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October 12 20162016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12Close view of devotees seated in a row on the floor during a puja, with a long red cloth covering a low table. A woman in the foreground, wearing a white embroidered garment and gold bangles, holds a yellow marigold flower cupped in her palms. Beside her, a person with dark hair seen from behind. Along the table are polished brass trays holding small bowls of pink rose petals, yellow flowers and other offerings, and a lit oil lamp glows at the top edge. The scene suggests a padapuja-style offering of flowers.2016-10-12Devotees seated in a row on the floor perform a puja, holding yellow marigold flowers cupped in their hands. A woman in the foreground wears a cream kurta with small embroidered flowers, a gold cuff bracelet and stud earrings. Behind her, several people in white and grey clothing sit beside silver thalis filled with rose petals, flower offerings and small brass vessels, set on a long maroon runner. Small oil lamps glow in the background, and the scene is lit warmly.2016-10-12October 12 20162016-10-12Close view of a ritual puja in progress at dusk. In the foreground a person in white clothing with a rudraksha mala and a bead bracelet holds a silver tray with pink flower petals, small brass bowls, a lit oil lamp, a camphor flame, incense sticks, and white flowers. Behind, another tray with lit oil lamps and offerings is held by a person in white. A second person in white with a dark mala sits at the right, and soft purple light and incense smoke fill the background.2018-01-03A photograph of women seated on red floor cushions in a hall with stacked red chairs and a red curtain behind them, performing a ritual. The woman in front wears a white short-sleeved top with grey embroidery, white trousers and a name badge, and holds a white ball topped with yellow flowers. Beside her, a woman in a beige shawl and black trousers holds a similar offering, and a third woman in white sits behind. Brass plates with yellow flowers, brass lamps and a small brass vessel are arranged on the floor mat in front of them, and a silver bowl sits nearby. Three women are visible, along with a partially visible hand at the right edge.2013-10-07October 23 20122012-10-23Close-up photograph of a row of women seated side by side performing a puja offering. Their hands hold small brass bowls and spoons filled with pink and white flower petals, with yellow marigold blossoms and a small silver cup nearby. Several wear red and pink saris, bangles and beaded rudraksha-style necklaces, and one holds an incense stick. The background is blurred with more people in red and green garments. Only hands and arms of the nearest participants are clearly visible.2018-01-01Photograph of a row of women seated on the floor in white clothes during a puja or padapuja, each holding incense sticks or small offering items over brass plates. Several wear red and orange rudraksha or beaded malas. In the foreground a woman with blonde hair and a bracelet reaches forward. Brass lamps, flowers and offering plates are arranged in front of them. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.2013-12-12A photograph of a row of brass puja plates arranged on a low mat along a tiled floor. Several lit oil lamps and small flames burn among plates of yellow flower petals, dark offerings and brass cups, with brass lamp stands and a small conch-shaped vessel. Only forearms, wrists and hands of seated participants are visible at the left and top, with bangles on one wrist and a yellow-and-white patterned sari. Incense smoke rises.2009-11-07