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A row of shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on a floor, raising small brass oil lamps and handheld brass bells during a ritual. Several wear rudraksha malas and white and sandalwood tilaks or body markings. Brass plates, small cups, orange cloths and white flower petals sit on a stone tray and mats in front of them. A red curtain hangs at the back, and a person on the far right raises a lamp. Behind the front row, partly visible people in orange clothing also hold lamps.

A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a large hall with warm lighting and a pink-brown wall. In the centre, a bald man sits cross-legged on a mat, wearing a rust-orange cloth over his shoulder, a dark rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold pendant, and a reddish-brown dhoti with a yellow border. He holds a small oil lamp in one hand and a brass bell in the other, with a red tilak on his forehead. Around him, many people in saffron-orange robes sit in rows, several with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings. In front of them are brass plates, a small flower-and-fruit offering, and a bottle. The setting suggests a puja or satsang session with several dozen participants.

January 08 2017

January 08 2017

A large hall filled with seated devotees in orange and saffron robes performing a group puja. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in orange-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing rudraksha malas and bangles, sits cross-legged and raises a small brass lamp, while a brass bell and a small white shrine piece sit on a low table before him. Several younger participants around him hold lit oil lamps and offerings, and a yellow cloth and flower garland lie on the floor. The audience behind them is large and packed, and the scene is lit by warm hall lights.

February 22 2013

2013-02-22 +1 copies

A seated group of many devotees in orange and saffron robes performs a ritual in a large hall during an aarti-style worship. In the foreground a bald man in a saffron dhoti and orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold chain, holds a lit oil lamp and a small bell. To his left an older man with white hair and a white dhoti holds a lit lamp, and a younger participant beside him also holds a flame. Brass plates with fruit, flowers, and offering items sit on mats and a red-patterned rug in front of them, with more people and small oil lamps glowing behind.

January 08 2017

A seated group of men in a hall performs a puja with brass vessels and trays on a mat. In the foreground, several men wear orange dhotis and rudraksha malas, their bodies marked with white sacred ash on the arms and chest. One man holds a small brass spoon over a plate of offerings. Behind them, other devotees in white dhotis sit cross-legged. Pink flowers, a brass lamp and a small oil lamp are arranged on the floor. Framed pictures hang on the pale wall behind them.

A photograph of a seated puja ceremony in a large hall with many devotees. In the foreground, a bald man with a red-and-white tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala across his bare chest sits on a mat in orange-brown and gold dhoti, holding a small bell and gesturing with his right hand. Around him, young men in orange and saffron cloths, some wearing rudraksha malas and ceremonial chains, sit in rows with brass lamps, oil lamps, flowers and offerings on a low tray. A man at left in white dhoti holds a lit oil lamp. A pink plate of fruit and sweets sits in front. Several people are visible in the background.

January 04 2017

2017-01-04 +1 copies

A seated group of shaved-headed men and boys in saffron and orange robes performs a ritual with small oil lamps held in their hands, several with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads and arms. Two men in front wear rudraksha malas over orange cloth and gesture toward lit diyas. Behind them, younger boys in maroon robes with gold trim and white forehead bands sit with lamps, and a red curtained stage stands in the background. The setting appears to be a hall with a red backdrop and stacked chairs. Faces of the seated figures are partly visible; no figure is clearly identifiable as a specific individual.