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July 15 20172017-07-15September 19 20172017-09-19 +1 copiesSeptember 18 20162016-09-18 +1 copiesA large group of devotees sits cross-legged on a red floor mat during an evening ritual at a temple hall. In the foreground, several bare-chested men wear white dhotis with gold borders and rudraksha malas, and one with a bindi-like mark. Behind them, women in white saris with gold borders and red shawls sit in rows. A golden bull statue (Nandi) stands among them, with gold pillars and a pink decorated altar at the upper left. Some participants appear to chant with eyes closed or hands in mudra. Small brass items and offerings lie on the floor.2017-09-26 +1 copiesJuly 08 20172017-07-08January 03 20172017-01-03October 27 20112011-10-27A photograph of seated devotees during a discourse in a large hall. In the foreground a bald man in white ritual clothes with a red-beaded rudraksha mala and glasses sits cross-legged, writing in a small notebook with a pen. Beside him a bare-chested man wears a white dhoti with orange border and takes notes, and another man in white writes in a notebook. Behind them many people sit writing, and small bags with a deity image print lie at the front. A large orange and white ceremonial backdrop and a red light sign are visible. No candidate for a person is distinctly identifiable by appearance.2017-02-27Photo 11733693 +3 copiesA photograph of shaved-headed men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawls sitting cross-legged on a white floor during a ritual. Several wear rudraksha malas and white sandalwood markings on their faces and arms. Foreground, two men in orange hold open books, one marking a page; the man at right holds a small brass cup near a brass puja tray with flowers and lamps. Behind them, rows of other participants in white and orange dress sit among brass vessels, pink flower petals and small oil lamps. A steel water pot stands at right. The scene resembles a group puja or homa.2017-07-21February 27 20172017-02-27Jun 17 2017