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A photograph inside a wood-panelled room with glass display shelves holding small figurines. A woman in an orange-and-maroon saffron-coloured sari with rudraksha mala and gold necklaces raises an ornate gold-and-white floral crown over the head of a man in a white shirt and dark trousers, who bows with his hands together. Around them stand devotees: a smiling woman in a teal floral salwar with a gold necklace holds fruit, and a man in a white shirt wears a large white and orange garland and holds fruit and a gold watch. A tray with offerings sits nearby. The scene suggests a reception of honour with a crown offering.

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June 21 20142014-06-21Indoor photo of a devotee ritual in a wood-panelled room with shelves holding figurines and a gold horse statue. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha beads raises a hand in blessing toward a man in a white shirt and black trousers who wears an ornate floral-patterned headpiece and holds a white envelope above a tray of offerings. Behind him a woman in a teal and pink salwar kameez and a man in a white shirt with a garland stand with hands folded, and more standing devotees fill the background near orange flowers and curtains. The seated figure's face is not identifiable from this image; the depiction is of a devotee receiving a blessing.2014-06-21June 21 20142014-06-21 +1 copiesJune 21 20142014-06-21A seated figure in a saffron-orange cloth and a flower-decorated crown sits on an orange cushioned seat in a wood-panelled room, raising a hand in blessing. Garlands of white jasmine, red and pink flowers and gold coins hang around the figure's neck. Before them a man in white shirt and white dhoti bows low, holding a white flower garland with a pink bow, while a woman in a cream sari stands near. Other devotees in white and colourful saris watch, and a man in white holds a camera. Shelves behind hold figurines and a framed deity painting hangs on the wall. a person: the seated figure wears a crown and saffron clothing with garlands and gold ornaments, but a clearly identifiable presentation is only partly visible, so identity remains uncertain.2014-06-21 +1 copiesJune 21 20142014-06-21June 21 20142014-06-21 +1 copiesA photograph inside a home with wood-panelled walls and a glass display shelf holding figurines. A seated figure in a red-and-gold draped garment, a tall decorated crown with red flowers, rudraksha beads and a gold necklace receives a man in a white shirt and dark trousers who bows forward with folded hands. The seated figure touches the man's head with one hand. Standing behind are a shaved-headed attendant in white with rudraksha beads, and a group of family members: women in saris and a salwar-style outfit, children including a girl in a pink dress, and men in white shirts and dhotis, one holding a garland of white and red flowers. Orange cushions and a rose-patterned floor mat sit in the foreground.2014-06-21A photograph of a home ritual in an interior room with wooden cabinets, glass display shelves holding figurines, and white-framed windows. A seated figure on an orange cushioned seat wears an ornate floral and jewel-studded crown, a rust-brown robe, red and white garlands, and a gold necklace. A shaved-headed young man in white dhoti and rudraksha mala offers fruit and bananas on a plate. Standing nearby, a man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a white and red garland, hands pressed together, faces the seated figure, while a woman in a cream silk sari holds a long garland. Other devotees in white and cream clothes stand around, and one man photographs the scene. The seated figure's identity is not established by visible cues here.2014-06-21 +1 copiesJune 21 20142014-06-21 +1 copiesIndoor photograph in a wood-panelled room with glazed doors and a shelf of golden figurines at left. A seated figure in a red-and-gold saree wears an ornate gold-and-red crown with rudraksha-style beads at the neck and bangles, holding a brass plate and touching the head of a man in a yellow shirt who bows forward. A man in an orange robe with rudraksha mala stands at left. Several onlookers in white shirts and saris watch, including a woman holding a baby and a man in a white shirt with hands clasped. Orange flowers in a vase and a framed devotional picture on the wall complete the scene. The seated figure's identity is not established by visible cues alone.2014-06-21 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja ritual under an open thatched pavilion. A seated figure on a gilded throne wears orange robes and a red flower garland, and his bare feet rest on a red cloth. A man in white dhoti and shirt bends forward with his head lowered toward the seated figure's feet, while another man in white with a white dhoti places his hand on the bowing man's head. A young man in white with a yellow shawl and rudraksha mala stands behind them. A row of women in saris, including orange, maroon and teal tones, stand watching on a red and patterned mat. Gold lion-form ornaments and a red-curtained backdrop decorate the throne area.2009-11-17 +1 copies