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July 14 2013

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A photograph of several seated young women in orange and maroon saris with long rudraksha mala necklaces, several with white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads, performing a group ritual. The woman in the centre gestures with raised hands and the one at right lifts a hand in front of her. Brass cups, small brass oil lamps, red flower petals, and a red cloth with offerings sit on the white platform in front. Other seated participants in orange and maroon fill the background.2013-05-10April 17 20142014-04-17A seated group of young women in orange saris and orange blouses sits in a hall during a satsang. Several wear long rudraksha malas and white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads. The foreground woman, with hair in a bun and a rudraksha mala, has her eyes closed and hands held together in a meditative mudra, while others sit with eyes lowered or lips slightly parted as if chanting. Behind them, more devotees in orange garments sit on the floor, and a small brass vessel is visible at the lower edge.2014-04-17July 11 20132013-07-11A photograph of young women seated in meditation at an indoor satsang. The two foreground women wear orange saris with red borders and long rudraksha malas, with white forehead bands and red bindis, eyes closed. Behind them, other seated women in red and orange garments sit in quiet focus, and a woman in white stands at the right edge. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.2013-10-26A photograph of a group of young women and girls seated closely together during a devotional ritual. Most wear saffron-orange saris and necklaces of rudraksha beads, while a few in the background wear red and gold-bordered saris. Many have white sacred ash marks across their foreheads. Several raise their hands in gestures during chanting, and some hold small objects while seated before a decorated altar area with brass items and oil lamps. A white metal railing runs along the front. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.2014-09-16Several young women and girls sit in a row wearing saffron-orange garments, many with rudraksha malas and white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Some hold small items in their hands and seem to be performing a devotional practice, with brass vessels and flower petals on a low table in the foreground. Behind them a red curtain and a red chair are visible in a plain indoor hall.2013-04-07Several young women and girls in orange and red saffron-toned robes sit cross-legged on the floor during a ceremony. Their foreheads and arms bear white ash markings, and many wear long rudraksha mala necklaces. The front two girls bend over small offerings, one holding a yellow flower or petal, while the girl at right rests her chin on her hand in quiet attention. Additional seated participants fill the background, and a small white flower offering and yellow petals lie on the floor in front.2013-07-16May 10 20132013-05-10July 05 20132013-07-05A group of young women and girls sit cross-legged on a floor in a hall, wearing orange and saffron garments with maroon borders and rudraksha malas. Several have white and vermilion tilak marks on their foreheads. In the foreground, one girl holds a brass or gold-toned object and others raise hands with rings and bangles, apparently in a ritual gesture. Brass vessels, small lamps, and flower offerings rest on the floor at left. A red curtain and red chairs appear in the background. No a person candidate is visible.2013-04-07Photograph of a seated group of young women and girls in saffron-orange saris and tunics with dark red borders, wearing long necklaces of dark rudraksha beads and white vertical forehead markings. Front left, a girl with hair tied back looks to the side; centre, a woman in an orange tunic speaks with a rudraksha mala; front right, a girl with eyes closed and hands folded chants or meditates. Others sit behind in a hall with soft background light. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2013-10-25