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November 24 2010

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A group of women sit closely together in a dim hall, many holding lit oil lamps (diyas) in their hands and some in small brass dishes on the floor. Several wear white and cream sarees with green or red borders and yellow shawls draped over their shoulders, and some have vermilion or kumkum marks on their foreheads. Their faces are lit warmly by the flames, and the atmosphere is hazy with soft light. No central figure is clearly visible, and the scene suggests a collective lamp-lighting or ritual gathering.

A seated group of devotees performs a ritual in an indoor hall, many holding lit oil lamps (flames visible). Women wear white saris with yellow shawls and rudraksha malas, some with vibhuti or tilak on their foreheads. A brass bell is held in one hand, and a metal plate with red kumkum sits near the front. Behind them, a few people in white and cream clothing sit among chairs and a table; a photographer is visible at the right edge. The scene suggests a puja gathering in progress.

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A photograph of a seated group of women and girls in an indoor hall, each holding a small lit oil lamp or flame in their hands. Many wear white garments with yellow shawls or wraps, and several have sandalwood or kumkum marks on their foreheads. One woman in the foreground wears a red shawl. Some have rudraksha malas wrapped around their wrists or hands. Their eyes are closed or lowered in quiet concentration. Plastic chairs and a pale wall are visible behind them.

A photograph of a seated group of devotees, mostly women, holding small oil lamps with lit flames during a ritual gathering in a hall. Many wear white clothes with yellow-and-gold borders and yellow shawls draped over their shoulders, while others wear pink, red and patterned saris. One woman in the foreground wears glasses, a silver bangle and a white-and-gold outfit with a yellow shawl, lifting a lit lamp toward the camera. Brass lamps and small offering plates rest on the floor in front, and a row of people stretches back into the dim background. The scene reflects a lamp-lit puja with devotees seated in prayer.

Indoor group ritual on a polished marble floor, with many participants seated cross-legged on orange and red mats holding small oil lamps (deepa) in their hands. Most wear white or cream traditional clothing, and several women wear yellow shawls over their shoulders, with one woman in an orange shawl in the foreground reading from a book. Some have vibhuti or kumkum marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks, and one bald man on the right presses his palms together in prayer. The mood is one of focused devotional practice, with lamps flickering throughout the room. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame, so no appearance-based candidate is present.

Photo of a large group seated on orange mats in a hall, many holding lit oil lamps (diyas) in both hands, with smoke or incense haze in the air. Many wear white or cream clothes, and several men wear yellow shawls over white attire. Women wear white saris and some wear pink or red tops. Brass bowls, plates and plastic containers of offerings sit on the floor before them, consistent with a pada puja-style ritual. Visible on the left is a seated figure in white with a shawl, and at the back a standing man in white near a chair. Several dozen people are visible, and no one is clearly identifiable as a person.

A photograph of a seated group of women in a temple hall holding small lit oil lamps (diyas) in their hands during an evening devotional ritual. Most wear white saris or white clothing with yellow shawls and green borders. Several have hair pulled back in braids or buns. In front of them are brass plates with fruit, flowers and additional oil lamps on orange mats. Behind them a red cloth and a wall are visible. The scene shows a group lamp-offering or aarti in progress. No recognizable figure of a person is visible in the image.

A large group of devotees sits cross-legged on a light floor during a pada puja, each holding a lit oil lamp or flame in their hands. Many women wear white or cream sarees with yellow or red shawls and rudraksha-style malas, while some wear green or red borders. Brass plates, small brass lamps and orange cloth mats are arranged in front of the seated rows. Several women hold brass dishes with flowers and offerings. No single leader or a person figure is clearly identifiable in this frame.

A photograph of a seated group of women in white and cream traditional dress with gold-bordered edges, many holding lit oil lamps or flames during a ritual. A woman in front wears a yellow shawl and rudraksha-style beads, and another in the centre wears glasses and a white sari with a gold border. Brass plates and small offering dishes sit on orange mats on the floor, and a child in a pink top appears in the background. The hall has pale walls and a side table with a tall lamp. A few people at the edges are partially visible. The image appears to show a lamp-lighting or aarti-style gathering rather than a named ceremony.

December 26 2010

A large seated crowd of women in white and yellow clothing performs a group ritual with lit oil lamps held in their hands, while smoke drifts through the room. Many wear yellow shawls or sashes over white dress, and some women in the foreground wear red and orange shawls. Several hold small flames toward the camera, and the seated rows extend far back into the hall. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this view, and the page indicates he was present at the event but he is not evidently in the frame.

October 26 2010