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August 23 20142014-08-23February 02 20162016-02-02 +1 copiesNovember 04 20152015-11-04A large seated group of devotees in a hall, most dressed in white or saffron-orange, sitting cross-legged on the floor with hands folded in prayer or meditation. In the foreground a woman in white with an orange shawl sits with eyes closed, and beside her a woman in an orange sari with a red border sits with palms joined. Brass oil lamps, small plates of offerings and kumkum-marked trays sit on red mats in front of them, with water bottles and bags nearby. Many participants wear rudraksha or beaded malas, and a few wear white headbands. Behind them a crowd fills rows of chairs and floor space under a bright ceiling.2012-04-15August 23 20142014-08-23Photograph of a seated group of devotees performing an aarti with oil lamps in a hall. In the foreground, three women sit cross-legged on mats: the woman on the left wears a white saree with gold border and holds a small oil lamp; the woman in the centre, with grey hair and red-orange garland, wears white with a gold border and holds a lamp on a brass plate; the woman on the right wears a maroon saree with gold border, black beaded mala, and holds a small brass lamp. Behind them, rows of people in orange and saffron garments, some with white headbands and rudraksha malas, hold lit lamps. Brass plates with flowers, a kalasha-style vessel and offerings sit on the floor.2014-07-11Devotees sit cross-legged in rows on a polished floor during a puja. Several women wear orange saris or robes with rudraksha malas and white or orange tilak marks on their foreheads. A woman in white clothes with a rudraksha mala sits at right, eyes closed, hands folded. Small brass oil lamps, incense sticks, flower petals and offering plates are arranged on trays in front of them. Behind them stand framed portraits on the wall and other seated attendees in a hall with red chairs.2014-09-07August 16 20142014-08-16Seated group in a hall performing a devotional puja with eyes closed. In the foreground a woman in white clothes and a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged with hands folded. Beside her, several young women wear saffron-orange robes with magenta borders and white tilak marks on their foreheads. A woman in orange with a rudraksha mala and braided hair sits in the front centre with head bowed. Behind them, people in white and lavender sit on mats. A metal pot and incense sticks are visible on the floor.2014-08-13A seated group puja in a hall with a tiled floor and woven mats. In the foreground, a woman in white clothes with a brown rudraksha mala and a white forehead mark sits with eyes closed, holding an incense stick. Beside her, a woman in orange robes with glasses and a long rudraksha mala performs ritual actions over a brass plate with a lamp and offerings. Behind them, rows of devotees in orange and white sit before small brass lamps, plates and incense on low wooden stands. A few people wear white, others orange, and some wear red and maroon. Overall it is a devotional ritual with oil lamps and offerings.2014-08-14Devotees seated on mats in a hall during a puja, holding small oil lamps and brass offering items. Many wear saffron and orange robes with rudraksha malas, while several in white clothes also hold lamps. Some have white and orange forehead markings. Floral and brass offering plates sit on mats in front. Background shows red chairs and a colourful altar area. Several women hold lit lamps, appearing to perform aarti during a Rudra-Abhishekam and Pada-Puja session.2014-09-15August 14 20142014-08-14