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A photograph of a group chanting ritual in a covered hall with a red-and-cream floor and many people seated on mats. In the foreground two men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged, one holding a small brass bell and the other a bell and an open book with a gold necklace. Plates of offerings, bowls of red flowers, rice and small lamps sit on brass trays before them. Behind them rows of people in white dhotis and cream shawls with tilak marks hold small bells and perform puja, while others in yellow and orange sit further back and a metal railing separates the rows. Lamps and yellow-orange banners hang from the ceiling. Several dozen people are visible.

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A seated group of priests performs a puja in a hall with red walls and colourful woven banners hanging from the ceiling. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and tilak on their foreheads sit on mats, holding small brass lamps or bells before brass plates, flower offerings and fruit. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and white shawls, some with bare upper bodies and tilak marks, also hold brass vessels and lamps. A laptop and a printed booklet lie on a cloth at left, and many more devotees sit along the railing in the background among small oil lamps.A photograph of a large group of sannyasis and devotees performing a puja in an open hall. In the foreground, several monks in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on mats, holding small brass bells and spoons over brass plates of offerings, fruit and flowers. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and shirts, some with forehead tilak and rudraksha malas, hold brass implements and sit before trays of offerings. Brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels sit on red cloth, and a metal railing separates the front from seated women in saffron and yellow saris in the background. Colourful hanging fabric panels decorate the walls.2010-10-31 +1 copiesPhoto of a ritual inside a temple hall with a row of seated devotees behind a metal railing, many holding lit oil lamps. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on a woven mat, one raising a lamp and another holding a small brass vessel. Brass plates with flower petals, lamps and offerings sit on the mat in front of them. A man in a saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits at the centre, wearing a wristwatch, and gestures with his hand. Men in white dhotis with sacred threads and devotees in white and saffron stand and sit along the railing. A gold-carved ceremonial seat is visible at the lower right. The scene suggests an aarti or puja performed by sannyasi-clad priests.2010-10-30A wide photograph of a seated group performing a ritual in a covered hall with a corrugated roof and orange-painted walls. Many people sit cross-legged on mats and rugs, mostly in white dhotis and shawls, with several men in saffron-orange robes in the foreground. Brass plates with oil lamps, flowers and small brass vessels sit on orange cloths before them. A video camera on a tripod stands at left beside a red carpet, and tall decorative banners hang from the ceiling. The left and foreground figures are in orange robes, one man in a white shirt with a shaved head and another in white clothing with folded hands at right. Several people in white saris and white dhotis sit at the far rows. The scene looks like a group satsang or puja, and a fuller count of attendees is not visible.2010-10-30A photograph of a covered pavilion with orange walls and a tin roof, where a group of people sit on mats performing a ritual. In the foreground two men in saffron-orange robes sit on orange cloth with brass plates, bells and small offering dishes, one holding a bell and the other an open book. Behind them many people in white and cream clothes sit in rows, some holding small lamps or offerings, with a video camera on a tripod at left. Decorated multicoloured pillars line the hall and a banner hangs on the wall.2010-11-09A seated group of men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas performs a ritual indoors on a white marble floor. Several hold small brass oil lamps with lit flames, and others hold brass bells or ritual vessels. Brass plates with red flowers, rice, and small offerings sit on orange cloths before them. Some have white tilak markings on their foreheads. Behind them, rows of seated boys and men in white and black clothing watch, some holding paper. A purple and white logo appears at the top left. The scene suggests a puja with lamps and offerings.2013-02-22 +1 copiesA group of saffron-clad devotees sit on a floor mat in a ritual setting lined with rows of oil lamps and a metal railing. In the foreground, a man in orange robes with rudraksha beads and gold wristbands gestures with one raised hand while chanting. Beside him, a younger man in orange with a rudraksha mala holds a small brass bell and ritual object. Brass plates, small bowls and a open notebook sit on the orange cloth. Behind them, men and women in white dhotis and saris with red-and-white borders sing and hold their hands in ritual gestures. A microphone and camera tripod appear at the left edge.2010-11-07A photograph of a large open-sided hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof, where a seated congregation in white and orange clothing sits on mats in rows. In the foreground, two men in saffron-orange robes sit on a mat with brass plates of flowers and offerings, one holding a small bell and a dish while the other holds an open book; the man on the right wears a gold-beaded necklace and has a shaved head. A video camera on a tripod and a small framed picture stand at left beside a red carpet, and multicoloured banners with bird motifs hang from the pillars. Several devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls sit at the back and along the side rail, some holding small objects.2010-11-09October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesMay 27 20122012-05-27A ritual gathering in a covered open hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof, where many devotees sit cross-legged on mats in rows. Foreground monks in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas hold lit oil lamps or aarti flames, and some are seated before brass plates of offerings, fruit and sweets. Behind them, rows of people in white and orange clothes hold lamps. A camera on a tripod and a red carpet stand at left, and a golden ornamental vessel sits at lower right. Several monks have vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. The scene appears to be a group puja with lamp offerings.2010-11-03Outdoor evening ritual with several people seated on orange cloth at a metal railing lined with lit oil lamps. In the foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes with a red border and rudraksha mala sits cross-legged, arm raised and holding a small object, with a silver wristwatch. Beside him, a younger man in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a gesture in one hand. Brass vessels, a small brass lamp, flower petals and a red-lined plate sit on the cloth. Behind them, people in white dhotis and orange garments hold lamps, and a laptop and tripod stand at left. Several onlookers in saffron and yellow clothing are visible behind the railing.2010-11-07