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A large seated assembly of men in white dhotis and white shawls with red borders sits on a floor in an open hall, many with white and ash tilaka marks on foreheads and arms, and rudraksha malas around their necks. In the foreground a bald man in a white and red-bordered garment sits cross-legged with hands folded, a brass lamp and small brass bowls on the mat beside him. A child in red and white stands among the seated devotees at right, and metal railings and yellow-and-orange hangings are visible above. No figure is clearly identifiable as the a person; the seated men are devotees and attendees.

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A seated assembly of men in white dhoti-style garments with red borders, many with rudraksha malas and white sacred ash markings on their foreheads and arms, sits in rows on mats and a floor during a ritual gathering. In the foreground, a young man with a shaved head and white ash on his forehead and arms wears a white cloth with red border and a rudraksha mala, while another seated man beside him has a similar sacred-ash marking. Small brass lamps, plates with flowers, metal containers and a maroon cloth bag rest near them. Behind, a crowd and orange banners are visible, and a small child sits to the right. The people appear attentive and still.2010-09-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a large seated group of men in white dhotis and white shawls with red-and-maroon borders, sitting on mats in a hall during a puja. Many have white sacred ash lines and tilak on their foreheads, and several wear rudraksha malas. In the foreground, a bald man with a rudraksha mala sits with hands resting, and a man in the centre wears a white shawl and beaded necklace. Brass lamps, a brass dish and small offering plates sit on the floor in front. A child in a red-striped shirt is visible at the right edge, and a metal railing runs along the upper left. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues.2010-09-08A seated group of shaven-headed priests in white dhotis and shawls with red and white borders performs a puja on woven mats. Their foreheads and arms are marked with white sandal paste, and they wear rudraksha malas. Brass lamps, small brass vessels, flowers and plastic containers sit in front of them. Behind them, a row of seated devotees, many in white, watches through a metal railing, and a yellow cloth hangs at the top right. The priest at right wears a yellow shawl. Eyes closed, the priests appear absorbed in chanting and ritual offerings.2010-09-25A seated group of men in white ritual dhotis and shawls with red-bordered edges sit in rows on woven mats in a covered hall during a puja. Foreground figures have white tripundra markings on their foreheads and arms, rudraksha malas around their necks, and palms pressed together in prayer. Brass plates, small brass vessels, a green plate with flowers, and steel bowls sit on the mats in front of them. Behind them, more participants in white and a few women in colourful saris sit along metal railings. A partial yellow cloth is visible at one side of the seated line.2010-09-29A seated group of shaved-headed men in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit on orange mats in a hall, many with white and red tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. In the foreground, brass oil lamps, small bowls, cups and a kalasha-style vessel with flowers sit on green and striped cloths before the group. Behind them, a larger audience in white and some in colourful clothing sits in rows on the polished floor. The priests appear to be performing a ritual while others watch. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from the visible cues.2010-11-30October 15 20102010-10-15November 15 20102010-11-15A photograph of a ritual hall where many seated devotees in white dhotis and shawls perform a puja on mats. In the foreground, several shaved-headed priests sit cross-legged, one ringing a brass bell and another holding a small bell, with rudraksha malas around their necks. The front priest has a white tripundra mark on his forehead. Brass plates of flowers and small brass oil lamps sit on the mat before them, with plastic containers nearby. Behind them, rows of people in white and a few in yellow saris and yellow shawls sit behind silver metal railings. Wall banners in red and yellow hang in the background, and a screen reads a copyright notice. No one is identifiable as a person in the visible cues.2010-09-30A photograph of a seated puja or ritual gathering in an indoor hall. Rows of shaved-headed men in white dhoti-style cloth with red borders and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on orange mats, many with white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and arms, hands pressed in anjali or holding ritual items. In the foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded near brass lamps, plates and small offerings. Brass oil lamps, kalashas and bowls are arranged on the floor. Behind them, a woven tapestry and chairs are visible. The image is a photograph of people, not a graphic, and the saffron-clad figure is not clearly identifiable as a person.2010-10-10A photograph of a large seated congregation in a open pavilion hall with bamboo mats on the floor. In the foreground, several men in plain white dhotis and shoulder cloths, some with orange-bordered cloth and rudraksha malas, sit cross-legged holding small brass bells and offering implements. Brass plates with flowers, rice, oil lamps and small bowls are arranged on yellow and orange cloths before them. Behind, many more white-clad participants with white vibhuti or tilak marks sit in rows behind a metal railing. At the left, a man in saffron-orange robes sits near the front. Hanging banners with geometric patterns and gold trim decorate the upper hall. The scene appears to be a puja or satsang gathering.2010-09-14A photo of a seated group of men in white dhoti and shawl with red-bordered edges performing a puja-style ritual on mats in a hall. The man in the foreground sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, with a vertical tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala. Others nearby hold their hands in anjali, some with white and red forehead markings. Brass plates, small lamps and offering items sit on the mat in front of them. Behind, a crowd of people in white and yellow clothing sits beyond a metal railing, and orange hangings are visible overhead.2010-09-21A photograph of a row of men seated cross-legged on woven mats in a covered hall with a concrete floor and pillar-lined walkway. They wear white dhotis with red-bordered edges, rudraksha malas, and white-and-red forehead markings. Several hold small brass items or flowers near brass lamps and small vessels set on the mats, with a pink bowl in the foreground. Orange cloth hangs at the upper right beside a doorway.2010-09-30