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December 22 2018

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A photograph inside a gold-decorated temple hall with a line of young girls and women in orange saffron dress, hands pressed together in anjali mudra. The girls wear rudraksha malas and gold jewellery; one girl at front left wears a white and gold dress. Behind them stands a larger crowd of devotees in mixed colours, with brass oil lamps on the right, hanging bells and yellow and red ceremonial cloth above, and a deity murti in a shrine niche. The scene suggests an abhishekam or puja gathering.2018-12-22Photo 11724085A long line of young women and girls stands in orange-saffron saris with gold borders, hands pressed together in namaste, under an open-sided pavilion with a red-and-pink roof. Many have white and red forehead markings, gold earrings, gold necklaces and rudraksha malas. A woman in white and gold clothing stands at the left edge, and a striped mat lies on the ground in front. The scene suggests a devotional gathering at an ashram, with participants in ritual dress.2017-08-25A large group of young women and girls in matching saffron-orange sarees with gold borders stand in a row, hands pressed together in anjali mudra. Many wear white vertical tilaka or forehead markings, rudraksha malas, gold necklaces, jhumka earrings and gold bangles. Some have hair left loose or plaited with flowers. Behind them a man in white dhoti and shirt stands with hands folded at the left edge, and a covered open pavilion with red-and-white pillars and a striped mat lies in the foreground. The scene suggests a devotional gathering or ritual participation at an ashram-style hall.2017-08-25August 27 20162016-08-27October 29 20132013-10-29 +1 copiesA large group of young women sit closely together on the floor during a ritual gathering, many holding small lit oil lamps or flames in their hands. Most wear orange or deep maroon saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas around their necks, and several have white vertical markings or tilaka on their foreheads. One woman in the foreground wears a plain white sari with a long braid and holds a brass object, while others press their palms together in prayer. Behind them, seated participants wear red and orange clothing on red mats. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam, but no a person figure is visible.2014-09-15December 30 20182018-12-30 +1 copiesA seated gathering of women and girls in an indoor hall, most wearing saffron-orange sari-style garments and beaded necklaces, with some with white and cream clothing among them. Many are seated on the floor on colourful striped mats, while others sit in wooden chairs behind them. Several participants have their hands pressed together in prayer or clapping, and some wear red-orange bindi or tilak markings on their foreheads. The mood appears attentive and joyful, with a mix of smiling faces and folded hands. The room has white walls, wooden doors and a side table in the background. No a person candidate is visibly present in this frame.2017-07-14A large group of devotees seated on the floor in a temple hall during a ritual ceremony. Many women and girls wear saffron-orange saris and salwar outfits with rudraksha malas, and several have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. Some sit with palms pressed together in prayer, while others hold small brass vessels and offering trays. Brass bowls, plates and a kalasha-style pot lie on a mat in front, and an orange cloth draping a pillar sits in the background. Several people in white clothes sit toward the back. Garlands hang at the top of the frame. No single figure is identifiable as a person.2016-08-18August 27 20162016-08-27September 21 20162016-09-21