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August 22 2014

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A seated group of men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas performs a ritual indoors on a white marble floor. Several hold small brass oil lamps with lit flames, and others hold brass bells or ritual vessels. Brass plates with red flowers, rice, and small offerings sit on orange cloths before them. Some have white tilak markings on their foreheads. Behind them, rows of seated boys and men in white and black clothing watch, some holding paper. A purple and white logo appears at the top left. The scene suggests a puja with lamps and offerings.2013-02-22 +1 copiesA photograph of a group ritual session indoors. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange saffron wrap and dark rudraksha mala holds a small object near his chest while chanting. Beside him on the left, another shaved-headed man in an orange wrap and rudraksha beads holds a small brass vessel. On the right, a man with swept-back hair in a white and gold garment and beaded bracelets raises his hand in a mudra. Behind them, rows of young boys in maroon and yellow outfits sit on a mat. Small oil lamps and brass items are visible at the lower left.2013-05-20A photograph of a seated group of saffron-robed male devotees performing an evening ritual with lit oil lamps held in their hands. Most have shaved heads with white sacred ash marks on the forehead and arms, and wear gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas. Brass plates with kumkum, flowers and small vessels sit on a mat in front. Behind them, seated men in white dhotis and boys watch from the background beneath red curtains. Several figures hold oil lamps and a small brass bell.2013-03-10A group of seated men in orange and saffron robes perform an aarti-style ritual, each holding a small brass oil lamp with a lit flame. The central man wears saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and wire-rimmed glasses, and holds a lamp forward with both hands. Others around him hold lamps and kumkum-marked plates, and a man in white dhoti sits at left. Brass plates with flowers, fruit and small vessels rest on orange mats on the floor, with incense smoke rising at right.2011-09-25A photograph of a large group of sannyasis and devotees performing a puja in an open hall. In the foreground, several monks in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on mats, holding small brass bells and spoons over brass plates of offerings, fruit and flowers. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and shirts, some with forehead tilak and rudraksha malas, hold brass implements and sit before trays of offerings. Brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels sit on red cloth, and a metal railing separates the front from seated women in saffron and yellow saris in the background. Colourful hanging fabric panels decorate the walls.2010-10-31 +1 copiesJanuary 25 20132013-01-25 +1 copiesMarch 16 20132013-03-16October 26 20142014-10-26July 30 20172017-07-30April 02 20132013-04-02 +1 copiesOctober 30 20132013-10-30January 21 20132013-01-21