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A photograph of a pada puja in an indoor hall. A seated figure in an orange-red turban and orange-brown robe, with a pink flower garland, sits on an ornate gold throne with lion carvings and a red cushion. Seated devotees in front, several bare-chested in white and orange dhotis, hold lit oil lamps and offerings. A deity mural with a crown and garlands is above the throne, with lotus-patterned backdrop panels and red drapes. A camera on a tripod is at right. The figure's appearance matches a person by orange-red turban, flower garland and throne; his role is the seated figure on the throne receiving the puja.

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A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing an orange-brown dhoti and a red-orange turban, with a pink-and-white flower garland around his neck and gold armlets. Behind him hangs a painted deity image with a red curtain. In front, many bare-chested men in white and orange dhotis sit on the floor holding lit oil lamps (diyas) and raising them toward the throne during a pada puja-style ritual, with small brass plates of offerings nearby. A few women in saris and salwars sit among them with lamps. A camera on a tripod is visible at the right, and a painted lotus panel stands at the left.2016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12A seated figure in a golden peetha throne with a lion-carved base sits under a dark red and orange turban, wearing a saffron-orange garment, a pink-and-white flower garland and gold armlets. Around the throne, devotees sit bare-chested in orange-red dhotis, many holding lit oil lamps (diyas) and offering plates, performing a puja-style aarti. A painted deity image with a golden crown and a lotus-shaped backdrop panel stand behind the scene, and a camera on a tripod records the gathering in a plain hall.2016-10-12A seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion and a golden lion-shaped base is receiving worship in an indoor hall. The seated man wears a saffron-orange turban, a rudraksha-style mala and a pink-and-white flower garland, with a saffron wrap over his shoulders. Devotees in front wear bare-chested or saffron-and-red cloths and hold lit oil lamps while seated in rows. A woman at left in an orange sari presses her palms together. Behind the throne hang a red curtain and a painted deity image with a blue-skinned figure and garland. A tall golden staff stands beside the throne. Purple and red stage props frame the scene. Cameras and a tripod are visible at right.2016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12A seated man on an ornate gold throne is receiving a ritual pada puja from a seated crowd of devotees holding lit oil lamps. The throne is tiered and gilded with lion-shaped armrests, and the man wears a red-and-orange turban, a red cloth draped over his shoulder, and a pink-and-white flower garland. Behind him is a painted deity murti with a crown and jewelled necklaces, flanked by dark panels and red drapes. Most of the devotees in front are bare-chested or wear orange and maroon shawls and rudraksha malas, sitting cross-legged with palms pressed together or raised. A woman in orange and brown at the left edge sits with hands joined. A video camera on a tripod is at the right, and framed portraits hang on the wall behind the crowd. The setting is an indoor hall with fluorescent lighting and an air conditioner unit.2016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12A large golden ceremonial throne with a red seat and lion-form supports stands on a red-carpeted stage before a backdrop painting of a deity with a crown and garlands. A figure seated on the throne wears a saffron-orange turban, a red-orange shawl and a white flower garland, with a gold staff leaning beside him. In front, a crowd of devotees sits on the floor holding small lit oil lamps and offerings; many are bare-chested, wearing orange and red cloths and rudraksha malas. A woman in a dark orange sari sits at left with her palms joined. Stage lights hang from the ceiling and a camera on a tripod is at right. The scene resembles a pada puja or aarti gathering.2016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12