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Photograph of a padapuja ceremony in a hall seen through a metal railing. In the foreground, two women in white saris with red-orange shawls sit on the floor; the one on the right reads from an open book. Behind them, a row of seated men and women in white clothing, some with yellow or orange shawls, sit with hands joined or palms together. Brass vessels and small oil lamps rest on a low cloth-covered floor, and a haze of smoke or incense fills the air. Other participants are visible in the background, and a few have shaved heads.

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A photograph of a padapuja ritual in a hall with orange-red walls and a red carpet. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl sits cross-legged and holds a brass plate, with brass puja vessels and offerings on an orange cloth before her. To the left, another woman in white with an orange shawl and spectacles tends the offerings. Behind a metal rail, rows of seated devotees wear white dhotis and orange or yellow garments. On the far right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and beads sits with his hands together. Brass lamps and small dishes are arranged on the floor.2010-10-02A photograph of a seated ritual gathering at an ashram, with many people sitting cross-legged on a floor covered in mats. In the foreground a woman in a white sari with a yellow shawl and a red bindi sits with eyes lowered, while other women in white saris with yellow shawls sit nearby, one with a brass lamp and small offerings on a tray. Behind a metal railing, men in white dhotis and shirts sit with rudraksha malas, one with white vibhuti marks on his forehead, and small oil lamps glow on the floor. Shallow brass plates, a blue container and orange offerings are visible.2010-09-29A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in a hall with red walls and a red carpet. In the foreground two women sit cross-legged holding lit oil lamps, the woman on the left in a white sari with an orange shawl and glasses, the woman on the right in a cream sari with an orange shawl and a red bindi. Brass lamps and small brass dishes sit on the floor before them. Behind a metal railing, a row of devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls sit with palms pressed together or hold lamps, and a man in a white shirt with folded hands sits near the back. Fire flares from a lamp at the left edge.2010-10-02November 25 20102010-11-25Devotee women seated on a mat during a padapuja-style ritual in a hall with red walls and metal railings. Two women in front wear white saris with orange shawls, the foreground woman with glasses holding a brass lamp, the second woman smiling and holding a lit brass aarti lamp with a flame. Brass plates with flowers, a brass lamp and small brass vessels sit on the red floor cloth. Behind them, seated devotees in white dhotis, some with folded hands, and men in yellow shawls and grey shirts sit in rows. A woman with an orange shawl sits at left with a lamp. Ornate painted pillars frame the background.2010-10-02A seated group of devotees in white ritual clothes sits on the floor at a temple event. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair pulled back in a braid wears a white sari with a red-orange shawl draped over her shoulders and closes her eyes in meditation. Beside her a woman in white with a yellow sash sits with her eyes closed, and further back several people in white with yellow sashes sit in rows. In front of them lie plates with fruit, flowers and small oil lamps, with lit lamps glowing on the floor. The setting appears to be a satsang or meditation gathering.2010-12-28December 22 20102010-12-22October 03 20102010-10-03A seated group of women in white and cream garments performs a padapuja-style ritual in an open hall with mats, brass vessels and small offerings on orange cloth in front of them. Many have their hands pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. Several wear yellow shawls, others orange shawls; a woman in the foreground wears an orange shawl and bindi and holds her palms together. Beads and a rudraksha-style mala are visible around some necks. Behind them, a red-pillared doorway opens onto a palm-lined courtyard, and a hanging yellow-and-patterned cloth decorates the top of the entrance.2010-10-05A photograph of a seated group of devotees during a padapuja-style ritual in a hall with a metal railing. Women in the foreground wear saffron and orange saris and white blouses with orange or yellow shawls; one woman in a red-bordered white sari sits with palms pressed together. Several participants in white clothing wear orange or yellow scarves and mala necklaces. Brass oil lamps, small brass vessels and offering plates sit on mats in front of them. A camera on a tripod stands at the left edge. The participants sit with eyes closed or hands folded in prayer, in a reverent ritual setting.2010-10-02A seated group of women in a dimly lit hall chant from open books and printed sheets during a devotional ritual. Many wear cream or white saris with orange or saffron shawls draped over their shoulders, and some wear orange and maroon saris. Brass and silver plates hold flowers, offerings and small oil lamps arranged on orange cloths in front of them. A man in orange clothing is visible at the far right, and the background contains more seated attendees. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable in the visible frame.2010-12-22December 26 20102010-12-26