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A photograph of a small indoor ritual setting with beige curtains and a brass lamp on the right. A man with swept-back grey hair, a rudraksha mala and an orange shawl stands at left holding a red fruit. Beside him a woman in a red-and-maroon sari stands with hands cupped. Behind her a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a small child in red clothing. At right, a seated person in maroon-and-saffron robes with long hair, a rudraksha mala and gold garlands extends a red fruit toward a metal bowl. Two people are visible at left, and a white-clad attendant is partly visible at the far left edge.

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July 10 20142014-07-10 +1 copiesIndoor ritual scene in a home with beige patterned curtains. On the right, a smiling person in a saffron-orange robe, wearing a cream and gold turban, a long gold-and-brown beaded necklace, and white jasmine garlands, sits on a low seat with a red flower near the hands. Behind, a young man in white dhoti with gold borders and a rudraksha mala holds a tall silver staff. Seated at left, a man in a white shirt holds a small child in a red patterned outfit. Brass bowls, a lit oil lamp and a tray of offerings sit on low wooden tables, and a seated figure in orange robes with a rudraksha mala is partly visible at far left.2014-07-10A photograph of a seated figure in a saffron-orange robe with a long swept-back hair bun and a beaded necklace, extending his arms to offer something to an elderly white-clad man with a white flower garland who kneels, and an older woman in a salmon sari with a red-and-yellow garland who bows her head. Behind them, several young men in orange robes and rudraksha malas stand or sit, and onlookers in white shirts and a red shawl stand in a wooden-furnished room with glass cabinets and a bamboo blind. The seated figure appears to be a person, identified by the sweeping hair, saffron robe and rudraksha-style beads, and is shown in the role of giver of blessings.2014-07-10June 27 20142014-06-27July 07 20142014-07-07 +1 copiesJuly 10 20142014-07-10Indoor photo of a seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a gold-coloured turban and a long gold-and-beaded garland, holding a red apple-like fruit in his right hand while smiling at a kneeling woman in a red and black patterned sari who also holds a red fruit. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands behind, holding a toddler in red clothing. Brass oil lamps, metal bowls and a small offering of white flowers sit on the floor and a small table, with beige curtains in the background. Fruit offerings and lamps suggest a blessing or devotional exchange.2014-07-10A seated figure on a golden throne wears a red-orange turban with a jewelled ornament, red-orange shawl, coral-red beaded necklaces, gold ornaments and gold bangles, and extends a hand toward a baby. A standing woman in a white sari bends forward holding a young child in a grey top, while a shaved-headed attendant in orange-saffron robes with white vibhuti marks stands behind, and another attendant in saffron clothes sits nearby. The backdrop is red and gold with a lit lamp. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure in turban and coral necklaces matches the page's Swamiji reference by ornate saffron clothing, turban and necklaces, presented as a blessing scene.2015-10-16July 08 20142014-07-08Indoor photo of a home visit in a yellow-walled living room with a cream sofa. A bare-chested figure in orange-red saffron cloth, with multiple rudraksha malas and gold bangles, sits on the right holding a red apple, with a garlanded attendant in orange behind him. An elderly man in white kurta and pants, holding a walking cane and wearing a mala, sits on a stool, while an elderly woman in white sari and glasses stands in front of him. A woman in a teal sari and a child in a striped shirt stand at left, and a young man in a checked shirt stands behind. a person: the bare-chested figure in saffron with rudraksha malas and gold ornaments is the central ritual presenter at this padapuja house visit.2014-07-07 +1 copiesA ritual scene in a room with beige patterned curtains. A seated man on the right wears an ornate gold-and-cream cap, a bare upper body under an orange-red shawl, a white jasmine garland and a gold beaded necklace, and gestures with raised palms toward the group. Nearby, a young priest in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala holds a tall silver staff with a decorative top, while a boy in white stands beside him. On the left, a young man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits on the floor, and a camera operator in orange clothing films. A seated man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a small child in red clothes. Oil lamps burn on a low table with brass vessels and offerings.2014-07-10A 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.2014-07-08