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A photograph of four women seated cross-legged on a purple cloth in front of a decorated deity display with painted murti figures, garlanded idols, and brass oil lamps on the right. From left, the women wear red saris with gold zari borders, a red sari with gold border, an orange sari with dark floral patterns over a red blouse, and an orange-red sari. Each holds a pink lotus flower in cupped hands with eyes closed, in meditative prayer. Brass lamps and a small tray of offerings sit beside them, and a standing man in white clothing is visible at the far upper right.

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October 16 20102010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +2 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 20102010-10-16 +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 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16Three 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 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +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 21 20152015-10-21 +1 copies