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Outdoor courtyard scene at a house visit: a monastic in saffron-orange robes with a long garland of red and yellow flowers stands on a floral-strewn red mat while a devotee in white kneels and touches the ground before him. Around them, people in white dhotis and kurtas and white saris stand with folded hands, a man in white holds a brass tray with a lotus-like offering, and a monk with a shaved head in white robes and rudraksha beads stands at left. Iron gate, potted plant and apartment building behind.

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A photo of a welcoming ritual outside a multi-storey building with a gate and potted plants. A central figure in a rust-brown robe wears long red, orange and yellow marigold garlands with a beaded rudraksha-style mala and stands on a red patterned rug. A man in a white dhoti and shirt with a brown shawl holds a brass plate with a flowering offering. A woman in a white sari with a red-bordered blouse and a white-clad woman press their palms together in greeting. A bare-chested, shaved-headed man in white with rudraksha beads kneels nearby, and several onlookers in white shirts and dhotis stand around.2014-06-27December 29 20102010-12-29June 27 20142014-06-27An outdoor courtyard scene beside a garden with frangipani trees and a small water feature. A woman in saffron-orange robes wearing a white flower garland stands center, her hands resting on the head of a man in white who is bowing low in front of her. To the left, a man in white dhoti and shirt stands with hands folded. Behind, a man in white with a red-orange shawl presses his palms together, and a man in orange robes stands further back. On the right, two young men in white dhotis with orange and green borders stand; one holds a silver plate with a kalasha-like brass vessel and flowers, and another holds a silver tray. This appears to be a padapuja-style welcome with ritual offerings.2010-02-18Outdoor scene under a red canopy hung with green leaf garlands and yellow fringe. A woman with long dark hair, wearing a maroon and gold garment, bows her head while a large garland of red and white flowers, green leaves and a strand of yellow beads is placed around her neck by a man in a saffron-striped robe. Behind her, a shaved-headed attendant in an orange-red robe and rudraksha mala watches. At the right, a bald man in an orange-red robe with a rudraksha mala gestures with his hand. Men in white shirts and dhotis, some with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas, crowd the scene, with a vehicle parked behind.2014-07-03June 24 20142014-06-24 +2 copiesA photo of a ceremonial pada puja at a house entrance on a covered porch. A central figure in a red-orange dhoti-style garment with a long red and white flower garland and rudraksha beads stands smiling as a devotee in a lavender shirt and khaki trousers bends low with folded hands. Nearby, a bald priest in an orange-saffron cloth with a rudraksha mala stands in the foreground, a man in a green shirt and white dhoti plays a long nadaswaram-style wind instrument, and women in white saris with folded hands look on. Flower petals are scattered on the floor, and a potted banana plant and a tiled roof frame the scene.2014-06-26June 27 20142014-06-27A photograph of a street procession of devotees carrying offerings during a pada puja at a house. A bare-headed man in a saffron-and-maroon dhoti and rudraksha mala stands at left with palms pressed together. Women in white and cream saris carry covered woven baskets decorated with flowers and fruit, and a young girl in an orange sari holds a steel tray of petals. A man in white dhoti and shirt holds up a long garland of red and white flowers. Several men in white dhotis and orange cloths stand behind, and a pink building with a red shutter forms the backdrop.2014-06-26Outdoor photograph in bright daylight under trees beside a white wall. A central figure in saffron-orange robes wears a long garland of red and white flowers and a rudraksha mala, and is greeted by a man in white shirt and white dhoti who has his palms pressed together. Other saffron-robed sannyasis stand nearby, one bald with glasses, and a bare-chested attendant in white dhoti and gold-toned necklace stands behind. A man in white shirt bends forward to touch the feet of the garlanded figure, and onlookers in white shirts and mundus stand in the background. Orange flags and a white boat-like structure appear at the left edge.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 01 20142014-07-01A photograph of a home blessing in a living room with cream walls and a tiled floor. A seated woman in a rust-brown sari with gold border and a red and yellow flower garland sits on a mat, placing her hands on the bowed head of a man in white. Nearby, a young woman in white with glasses presses her palms together, and an older woman in white stands behind. A man in white shirt and dhoti claps, and a young man in saffron orange robes with a rudraksha mala stands with palms together. A young monk-like figure in white and gold-bordered cloth with a rudraksha mala stands behind a child. Blue patterned rugs, sofas and a lit arched kitchen are visible. Scattered flower petals cover the floor.2014-06-27