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July 20 2013

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July 24 20132013-07-24September 05 20142014-09-05July 20 20132013-07-20A large indoor hall with white tiled floor and red curtains shows a seated assembly of many people, mostly women, in orange and maroon sarees and white dhotis and saris. Many hold small brass oil lamps and offering plates; in the foreground a woman in orange sari with vertical white tilak on her forehead and a rudraksha mala holds a lamp, and another seated woman in dark red garment holds a brass lamp. A green bowl and a plate with flowers and lamps sit on a woven mat. Several figures wear orange saffron robes with gold borders. Background shows more seated rows and folded chairs along the wall.2013-07-18A large hall full of seated devotees during a puja or satsang. Most attendees wear saffron-orange or maroon sarees and robes with rudraksha malas, while others wear white. Many sit cross-legged on a white floor with brass plates, small bowls and oil lamps placed before them. Framed photographs and banners line the pale pink walls above red curtains. The a person's presence is not visible in the frame.2014-08-24September 13 20132013-09-13August 07 20112011-08-07September 13 20132013-09-13A large group of women seated on the floor in a hall during a lamp-lighting ritual, many wearing saffron-orange and red saris with rudraksha malas and white tilak markings on their foreheads, holding small oil lamps (diyas) and offering dishes. Behind them rows of people in white clothing sit on the floor between white metal crowd-control posts, and a red-draped table stands at the back of the room. A circular blue logo appears at the upper left. The scene suggests a satsang-style gathering with ritual lamp offerings.2014-04-20September 27 20132013-09-27May 19 20132013-05-19A large hall filled with seated devotees performing a group puja. Women in orange and saffron saris with rudraksha malas and vibhuti on their foreheads hold small brass oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels, raising their hands in ritual gestures. Behind them rows of people in white and red clothing sit on mats, with girls in red and maroon saris and gold necklaces in the foreground. Red curtains line the back wall, and brass lamps, a small tray, ritual items and a folded white cloth lie on the floor.2013-05-19