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Four women sit cross-legged on a purple cloth before a row of painted deity murti decorated with garlands and lace drapery. Each holds a pink lotus flower in cupped hands with eyes closed in meditation. The woman at left wears a red sari with gold border, the second wears a red sari with gold border and a pink shawl, the third wears an orange sari with red blouse, and the fourth wears an orange-and-red sari. Scattered petals lie on the cloth.

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October 16 20102010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesFour women sit cross-legged on a purple and gold cloth before a decorated deity altar during a puja. The woman at far left wears a red sari with gold border and holds a pink lotus; the second wears a red sari with gold border and holds a lotus and yellow flowers; the third wears an orange and red sari with script-printed border and holds a pink flower; the fourth at far right wears an orange shawl over red and holds a pink flower with eyes closed. Behind them stand a pink Ganesha murti with a purple garland, a goddess murti with a yellow garland, and a large colourful goddess figure, with a brass oil lamp on the right and scattered marigold petals on the floor.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16Four women sit cross-legged on a purple cloth before a richly decorated shrine during a puja. Three wear red saris with gold borders and one wears an orange-and-red sari; each holds a pink lotus flower in cupped hands with eyes closed. Behind them stand a pink Ganesha murti with a purple garland and a Durga-like deity murti with raised weapons, surrounded by white ornamental arches, brass oil lamps and kalasha-style decorations. A string of lights glows in the background, and a brass plate with offerings lies at the lower right.2010-10-16 +1 copiesFour women sit cross-legged on an orange-draped platform before a shrine of goddess murtis and decorated deity figures with garlands and lion-like figure. The woman at far left wears red with gold border, the second red with sheer red overlay, the third orange with dark patterned border, and the fourth orange and red. Each holds pink lotus flowers and has marigold and purple flowers scattered before them. Brass oil lamps stand behind them, with fruit plates, a brass bowl, and a wooden stand at right. Crowns and garlands adorn the deity figures behind.2010-10-16 +1 copiesThree women sit cross-legged on the floor during a puja. The woman on the left wears a red sari with gold border and holds a pink lotus over an orange fruit. The woman in the centre wears a red sari with gold zari border and holds a pink lotus and a fruit in her lap, with purple and white flowers scattered before her. The woman on the right wears an orange sari with green leaf prints and holds a pink lotus, with a vermilion mark on her forehead. Behind them are garlands of yellow marigolds, a brass lamp with a lit flame, and a tray of apples, oranges and other fruit at the bottom of the frame.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of four women seated cross-legged on a purple and gold cloth in front of a decorated altar with eyes closed, holding pink lotus flowers. The woman on the far left wears a red sari with gold border, the second wears pink-red, the third wears an orange sari with floral motifs, and the fourth wears orange with red. Behind them stand large white-and-silver decorated murtis of Ganesha with a purple garland and a goddess deity murti holding weapons, with brass oil lamps and kalasha-like offerings in front. Strings of red lights hang in the background, and a red and white tent backdrop is visible above.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesTwo women in red silk saris with gold zari borders sit cross-legged on a low wooden platform in front of a decorated altar. Each holds a pink flower and a small orange offering in her hands. Behind them stand a large pink deity murti with purple and yellow garlands and a backdrop of draped fabric. White and purple flowers are scattered on the platform in front, and a woman in an orange sari sits partly visible at the right edge. The setting suggests a puja or ritual offering.2010-10-16 +1 copiesThree women sit cross-legged in a row before a decorated deity murti during a puja. The woman on the left wears a red sari with gold zari border and holds purple flowers; the woman in the centre wears an orange sari with red blouse and red-and-orange patterned sari and holds a pink lotus; the woman on the right wears an orange sari with red border and holds a pink lotus. All three have eyes closed or lowered in meditation. A brass oil lamp burns behind them, with marigold garlands and flower petals scattered in front. Background shows colourful draped fabric and a large decorated idol.2010-10-16 +1 copies