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A photograph inside a hall with a crowd of seated and standing devotees, many women in white and cream saris. In the foreground a man in a white shirt with a white ID card around his neck, head bowed and eyes lowered, holds two red apples or fruit offerings in his palms and offers them to a woman in a sleeveless red top with a dark braid, who reaches out to receive them. A white floral garland is visible at the right edge, and a small notice sheet is pinned on the wall behind. Sunlight glows through the upper right.

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A photograph inside a hall where a man in a pink and orange striped shirt, wearing an ID badge with a small photo, hands a red apple to a woman in a red sleeveless top with her hair in a low bun. Onlookers stand behind them, including an older man in a white shirt on the right and a woman in a white sari with a black beaded necklace on the left. Bright light flares from the upper right, and white flower garlands hang at the right edge.2009-08-02August 02 20092009-08-02August 02 20092009-08-02A photograph inside a hall with seated devotees in the background and ceiling fans overhead. On the right, a person with long dark hair, wearing a red sleeveless robe and a white flower garland, extends both hands toward a man in a white shirt who holds a red fruit or offering. Beside them, a woman in a teal sari with gold earrings and a necklace watches with hands folded. On the far left, a man in an orange garment stands with a hand on the white-shirted man's back. Name badges are visible on the shirts. a person appears in the red robe with long hair and garland, presiding over the exchange of an offering, and the in-person candidate is in the foreground; appearance is uncertain.2009-08-02August 09 20092009-08-09A photograph of an indoor ritual exchange in a hall with pale walls and barred windows. In the foreground a man in a checked brown-and-yellow shirt, glasses and a silver wristwatch holds out his open hands toward a woman in a rust-red sari with a red bindi and gold necklace, who holds a red fruit and a small packet. On the right a person in a red sleeveless top with a white flower garland reaches toward the fruit. Behind them several people in white and yellow clothes sit and stand, and a child in a white shirt is visible. Red fruits lie on the lower edge of the frame.2009-08-02Photograph inside a hall where a devotee in a red sleeveless top and orange-red skirt, wearing a white flower garland, holds a red fruit or offering and passes it to a man in a light blue shirt with rudraksha mala and gold bangle. A woman in a white sari with orange border and rudraksha mala stands beside them, watching. Behind them a man in white shirt and other devotees in yellow and white clothing stand in the hall, with a seated crowd further back. Ceremonial pada puja style offering scene; no a person candidate visible.2009-08-02August 02 20092009-08-02A photograph of a ritual exchange in a hall with people seated on the floor behind. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and white trousers leans forward with cupped hands. A woman in an orange saree with gold bangles and necklace stands beside him, holding a red fruit. A person in a red top with a white flower garland holds a red fruit and a small object toward the man. Pink and white flower garlands and a pineapple appear at the edges.2009-08-02August 02 20092009-08-02Indoor ritual scene in a hall with plain cream walls and a red panel. A man in a light blue collared shirt with a rudraksha mala and a name badge stands at left with hands joined. A woman in a white sari with a red bindi and rudraksha mala holds a red fruit, while a woman in a red sleeveless top with a white flower garland extends a red fruit toward her. Another woman in a red-bordered sari watches behind, and seated devotees fill the background.2009-08-02Night-time photo of a devotional exchange in a temple-like setting. In the foreground, a figure in a sleeveless red top and orange shawl, with dark hair in a low bun, extends their hand to offer red fruit or apples. A woman in an orange and maroon kurta with a rudraksha mala receives fruit from them, while a man in a striped light blue shirt with a rudraksha mala and ID badge holds another red fruit. Other devotees in green, maroon and white stand behind, and flower garlands in purple and pink appear at the right edge. Several people are visible, all standing.2009-07-25