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August 11 2014

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A large seated gathering of devotees in orange and maroon saffron-toned sarees and dhotis, many with long braided hair, sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas, sit cross-legged on a white floor with hands pressed together in anjali mudra, eyes closed in meditation. In front of them are brass puja plates, small oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel, and pink flower offerings on trays and mats. A woman at the right wears a cream and maroon-bordered saree with a dark rudraksha mala. Laptops are visible among the seated participants. No clearly identifiable a person figure is present in the scene.2014-06-19A photograph of a large seated gathering of devotees in orange and maroon robes with golden borders, many with palms pressed together in anjali. In the foreground three women sit on the floor in red-orange saris with golden borders, rudraksha malas around their necks and scarves draped over their shoulders; the woman on the right has white vibhuti marks on her forehead. Brass lamps, small brass vessels, plates of flowers and fruit, and lit oil lamps are arranged on the floor in front of them. The background shows many more devotees seated in rows. No individual is identifiable as a person in this image.2014-04-28November 11 20162016-11-11 +2 copiesJune 08 20132013-06-08August 22 20142014-08-22February 22 20132013-02-22August 24 20142014-08-24April 13 20132013-04-13February 23 20162016-02-23August 21 20142014-08-21 +1 copiesFebruary 26 20132013-02-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a large group of women seated on the floor in a hall, performing a ritual with small brass lamps and bowls. In the foreground, several women wear rust-red and orange saris with rudraksha malas, sacred ash marks on their foreheads, and hold brass oil lamps or cups. Behind them, many more participants in orange and red garments sit in rows, some holding lit diyas. A woman in a cream sari with a rudraksha mala stands out among them. Small offering plates with flowers and cloth mats are arranged on the floor. No a person candidate is visibly present, so the scene shows devotees performing an aarti-style lamp ritual.2014-06-03