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A seated row of devotees in orange and maroon robes performs a puja along a long floor, with brass plates, small oil lamps, a stick of incense, vermilion and flower offerings, and a brass vessel set before them. In the foreground a bearded man in orange with a rudraksha mala and a dark-maroon shawl holds a small spoon over a brass dish, while a younger man beside him in orange with a gold necklace and folded hands joins in. Behind them more students in orange and red sashes sit in rows, some with eyes closed. a person: the bearded man in orange with a rudraksha mala, maroon-bordered shawl and gold necklace, seated at the ritual, is an appearance-based candidate, though the image does not clearly establish him.

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October 18 20102010-10-18A seated row of devotees in saffron and orange robes performs a puja on a polished floor, with brass oil lamps and small brass vessels set on orange cloth in front of them. In the foreground, a man with a grey beard, rudraksha mala and sandalwood marks on his forehead sits with eyes closed and hands together near a tray of red flowers. Beside him, a younger man in saffron with a gold ceremonial necklace presses his palms together. Behind the row, several women in orange saris and men in saffron sit in rows, some holding offerings.2010-10-18 +1 copiesA seated group ritual in an ashram hall. Two monks in saffron-orange robes with red borders and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on a mat in the foreground. The man on the left, with a grey beard and glasses, holds a small brass lamp with a lit flame; the younger monk on the right, with a shaved head and white tilak marks, holds a lit oil lamp and a brass vessel. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shawls with red borders hold lit lamps. Brass plates with flowers, fruit, rice and kumkum sit on the mat in front, along with a open book. Tripods and equipment are visible at the top left. This is a puja with oil lamps, and the presence of the lamps and offerings suggests an arati or padapuja-style rite.2010-10-16October 28 20102010-10-28A photograph of a seated ritual line of men in orange and saffron robes sitting on orange mats before brass puja plates, lamps, and small brass vessels on a white marble floor. Foreground figures include a bald priest with white and red tilaka marks and glasses, reading or handling an open book, and a man in orange with hands pressed together in prayer. Behind them, men in white dhotis and white shirts with yellow sacred threads sit in rows, and a few people in orange shawls are visible at the far left. Brass lamps and offering dishes line the floor, and a camera tripod stands in the background. The setting appears to be a large hall during an evening ritual.2010-10-24December 30 20112011-12-30A photograph of a group puja in a hall with a white floor. Several men in saffron-orange robes with red borders sit cross-legged on orange cloth, many wearing gold-bead and rudraksha necklaces. In the foreground a bearded man in orange holds a small brass bell and a ritual implement over brass plates of flowers, turmeric and kumkum. Beside him a younger man with a shaved head and white sandalwood marks on his chest and arms holds a lit oil lamp. Behind them men in white dhotis hold brass lamps and bells, and open books lie on the floor. Brass pots and offering plates fill the foreground.2010-10-16A photograph of a seated puja ritual in an indoor hall with a glossy floor. In the foreground, two monks in saffron-orange robes with maroon borders sit cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer; the nearer one is bald and wears glasses. Behind them a row of devotees in orange and white clothing sits with hands folded, some with white ash lines on their foreheads. Brass lamps with lit oil wicks, brass bowls, a plate of offerings and flower-like items sit on orange cloths along the floor. A tripod-mounted camera stands at upper right. Several people are visible in the scene.2010-10-10A photograph of a seated group of men performing a ritual puja. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit on orange mats, holding small brass oil lamps and bowls; the closest man on the right wears gold beaded necklaces and wristbands. Behind them, men in white dhotis and shirtless figures with rudraksha malas and tilak marks hold brass lamps and offering vessels. Brass plates with flowers, lamps and cups are arranged on the floor, and an open book lies on a mat. Several men wear white dhotis and sacred ash markings on their bodies.2010-10-19A seated group of men performs a ritual in an ashram hall. In the foreground, a man with a greying beard and a gold-beaded necklace sits with palms pressed together, wearing a saffron garment with a maroon border. Beside him, another saffron-clad man with a shaved head and gold necklace extends his hand over a brass plate of offerings. Behind them, several saffron-robed men sit on orange mats, and further back, men in white dhotis and white shawls with rudraksha malas and sandalwood marks sit in rows. Brass plates with flowers, fruit, kumkum and brass lamps and vessels sit on the mats, and an open book rests on the floor. This appears to be a padapuja-style puja setting.2010-10-16A photograph of a seated ritual group in an interior hall with a white floor. In the foreground, a man with grey-streaked hair and a short beard, wearing an orange robe with a red border and a gold necklace, holds a small brass lamp in both hands. Beside him, several men in orange robes and gold beaded necklaces sit cross-legged, holding small brass bells and lamps over brass plates of flowers, fruit and vermilion. Behind them, men in white dhotis with white ash marks on their arms and foreheads sit with lamps and hands raised, and open books and brass pots lie on red cloth. Several brass pooja plates hold yellow flowers and red petals.2010-10-16A photograph of a seated group performing a puja ritual on a white marble floor. In the foreground, a man with grey-streaked hair and a beard wears an orange robe and a long beaded necklace, seated on an orange mat with his hands near brass plates and offerings. Beside him, a bald man in an orange robe and gold-beaded necklace sits with his hands raised toward a small brass lamp and offerings. Further right, two younger men in orange robes and rudraksha malas hold ritual implements over brass dishes of flowers, fruit and grains. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and white shawls, marked with white tilaka and sandalwood lines, sit with books and brass vessels. Offerings of fruit, flowers, betel leaves and small oil lamps are arranged on brass trays and red cloths.2010-10-16