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A large group of women seated in rows on the floor of a bright hall with white walls, red curtains and a red-and-white striped pillar, performing a puja. Most wear orange or saffron saris with red-maroon blouses, sandalwood tilak and rudraksha malas, holding small oil lamps and trays of offerings, with brass plates and fruit set before them. A framed portrait hangs high on the wall at upper left, and more people sit in the background. No identifiable ceremonial figure is clearly visible in the foreground rows.

March 08 2013

A photograph of a group of women seated on the floor of a bright hall performing an arati-style worship with lit oil lamps. Most wear orange or saffron saris with gold borders, some in deep red-maroon, with white forehead markings, rudraksha malas and gold bangles. Each holds a small brass lamp or ritual vessel, and brass plates of flowers, fruit and sweets sit on orange cloths before them. Pink flowers and a bottle of water are visible on the floor. Behind them is a window with a red curtain and a few bags, and the room is pale and clean. No a person is clearly visible among the seated devotees.

A large hall with cream tiled floor and red curtains shows many seated women and some men in saffron, orange and red ritual clothing, sitting in rows on mats in a ceremonial gathering. Several women in the foreground wear orange saris with rudraksha malas and hold small brass lamps or puja items. Brass trays with flowers, fruit, sweets and small oil lamps are arranged before them. A framed portrait hangs on the back wall and decorative fabric banners in orange, red and white line the upper walls. The seated devotees appear absorbed in worship or meditation.

April 14 2013

A photograph of a large hall where many women in saffron, orange and maroon sarees sit cross-legged on mats, each before a small tray with an oil lamp, flowers and offerings, performing a lamp ritual during a satsang-style gathering. Several seated women wear white garments with white forehead markings, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces are visible. Pink walls, red curtains and a tiger-print cloth lie in the foreground. No single presiding figure is clearly identifiable in the frame. The group is large and fills the room.

A large indoor hall with cream walls, red curtains and a tiled floor shows a seated group of women in orange and maroon saris performing a ritual. Many hold small lit oil lamps or diyas, and trays of brass plates, flowers and offerings sit before them on mats. Several women wear rudraksha malas and vibhuti or kumkum on their foreheads. A framed picture hangs high on the back wall, and the hall is further filled with more seated devotees in the background. Lamp-lit puja with devotees, no clear deity or fire pit visible.

A group of women seated on the floor in a bright hall perform a lamp ritual. Most wear orange, peach and deep maroon saris and salwar outfits with gold borders, and many hold lit oil lamps or small diyas in their hands. Brass plates with flowers, a small brass figure and offering items sit on orange mats in front of them. Some women wear rudraksha or beaded necklaces. Others in the rows behind wear maroon and red clothing, and a few children sit among the adults. Windows and white walls frame the room.

2013-02-04 +1 copies

A photograph of a large group of women seated in rows on the floor during a pada puja style ritual. Most wear orange or saffron robes with red shawls or white garments with red or yellow borders, and many hold small oil lamps with lit flames. In front of them are brass plates, small brass vessels and bells set on orange ritual mats along a white platform. Several women wear rudraksha malas. The room is dim with warm lamplight, and the women appear focused and seated in devotion.

February 03 2013

A large hall filled with seated devotees performing a group puja. In the foreground, rows of women in orange and maroon saris sit on mats, holding small oil lamps and brass plates of offerings, with brass kalashas, bowls, flowers and fruit set on trays before them. Many have white and red markings on their foreheads and wear beaded necklaces. Behind them, a larger crowd in white and orange clothing sits in rows under red curtains and hanging decorative banners.

2013-03-03 +1 copies

A photograph of a large group of women seated on the floor of a bright hall performing a lamp ritual. Many hold small oil lamps lit with flames, and brass plates with offerings sit before them on orange and red mats. Women in peach and orange saffron-toned saris and white and yellow dresses kneel, with some wearing rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and lanyards. Chairs line the back wall, a table with metal vessels stands behind the group, and several women sit in white clothing near the windows.