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A photograph of an indoor house-visit darshan. A central seated figure in a rust-red garment wears a red and white flower garland and bangles, seated on an orange cushioned bench with colourful striped pillows. Before him on a low table are a wooden box, red fruits and red flowers. Several devotees sit or kneel in front: a woman in a teal top, a woman in an orange patterned blouse, and a man in white at left. A man in white with a rudraksha mala stands at left, and a shaven-headed young man in orange and white beads gestures at right. A photographer in rust-red robes with a camera stands at far right. Lit oil lamps and a brass plate sit near the wall.

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July 08 20142014-07-08A photograph of an indoor house-visit puja in a living room with orange floor cushions and a wooden cabinet holding brass lamps and an altar. A smiling man seated on orange cushions wears a brown-orange robe and long red and green flower garlands, with a red tilak on his forehead and beaded bracelets. He holds a tall silver staff, and a seated attendant in orange robes holds a lit flame. Several women kneel with their hands over a brass plate of flowers and fruit, one in a green sari and a woman in a dark sari, while a boy in orange and a man in white participate nearby.2014-07-08A photograph inside a warmly lit room with yellow walls, a wall lamp and a window with sheer curtains. A man in a rust-coloured dhoti and shawl wears long red-and-white flower garlands with gold-toned bead ornaments and gold armlets, and smiles broadly while raising one hand and holding a red apple-like fruit. The garlanded man sits on a cushioned seat in front of a niche. Around him, devotees in a teal top, a white-and-yellow saree and a dark top lean in, while a shaved-headed young man in white clothing with a rudraksha mala stands at left. At right a man in rust-and-gold dress holds a camera. The scene suggests a home pada puja visit.2014-07-08Indoor photo of a home visit during a padapuja. On the right, a man with long swept-back hair in a red-brown garment, wearing a red and white flower garland, bracelets and gold ornaments, sits on an orange cushioned seat with palms pressed together and smiles. In front, a seated woman in a dark patterned top and a man in white kurta with folded hands sit on an orange mat, and a woman in a teal sari sits beside them. A young attendant in orange kneels with a plate of flowers, while a man in white dhoti bends over a tray of fruit, and another attendant in orange holds a staff at the doorway. a person appearance cues are present but the identity cannot be confirmed from appearance alone.2014-07-08July 08 20142014-07-08A home interior during a house visit ritual. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes with long swept-back hair and a red flower garland holds a tall silver staff topped with a trident-like finial, smiling with hands raised. Beside him a standing attendant in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds a staff. A young girl in a pink floral dress presses her palms together, while an older woman in a blue sari and gold necklace bows with folded hands at the front. Another attendant in orange sits nearby. A brass plate of flowers and offerings rests on the floor, with a television and a red and gold cloth in the background. Probable Swamiji is seated, with long swept-back hair, saffron robes, gold armlets and a red garland, receiving pada puja.2014-07-08July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph inside a domestic living room during a padapuja house visit. A man with long dark hair, wearing a saffron-orange robe, a crown-like ornament, jasmine garlands and rudraksha beads, sits on an orange-covered sofa holding a silver staff topped with a trident-like finial. Before him a woman in an orange sari and a white-robed man hold a lit oil lamp over a young boy in orange and garlands. Standing on the left, an older woman in white with folded hands and a woman in a green salwar kameez watch. A framed deity picture hangs on the wall. Several people are visible.2014-07-07 +1 copiesIndoor photograph in a room with cream walls, orange curtains and a wooden floor. A person seated on a brown upholstered sofa with carved black wooden arms wears a red-maroon robe with gold border, a long multi-strand garland of red and white flowers, gold necklaces and gold bangles, and smiles while gesturing toward a seated man. The seated man on a wooden chair wears a white dhoti and shirt, a rudraksha mala, and a red-and-white shawl draped over his shoulders, with his hands together. Behind them a shaved-headed monk in an orange robe with rudraksha beads and a tripundra stands at a low table holding fruit, and a standing man in white with a red shawl and glasses stands to the left. A woman in red robes stands at the far left edge.2014-06-28 +1 copiesIndoor ritual in a living room during a house-visit pada puja. On the right, a person in a saffron-and-maroon robe with a yellow and red floral garland and gold armlets sits on a red-cushioned seat, feet extended over a tray of flowers and fruit, with a trident-topped staff standing beside. Seated before them, a man in an orange dhoti with a white shawl and glasses holds an oil lamp with a woman in a red top and orange garment. A young priest in white with a rudraksha mala holds the staff. Several devotees in white and cream saris sit or stand in the background with hands folded, near a dining table, a wall calendar and framed pictures. A possible reading of the scene is a pada puja, though the visible rite is a lamp offering.2014-07-08A padapuja or house-visit ritual in a living room with yellow walls and a cream sofa. A seated figure in rust-brown robes with a white jasmine garland and rudraksha mala sits on an orange cloth-covered couch, with gold bangles on the arms and a gold necklace. An older man in a white shirt holds a brass arati lamp with lit wicks, while a woman in orange sari is in the foreground offering with a plate. A shaven-headed young man in orange cloth and white garland stands behind the lamp, another man in orange clothes stands at the right, and a silver trident stands in the background near a wall shrine with framed pictures.2014-07-07 +1 copiesA home visit padapuja in a living room. In the centre, a saffron-clad assistant kneels by a brass plate and oil lamps on the floor. A standing saffron-robed man with a rudraksha mala holds a camera. In the foreground, a woman in a cream sari with red blouse and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded in namaste, and another woman in white sits at right. A tall silver ceremonial staff with a flared top stands in front, a framed painting of swans hangs on the wall, and a bookshelf and air conditioner are visible.2014-07-07 +1 copies