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A photo inside a small home room during a house visit. A woman in a rust-red sari with a gold border and rudraksha mala stands at left, and a woman in a teal sari holds a toddler beside a man in a striped shirt. At centre-right a woman in a red-orange saree with a white flower garland kneels with a brass vessel, and a man in white kneels beside her. On the right a seated sannyasi in orange-brown robes wears a multicolour marigold garland and holds a tall silver trident. Other saffron-clad sannyasis with rudraksha malas stand behind, one holding a camera, and a man in white stands at back. Walls are cream with floral borders.

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A photograph of a home interior during a pada puja at a devotee's house. A figure seated on a red-cushioned chair at right wears a saffron wrap, a white flower garland, red floral garland, gold bangle on the upper arm, and holds a tall ceremonial staff with a round top. Three seated and standing devotees face them: a man in a white sleeveless top and saffron cloth kneels with a metal plate, a woman in a white sari with gold border presses her palms together, and a shaved-headed young man in orange robes and rudraksha mala sits nearby. Standing onlookers in white dhotis, orange robes and colourful saris fill the room, with framed photographs on the wall behind and an open doorway.2014-07-01June 27 20142014-06-27July 01 20142014-07-01Indoor photograph of a house visit in a tiled room. A seated man in saffron-and-maroon robes with a multicolour flower garland holds a silver trishul upright while a devotee bows at his feet. Beside him a shaved-headed monk in orange wears rudraksha beads. Standing family members watch with folded hands: a woman in a turquoise sari with bangles, a man in a striped shirt holding a small child, and a man in a red shirt. A woman in white with an orange border kneels and tends to the seated figure's feet. A cameraman in saffron clothing films at left. Wall calendar and ceiling fan visible.2014-06-27A domestic puja inside a tiled home room with yellow-patterned wall tiles. A bare-chested man in a saffron-orange dhoti with a red-and-yellow garland holds a silver trident aloft, while a shaved-headed monk in orange robes and rudraksha mala stands beside him. A woman in an orange saree with white flowers in her hair bows with folded hands, and a man in white kneels with a brass bowl. Other devotees stand watching, including a woman in teal holding her palms together and a man holding a small child. A monk in orange photographs the scene, and a kalasha-style brass vessel sits near the floor.2014-06-27A seated figure on a red throne in a plain room receives a pada puja. The right-side figure, bare-chested with a red-orange cloth, long swept-back dark hair, a white jasmine and red flower garland, gold armbands and a silver staff-like rod, is seated on a red-upholstered chair; these appearance cues are distinctive but a face-based identification is not made, so the a person field is unsure. A seated man in a white sleeveless top with a rudraksha mala and orange-red shawl, and a shaved-headed young man in orange robes with a mala, sit on a striped colourful mat, handling flowers. A woman in a white sari with gold border and gold jewellery holds flower petals. Standing behind are men in white dhotis and orange robes, and onlookers including a woman in a blue sari and children. Rose petals and flower offerings are scattered on the mat.2014-07-01June 27 20142014-06-27July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesA seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a fresh flower garland and a beaded mala, holds a tall silver staff with a lotus-topped finial in a yellow-walled room. Two young saffron-clad attendants sit near him. Before him, an older man in white kneels and bows, and a woman in an orange-and-brown patterned sari sits beside him with hands folded. Standing behind them are a man in a grey shirt, a man in white with an orange shawl and red garland, a woman in an orange sari, other women in saris and a man in a checked shirt. A framed portrait with flowers is visible in the background. The seated figure's face and bearing show an appearance consistent with the page's reference to a person, but the cues are limited, so the identity is left unsure.2014-07-10A domestic home interior with tiled walls where a seated ascetic in orange and rust robes with a marigold and rose garland holds a silver trident aloft. Several devotees surround him: a woman in an orange blouse and white sari with a jasmine-garlanded bun bends forward, a woman in a teal sari presses her palms together, a man in a striped shirt holds a small child, and a bald young man in white kneels to pour water. A saffron-robed attendant with rudraksha malas stands nearby and another in white holds a camera.2014-06-27A photograph of a home pada puja in a domestic living room. A figure in a maroon garment with a white and red flower garland, gold bangles and a gold earring holds up a tall silver ritual staff with a flat disc top, while a small flame burns on a brass plate in front. Seated devotees with folded hands and outstretched hands toward the flame include a young woman in white with a red bead necklace and a man in a teal shirt. Several women in white and maroon saris stand watching, a woman in yellow and another in purple stand nearby, and a framed deity picture with garlands hangs on the wall. Red flower petals and offering plates lie on the carpet. Ritual activity, no visible text overlay.2014-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copies