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A seated group of devotees performs a puja inside a hall with terracotta walls and hanging colourful fabric decorations. In the foreground, a woman in a peach-orange sari and a woman in white with an orange shawl sit before brass plates, bowls, small lamps and a puja tray arranged on mats. Around them, rows of women and some men in white clothes with orange and yellow shawls sit cross-legged with hands folded in prayer, eyes closed. A metal railing and red carpet run along the right side, with more seated participants beyond.

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October 04 20102010-10-04Seated devotees in a hall with a corrugated roof and hanging decorative lanterns perform a ritual. In the foreground, several women in white dhotis and saffron or yellow shawls sit cross-legged with eyes closed and hands folded. A woman in orange sari and gold bangles sits at right. Brass plates, small lamps and a bowl of flower petals are arranged on mats before them.2010-10-04 +1 copiesOctober 01 20102010-10-01 +1 copiesOctober 01 20102010-10-01 +2 copiesA large group of devotees sits cross-legged on mats in a hall during a puja, their hands pressed together in prayer. In the foreground, women in white saris with orange shawls sit before brass plates holding flowers, small lamps and offerings. A woman in the centre wears a saffron sari and closes her eyes in meditation. Behind them, rows of seated participants in white fill the room, with orange and gold hangings on the back wall and metal railings separating the rows.2010-09-25A large hall with orange-painted walls and colourful hanging fabric banners on the pillars shows a seated puja in progress. Rows of devotees sit on the floor on orange and cream mats before brass thalis, small brass lamps, bowls and flower offerings. Most women wear white saris or cream clothes with orange shawls and some wear yellow shawls. Several seated women press their palms together in prayer or hold their hands in mudra. Behind a metal railing and a red carpet, more people in white sit in rows.2010-09-30A photograph of a large group of devotees seated on mats inside a hall with terracotta-coloured walls, patterned hanging banners and metal railings. In the foreground, women in white sarees with yellow or orange shawls sit with hands joined in prayer, while brass trays holding fruit, flowers and small oil lamps rest on mats before them. Further back, many more participants in white and yellow attire sit in rows, and a man in white stands at the far left near the open doorway. Puja items and a steel vessel are visible at the left counter.2010-09-30A photograph of a large indoor hall with an orange-painted wall, corrugated roof and decorative hanging banners, where many devotees sit cross-legged on woven mats in rows, eyes closed in meditation or prayer. Most wear white dresses with orange or yellow shawls. In the foreground, a woman in white with an orange scarf sits with hands folded, and a woman in an orange saree with an orange shawl sits with hands clasped near brass puja plates holding flowers, bowls and a small brass lamp on orange cloths. Other brass vessels and plastic containers lie on the floor, and a metal railing borders the seating area.2010-10-03A photograph of a seated group of women performing a ritual in an ashram hall with an orange-painted wall and a corrugated metal roof hung with decorative cylindrical banners. In the foreground, a woman in a cream sari with an orange shawl holds a small oil lamp and a brass bell-like object. Beside her, women in white and orange garments hold lit oil lamps while seated on orange mats. Brass plates with flowers, betel leaves, and small offerings sit on orange cloths in front of them. Behind them, more devotees sit in rows and a red carpet runs along the right side. This appears to be a paduka puja setting with lamp offerings.2010-09-29A photograph of a seated group of women performing a puja session in an ashram hall with orange walls and a low orange counter holding brass vessels. Most women wear white saris with yellow shawls, and several wear orange shawls. Each sits on a woven mat before a small brass plate with lamps, a brass bowl and flowers on an orange cloth, hands pressed together in prayer. In the foreground a woman in an orange top with a white forehead mark sits facing the group. Behind them rows of additional devotees in white sit in the hall, with a railing on the right side.2010-10-05September 03 20112011-09-03 +1 copiesA photo of a seated group of women in an indoor hall performing a puja ritual. Many wear white sarees or white garments with orange or saffron shawls and yellow stoles; one woman in front wears a white blouse with an orange shawl and holds a small brass ritual item. Each seated devotee has an orange cloth in front with brass plates, kalasha-style brass vessels, flower petals, sweets and small oil lamps. Several women raise a hand and hold brass objects while chanting or offering. An older woman at right in an orange sari with red bindi sits with hands raised.2010-09-30