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Photograph of devotees at a ritual offering beside an ornate golden throne with red velvet cushions. In the foreground an older woman in a white sari with a red bindi and dark beaded mala leans forward with eyes lowered, holding a small silver vessel. Behind her a younger woman in a blue top and white shawl, and other white-clad devotees, stand near. At left a woman with palms pressed together in anjali wears a white sari with a red border and gold bangles. Silver trays with fruit and offerings sit in the lower foreground beside the golden carved panel.

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Close photograph of an older woman with short grey hair and a red bindi and white vibhuti marks on her forehead, eyes closed, palms pressed together in anjali mudra in prayer. She wears a white sari with a gold border and a teal blouse, with a dark beaded mala around her neck, a gold bangle and a nose ring. Behind her, other devotees in white and pink clothing also hold their hands in prayer, and a figure in orange robes appears at the right edge. Silver plates or offering vessels are visible at the bottom of the frame.2010-11-01A woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl sits before an ornate gold-carved throne-like altar in a temple setting, wearing glasses and a red bindi and a black beaded necklace. Behind her, young women in white with red shawls sit attentively. In the foreground, silver bowls and a pink flower sit on a tray, and a partially visible bald head appears at the bottom edge. A gilded deity figure and crystal chandelier are visible in the background.2010-11-13A photograph of a woman in a white garment with a black beaded mala necklace and a red bindi holds a small silver oil lamp with a lit flame in her right hand, seated before a silver plate. A man in a white shirt and glasses sits behind her, and a gold ornate carved pillar with yellow marigold garlands stands to the right. Dark-haired heads of people in the foreground are partly visible, and a candle flame glows at the bottom left.2010-12-23A close photograph of a devotee with grey hair pulled back, wearing a white sari and a dark rudraksha mala around her neck, eyes closed in meditation with hands resting together over a silver tray holding pink flowers. White vertical tilak marks her forehead. Behind her, a young girl in a yellow shawl with white dress presses her palms together, and a boy in white looks down, with other people in white clothing partly visible at the edges.2010-10-12A photograph of a ritual scene in a temple-like room. A woman in a white sari with a gold border and a black rudraksha mala sits center, eyes closed, holding a small silver oil lamp in her right hand with her left hand on her chest. Behind her, another woman in a white sari with an orange-red shawl holds a silver lamp stand with lit flame. A figure in orange robes is at the left edge beside an ornate gold throne with carved golden figures. A silver plate with offerings, a lit lamp and a fruit sits in front. A white fan is visible on the wall behind.2010-11-10A seated group of devotees during a ritual offering at a temple-style hall. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with a pink border presses her palms together in prayer, and beside her an older woman in a green blouse and white sari holds a silver tray with an orange cloth and a yellow-edged cloth. Silver bowls with offerings sit on a gold-toned surface. Behind them, several people sit in white clothes, some wearing rudraksha malas. On the right, a figure in orange robes sits on a red-cushioned seat decorated with orange fabric, with a garland of flowers and fruit and sweets on a shelf nearby. A bald shaved head in the lower right is visible in the foreground.2010-11-01October 20 20102010-10-20An elderly woman with grey hair and a red bindi sits among devotees, holding a bundle of lit incense sticks with smoke rising around her face. She wears a teal-green blouse and white sari with a green border, a black beaded mala, and gold bangles. In the foreground, a silver tray holds offerings. To the right, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a white flower garland is partly visible. Behind her, people in white clothing stand in the background near a gold-patterned pillar.2010-11-01A woman in a white sari with a black mala necklace and a small red bindi holds a silver lamp with a lit flame near her face while looking upward. Behind her, a man in white shirt and glasses with a vibhuti mark on his forehead rests his hands together in prayer. Beside them, yellow marigold garlands and an ornate gold carved frame surround the scene, with silver plates of offerings on the table in front.2010-12-23A photograph of a seated group during a ritual. In the centre, an older woman with grey hair pulled back, a red bindi and white sacred ash on her forehead, wears a white sari with a maroon and gold border. She holds a small silver vessel in her right hand and gestures with her left while speaking. To her right, a woman in a yellow top and white garment sits with palms pressed together in anjali, wearing a dark beaded mala, bangles and earrings. On the left, a man with a white moustache has his hands folded beside a small silver oil lamp with a lit flame. Behind them, people in white clothes with red-bordered cloth and gold necklaces sit near a microphone stand. The scene suggests a puja or satsang setting.2010-10-12A photograph of a pada puja-style devotional ceremony. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and a rudraksha mala holds a small silver oil lamp with a lit flame, eyes lowered, a white vibhuti line and red kumkum on her forehead. Beside her, a woman in white with a gold-bordered sari and a black bead mala presses her palms together in prayer, and another woman on the left, also in white, prays with hands joined. Behind them a shaved-headed man in white with a red-bordered dhoti and gold beaded necklace stands near a golden throne-like structure with red cushions. In front, a silver tray holds a red apple, silver bowls and white flowers. Four or more people are visible, and their roles are devotees and attendants.2010-08-26A photograph of a ritual offering in progress. In the centre, an older woman in a white and green sari with a red bindi and gold bangles reaches toward a large silver tray holding silver bowls of food, a red apple, and a pink flower. Her hands are pressed to her face in devotion. On the right, a bald man in white with a red and white sacred thread and a saffron-orange robe sits near the tray. Other devotees in white and pastel saris, with dark beaded malas, sit with hands folded in prayer on the left and top. The scene appears to be a devotional offering or prasad distribution. a person is not clearly identifiable here.2010-11-01