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A seated figure in an orange robe and a multi-coloured garland sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne in a plain, cream-walled room, hands pressed together in namaskar. A man in a white shirt and khaki trousers bends forward to offer something at the throne's foot, while a woman in an orange sari and an older woman in a green-and-red sari stand nearby with hands joined. Two young men in orange and white sit on white cloth before the throne, one in saffron and one in white with an orange shawl. Trays of apples, oranges, sweets, coconut, flowers and kalasha-style vessels are arranged on the white floor cloth, with a child seated among the devotees. A cooler unit sits at right beside a striped mat. The seated figure has long dark hair and a rudraksha-style garland, consistent with a person in an appearance-based label, with the other participants in ritual roles.

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August 09 20092009-08-09A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe with a multi-coloured marigold garland and a white flower garland sits with palms pressed together in namaste on an ornate gold and red-cushioned throne. Two women in orange and saffron sarees stand at left, one with white flowers in her hair, and a man in a white shirt sits on the floor at the foot of the throne offering something from a brass plate of flowers. A boy in a light shirt sits nearby. Two men in orange and white are seated at right, one in white shirt beside a plate of fruit. Fruit such as apples and oranges, a brass tray and a bottle of water are placed on white cloth on the floor, with a cooler unit at right. This appears to be a home pada puja offering in a room.2009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09A seated woman in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste. Around her on a white cloth and blue mat, devotees sit on the floor: an older woman in a sari presents an offering, a man in a white shirt sits with hands folded, and a woman in orange robes sits beside the throne. Two young women in white with yellow shawls sit to the right. Trays of fruit, flower garlands, bowls of sweets, a kalasha-style brass vessel and small oil lamps are arranged in front, with books nearby.2009-08-13August 09 20092009-08-09A seated figure on an ornate gold-and-red throne receives a home pada puja in a room with cream walls and a striped rug. The seated figure wears saffron-orange robes, a beaded rudraksha mala, and has long dark hair; hands are pressed together in greeting. A man in a white shirt pours or offers water over the feet while a woman in a green blouse and maroon sari sits on a white cloth with family members, including a young child in white, and a girl in a yellow top. Offerings on the cloth include a brass thali with plates of sweets, fruit such as oranges, apples and pomegranates, bowls of rice and rose petals. a person seated on throne, identified by appearance cues of long hair and saffron robes with rudraksha mala, receiving devotees during the puja. Six or more people are visible including partially seen figures at the edges.2009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of a padapuja in a plain room. A person with long dark hair, a rudraksha mala and orange robes sits with hands joined on a gold-and-red ornate throne, with a lit oil lamp at the foot of the throne. Around the throne, a crowd sits on a white cloth: a man in a white shirt holds a small offering to the throne, a woman in a green sari and a boy in white sit with palms pressed together, and young men in white with yellow shawls sit nearby. Fruit (oranges, apples), a silver plate, a bowl and flowers lie on the cloth in front. A wall air conditioner and a small table with boxes are visible at the back. About 15 people are visible.2009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09