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A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage with an orange and yellow backdrop. A seated figure in an orange robe with a dark hair bun sits on a gold throne decorated with garlands of red, white and green flowers. Devotees in white shirts and trousers stand around, and an older woman in a grey-brown sari with folded hands stands at left. A man in a white shirt bends forward near the throne, and a young boy in a green-brown shirt stands in the foreground. A person in white kneels beside a tray at the lower left.

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A stage scene in front of a large painted backdrop of orange, yellow and brown tones. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a platform while a woman in a grey-gold sari with gold border stands before him with her hands together. Behind them a golden and floral garland arrangement with red, white and yellow flowers is set up. Around them several people in white shirts and trousers, a man in an orange robe with a red-orange shawl, a bald man with a saffron shawl, a woman in a white sari, and a woman in a striped red-and-gold sari stand or kneel. A young girl in white with a red sash sits in front, and another person in white kneels at lower left. The scene appears to be a padapuja or devotional ceremony.2009-07-25A photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage with a large painted backdrop of rocky, earthy tones and an orange glow. Devotees in white clothes and saffron-clad attendants gather around a golden, ornate seat decorated with green leaves, garlands of white and red flowers. A man in a white dhoti and shirt bends forward toward the seat, a woman in white salwar kameez stands with hands together, and a woman in a white sari kneels with a brass plate in front of the seat. Other devotees in white shirts, orange and red sarees, and a small child in blue stand in a line watching. A figure in saffron robes stands at the golden seat, but his appearance is not clearly identifiable. Rose petals and a brass vessel rest on a side table with flowers.2009-07-25A photograph of a stage ceremony in front of a large painted backdrop in orange and yellow tones. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with long dark hair and a gold-toned throne behind, receives devotees. A cluster of red, yellow and white flower garlands is laid on the stage floor near the throne. A young woman in a white sari with an orange shawl kneels and offers a tray, while a man in white kneels in front. Standing devotees in white shirts and beige trousers, and women in white and cream saris, form a line along the stage, with an older man in a white shirt at left. The seated figure is an appearance-based a person by saffron clothing, long hair and a ceremonial setting, while the throne and garlands alone are not conclusive.2009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25A stage event photograph with a large painted backdrop of dark brown and orange tree-like forms against orange and yellow panels. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a golden throne decorated with red and white flower garlands, while people around them attend. A man in white dhoti and shirt bends toward the seated figure, and a woman in an orange salwar kameez stands beside the throne. Other devotees in white shirts, a purple sari, a maroon sari and orange kurtas stand around the platform, one woman seated at lower left in a grey sari, and a man in a grey shirt at right. The scene suggests a darshan or padapuja setting on stage.2009-07-25A seated figure in an orange robe with a red undergarment sits on a red cushioned seat on a golden platform, decorated with marigold and rose garlands, before a painted backdrop of rocky orange-brown tones. Around them, devotees in white shirts, white dhotis and saris stand close, with a woman in a purple sari and a young woman in white kneeling in front, many with hands folded or touching the platform. A woman in a white sari with gold border stands at the right and another man in a white shirt and dark trousers at the far right.2009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25Photograph of a padapuja ceremony on a stage with a painted orange-and-yellow backdrop. A seated man in an orange shawl over a red garment sits on an ornate silver-and-red throne decorated with green leaves, white and orange flowers. Devotees around him include a woman in a turquoise blouse and blue-green patterned sari bending forward, a woman in a green sari, a young man in saffron robes, an older man in white dhoti and shirt, and several people in white clothes and white shirts. One young woman in a white sari with orange border kneels at lower left. The seated figure's bare feet rest on the platform while devotees attend him.2009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25A photograph of a padapuja ritual on a stage with a painted backdrop in orange, cream and brown tones. A seated figure in orange robes sits on a gold throne decorated with green leaves and white, red and yellow flower garlands, with bare feet visible. A man in a white shirt and light trousers bends forward, hands raised in prayer, touching the seated figure's feet. A bald man with a grey beard in a white shirt stands at the left. A standing man in a light-brown dhoti and shawl, with a green ID badge, stands centre-left. A woman in an orange sari with a long dark braid stands left, and a woman in an orange shawl stands right with hands folded in namaste. Women in white saris with gold borders stand at right, and children in white and red are at the lower edges.2009-07-25