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A photograph of a seated figure in an orange shawl over a maroon garment with gold border, wearing a long white-and-red flower garland with yellow beads and bangles, holding a silver staff-like pole with a ball finial while looking down at a brass plate of offerings. Beside them a man in white dhoti and red-orange shawl kneels on a floral-patterned cloth and handles offerings, while a woman in a green blouse and others sit or stand around, some with hands pressed together. A brass vessel sits on the floor, and a standing woman in a rust-orange sari and rudraksha mala is visible at upper right. The room has white walls and a white door.

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June 23 20142014-06-23A photograph of an indoor ritual in a small room with mint-green walls and a green curtain. On the right, a person with long dark hair, a white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, wearing an orange-red robe, holds up a long ceremonial staff topped with a metal ornament while seated on a pink lotus-like cushion. In front of them, a woman in a white sari with gold border kneels and tends a brass plate holding fruit, flowers and kumkum. Around them, a man in a white shirt, an elderly woman in a green sari, a woman in a purple sari, saffron-robed young men with rudraksha malas and a shaved-head boy in a white dhoti and gold-bordered shawl look on. A photographer in orange stands at the top right.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJune 23 20142014-06-23A seated figure in an orange-red robe with gold borders and a white and red floral garland holds a long silver rod, receiving a ritual in a plain room. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti kneels beside a metal bowl and serves from a brass vessel, while a woman in a cream and red sari bends forward to offer something. Behind them, seated devotees in orange and saffron clothes, a woman with flowers in her hair, and a young child watch, with a standing crowd in white and dark clothing along the back wall. a person: the seated robed figure with a sweeping dark hairstyle, forehead marks, and orange garments with ornate gold borders and garland matches the visible cues for the a person candidate.2014-06-24 +1 copiesA photograph of a pada puja in a small room with pink walls and a window fan. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala, a white and red flower garland, gold bangles and an armband sits on an orange-draped throne, feet being washed with a flower-filled vessel held by a woman in an orange sari with a flower garland in her hair. A man in white kneels and offers flowers and leaves; a woman in a teal sari with glasses watches. Other saffron-clad attendants sit in the background and a lit oil lamp and brass plates sit on the floor.2014-06-26A seated figure on an orange cushioned throne wears a red-and-orange robe, a white-and-red crown, layered red, orange and white flower garlands, and gold bangles, one arm raised to grip a silver rod. Around them, saffron-robed sannyasis with shaved heads and tripundra markings sit and stand, some wearing rudraksha malas. In front, a man in white with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala sits with folded hands, while a woman in a pink-and-gold sari pours liquid from a small cup over a silver plate of offerings, and a young man in a checked shirt sits with palms joined. A deity murti and framed pictures sit on a shrine shelf behind, and a garland-decorated window frames the room.2013-06-23 +2 copiesJune 26 20142014-06-26A pada puja at a devotee's house. A woman with a dark bun, wearing a red flower garland and a rust-red sari with gold border, sits on an orange cushion and holds a silver rod while a devotee in white kneels and offers a brass plate with a small lamp and offerings. A saffron-robed sannyasi with a yellow bead mala sits beside her. Behind them, several seated devotees in white dhotis, saris and folded hands watch. A small brass platter sits on the floor with more devotees bending in. The room has white tiled flooring and a window at the top right.2014-06-26June 24 20142014-06-24 +1 copiesJune 27 20142014-06-27June 27 20142014-06-27A seated figure in orange and rust-brown robes, wearing a long red, white and green flower garland with rudraksha beads, holds a tall silver ritual staff topped with a ornate finial over a small flame in a domestic room. Devotees surround him: a woman in a magenta sari and gold bangles, an elderly woman in red reaching toward the flame, a man in white with a forehead mark, and several boys in striped and plain shirts with sacred ash marks, all with hands joined or cupped toward the fire. Rose petals and white flowers lie on the floor. Several saffron-clad attendants stand behind. The scene appears to be a house-visit blessing with a lamp and flowers. Visible people: about 12.2014-06-24 +1 copies