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April 23 2013

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A large indoor hall with pink-washed walls, hanging multicoloured decorative tassels from the ceiling, and a seated congregation of women and girls filling the floor. Most wear orange, saffron and maroon saris and bright pink or red garments, with rudraksha malas, sandalwood-paste or vibhuti forehead marks, and many hold small brass lamps, flowers or offerings. Some figures in white sit in the background among shrine decorations and a small deity murti on an altar at left. Metal stanchions and a rope barrier line the right side of the room. A few people are visible in the back, including a standing man in white.2012-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23A large seated gathering in a tented hall with a red floor covering. Many women and girls sit in rows wearing saffron-orange and maroon garments, rudraksha malas and bangles, with some foreheads marked. Brass plates, small oil lamps, fruit and flowers are arranged on the floor in front of them. Others in white and cream saris sit among them, and a few people stand at the far back near the stage area.2013-04-20A seated group ritual in a large hall with a crowd of devotees behind. In the foreground, several young women and girls in saffron-orange saris with gold and maroon borders wear rudraksha malas and have white vibhuti lines on their foreheads, seated on mats with brass puja vessels, small cups and gold bowls holding flowers and offerings. A woman in a white sari with a long pendant necklace sits at left, and older women in white and gold-bordered saris sit at right, one raising her hand in gesture. Behind them, rows of people in white and maroon outfits sit on the floor, many with vibhuti marks. The scene reads as a puja or abhishekam being performed with devotees.2013-06-06August 30 20142014-08-30February 26 20132013-02-26 +1 copiesA photograph of a large group seated on the floor in a hall during a devotional chanting session. Young girls and women in saffron-orange and maroon saris with rudraksha malas and white vibhuti lines on their foreheads sit with palms pressed together in prayer or chanting. Some older women in white saris and a few men in white dhotis sit among them. Brass vessels and a small tray with offerings are placed on the floor at the front, and the wall behind has red and white decor. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible among those seated.2013-04-06April 30 20132013-04-30A seated group of young girls and women in a hall performs a devotional chant with palms pressed together, most with eyes closed. The front girls wear orange saris with maroon borders and rudraksha malas, and have white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads. Behind them, older women in maroon and orange saris sit with hands raised in anjali, and some in white clothing sit further back. Brass plates, a small silver tray and flower offerings lie on the floor at the front. No specific figure is visible at the front of the room.2013-04-06October 20 20132013-10-20A large indoor group of devotees performs aarti with brass oil lamps in a hall with red curtains and white walls. Many seated participants wear saffron-orange garments with maroon borders, rudraksha malas, and white forehead bands, while others in white and light clothing sit nearby. Brass lamps, trays, and flower petals rest on mats and cloths in front of them. The scene is a group puja or aarti, not a named programme. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance.2013-04-10April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copies