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Four women in red and maroon silk saris sit cross-legged on a purple cloth strewn with flower petals before a decorated deity murti. Each holds a pink lotus flower in her hands with eyes closed in meditative prayer. Behind them stands a large white-framed goddess image with multiple arms holding weapons, flanked by smaller figures, golden umbrellas and string lights. Marigold and other flower petals cover the floor, and a brass lamp stands at the right.

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October 16 20102010-10-16Four women sit cross-legged on a floor covered with scattered flower petals and a purple cloth, eyes closed in meditation or prayer, holding pink lotus flowers. The woman on the left wears a rust-red and gold sari, the next wears a maroon sari with gold border and a red pendant necklace, the third wears a maroon sari with gold trim, and the fourth wears a cream blouse and red sari. Behind them stands a large decorated deity murti with multiple raised arms holding weapons, flanked by white ornate arches and smaller figures, with a brass lamp stand and string lights in the background. A watermelon and an orange cushion sit nearby.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNight photo of a Chandi homa-style puja at an ashram temple. In the foreground a woman with long wavy dark hair in a maroon blouse and rust-red sari sits cross-legged holding a pink lotus, with fruit and flowers before her. Behind her several women in maroon and deep red saris sit in a row holding offerings. Above them, a large deity murti with a white-and-silver decorated backdrop shows multi-armed goddesses holding weapons, and a figure in a red and pink sari with a green-and-yellow garland stands to the left. Strings of red lights glow in the background. On the right a man in white dhoti and shawl stands near a golden-edged seat, and an elder in white sits beside a gold-framed platform. Marigold petals and scattered flowers cover the floor, and a tray of red apples and a watermelon sit nearby. A wooden drum-like object lies on the right.2010-10-16 +1 copiesPhotograph of women seated in meditation before a large Durga-style deity murti with multiple raised arms, white floral ornamentation and garlands, lit by strings of warm fairy lights. A foreground woman in a maroon and gold saree with a red blouse holds a pink lotus flower in both hands with eyes closed. Beside her, another woman in a deep red saree and rudraksha mala sits with eyes closed. Fruits including watermelon and pineapple, a brass plate and flowers are arranged on a maroon cloth at left. No identifiable a person candidate is visible.2010-10-16October 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesFour women sit cross-legged on a purple cloth strewn with flower petals during a puja in front of a colourful deity murti with a lion mount. The woman on the far left wears a rust-red and gold saree and holds a pink lotus bloom. The second woman, with a red bindi and tilak on her forehead and a beaded necklace, wears a maroon and gold saree and holds a pink flower in her cupped hands. The third woman wears a maroon saree and holds a pink lotus, and the fourth on the right wears a cream and red saree with gold bangles and holds a pink flower. Oil lamps and a brass stand are visible at the right, with garlands and flowers around the altar. No a person candidate is visible in the scene.2010-10-16 +1 copiesThree women sit cross-legged on a mat before a large image of a goddess with a lion, surrounded by white ornamental backdrops and a golden umbrella. The women wear red and orange silk saris and rudraksha malas; the woman on the left holds a red flower, the middle woman holds a pink lotus, and the woman on the right holds a pink lotus with a green fruit. Flower petals in yellow, purple and white cover the floor and steps, and a brass oil lamp with a flame stands at the left. A man in white clothing sits on a red-cushioned seat at the right edge, partly visible, with an orange cloth on his lap. Garlanded deity murtis stand behind, including one with a trident. The setting appears to be a puja or Chandi homa ceremony.2010-10-16 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated row of women in red and maroon saris and blouses, sitting before an altar decorated with colourful deity murtis, marigold garlands, and strings of fairy lights. The woman in front, with long wavy hair, holds a pink lotus flower in her hands. Brass oil lamps, brass vessels, fruit including a watermelon and pineapple, and scattered flower petals lie on the altar before them. A shaved-headed man in white sits at the far right, wearing rudraksha malas, and appears to be performing the ritual. The setting is a night puja with flowers strewn across the floor.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 16 20102010-10-16 +1 copiesNight photograph of a Navaratri-style puja at an ashram pandal decorated with large white and gold sculpted deity murtis, including a multi-armed goddess figure with a lion, an elephant-headed Ganesha in pink, and other standing deities garlanded in marigolds. Several women in red and maroon silk saris sit on the floor with pink lotus flowers in their hands, while a shaved-headed priest in white sits in front of a wooden stand with brass lamps, bowls and offerings. On the right, an ornate gold-and-red throne holds a seated figure in white, and a man in white with a gold chain sits beside it. Red string lights and oil lamps glow in the background.2010-10-16 +1 copiesSeveral women in deep red and maroon saris sit cross-legged in a row before a decorated shrine during an evening puja. The woman in front, in a brown-red sari with gold border, holds a small pink flower offering in her hands and looks down. Behind them, women in red and white saris hold flowers and stand near brass oil lamps with lit wicks. Marigold garlands and scattered petals lie on the floor. A man in white ritual clothing with a bare upper body stands at the right, holding a small bell or instrument. Behind the group, white and colourful deity murtis with garlands and fairy lights decorate the altar. Fruit such as a watermelon and a pineapple rests on a red cloth at left.2010-10-16 +1 copiesNight-time puja inside a decorated pavilion. In the foreground a woman in a maroon and red patterned sari sits on the floor, holding a green fruit over a pile of offerings. Behind her a row of women in red, maroon and green saris sit in a line. To the left stands a large ornate murti of a goddess with multiple arms, holding weapons, with garlands and a lion beside her, surrounded by marigold garlands. Fruits, bananas, a watermelon, flower petals and kumkum are arranged on a long table. On the right a seated figure in white sits on a gold-trimmed throne, with a bare-chested figure in saffron beside a wooden drum. Bunting and string lights hang overhead.2010-10-16