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A 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.

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A photograph of a pada puja ceremony in a dark temple hall. A central figure with long swept-back dark hair and a white floral garland sits on an ornate golden throne flanked by golden lion figures, wearing a red-orange garment, a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant; the figure raises both hands in blessing. Behind him a large jewelled heart-shaped backdrop hangs with purple and white flowers, and brass lamps hang from the ceiling. Devotees seated around a golden tray lift lit oil lamps and offerings, with plates of fruit and a floral arrangement at the centre. A second seated figure in saffron-coloured clothing and garlands sits on a golden seat at the right edge.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A 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.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A 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.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07A 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.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 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.2016-03-07March 07 20162016-03-07