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Indoor photo of a padapuja-style devotional ceremony in a domestic room. A seated person in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala and a large red-and-white flower garland sits on a red-cushioned chair while a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a silver plate and pours water from a tall metal vessel over a silver-coloured stand. A young boy in a green-and-white checked shirt bends forward with a wicker basket of red and white flower petals. A woman in a white and gold saree stands at left, and another person in orange robes and a red turban-like head covering stands behind. Framed decorations and a small shrine lamp are visible on the right wall.

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A photograph of a padapuja in a domestic room with cream walls and a gold-trimmed ceiling. A seated figure in an orange-red cloth with a red-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha mala receives the ritual; a red turban and flower-strung ornaments are visible. A man in white dhoti and shirt holds a silver plate raised high above the seated figure, and a young man in a checked shirt bends to a basket of flowers. A woman in a white and gold saree with white jasmine in her hair stands at left, and other devotees in orange and white are behind. A silver trident stands upright near the seated figure, and a garlanded framed picture sits on the right wall. Visible people: about six.2014-07-01July 01 20142014-07-01A woman in a white sari with a gold border pours flower petals and water from a silver vessel over a seated man in a saffron-orange robe and red turban, who wears a red and white garland and a rudraksha mala. He sits in a chair in a decorated room with a trident-like staff, garlands strung along the wall and framed deity pictures. Other people watch on the left, and a basket of red and white petals is held nearby. The woman wears a gold chain and bangles. A seated man in red-orange clothing is among the attendees. The scene looks like a pada puja or devotee house ritual with flower offering.2014-07-01July 01 20142014-07-01A photograph of a padapuja or home darshan in a domestic room with yellow-painted ceiling and cream walls. A seated figure in a red-orange shawl and red-orange cloth wrap, wearing a crown-like headdress decorated with red and white flowers, white and red garlands, and a gold bangle, sits on a chair. Behind him a standing man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a silver plate raised above the seated figure's head. A child in a checked blue-and-white shirt bends forward at the lower left, and a silver trident stands upright near the seated figure. A large steel bowl of pink and white petals is in the foreground, and framed deity pictures are visible along the back wall beside a carved wooden mirror frame wrapped in white flower garlands.2014-07-01July 01 20142014-07-01July 03 20142014-07-03July 01 20142014-07-01June 16 20142014-06-16A seated figure in a red and gold turban and red garment sits in a domestic room, garlanded with white and red flower chains, while petals fall around them. A standing man in white dhoti and shirt holds a metal pot and a silver ceremonial staff, with a woman in white and gold sari standing behind, and a young shaved-headed man in white with rudraksha malas stands to the right. Children and a older man in white watch; a flower-covered floor and framed pictures on the wall complete the scene, consistent with a padapuja at a devotee's house. The seated figure's identity is not determinable from appearance alone.2014-07-01July 01 20142014-07-01July 01 20142014-07-01