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August 13 2014

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A woman with greying hair, white forehead markings and a red bindi wears an orange saffron robe and a long rudraksha mala, holding a small brass oil lamp forward with her right hand while speaking. Behind her, several devotees sit in a hall with red draped walls; a young girl in a dark maroon outfit with white forehead paint and a woman in a purple sari are visible, and other people are blurred in the background.2013-07-08A woman in orange sannyasi-style robes sits cross-legged in the foreground holding a small lit oil lamp in her right hand, with a rudraksha mala hanging across her chest and a red bindi on her forehead. Behind her, a blurred gathering of devotees in orange, red and white clothing sit on the floor, many holding small flames or lamps. A small bronze item and offerings rest on the floor in front.2016-08-16August 21 20142014-08-21A photograph of a large group of devotees seated cross-legged on mats during a ritual, many wearing orange and red saffron-toned sarees and dhotis with rudraksha malas and white sacred ash marks on their foreheads. Several hold small brass oil lamps (deepas) and cups, and a tray with offerings sits on the floor at lower left. Most are women and girls, with a few older participants and a man in red at right. Other attendees in white clothes sit in the background.2014-08-16August 02 20132013-08-02A woman in an orange sari with a red border sits cross-legged in the foreground, holding a brass oil lamp with a lit flame in her right hand and a small brass bell in her left. She wears a red bindi, rudraksha mala beads in several strands, and clear-framed glasses. Behind her, rows of seated devotees in orange and red robes face the same direction, some holding small lamps or offerings. Brass oil lamps with flames and green leaves are placed on a mat in the background.2014-08-13September 16 20142014-09-16A large group of devotees in orange and maroon garments sits in rows during a ritual gathering. Many wear white sacred ash lines on their foreheads. In the centre, a woman with long wavy hair wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala and a bead necklace, holding a small oil lamp and a brass bell. Others around her hold lit oil lamps and offering trays. Red chairs and a white-clad woman appear in the background.2014-09-13October 06 20142014-10-06A photograph of a seated group of women in orange and maroon saris and rudraksha malas, performing a ritual with small oil lamps and brass bells. Several hold lit diyas, others have palms pressed together, and a few chant with open mouths. Foreground women wear long rudraksha necklaces; one holds a brass bell. Plates with flowers and offerings sit on mats in front, and a blue container stands near the bottom. Several women have white forehead markings. Several people in white clothing sit behind, some holding lamps. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with a light-colored floor.2014-10-05 +1 copiesAugust 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesJanuary 13 20142014-01-13