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A seated figure on a red-and-gold throne chair, bare-shouldered in saffron-orange cloth, wearing a long gold necklace, rudraksha malas and gold armlets, extends his hand while smiling. Around him, devotees stand in a room draped with pink and gold fabric and marigold garlands. A woman in a white sari with a red blouse holds a small cup and a flower garland, a grey-haired woman in a purple sari holds a plate, a man in white kurta with a red garland stands at left, and a young girl in teal holds her hands together. A standing attendant in orange robes and rudraksha holds a long silver staff, and a flower arrangement sits beside the throne.

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June 22 20142014-06-22June 22 20142014-06-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada puja-style house visit in a room with gold shimmer curtains and flower decorations. A seated figure in an orange-red shawl and red-orange dhoti, wearing rudraksha and gold ceremonial necklaces and a gold-trimmed red-orange throne cover, rests a hand on a bowl-shaped offering held by a woman in a white sari with a red blouse and garland. A woman in a purple sari holds a tray of offerings, a man in white with a red flower garland stands at left, and a young girl in a teal dress stands in front. Behind the seated figure, a bald man in saffron and orange robes with rudraksha beads holds a trident-like staff, and a fruit tray sits at lower right. a person is seated on the throne with distinctive ceremonial gold necklaces, rudraksha and a shawl, and is being honoured by the household.2014-06-22 +1 copiesJune 22 20142014-06-22 +1 copiesA photograph inside a small home room during a pada puja at a devotee's house. A seated figure in a rust-red robe, wearing a white jasmine garland with red flowers and a rudraksha mala, holds a ceremonial staff and sits on a red chair, with a tray of flowers and an oil lamp nearby. Before him, a woman in a white sari with gold border and a man in a white vest sit on a striped mat performing the puja, while a shaved-headed young man in white sits at the front left. Several saffron-robed men with white tilak and rudraksha malas stand at the back, and a row of women in saree and salwar stand with folded hands along the left wall. Framed photographs hang on the wall behind them.2014-07-01July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesPhotograph of a devotional home visit in a room decorated with garlands of yellow, white and pink flowers. A long-haired figure seated on a red cushion wears a rudraksha mala, ceremonial gold necklaces, gold armlets and an orange-and-saffron garment; this figure has distinctive long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and saffron clothing, and appearance suggests a person, seated and receiving devotees. A woman in a gold-and-orange silk saree with a red flower garland stands with hands folded in greeting. Nearby a man in white shirt and white dhoti kneels beside a small child in a teal top. Behind them a standing sadhu in saffron robes holds a silver trident, and other men in white stand near a tray of offerings, a kalasha-like arrangement and a cooler.2014-06-21 +1 copiesJuly 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 01 20142014-07-01A photograph of a padapuja (foot-worship) during a house visit in a domestic living room. On the right, a bare-chested man in saffron-red cloth with a shawl, long swept-back hair, rudraksha malas and a large white flower garland sits on a red cushioned seat, holding a tall silver staff topped with a kalasha-like finial. Beside him a young woman in a white sari with green border sits on the floor watching a devotee, and a man in white kneels at lower left with his hands at a brass plate of flowers. Other men in orange robes sit or stand around the room; a red sofa, a refrigerator and patterned curtains are visible. Several people are present in the room.2014-07-07September 16 20132013-09-16 +1 copies