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A photograph of a seated devotional gathering in an orange-walled hall with a corrugated roof. Rows of devotees sit on mats, many in saffron-orange and white garments, holding small oil lamps and brass plates of offerings while performing an aarti-style lamp ritual. In the foreground, women in orange saris hold lit lamps and plates with flowers and kumkum. To the right, a camera on a white tripod films the ceremony beside a red carpet, where orange-robed sannyasis sit and a shaved-headed priest in orange with a beaded necklace sits near the front. Colourful striped decorative pillars hang from the ceiling, and a framed photo board is on the wall.

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A large seated group in a marble-floored hall performs a pada puja-style ritual with lit oil lamps (diyas) held in their hands. Women in orange and red saris and in yellow-trimmed white sarees sit cross-legged on mats, while men in white dhotis and orange cloth sit behind them, many holding small flames. Brass thalis with offerings and small brass lamps sit on orange cloths in front of the group. A video camera on a tripod stands at the right beside a white platform. At the far left, a purple dove-like logo appears in the upper corner. Many participants wear white shawls and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces.2010-09-18A large hall with a crowd of people seated on the floor in rows, many wearing white or cream saris and orange or saffron garments, some holding small oil lamps with lit flames. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari sits near a stainless steel counter with brass plates and flower garlands, and a woman in a red and orange garment holds a lamp. A camera on a tripod is set up at the right, and a metal railing runs through the middle of the hall. Colourful decorative hangings with bird motifs hang from the pillars and a wall displays framed pictures. No clearly identifiable a person is visible in this image.2010-11-01A large open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof, where a crowd of people sits on the floor in rows for a group puja. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on mats in front of brass plates of offerings, flowers and lit oil lamps, with one holding a small bell. Behind them, many people in white dhotis and kurtas sit with lit lamps and folded hands. Colourful striped hanging banners decorate the ceiling, a video camera on a tripod records the scene, and a red carpet runs along the left side.October 31 20102010-10-31 +2 copiesA photograph of a covered outdoor ritual hall with orange-painted walls and colourful striped pillars. Many seated participants fill the floor, most in white dhotis and shirts or saffron robes, with several shaved-headed priests in saffron clothing and rudraksha malas sitting cross-legged on mats. Some hold brass bells and small lamps, and plates of offerings, flowers and kumkum sit before them. Several lit oil lamps line the metal railing. A video camera on a tripod stands at left beside a laptop, and framed banners hang on the wall behind. Many people are visible, but the count is uncertain given the crowd depth.2010-10-31 +2 copiesA seated group of devotees performs a puja in a tiled hall. Women in orange and maroon saris sit cross-legged on orange mats, each with brass plates, oil lamps, flowers and small brass vessels arranged before them; some hold open books or papers. Men in orange and white robes sit further back along the row, and younger girls in white with orange shawls sit at the left edge. A monitor on a stand near the back shows a deity image. The scene shows a group pada puja or ritual service with oil lamps lit on the floor. No individual is identified as a person.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated puja gathering on a glossy white floor covered with orange cloth mats. In the foreground, a man in saffron robes with a rudraksha-style bead necklace and a wristwatch sits beside a brass thali holding flowers and offerings, with small oil lamps lit around. Behind him, rows of devotees in orange and white attire sit with brass plates, lamps and offerings in front of them. At the upper right, a standing man in white dhoti with an orange waist sash stands near a tripod. Steel containers and plastic tubs are visible at the back. The scene appears to be a ritual observance with lamps and thalis.2010-12-22January 08 20152015-01-08A long covered hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof holds a seated group of monastics and devotees performing a morning puja. Men in saffron and orange robes sit cross-legged on mats in the foreground, several with hands raised or holding lit oil lamps, with brass thalis and offering plates of flowers and fruit in front of them. Behind them, rows of people in white clothes sit on the floor, with more devotees further back. Colourful tall cylindrical hangings with patterned tassels hang from the ceiling, and a tripod-mounted video camera stands on the left beside a red carpet. The scene is an ashram temple ritual with lamps and offerings.October 28 20102010-10-28 +1 copiesA photograph of women seated cross-legged on the floor of an open hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof, performing a padapuja. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a green border and an orange shawl sits with hands folded, eyes closed. Several rows of women in white saris with orange shawls sit behind brass plates and small brass lamps on orange mats, with flowers, fruit and incense sticks. A woman in an orange sari sits in the centre. Further back, men in white and saffron clothing are visible at the right edge. A tripod-mounted camera stands at left, and tall decorated kalasha-style banners hang from the ceiling.2010-10-02A photograph of a large hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange-painted walls where many people sit cross-legged on the floor in rows. In the foreground, several women in orange and saffron saris and shawls sit on orange mats before brass plates and small oil lamps, some holding flowers or offerings. A video camera on a tripod and a second camera stand on a red carpet at right, where a man in orange robes sits with a shaved head. Behind them, a row of people in white and orange clothing sits near a steel railing, and a framed printed notice hangs on the orange wall. Several people, including those seated in the rear rows, are visible in the scene.2010-11-06