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October 27 2010

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A photograph of a large group of women seated on the floor in a hall, performing a ritual with lit oil lamps (diyas) held in their hands and placed before them on small brass plates and mats. Most wear white saris or white tops with yellow, orange and red shawls or dupattas. A woman in the front centre wears an orange-saffron sari with a red-and-white shawl. Brass lamps, offering plates and a small book sit on the floor mats. A stage with a green-and-white draped top is behind them, and a microphone stand is at right.2010-10-16A photograph of a seated group of women in white and cream traditional dress with gold-bordered edges, many holding lit oil lamps or flames during a ritual. A woman in front wears a yellow shawl and rudraksha-style beads, and another in the centre wears glasses and a white sari with a gold border. Brass plates and small offering dishes sit on orange mats on the floor, and a child in a pink top appears in the background. The hall has pale walls and a side table with a tall lamp. A few people at the edges are partially visible. The image appears to show a lamp-lighting or aarti-style gathering rather than a named ceremony.2010-10-27A dimly lit indoor scene of women seated on the floor holding small oil lamps and brass vessels in an aarti-like gathering. Several women in orange-red saris with red borders sit at the front, one with a red tilak on her forehead and a gold necklace. Behind them women in white sarees with yellow shawls hold lit flames. A shelf with steel pots and a kettle is on the wall behind, and a few brass items and a cloth sit on the floor. The lamps are the main light source.2011-01-01A large group of devotees sits cross-legged on a light floor during a pada puja, each holding a lit oil lamp or flame in their hands. Many women wear white or cream sarees with yellow or red shawls and rudraksha-style malas, while some wear green or red borders. Brass plates, small brass lamps and orange cloth mats are arranged in front of the seated rows. Several women hold brass dishes with flowers and offerings. No single leader or a person figure is clearly identifiable in this frame.2010-09-18A large group of women seated on the floor in rows, performing an oil lamp arati ritual in an indoor hall. Most wear orange or saffron blouses and drapes with white or yellow sarees, and several have red kumkum or white vibhuti marks and rudraksha-style malas. Each holds a lit oil lamp or brass lamp, and brass plates with flowers and offerings sit on orange cloths in front of them. Darker figures in the background watch from rows of seats, and the floor is polished and reflective.2010-11-05A large hall with a projection screen at the top and a wall plaque behind. Many women sit cross-legged on orange and purple mats, wearing white saris with gold and yellow borders. Most hold brass oil lamps with lit flames, raised toward the front. Brass plates, a pink plate and a small box sit on the floor. A few women wear orange blouses. The scene looks like a group lamp-lighting ceremony.2010-10-25A photograph of a group of women seated in rows during an evening ritual, each holding a lit oil lamp in both hands, the flames glowing warmly in the dim hall. Most wear white saris with yellow and gold borders and yellow shawls, while some wear orange-red shawls. Several have long black hair in braids or ponytails, and some wear glasses or bangles. Behind them stands a plain pillar and an orange cloth draped on a rail. No a person candidate is visible, and the scene appears to be a lamp-lighting offering.2011-02-02October 09 20112011-10-09December 26 20102010-12-26A seated group of devotees performs a ritual in an indoor hall, many holding lit oil lamps (flames visible). Women wear white saris with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, some with vibhuti or tilak on their foreheads. A brass bell is held in one hand, and a metal plate with red kumkum sits near the front. Behind them, a few people in white and cream clothing sit among chairs and a table; a photographer is visible at the right edge. The scene suggests a puja gathering in progress.2010-11-18 +1 copiesNovember 24 20102010-11-24October 26 20102010-10-26