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August 16 2016

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A large group of women and girls sits on the floor in a hall during a seated ritual, many holding small lit oil lamps (diyas) in their hands. Most wear saffron-orange sarees or dhotis with red or cream borders, rudraksha malas and white forehead markings. In the foreground a woman in a red patterned saree and a white-clad woman hold lamps over a brass thali with flowers and offerings. Several men in white shirts sit in the background, and a plastic water bottle and brass vessels rest on the floor. The scene reads as a group puja or aarti with oil lamps, with no Swamiji figure clearly identifiable.2013-03-16A seated group of devotees performs a ritual in a hall with a light-coloured floor. In the foreground, a woman in a blue kurta with pink trim and black leggings and glasses sits cross-legged and holds a small brass vessel. Beside her, a woman in a white sari with floral prints and a maroon blouse holds a small lamp and wears a beaded mala and gold bangles. On the left, a woman in a rust-red sari wears a mala and holds a small brass item. Behind them, many people in saffron and orange clothing and white garments sit on mats, some raising small lamps or offerings. Red and gold cloths and brass plates with flowers and small oil lamps are arranged on the floor. The image shows a satsang or puja-style ceremony with oil lamps.2016-08-16A large group of devotees, mostly women and girls, sit on the floor of a hall performing a ritual with lit oil lamps and brass bells. Many wear orange, red and maroon saris or salwar, with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. A girl in front in orange holds a brass bell and lamp, while others hold small lamps and bells. Trays of flowers, fruit and offerings sit on the white floor, and a red carpet with white railings runs through the room. Several women in white sarees stand or sit in the background with palms pressed together. No one in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person.2013-11-22A large group of devotees, mostly women and girls, sit cross-legged on mats in a hall during a ritual, with eyes closed and voices raised in chanting. In the foreground a woman in an orange shawl and dark-rimmed glasses sits beside a woman in a peach-pink sari and a woman in a red sari with a gold border, both with hands joined or holding small ritual items. Others wear white and orange clothing and red shawls, and some have red bindis and white forehead markings. A red draped table or dais stands at left, with small oil lamps, flower petals and offering trays on the floor nearby. No a person is visible in this scene.2012-10-24A seated group of women and girls sits on a green mat during a ritual in a bright hall with large windows and a ceiling fan. Several participants hold small oil lamps or diyas and offer them forward, while others sit with palms pressed together. Women wear white, orange, pink, and red saris and salwar kameez, with beaded malas and bangles. Brass plates, bells, and small steel cups with offerings lie on the mat in front, alongside water bottles and plastic containers. No identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.2012-03-31July 09 20132013-07-09March 25 20132013-03-25January 24 20132013-01-24Indoor gathering of many seated women in traditional Indian dress, holding small lit oil lamps and offering plates during what appears to be an aarti or lamp offering. Foreground woman in a rust-orange sari with a red bindi and beaded necklaces, holding a lit lamp with raised hand; beside her a woman in orange holds a lamp on a plate. Behind, women wear white and cream saris with gold borders, one in a yellow shawl, and several wear white headbands with rudraksha-style malas. Brass plates and diyas sit on the floor. No man in the saffron ritual attire is visible, so no candidate appears in the scene.2013-01-15A seated group of women and girls in a temple hall performs a puja with brass lamps and offering plates set on mats in front of them. In the foreground a woman in white with an orange shawl sits with palms joined beside a woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala and tilak, who holds her hands together near small oil lamps and a silver plate of offerings. Other devotees in saffron, maroon, green and cream saris sit behind them, some with malas, while red chairs and pillars line the room.2012-04-03May 31 20132013-05-31A crowd of devotees sits on the floor during a ritual, many holding small brass oil lamps with lit flames. Most wear orange or saffron robes, some with deep red or maroon garments trimmed with gold, and many wear rudraksha malas and forehead vibhuti markings. Women in the front row, one in dark red and gold, another in orange with glasses, hold lamps and stand or sit close together. Children in red and gold clothing sit among the adults.2013-07-09