale grey sari are visible further right. A small table at left holds a tray of rudraksha malas, a tray of printed cards, a marigold garland, and a basket of fruit. A mosquito net hangs at the left edge.2007-01-02A photograph of an indoor room with white walls, a ceiling fan and a striped blue, red and green floor mat. Seated on the left, an older man in white, a woman in an orange and yellow sari, and a young girl in a pink dress sit on white-covered chairs. A woman in orange robes sits beside a white-draped table with a book on it. Standing in the centre, a figure in orange robes and a saffron shawl with long hair faces the seated woman, with another orange-robed attendant beside him. On the right, a cameraman in white clothes with an orange shawl films with a camera on his shoulder, and two men in white dhotis with necklaces stand against the wall.2009-01-25A photograph of an indoor gathering in a hall with white-draped seating and a green carpet. A figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, wearing a multicolour flower garland, sits on a white-covered bed or platform gesturing with one hand while speaking. Beside him a bearded man in white with an orange shawl and a rudraksha-style bead necklace sits and listens, with a small child in white seated near him. Men in white shirts stand along the back and devotees in white clothes sit in the foreground. Appearance-based label: a person is the saffron-turbaned, garlanded figure seated on the platform, unconfirmed by face.2007-01-12A photograph inside a plain white-walled room with a tiled floor. A seated figure with long, curly dark hair and a saffron-orange robe leans forward and offers something to a woman in a magenta saree with a pink-and-gold border, who sits on a patterned mat with her palms pressed together and a small fruit in her hand. Behind them, a standing man in an orange kurta with a rudraksha mala gazes down, and several women in white saris and a girl in a sparkly pink-and-gold dress watch. On the right, a woman in a red-and-orange saree smiles, and an older woman in a light green saree stands beside her. A small child sits on the floor in front. Fruits are visible at the left edge, and white plastic chairs stand against the wall.