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A seated figure in orange robes with long dark hair, hands pressed together in namaskar, sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne draped with a garland of white, green and pink flowers. A woman in a white sari with a green blouse and orange flower in her hair bends forward to offer something on a tray. Beside the throne, a man in an orange robe performs a puja with a tray of offerings, while a man in white sits in front with a brass vessel. Two young boys in striped shirts watch from the left, and an orange-clad attendant sits at the far left. Plastic water bottles, a cardboard box and a folded striped mat lie to the right. Pada puja ritual at a seated throne, with devotees making offerings.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions, hands joined in namaste, wearing white and multicolored flower garlands. A woman in a white dhoti-style sari with gold border and green blouse bends forward to perform padapuja, washing his feet from a silver vessel while holding a lit oil lamp near the feet. Children in checked shirts and a woman in blue sit on the floor watching with hands folded. A man in saffron robes kneels beside the throne with hands folded, and a man in white shirt holds a silver item. Silver and brass puja vessels, a gold plate with offerings, and flowers sit on a white cloth. Plain cream walls and an air conditioner are visible in the background.2009-08-09A photo of a padapuja ceremony in a bright hall. A man with long dark hair and a red bindi sits on an ornate gold-and-red throne, wearing an orange robe and a white jasmine garland with green leaves, his palms pressed together in prayer. Before him a young girl in a pink top and white pants pours water over his feet from a silver vessel, while a child in orange kneels nearby. A saffron-robed attendant with long hair crouches at right beside silver bowls and a tray of offerings. A woman in a grey top and white sari sits at left with folded hands, and a wooden tray of fruit sits on a white-covered table behind the throne. Several children and a woman sit on the floor in the foreground.2009-08-13A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair, a red tilak mark on his forehead, layered garlands of white, pink and green flowers and a rudraksha-style mala, sits with palms pressed together in a gilded ornate throne with red cushions. A woman in a white sari with gold border, green blouse and flower garland bends and performs padapuja, pouring water over his feet from a silver vessel, while an oil lamp burns on a silver tray beside her. Seated devotees in orange and white, including a young boy, watch and fold their hands nearby. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair, orange robes, ornate gold-and-garland adornment and a throne, so he is a ceremonial candidate for a person; the scene is a padapuja ritual. A stack of books sits on a side table.2009-08-09August 09 20092009-08-09August 13 20092009-08-13August 13 20092009-08-13August 13 20092009-08-13August 09 20092009-08-09A seated man in an orange robe sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, hands pressed together in namaste with eyes closed. A woman in a white sari with gold border kneels at the foot of the throne, performing padapuja by washing or offering to his feet from a silver plate. A second man in orange robes kneels to the right with hands folded in prayer. Another woman in a white sari with rudraksha mala stands at the right edge. Silver puja vessels, a bowl and rose petals sit on the white cloth. The setting is a plain room with a white wall and window light. a person appearance cues are not clearly sufficient, so identity is unsure.2009-08-01 +1 copiesAugust 13 20092009-08-13A seated long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes and a white flower garland sits on a gold and red-cushioned throne with hands joined in prayer. Before him, a saffron-clad attendant with a ring on his hand pours water or offers ritual washing over a brass plate of flowers, while seated devotees in white saris with yellow borders hold brass vessels and offer prayers. A tray of red apples, orange slices and sweets sits on a white cloth in the foreground, and a woman in a white sari with yellow border stands at left with hands folded. A young man in a yellow shawl sits at right. Setting is a plain white-walled hall, consistent with a padapuja ritual.2009-08-13August 01 2009 - Kalpataru, Thiruvanaikaval, India2009-08-01 +1 copies