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A photograph of a group of saffron-robed sannyasi and white-clad devotees performing a morning puja in a hall. In the foreground, several men in orange and saffron robes with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on woven mats, holding small oil lamps (aarti lamps) in their hands. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and shawls, some with sacred ash and tilak markings, hold lit lamps as well. Brass plates with fruit, flowers and offerings sit on the mats, and a metal railing separates the front rows from the seated crowd. Hanging colourful patterned banners in red, green, yellow and orange decorate the hall, and a laptop and a mobile phone rest on the floor near the front. The scene is an aarti-style puja with devotees holding lamps.

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A large group of men seated on mats in a hall performs a ritual with lit oil lamps held in their hands. The front row wears saffron-orange robes with red-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas, while the men behind wear white dhotis and white shawls with red borders, some with white and red forehead markings. Brass plates with flowers, fruit and small bowls sit on cloths before them. Glowing lamps line the railing behind, and other seated devotees in orange and yellow clothing are visible further back. Hanging colourful banners decorate the upper walls.2010-10-31 +2 copiesA photograph of a group puja inside a temple hall with colourful banners hanging from the ceiling. In the foreground, three seated men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas hold small brass oil lamps and offerings. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and shawls with tilak markings sit on mats holding lamps and brass vessels, and a laptop, a mobile phone and plates with fruit and flowers lie on the floor. Lit oil lamps fill the scene and the room is busy with devotees.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA covered hall with orange walls and colourful cylindrical pillar banners shows a seated puja in progress. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sit on mats before brass plates of offerings, flowers and small lamps, and some hold ritual items in their hands. Behind them, rows of devotees in white dhotis and shawls sit on the floor along a metal railing, with more people standing at the back. Framed pictures hang on the orange wall above. The scene reads as a group puja or satsang with offerings.2010-10-31 +2 copiesOctober 31 20102010-10-31 +1 copiesA seated group of priests performs a puja in a hall with red walls and colourful woven banners hanging from the ceiling. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and tilak on their foreheads sit on mats, holding small brass lamps or bells before brass plates, flower offerings and fruit. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and white shawls, some with bare upper bodies and tilak marks, also hold brass vessels and lamps. A laptop and a printed booklet lie on a cloth at left, and many more devotees sit along the railing in the background among small oil lamps.October 24 20102010-10-24 +1 copiesA seated group of men performs a ritual with lit oil lamps in a hall. In the foreground, a bald man in saffron/orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits on an orange mat, holding a small lamp and an open book, with brass vessels and a brass lamp on the floor before him. Beside him, a younger man in orange with a mala holds a lamp. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and shawls hold lit lamps, some wearing rudraksha malas and sacred thread. A table with a striped cloth and a metal pot stands at the back. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person, and the scene shows only ritual participants.2010-10-22 +2 copiesA large open hall where many people sit cross-legged on mats, performing a group puja with small oil lamps lit before them. Foreground: several men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas and sandalwood-paste tilaka on their foreheads, holding brass vessels and lamps. Behind them, rows of men and boys in white dhotis and white shawls, with tilaka, hold lit lamps and ritual items. Some devotees wear yellow and orange clothing in the background. Hanging cylindrical banners decorated with a white bird emblem and floral patterns hang from the ceiling, and a metal railing separates seating areas. A tall smoky haze suggests incense. No identifiable figure is clearly distinguishable as a person by the cues required.2010-10-31 +1 copiesA large open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof, where a crowd of people sits on the floor in rows for a group puja. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on mats in front of brass plates of offerings, flowers and lit oil lamps, with one holding a small bell. Behind them, many people in white dhotis and kurtas sit with lit lamps and folded hands. Colourful striped hanging banners decorate the ceiling, a video camera on a tripod records the scene, and a red carpet runs along the left side.A seated group of male devotees performs a ritual in a hall, many holding small oil lamps or brass lamps and some with incense or flame. Most wear white dhoti and shawl-style cloths with rudraksha malas; several in front wear saffron-orange robes and malas. Brass puja plates, kalasha-style vessels and small brass lamps sit on orange mats. Several men have vibhuti or tilak marks on forehead and arms. The scene suggests a puja or aarti. Visible people number about twenty.2010-10-22 +1 copiesFebruary 25 20132013-02-25A photograph of a large group puja inside an open-sided hall with a corrugated metal roof and orange walls. In the foreground, several monks in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on mats, several holding lit oil lamps (aarti) and offering flowers and brass plates of food and kumkum before them. Behind them, rows of devotees in white dhotis and shawls, some in yellow, sit with lamps and folded hands. Patterned cylindrical banners in red, blue and yellow hang from the ceiling. A tripod-mounted camera and a light stand stand at the left, and a red carpet runs along the floor. Some attendees are in orange and white clothing; the central saffron-clad monk appears to be leading the ritual.2010-10-31 +2 copies