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A photograph of a ritual at a golden-tabled puja setup in an indoor temple-like room. A woman in a white saree with a gold border and black beaded necklace holds a small decorated object while a woman in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with a tilak on her forehead, reaches toward it. Brass plates hold flower petals, oil lamps and offerings, and a white-clad man with a mala on the right prepares an offering. A flower garland hangs at left beside a gold-tinted figure.

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July 05 20172017-07-05July 05 20172017-07-05A padapuja ritual in progress. A seated figure in an orange-and-gold garment has bare feet resting on a large gold tray, which is surrounded by white flower petals and a red flower. Around the tray stand silver bowls and dishes holding white flowers, a bowl of honey-coloured liquid, and small silver vessels. A woman in a red-and-cream sari with a rudraksha mala sits kneeling and attentively watches. A younger woman in a white outfit with a mala and a forehead mark stands with hands folded, and an older woman with grey hair and glasses sits at the bottom right corner. The visible person in orange has only the feet and lower garment shown, so the face is not visible.2013-01-20A seated ritual scene in a temple hall with orange and red walls and a gilded throne-like seat at the left edge. Several devotees sit cross-legged on a golden floor around a low gold tray holding silver plates of white flowers, pink lotus blossoms, and small bowls of food. A young man with a shaved head and white sacred ash marks on his forehead and arms wears a white dhoti with a pink border and a gold-bead necklace. Beside him, another man with a shaved head and a gold-bead necklace wears a white dhoti and sits barefoot. A woman in white with an orange shawl and green border sits at the back. Women in white with orange shawls sit at the left. A person in orange robes is partly visible at the right, and a woman in a yellow garment sits at the lower right. The scene appears to be a puja or offering ceremony.2010-10-30November 25 20102010-11-25December 22 20162016-12-22Close photo of a padapuja ritual at the feet of a person in an orange saffron garment with gold border. A woman in a cream sari with a blue-thread necklace and gold bangles pours water from a silver vessel over the feet, while another person in a teal blue top and a figure in white handle silver bowls, a red apple and pink and white flower petals in a gold tray. Partial view of the seated people.2011-11-26A ritual offering scene in an indoor hall with gold-framed chairs and a pink-cushioned seat at left. A man in a white dhoti with a white forehead band, wearing gold chains and glasses, reaches over a silver tray of fruit and offerings. A woman in a white sari with red border, rudraksha mala and gold bangles leans in to touch the offerings. Beside her, a woman in a yellow shawl and white sari with vibhuti on her forehead watches. A bald man in white with a red-banded cloth and tilak leans over the tray, and a woman in a red top sits at right. Silver bowls, flowers and a red fruit sit on the platter, while a person in orange sits at far left beside the gold throne.2010-09-16December 11 20112011-12-11A padapuja ritual at the feet of a seated figure in a dark orange-brown garment. Bare feet rest on a gold-coloured ornate pedestal laden with silver-rimmed brass plates holding red flower petals, red kumkum, and small bowls of liquid and offerings. A woman in a white garment and a long rudraksha mala sits in front with hands joined, and a man in a pink shirt sits beside her with palms pressed together. On the right, a woman in an orange sari and rudraksha mala watches, and a woman in white sits at the front edge. Several people in white clothing sit on a red carpet in the background. The seated figure's face is not visible, so no identification is made from appearance.2014-08-20Seated devotees gather around a low gilded table laden with silver trays of small oil lamps, red hibiscus flowers and mixed petals, indicating a puja or aarti offering. A woman with a white tilak and red-and-orange sari sits at left, a woman in a cream sari with blue border sits center, and a man in orange robes with rudraksha mala and tilak sits at right beside a man in glasses and white shirt. A man at far left in white dhoti and shirt with folded hands sits in devotion. Behind, a golden deity figure and a purple-draped pedestal are visible, with a carved wooden door and red carpet in the room.2013-09-05June 20 20142014-06-20