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A house-visit padapuja in a domestic room with orange curtains and a carved wooden screen. A seated figure in rust-red robes, a white flower-and-red-bloom garland, rudraksha mala and gold armbands holds a silver staff with a blue balloon-like ornament and rests his feet while a man in white shirt and saffron-orange shawl kneels to wash them. A woman in white sari stands with folded hands, a young boy in white dhoti and rudraksha mala sits beside a tray of flowers, a monk in orange robes assists, and a man in saffron-orange holds a camera. A framed deity picture hangs on the wall with flowers nearby. a person: the seated figure in red robes, rudraksha mala and gold armbands is described by the padapuja setting.

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A photograph of a padapuja, the foot-worship ritual, in a domestic room with orange curtains and a carved wooden screen. A seated person in a rust-red robe with white flower garlands and gold armbands holds a silver ceremonial staff topped with a blue ball, smiling. Before them a man in a white dhoti and white shirt with an orange shawl kneels and washes their feet from a brass plate holding fruit and flowers. A woman in a white sari with a blue border stands at left with palms pressed together. A young man in white with a rudraksha mala sits nearby, and a photographer in a rust-red robe with a camera stands in the background. Several people are visible in total. The seated person is an appearance-based candidate; the image is consistent with the page's a person reference, though the appearance cues are uncertain.2014-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesA home interior during a padapuja house visit: a person in a rust-red robe with white jasmine and red flower garlands sits on a wooden chair, holding a silver staff with a fan-like ornament, with gold armlets on the upper arm. A man in white with an orange-beaded necklace kneels at the feet, washing or honouring them over a brass plate with rose petals. Two shaven-headed young men in saffron-orange robes sit nearby, one in white dhoti with rudraksha beads. An older woman in a white sari stands at left. Behind them are orange curtains, a framed deity picture, a carved wooden screen and a vase of flowers.2014-07-07 +2 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesIndoor padapuja at a devotee's house with an orange curtain and a carved wooden screen. A figure seated in a wooden rocking chair wears a rust-brown robe, a white and red flower garland, gold armlets and bangles, and holds up a tall silver staff with a round finial. Before him, a devotee in a white shirt and an orange-beaded necklace kneels and washes his feet. Three young men in orange cloths sit nearby, one in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala, one with an orange shawl, and one behind the chair. A wall picture, a brass lamp, a flower vase and a fruit tray sit on the floor.2014-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesIndoor photo of a home padapuja during a house visit. A woman seated in a wooden armchair wears a maroon sari, white and red flower garlands, and gold bangles, and holds a tall silver ceremonial staff with a finial. In front of her a man in white kneels beside a brass tray of fruit and flowers, holding a lit oil lamp. Two young men sit on the floor: one in saffron cloth with a rudraksha mala, the other in white dhoti with a mala. A standing woman in a red sari stands at left near orange curtains, a framed deity picture hangs on the wall, and a carved wooden screen and flower decorations complete the room.2014-07-07 +1 copiesA home padapuja in a living room with orange curtains and a wooden sofa. A seated person in a rust-coloured robe, adorned with white and red flower garlands, bangles and armlets, holds a silver staff upward while a man in white clothes and an orange shawl pours water from a brass vessel over the seated person's feet on a brass plate. A young boy in white dhoti and rudraksha mala sits nearby, with a monk in orange robes behind. A small girl in a pink top, bananas in a basket, brass lamps, and a flower vase are visible, and a framed deity picture hangs on the wall. The seated person is a probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair, a ceremonial gold necklace and ornate armlets, with the foot-washing ritual underway. The person pouring water wears a rudraksha mala.2014-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja ritual indoors. A man seated on an orange cushioned seat wears an orange and red robe, a red and white flower garland, gold armbands and a sacred thread ornament, with a white forehead marking. Two devotees kneel before him, one in a white shirt and white dhoti washing his feet from a brass vessel while another devotee in a blue top holds his foot. Standing behind are several men in orange-and-saffron robes and rudraksha malas, one holding a camera. A woman in an orange sari stands at left, and a brass trident stands at right beside a fan. Multiple people are visible.2014-07-01July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copies