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A padapuja ceremony on a stage with dark red curtains. A man in a cream and gold embroidered kurta with a red and white striped turban and a red sash stands on a red cushion on a gold throne, smiling and holding a white paper. Beside the throne, a bald man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands watching. In the foreground, a man in a blue top and white dhoti bows forward, touching his forehead to the floor at the feet of the seated figure. Behind them, a deity murti in a purple shawl stands in a green arch garlanded with red, yellow, white and purple flowers, with a golden vahana beside it. The scene shows a devotee's padapuja offering.

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December 14 20112011-12-14December 14 20112011-12-14December 24 20092009-12-24 +1 copiesDecember 14 20112011-12-14A man in a cream and maroon embroidered kurta with a red-and-white striped turban stands on a gilded throne with a red cushion, receiving a folded document from a man in a blue kurta and white trousers. Between them stands a bald man in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala. Behind the throne, a gold-framed niche decorated with garlands in purple, yellow, green and white holds a standing statue draped in purple cloth. A gold elephant-shaped seat with an orange cloth sits at right, before maroon drapes.2011-12-14October 22 20152015-10-22 +1 copiesDecember 22 20102010-12-22October 11 20152015-10-11A photograph on a stage before a golden throne draped with multicoloured flower garlands and turquoise cloth. A man in a maroon turban and a shimmering purple-pink embroidered sherwani stands at left, smiling and handing a white gift bag. A bald man in an orange dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala stands at right holding white shopping bags. In the foreground a man in a green silk kurta and white dhoti bows deeply, forehead touching a gold footstool draped with yellow flowers. The candidate in the turban shows cues of long swept-back hair and ornate attire, but the appearance is not conclusive enough for a confident identification. Gold-trimmed red and patterned rugs cover the platform.2011-12-16October 15 20152015-10-15A photograph on a stage with a deep maroon curtain. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream and gold embroidered sherwani-style outfit and a red-and-white striped turban, stands on a red mat before an ornate gold throne-like seat decorated with multicoloured flower garlands. He reaches toward a woman in a grey kurta and dark green dupatta who offers him a sheet of paper. Between them stands a shaved-headed man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl. To the right, a figure in a purple shawl and garland stands beside a gold chair topped by a golden nandi-style bull statue. a person: the man in the cream embroidered outfit and red turban with long hair is a presentation-appropriate candidate standing at the throne; the appearance cues are only partly distinctive, so this is uncertain. The scene reflects a pada-puja offering.2011-12-14A devotee in white shirt and dhoti kneels and bows low with forehead to the floor before a gold ornate throne draped with white and pink flower garlands. A person in a long orange robe with a sleeveless orange top and orange sarong stands at left, holding a folded paper or card toward a second orange-robed figure, who wears a gold chain necklace and a rudraksha-style bead mala and holds the card as well. Behind them is a floral arrangement of orange, yellow and pink flowers and a deep navy curtain. A woman in a red sari stands at right edge. Photograph of a ceremonial welcome or pada puja at a stage. The three central figures are at a distance and do not show a clear facial identity cue for a person.2009-12-23