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A photograph of a large seated gathering during an evening puja. In the foreground, three men in saffron-orange robes with maroon borders sit cross-legged on orange mats. The centre figure wears spectacles and a long gold beaded necklace, holding a small brass bell and a lit oil lamp. The man on the left holds a lamp and bell and wears a rudraksha mala; the man on the right wears a gold necklace and holds a lit lamp. Brass plates with flowers, fruit, leaves and small vessels lie before them. Behind them, men in white dhotis with maroon-edged shawls hold oil lamps, and many lit lamps glow throughout the hall among a crowd of seated devotees. Kumkum and vibhuti marks are visible on several foreheads.

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October 21 20102010-10-21A large hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees, most dressed in white, during a lamp-lit ritual. In the foreground, several saffron-robed sannyasis sit cross-legged on a red mat, holding small oil lamps and brass bells, with gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas. One central monk in saffron wears spectacles and holds a bell and lamp. Beside them, white-clad men with sandalwood tilak hold lamps, and brass plates with offerings sit on the floor. Orange and red hanging decorations hang from the ceiling. Chains of gold necklaces and bare shoulders mark the sannyasis. The scene is dim, lit mainly by the flames. Several people in the back wear green and other colours.2010-10-21A photograph of a seated group performing a pada puja-style ritual indoors. In the foreground, several men in saffron-orange robes with red borders and gold ornamental necklaces sit on mats, holding small brass bells and oil lamps; the man on the far left has a grey beard and a white forehead mark. Behind them, many men in plain white dhotis and shawls, some bare-chested, hold lit oil lamps and offering dishes on red mats, with rudraksha malas visible on several. Brass plates, small oil lamps and a blue bucket sit on the floor. The orange-robed figures are not clearly identifiable as a specific person, so no individual is named.2010-10-21A large indoor puja gathering seen from the front, with a dense crowd of white-clad devotees seated on the floor filling the background. In the foreground, two sannyasis in saffron-orange robes wear heavy gold necklaces and sit with brass bells and lamps before them. A row of white-dressed men with shaved heads, sacred ash and red tilak marks, and rudraksha malas holds lit oil lamps and brass implements while reading from printed booklets. Brass plates, a pink bowl and small offerings sit on orange cloth in front. Orange banners hang along the upper edge of the hall.2010-10-21Photo of a large seated ritual gathering in a hall, with many participants and onlookers in the background. In the foreground, two men in saffron-orange robes with maroon borders sit cross-legged on mats, holding small brass bells and bowls of flowers and fruit. One wears a long gold-coloured necklace with a pendant. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas and tilak marks hold lit oil lamps and chant. Brass plates with flowers, lemons and small vessels sit on red cloths in front. Background devotees in white and colourful clothes sit and watch, some holding lamps.2010-10-16A photograph of a large hall during a group puja. In the foreground two men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on red mats before brass plates, kalasha vessels, flowers and fruit; the man on the right wears an ornate gold necklace and holds a small brass cup. Behind them rows of men in white dhotis and shawls with white sandalwood markings sit in meditative or ritual postures, with many seated devotees further back and a golden throne-like structure visible at the far end of the hall.2010-10-16Photograph of a large seated ritual gathering in a hall with polished floor. In the foreground, rows of men in white dhotis and shawls with red-bordered edges sit on mats, several with white-and-red tripundra marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas, holding small brass oil lamps and puja vessels. At front left and front right, two men wear saffron-orange robes and one holds a brass bell. Brass plates with flowers and offerings sit before them. Behind, many more people in white and pastel clothes hold lit oil lamps, creating a field of small flames across the room. Orange hanging lamps are visible at the top of the frame. The scene suggests an oil-lamp puja or satsang.2010-11-12A photograph of a group ritual in a hall with a light-coloured floor. Seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls, many with white and red tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas, hold oil lamps flame-lit in their hands. In the front row, several men in saffron-orange robes with long gold-toned beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, one ringing a small handbell and another holding a lamp. Brass plates with flowers, a brass kalasha-style vessel, open books and small cups are arranged on red and orange cloths before them.2010-10-16 +1 copiesOctober 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 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.2010-10-19October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copies