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A photograph of a seated figure on a red cushioned throne before a dark red draped backdrop, with lit brass oil lamps on both sides. The central seated figure wears a saffron-orange robe and an orange head wrap, with a red garland draped over the throne, and holds one hand raised in blessing. In front, a man in white kurta and dhoti kneels with his back to the camera on a red mat, and two other men in white dhotis sit on the floor, one on each side of the throne. The scene suggests a padapuja. a person candidate present by appearance cues of saffron robe, orange head wrap and garland, but identity uncertain.

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A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a dimly lit hall with a dark red curtain backdrop. A figure in white dhoti and a red shawl kneels on a red mat, bowing toward a seated figure on a red throne-like seat wearing an orange turban and draped in garlands. Two shaven-headed attendants in white cloth sit on either side, and brass oil lamps (deepas) with lit flames line the stage. Pink flowers sit on a pink cushioned platform. The seated figure's appearance does not clearly establish an identity, so the a person field is unsure.2012-10-25A photograph of a padapuja-style ceremony in an indoor hall. A seated figure in an orange turban and saffron-orange robe, with a long garland of rudraksha and an ornate necklace, sits on a red throne with a leopard-print cushion, hands folded in greeting. A man in a white dhoti and orange shawl kneels on a patterned mat and bows toward him, while a bald man in white ritual cloth sits beside a brass oil lamp. Brass oil lamps stand on the floor and beside the throne, and a red-and-green offering tray with flowers sits nearby. Two people stand in the background near a fan.2012-10-25October 25 20122012-10-25A photograph of a seated figure on a red-cushioned throne draped with a leopard-print cloth, set before dark red curtains. The central figure wears an orange saffron robe, an orange turban, a multi-strand rudraksha mala and a gold necklace, and raises one hand in blessing. Two attendants in white dhotis sit on the stage floor on either side, and a devotee in white prostrates in front of the throne. Brass oil lamps with bird-shaped tops flank the throne, and pink flowers and a red-and-green garland rest on the dais. A fresh bloom of a ritual reverence scene; the figure's identity is not established from appearance alone.2012-10-25A seated figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a red throne draped with a leopard-print cloth and garlanded with red and orange flowers, raising one hand in blessing. Two devotees kneel in white ritual clothing on a red mat: one folds hands in prayer at left, another bows with forehead to the floor at centre. A shaved-headed attendant in white sits at right with hands joined. Brass oil lamps with flames stand on each side, and a red velvet curtain forms the backdrop. Appearance-based label: a person, seated in orange robes and turban with ornate ceremonial adornments on the throne.2012-10-25A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with a matching orange head wrap sits cross-legged on a red velvet throne with a leopard-print cushion, decorated with pink and green garlands. Strands of rudraksha beads hang across the chest. Two devotees in white dhoti-style clothing kneel on red mats on either side, palms pressed together in anjali. Brass oil lamps (deepas) burn at both sides, a vase of pink flowers stands beside the throne, and a gold box with flower offerings sits in front. Maroon velvet drapes form the backdrop. The figure appears to be a live person on the throne, though the appearance is uncertain.2012-10-25October 25 20122012-10-25October 27 20122012-10-27A photograph on a stage with dark red drapes behind. A figure seated on an ornate red and orange cushioned throne, wearing an orange turban and orange-saffron robes, with a rudraksha mala and a garland of marigolds and yellow flowers draped over the shoulders, hands raised in greeting. Two young men in white dhotis kneel on red mats on either side with palms pressed together in namaskar. Brass oil lamps flank the throne, a small tray of offerings sits before it, and a white tower fan stands to the left. The figure's identity is uncertain from appearance; roles described are the seated teacher and two kneeling devotees.2012-10-27October 25 20122012-10-25October 27 20122012-10-27A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap sits on a red-cushioned throne or peetha raised on a pink-and-red platform in a hall with a deep red drape behind. A decorative leopard-print cloth covers the seat, with garlands draped at the base. Two people in white dhoti-style clothing sit on the floor at either side, and a third person in white sits at the front of the platform. Tall brass oil lamps with lit flames stand on both sides, and a pair of flower offerings rests near the seat. The floor is glossy and reflective, and ceiling fans and portable coolers are visible. A printed . a person appearance candidate is seated on the throne, shown with saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap2012-10-25