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A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a shrine room. A man with a voluminous dark hairstyle wears a rust-red garment, a white flower garland, a rudraksha mala and gold ornaments, seated on a golden lion-armed throne before a colourful heart-shaped backdrop with strings of pink flowers. Devotees in white, orange and pink saris and white kurtas sit around a golden offering table holding brass thalis, lamps and a decorated plate, lifting oil lamps and offerings. A second seated figure in orange and red with a garland sits on a smaller gold throne at right. Hanging brass lamps and bells decorate the dark ceiling.

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March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A photograph inside a dark shrine during an evening puja. A man with a tall, swept-back dark hairstyle wears a rust-red garment, a rudraksha-style beaded necklace and a white floral garland, seated on an ornate gold throne flanked by gold lion figures, in front of a large jewelled and floral backdrop. a person is seated, with cues including the swept-back hair, ornate gold seating and garland. Devotees crowd around, many holding oil lamps and raising hands in worship, while gold trays hold offerings of fruit, flowers and sweets in front of the throne. Hanging brass lamps and garlands decorate the walls.2016-03-07A photograph of a pada puja ritual in a dark shrine hall lit by oil lamps (diyas) and hanging brass bells. A central figure sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-head armrests, in front of a large jeweled heart-shaped backdrop. The seated figure has long, swept-back dark hair, wears a white flower garland, layered rudraksha malas and gold necklaces, and red-orange robes, and makes a blessing gesture with raised hands. Devotees in white, pink and orange saris and kurtas crowd around a golden platter table holding a floral arrangement, brass plates of offerings and lit lamps, raising lamps and offerings toward him. A second golden seat to the right holds another robed figure garlanded with flowers. Visible people number roughly 20-25 around the seats.2016-03-07A dim temple hall lit by hanging brass oil lamps and small flames held in hands. A central figure with a tall swept-back dark hairstyle, wearing a red-orange garment, a white flower garland, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, sits on an ornate golden lion-armed throne before a large jewelled heart-shaped backdrop with purple and white patterns and pink flower strings. He raises one hand in blessing. Around a gold tray with banana leaves and fruit, devotees in white and pink saris and white dhotis hold lit lamps and offerings. A second seated figure in saffron clothing and a garland sits on a golden chair at the right edge.2016-03-07A photograph inside a dimly lit shrine room during a pada puja. A seated figure in a red-orange garment, with a long white flower garland, a gold necklace and a tall dark crown-like headdress, sits on a golden throne with lion-head armrests before a large ornate peacock-feather style backdrop. Around him, a crowd of devotees sits on the floor: women in white and cream saris, a bald older man in a white shirt with a red shawl, and a woman in red. Many devotees hold brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) and offering trays of flowers and sweets, and some have their palms pressed together. Lit diyas and hanging brass bells decorate the scene, with a garland-draped pillar at the top right.2016-03-07A photograph inside a dark shrine room during a puja. A seated figure in a red-maroon robe, with a black turban-like headpiece, long white flower garland and rudraksha-style beads, sits on an ornate golden throne with lion-shaped armrests and a heart-shaped backdrop of colourful ornaments and flowers. Beside him, a second seated figure in red-orange robes and garland sits on a smaller gilded throne. In the foreground, a crowd of about twenty devotees in white and orange clothes hold oil lamps and offering plates around a large golden tray of flowers and lamps. Hanging brass lamps and bells decorate the ceiling. Appearance-based label: a person, seated centrally on the throne in a red robe with a black headpiece and garlands.2016-03-07A photograph of a pada puja in a dark temple hall. A man with voluminous black hair, wearing a rust-red dhoti and cloth, a long white garland and a gold necklace, sits on an ornate golden throne flanked by golden lion heads. He raises his hands in blessing. Before him, devotees in white and orange clothing hold oil lamps, and golden trays hold flowers, fruit and offerings. Behind the throne, a heart-shaped backdrop of gold, green and purple embroidery is hung with lamps and garlands. A second seated figure in red and orange robes, with a garland, sits on a golden chair at the right. a person seated on the throne, appearance-based cues: swept-back voluminous hair, ornate gold necklace and garland, red-and-saffron ceremonial cloth; a devotee-led pada puja at the throne.2016-03-07A photograph inside a decorated shrine room at a festival puja. A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped armrests wears a red-orange robe, a white flower garland, a gold necklace and a large black hair crown, and smiles while seated. Beside him, a second seated figure in red and orange clothing wears a pink-and-white flower garland. Before the throne stand a gold tray with rose petals and flowers, many small oil lamps lit, and brass bowls of offerings. Devotees in white clothes, an orange sari and a maroon shawl kneel and sit around the tray holding lamps and offerings, and a bald man in white at right holds a lamp. A colourful jewelled backdrop with a heart-shaped halo frame and hanging bells surrounds the throne, and a wooden door stands at right.2016-03-07A photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a dark hall, with a central figure seated on an ornate gold throne with lion-shaped arms and a large colourful heart-shaped backdrop decorated with flowers. The seated figure wears a rust-red robe, a white jasmine garland, a gold pendant necklace and a large dark topknot, with bare feet resting on a cloth. Around a gold ritual tray with kumkum-marked brass plates and oil lamps, devotees in white, saffron and pink saris and dhotis sit and stand with folded hands. Hanging brass lamps and pink flower strings decorate the room.2016-03-07