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A seated man in orange robes with long swept-back hair, a red and white flower garland, and gold bangles sits on a chair in a home room while a woman in a red sari with a gold-trimmed border holds a lit oil lamp over a silver plate of white flowers placed near his feet. Around him, women in saris and a man in brown kurta sit on the floor with hands folded or resting, a shaved-headed young man in orange cloth stands holding a ceremonial staff, a man in white dhoti stands in the doorway, and a photographer in orange stands at the back. A framed portrait of a woman garlanded in flowers hangs on the wall, and a small shelf with a lamp is visible. The scene shows a pada puja foot-worship ritual in a devotee's house.

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A photograph of a pada puja at a devotee's house. A seated person in orange robes with a red and white jasmine garland and a rudraksha mala sits on the right, holding a ritual staff and gesturing with raised hands. Beside them a bald young priest in orange holds a staff. A man in a brown shirt and white dhoti lights an oil lamp (flame visible) while seated women in red and yellow saris and gold jewellery join in, and a man in white at lower left holds flowers. In the background a standing man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala watches, another man in an orange dhoti photographs with a camera, and a framed portrait of a deity with flower garlands sits on a white-draped table beside a wall of small bells.2014-06-26June 26 20142014-06-26A pada puja at a devotee's home inside a small room with pink walls. A woman in a white sari with a red-orange border sits on the floor, and a man in a white shirt in the lower left lights a lamp. A seated figure on the right wears orange-red robes, a garland of white jasmine and red flowers, and gold bangles, with hands raised in prayer. Beside him a shaved-headed attendant in orange robes sits with a rudraksha mala. Other devotees in white and orange sit nearby, a standing man in white and gold holds offerings, and a framed portrait with flower garlands hangs on the wall. A young man in a brown shirt and a standing man in orange with a camera are also present. Brass bells hang on the right wall.2014-06-26June 26 20142014-06-26Photo of a pada puja at a devotee's home. A seated figure in orange robes, rudraksha beads and a large white and red flower garland receives worship from a woman in a red sari with gold bangles, who holds a lit oil lamp, while a man in a brown shirt and white dhoti sits beside her. A shaved-headed young priest in orange stands behind, another in white dhoti and sacred thread stands at left, a third in orange and white holds a silver staff near a cabinet of hanging bells, and a woman in white and yellow stands with folded hands. A framed portrait with flower garland and an orange-robed figure hangs on the wall. Flower petals lie on the floor.2014-06-26June 26 20142014-06-26Indoor photo of a padapuja ritual in a home room. A seated figure in an orange-red robe, with a white and red flower garland, rudraksha beads and bangles, sits on a cushioned seat while a devotee pours water over bare feet. A woman in a red and gold sari with glasses presses her palms together in prayer, and a man in a brown shirt and white dhoti kneels holding a metal bowl. Behind them stand two young men in white dhotis and orange cloths with rudraksha malas, one holding a silver trident-topped staff, and a man with a camera. Wall cabinets with bells and a framed picture are visible.2014-06-26Indoor photo of a padapuja ritual in a room with pink walls and a wall cabinet. A long-haired person in orange robes, a mala of white and red flowers and a gold earring sits on a chair with a bare foot extended, while a man in a white dhoti pours liquid from a small silver vessel over that foot. Around them sit a woman in a red and orange sari, a woman in a teal sari, a young man in a brown shirt with a gold chain, and a shaved-headed young monk in orange. A standing person in white ritual cloth is behind them.2014-06-26A 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.2014-06-26Indoor house-visit scene in a living room with cream walls, framed prints and a wooden console. A seated figure in a rust-brown robe with orange shawl, wearing a red and yellow marigold garland, sits on a raised orange-covered seat with an ornate silver staff beside him while his feet are being worshipped. Kneeling in front of him, a woman in an orange sari with a white flower in her hair performs padapuja, offering flowers and a brass plate of food. An older man in orange with folded hands and a white cloth over his shoulder kneels nearby. Behind them a young man in white sits with a rudraksha mala, a standing man in orange holds a camera, and several women in saris sit with folded hands along the wall. a person: the seated figure in the rust robe with garland and staff matches the page's noted presence, based on his ornate silver staff and garlands, though his face is not used for identification.2014-07-08July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesJune 26 20142014-06-26