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A photograph of a seated puja in an indoor room with a blue-grey carpet and a black backdrop. On the left, a long-haired man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a carved wooden seat with eyes closed and hands joined, a red tilak on his forehead. Beside him, a bespectacled priest in orange clothing and a large gold pendant necklace sits on the floor holding papers near a microphone. In front of them on an orange mat are brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, a silver bowl, fresh red and yellow roses, a tray of bananas, pineapple, oranges and coconut, and dried palm fronds.

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A photograph of a ritual puja in an indoor hall. A man with long dark wavy hair, wearing orange robes, a dark rudraksha mala and a red-orange garment, sits on a carved wooden chair reading from an open book while raising one hand. Beside him, a second man in orange robes with a red border and a heavy gold necklace with a gold pendant sits cross-legged with his hands folded, and a microphone stands near him. In front lie brass and silver puja vessels, a kalasha-style pot, a small silver bowl of water, flower garlands, and a tray of bananas, pineapple, oranges, apples and coconuts on a orange mat. A framed picture garlanded with red and yellow roses stands at right on an orange cloth. Two people are visible.2007-11-12A photograph of a puja set up on a woven orange mat before a framed garland of red and yellow roses. Two men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged. The man on the left has long, swept-back dark hair, a red tilak, and a rudraksha mala, and reads from a small open book. The man on the right, with glasses and a gold pendant, presses his palms together in anjali beside a microphone. Offerings include brass and silver vessels, oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, bananas, oranges, a pineapple, coconuts and flowers on a pink tray, plus a palm-frond whisk. A framed image and a red-and-gold deity backdrop are visible at right.2007-11-12A photograph of a seated puja ceremony on an orange woven mat over blue carpet. A man with long dark hair, orange robes, a rudraksha mala and a red forehead mark sits cross-legged on a wooden seat, palms pressed together in prayer with eyes closed. Beside him, a second man in an orange head covering and orange robes, wearing glasses and a gold pendant, sits with palms joined and a microphone nearby. In front of them lie brass and silver vessels, a brass lamp, a bowl of flowers, a silver tumbler, a plate of bananas, pineapple, oranges and coconuts, and a garland of red and yellow roses on a stand. A framed picture or hanging is on the back wall.2007-11-12A photo of a puja set up on a carpeted floor at a temple. A man with long dark hair, wearing orange robes and a rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged on a low wooden seat with his hands resting on his knees. Beside him, a second man in orange robes, a red-and-orange head wrap, and a gold pendant necklace reads from a sheaf of papers while holding a small gold object. Brass vessels, a silver bowl, oil lamps, a kalasha-style pot, a plate of flowers, fruit including pineapple and coconut are arranged on a tray. A framed photograph is garlanded with red roses and yellow flowers. Behind them stands a black Shivalinga with a white flower garland, and a red-and-orange cloth draped over a table.2007-11-12A seated man with long dark wavy hair wears orange saffron robes and a rudraksha mala, holding a gold ritual spoon over a open book on his lap, while a bald-headed priest in orange robes with a gold ceremonial necklace and round glasses sits beside him holding a silver vessel. In front on an orange mat sit brass lamps, a silver pot, a plate of bananas, oranges, a pineapple and coconuts, and red and yellow rose garlands hang on the right. The setting is an indoor room with a carved wooden chair and a microphone on a stand. Two people are visible.2007-11-12A photograph of two men seated on an orange mat in a plain hall performing a puja with palms pressed together in anjali mudra. The man on the left wears long wavy black hair, an orange sleeveless robe and a dark rudraksha mala, with a red bindi on his forehead; he sits on a carved wooden chair. The man on the right wears a saffron-orange hooded robe, gold necklaces and bangles, and glasses, with a microphone at his side. In front of them are brass and silver puja vessels, a lamp with a flame, incense sticks, a bell and a silver bowl, and a large heart-shaped garland of red and yellow roses hangs to the right. a person: the man on the left has long swept hair, saffron robe and rudraksha mala, but the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity.2007-11-12A photograph of a seated ritual in a plain hall with grey carpet. In the right foreground, a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a wooden seat holding a small golden vessel and reading from an open book, with a red floral garland at the right edge. Before him on an orange mat is a brass plate of offerings: bananas, an orange, a pineapple, flowers and a white cloth piece, beside brass lamps, a kettle-shaped vessel and steel cups. To the left, two men in orange and red garments sit on the floor, one in a red shirt with a saffron shawl, and women in orange and red saris sit behind them. Gold deity figures are visible in the background.2007-11-12A photograph of a seated man in orange robes with long dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead and a dark rudraksha mala around his neck, performing a puja on a mat. Before him are offerings: a pineapple, bananas, oranges, a white flower cluster, a brass kettle-style vessel, silver bowls and a small silver bell. A brass oil lamp burns nearby. Behind him stand two large red and gold deity murtis. A woman in a red and orange sari sits in the background beside a black bag, and another seated person in orange is at the left edge.2007-11-12A photograph of a puja at an indoor setting with an orange mat. A man with long dark wavy hair, a red vertical tilak, dark rudraksha mala and orange robes sits on a carved wooden chair, holding a small golden lamp with a lit flame and a silver-coloured bell-shaped vessel. Beside him, a second man in orange robes and an orange shawl, wearing glasses and a gold necklace, sits with palms joined in prayer, a microphone in front of him. Before them are brass and silver puja vessels, a gold kettle-shaped pot, a silver bowl of almonds, a tray with a dark liquid and a small silver cup, and a silver container. At right, a framed picture is garlanded with red roses and yellow flowers on an orange cloth. Swamiji (probable): the man with long hair, red tilak, rudraksha mala and orange robes is performing the puja.2007-11-12A photograph of two men seated in prayer at a puja setup on a mat in front of a large framed mirror decorated with red and yellow flower garlands. The man on the left, in an ornate wooden chair, has long dark hair, wears an orange robe and a dark rudraksha mala, and presses his palms together in namaste with eyes closed. Beside him, a man in an orange robe and orange head wrap, wearing glasses, a gold necklace with a pendant and gold bangles, also sits with palms joined, a microphone on a stand near him. Brass puja vessels, a kalasha-style lamp, a silver bowl, flowers and small brass items sit on the mat in front. A dark blue carpeted floor and a yellow-flowered arrangement appear at the right edge.2007-11-12Photograph of a seated puja in an indoor hall with a blue-grey carpet. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on a carved wooden chair holding a small lit oil lamp in his right hand, with a vertical tilak on his forehead. Beside him, a bespectacled man in orange robes and a shawl over his head sits on the floor with palms joined in namaskar, and a golden necklace, holding a silver bell in his other hand. In front of them lie a brass and silver puja tray with a kalasha-style vessel, a silver bowl of water, incense, flowers and a dried palm frond on an orange mat. To the right, a framed photograph with red and yellow rose garlands rests on an orange cushion, and a microphone stands nearby. Behind them are golden flower decorations and cushions. Two people are visible.2007-11-12A photograph of a puja setup on a carpeted floor with an orange mat. A man with long dark hair, wearing an orange saffron robe and a dark rudraksha mala, sits cross-legged on a wooden chair with a small gold spoon in his right hand, a red tilak on his forehead, eyes lowered. In front of him is a brass plate heaped with bananas, oranges, a pineapple, white flowers and marigolds, with brass kalashas, bells and silver bowls around it. Behind him, two large white deity murtis in red and gold garments stand on a dark platform. A woman in red sits with hands folded in the background and a white table fan stands nearby. Other people in orange and red clothing sit at the left edge. Several people are visible, and the scene is a puja or abhishekam offering.2007-11-12