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July 27 2013

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July 14 20132013-07-14August 11 20162016-08-11A photograph of several seated young women in orange and maroon saris with long rudraksha mala necklaces, several with white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads, performing a group ritual. The woman in the centre gestures with raised hands and the one at right lifts a hand in front of her. Brass cups, small brass oil lamps, red flower petals, and a red cloth with offerings sit on the white platform in front. Other seated participants in orange and maroon fill the background.2013-05-10A seated group of young women in orange saris and orange blouses sits in a hall during a satsang. Several wear long rudraksha malas and white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads. The foreground woman, with hair in a bun and a rudraksha mala, has her eyes closed and hands held together in a meditative mudra, while others sit with eyes lowered or lips slightly parted as if chanting. Behind them, more devotees in orange garments sit on the floor, and a small brass vessel is visible at the lower edge.2014-04-17A group of young women and girls sit cross-legged on a floor in a hall, wearing orange and saffron garments with maroon borders and rudraksha malas. Several have white and vermilion tilak marks on their foreheads. In the foreground, one girl holds a brass or gold-toned object and others raise hands with rings and bangles, apparently in a ritual gesture. Brass vessels, small lamps, and flower offerings rest on the floor at left. A red curtain and red chairs appear in the background. No a person candidate is visible.2013-04-07A young woman in an orange sari with a maroon border and a long rudraksha mala holds a lit oil lamp in front of her face, with white vibhuti marking her forehead. Seated women in orange and saffron saris, several wearing rudraksha malas and gold bangles, sit around her in what appears to be a devotional gathering or pada puja.2013-07-26April 17 20142014-04-17July 11 20132013-07-11A young woman in an orange sari with a red border sits on a mat, holding a small brass lamp with a lit flame in one hand and gesturing with the other during a ritual. She wears a long rudraksha mala with bead necklaces and has a white vertical tilak on her forehead. Beside her a woman in orange holds a second lit lamp, and a brass plate with pink flowers sits on a white table. Other seated devotees in orange clothing are visible in the background.2013-09-07June 18 20132013-06-18 +1 copiesSeveral young women and girls sit in a row wearing saffron-orange garments, many with rudraksha malas and white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Some hold small items in their hands and seem to be performing a devotional practice, with brass vessels and flower petals on a low table in the foreground. Behind them a red curtain and a red chair are visible in a plain indoor hall.2013-04-07May 10 20132013-05-10