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A photograph of a family puja in a bright living room with cream walls, tall windows with brown curtains, and a granite kitchen counter in the foreground. A man in a white kurta and dhoti with a red tilak on his forehead stands at right holding a silver tray of flowers, while a woman in a white sleeveless top and orange skirt reaches toward it and a small child in white watches. To the right, a woman in a lime-green salwar kameez stands nearby. Along the left and centre, about a dozen adults and children in casual and traditional clothes stand on a blue and white mat with hands folded in prayer or namaskar, including a woman in pink, a woman in a black and patterned top, and a man in a lavender shirt. The scene shows devotees gathered for a home puja.

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A family puja in a living room with a white fireplace mantel and chandelier. A man in white kurta and dhoti and a woman in a white top and peach skirt stand holding a silver tray of flowers, while a woman in a yellow salwar kameez and a small child join them. A seated figure in orange robes with a red head covering, rudraksha-style beads and gold ornaments sits on a wooden chair at the right, hands raised in blessing. Several people stand behind with hands folded, including a man in a striped shirt in the foreground. Framed photos and a small deity picture sit on the mantel, and a white cloth covers the floor.2008-05-11September 30 20082008-09-30October 09 20082008-10-09A living room gathering of about twenty seated devotees on a red cloth on the floor, with a white sofa and wooden chairs behind them. In the foreground a woman in an orange-peach kurta and white pants sits smiling, a woman in a blue top holds a small child, and a woman in a lime-green salwar kameez sits with folded hands. Near the right edge a man in white kurta with a tilak on his forehead sits. Offerings are arranged on the cloth in front: a brass lamp and dish, fruit including bananas and oranges, a red and white silk-wrapped item, and a camera bag. A television sits on a stand at upper right.2008-05-11A living room with a white mantel fireplace, a framed photo and a small framed gold deity image on the mantel, and lit candles. A seated figure at right in saffron-orange robes with a red head covering, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and gold bangles sits with palms pressed together in namaste and a smiling expression. Beside him a shallow metal bowl sits on the floor. Standing devotees in the centre hold a silver tray of flower petals and offerings; a woman in a white outfit and a woman in a lime-green salwar kameez face the tray, and a man in a light kurta stands behind them. Seated devotees are visible at left.2008-05-11April 2008 - Kailaasa In LA EventsA living room puja gathering where about a dozen people sit on the floor on white and patterned cloths and pink mats. In the foreground, a woman in a peach kurta holds a camera, and a woman in a blue salwar kameez sits with bangles. Opposite, a man in a white kurta sits cross-legged beside a woman in a lime-green salwar kameez. A plate in front holds sliced fruit, a flower bowl, oil lamps, a brass tray and a covered glass dish. Behind them are white sofas, wooden chairs with a flat-screen TV and a stereo, and brown curtains.2008-05-11Indoor puja in a living room with a white fireplace and mantel. A seated man in orange robes with a red sash, a long gold necklace and a heavy gold pendant sits on a leopard-print chair, holding a small tray of sweets. Before him, a man in a maroon shirt and khaki trousers and a woman in a green top and blue shawl bend forward, placing flower petals and offerings from a silver plate onto a white cloth on the floor. A man in white kurta and dhoti stands with palms joined, and several women in saris and salwar kameez stand behind them. A silver bowl and small lamp sit on the low wooden table. A framed photo sits on the mantel.2008-05-11April 28 20082008-04-28April 28 20082008-04-28May 07 20132013-05-07January 09 20102010-01-09