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A photograph of a seated man in orange and rust-coloured robes, bare-chested with a shawl draped over one shoulder, wearing a thick multicoloured flower garland of yellow, orange, red and white blooms. He sits on an orange cushioned seat holding a silver ceremonial staff upright in one hand and smiling. Around him, women in sarees and a girl in a yellow dress stand with hands folded in greeting, and a woman in a red shawl kneels to make offerings from a brass plate. A kneeling man in a cream embroidered kurta also bows. A table holds a tray of fruit and a water bottle, and a vase of white and orange flowers stands at right. Purple walls and a framed photo frame the room.

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July 04 20142014-07-04A seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a red-and-white garland and a rudraksha mala holds a silver trident upright, while a devotee in a white-and-gold outfit with glasses kneels before a brass plate of offerings during a ritual. A bald priest in white dhoti and shawl with a mala stands behind, holding a small cloth bundle. Around them, women in saffron, white and red saris and gold jewellery stand and sit with hands folded in prayer; a young boy in a yellow checked shirt is visible at left. A small flame burns on the floor near a white-flowered arrangement and a fan, in a purple-walled room with an arched doorway and a framed picture. The man in saffron is consistent with the page's description of a person, but this appearance-based identification is uncertain.2014-07-04 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-orange robe with a multicolour flower garland and a long swept-back hair holds up a silver trident to a group of devotees. He is seated on an orange cushioned chair against a purple wall with an arched doorway and a tall flower arrangement. Behind him, a woman in a white and cream sari with gold bangles, a girl in a yellow salwar, and a young man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stand with hands folded or hold a tray of red flowers. A kneeling devotee in a red shawl and a seated woman with palms pressed together also take part, while a framed portrait hangs on the wall. A silver tray with fruit sits on a low table, and a water bottle and fan are visible. The scene reads as a puja or darshan in a home setting.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesJune 26 20142014-06-26A seated figure in an orange-saffron robe and a long rudraksha-style garland of white, yellow and red flowers holds a silver trident upright in one hand and rests the other on a cushioned seat in a bright, plainly furnished room with a purple wall and a standing fan. Around him, a group of devotees in white and cream saris and dhotis stand with palms joined in namaskar, while a kneeling woman in white pours liquid from a vessel into a brass bowl placed on the floor. A young boy in white with a rudraksha mala stands beside a tray of red petals, and a woman in a pink sari holds a silver platter of red flowers. Fruit and flowers are arranged on a low table near the seat, and a framed photograph hangs on the upper left wall. The scene looks like a ritual abhishekam or puja within a home.2014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional ritual in a small room with lilac walls and a bright flower arrangement of red, white, yellow and pink blooms. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a saffron sash and a long garland of white and orange flowers holds a silver trishul upright while devotees gather around him. Several women in white and cream saris and saffron-yellow blouses, some with rudraksha malas and gold bangles, press their palms together or raise their hands near a lit oil lamp on a tray. A shaved-headed young man in white dhoti and a white shawl stands behind them, and a young man in white kurta kneels with folded hands. Red flower petals are heaped on a tray near the seated figure, and a small framed photograph sits on a side table.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesIndoor ritual scene in a room with lavender walls and an arched doorway. A seated man in orange-red robes and an orange waist cloth wears a long multicoloured garland of white jasmine, red and yellow flowers and a rudraksha mala, and holds a silver trident-like staff upright. Devotees in white shirts, pink and orange saris kneel and sit on the floor with folded hands, and one man in a white shirt bends forward offering flower garlands and petals at the seated man's feet. A standing young man in white dhoti and a white shawl with a rudraksha mala stands behind, holding a brass plate. A white pedestal fan, a flower arrangement with red and white blooms on the right, and a small shelf of offerings complete the setting.2014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph inside a room with lavender walls and an arched doorway during a ritual reception. A person seated on an orange cushioned seat at right wears a marigold and white flower garland, a maroon-orange garment, and a rudraksha mala, and holds a tall silver staff upright. Before him, a woman in a white and red sari holds a lit oil lamp in both hands, and a seated man in a cream kurta with glasses presses his palms together. Nearby, a young man in a white dhoti kneels with folded hands, and a standing young man in white with a rudraksha necklace holds his hands together. A crowd of women in saris and salwar kameez stands behind with palms joined, and a framed photo hangs on the wall. Scattered flower petals and a yellow flower lie on the floor in front of the seated figure.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copies