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A photograph inside a small room with yellow walls and a doorway, showing a seated figure in an orange-and-maroon robe with a red and white flower garland, holding a silver trident aloft while smiling. Around him, devotees press palms together; a woman in a red-and-gold sari and another in orange stand at left, young men in white shirts and dhotis and saffron-clad sannyasis stand and kneel behind. A young woman in white at lower left holds a lit oil lamp for an aarti, with a seated man in white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl praying beside her. Rudraksha malas are visible on several men, and white flower petals lie on the floor.

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July 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesIndoor ritual in a pale green room with a red and white hanging decoration above and a wooden shrine door behind. A person in a saffron-orange robe with a long swept-back hairstyle sits on a low seat, holding up a silver trident, and wears a fresh garland of red roses, white flowers and green leaves; the presentation fits a person, with long hair, saffron clothing and a flower garland as the qualifying cues. Seated before them, a woman in a cream and gold sari with red border holds a lit oil lamp, while nearby a young man in white dhoti and shirt holds a flame and a woman in a red sari with gold jewellery presses her palms together. Standing devotees in white dhotis, saffron robes and rudraksha malas stand with folded hands, and a photographer in saffron clothing holds a camera at right. The rite appears to be a lamp-lighting blessing with a trident raised over the group.2014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph of an indoor ritual in a yellow-walled room with a small window and red and orange paper decorations on the wall. A seated man in orange-red robes, wearing a garland of red and white flowers and a rudraksha mala, holds a tall silver trident aloft while smiling. Around him, devotees in orange and saffron robes, white shirts and white dhotis press their palms together. A woman in a white sari with a red border holds a lit oil lamp, and a woman in a red sari stands at the left with hands folded. Loose white flowers lie on the floor.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual scene in a small room with pale yellow walls and a window. A seated man in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with long swept-back hair, a red and white floral garland with green leaves, and a rudraksha mala, holds up a long silver trident-topped staff while a man in white kneels in front holding a lit oil lamp flame. Around them devotees with palms pressed together in namaskar stand and sit, including women in saris, young men in white dhotis and orange cloth, and a woman in a white sari with a red shawl. Jasmine flowers lie on the floor. Photographers in orange clothing stand in the background. The caption identifies the subject as a person; appearance cues include the long hair, saffron clothing and rudraksha mala.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph inside a room with lavender walls and an arched doorway during a ritual reception. A person seated on an orange cushioned seat at right wears a marigold and white flower garland, a maroon-orange garment, and a rudraksha mala, and holds a tall silver staff upright. Before him, a woman in a white and red sari holds a lit oil lamp in both hands, and a seated man in a cream kurta with glasses presses his palms together. Nearby, a young man in a white dhoti kneels with folded hands, and a standing young man in white with a rudraksha necklace holds his hands together. A crowd of women in saris and salwar kameez stands behind with palms joined, and a framed photo hangs on the wall. Scattered flower petals and a yellow flower lie on the floor in front of the seated figure.2014-07-04 +1 copiesA seated figure on a red cushioned chair at the right holds a silver trident and wears a white and green flower garland, red floral armbands, a rudraksha mala and a dark red-brown robe with a gold-trimmed edge. Before this figure, a shaved-headed devotee in orange and a man in a white vest and dhoti kneel on a striped rug, one lighting a flame. A woman in a white saree with gold border and red bindi sits with hands joined in prayer at the left. Orange-robed sadhus and white-clad men stand behind in a yellow-walled room with framed pictures, while women in green and blue saris stand at the left. A padapuja-style ritual is taking place in a home. Photo credit text is overlaid at the bottom right.2014-07-01July 03 20142014-07-03July 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph inside a small room with pale green walls, showing a ceremonial scene. On the right, a person seated on the floor wears a saffron-orange garment and a large garland of red roses, white jasmine and green leaves, and holds a silver trident upright. Seated in front of them is a woman in a white sari with a red shawl, cupping her hands around a lit oil lamp, with jasmine flowers on the floor. Around them, a dozen or so people stand and kneel with palms pressed together in namaskar, including young men in white dhotis and shirts, a woman in an orange-and-gold sari, and several men in saffron or orange cloth with rudraksha malas. A framed picture hangs on the upper left wall and a red decorative hanging appears at top. a person's presence is claimed by the page but the seated figure's appearance is not clearly distinctive, so no firm identification is made.2014-07-04 +2 copiesA photograph of a devotional ritual in a small room with lilac walls and a bright flower arrangement of red, white, yellow and pink blooms. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a saffron sash and a long garland of white and orange flowers holds a silver trishul upright while devotees gather around him. Several women in white and cream saris and saffron-yellow blouses, some with rudraksha malas and gold bangles, press their palms together or raise their hands near a lit oil lamp on a tray. A shaved-headed young man in white dhoti and a white shawl stands behind them, and a young man in white kurta kneels with folded hands. Red flower petals are heaped on a tray near the seated figure, and a small framed photograph sits on a side table.2014-07-04 +1 copies