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Photo of a darshan moment at a gilded golden throne or seat with a red velvet cushion. A man in orange robes holds a silver bowl of offerings toward a seated figure draped in orange with a thick garland of red and white flowers. In the foreground a man in a white shirt sits with palms pressed together in prayer, wearing a red thread on his wrist. A tray of rose petals, white flowers and leaves sits on the red cushion. A woman's head is visible at the right edge and another person at the lower left.

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A close crop of a ritual foot-washing (padapuja) in progress. A seated figure wearing a saffron-orange kurta and bare feet rests on a gold-trimmed throne with a red velvet cushion, with a long orange-and-red flower garland draped over the feet. In the foreground, a man in a white shirt and beige trousers, wearing a white-beaded wrist band, pours water from a cup over the feet. A silver pooja vessel with a small silver figure sits on the red cushion, and a white floral garland hangs on the left side of the throne. Another person in an orange garment appears at the right edge.2009-08-02A photograph of a padapuja ritual. A seated figure in an orange-saffron dhoti and shawl, with a long garland of orange and yellow flowers draped over the legs, has bare feet placed on a silver tray. A man in a white shirt and cream trousers, wearing a gold bangle and ring, pours water from a silver vessel over the feet. Red velvet cushions, a gold-framed throne base, white jasmine garlands and red flowers surround the scene. The seated figure's face is not visible. Two people are visible: the seated figure and the pouring attendant, plus a partially visible hand at the lower right.2009-08-02September 07 20092009-09-07December 03 20092009-12-03A padapuja scene in which devotees in white and gold-bordered clothing sit on a carpet before a golden throne. On the throne sits a figure in saffron-orange robes with a large red flower garland around the neck; the figure's face is cut off by the frame, so no identity is assigned. A bald elderly man in white kneels in front, a man in a white shirt with a white shawl offers white flowers at the feet, and women in white saffron-bordered saris sit with palms pressed together. Brass bowls with offerings, a silver bowl of red petals and a tray of fruit and sweets sit nearby, and golden lion figures flank the throne.August 09 20092009-08-09August 15 20102010-08-15Close photograph of a padapuja ritual at Adi Kailasa, Bengaluru. A golden ornate pedestal in the foreground holds a silver tray of rose petals and offerings, with a bare foot resting on it. A man in white kurta with a rudraksha mala and a small ID badge pours water from a gold cup. A woman in a green blouse and red-and-gold bangles reaches to wash the foot. A figure in saffron-orange robes with a beaded mala stands at right, and another devotee in white and a dark-haired head are partly visible at the edges.2009-09-07A close, motion-blurred photograph of hands at a ritual. Several hands, one wearing a beaded bracelet and bangles, pour or hold a golden vessel over a dark stone object. A person in a white shirt sits at the left edge. Two figures in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland stand behind the vessel. A gold-patterned cloth is visible behind the hands.2009-09-14December 03 20092009-12-03September 07 20092009-09-07 +1 copiesAugust 16 20092009-08-16