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January 08 20152015-01-08A large indoor gathering of devotees seated cross-legged on mats in rows, most wearing saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, some with white tilak marks on their foreheads. Many hold small lit oil lamps and brass plates with offerings, performing an evening lamp ritual. A few women in white and a woman in lavender sit at the edges. Overall, roughly thirty to forty people are visible.2015-01-08A large indoor ritual gathering of seated women in saffron and orange robes, many with rudraksha malas and white or red forehead markings, holding lit oil lamps and brass plates on small mats. Some women in white and maroon clothing sit among them. Brass pots, small bowls of offerings and brass lamps are arranged on the floor in front of the rows. The participants raise lamps and perform an aarti or puja inside a hall with a tiled floor and red curtains. No a person candidate is clearly visible in this scene, so the figure's identity is not established. Roughly 50 to 100 people are visible.2015-01-08July 26 20132013-07-26July 30 20132013-07-30A large hall filled with seated devotees performing a group puja. Women in orange and saffron saris with rudraksha malas and vibhuti on their foreheads hold small brass oil lamps and kalasha-style vessels, raising their hands in ritual gestures. Behind them rows of people in white and red clothing sit on mats, with girls in red and maroon saris and gold necklaces in the foreground. Red curtains line the back wall, and brass lamps, a small tray, ritual items and a folded white cloth lie on the floor.2013-05-19March 31 20132013-03-31August 22 20142014-08-22A photograph of a seated group of women in orange and saffron saris and garments performing a ritual in a bright hall with red curtains. In the foreground, rows of women sit cross-legged on mats before brass and silver trays holding small oil lamps, flowers and offering dishes, and several raise lit lamps or arms in worship. Rudraksha malas hang around many necks. Behind them, more seated devotees in orange and white fill the room, and a few people stand near the windows. The scene resembles a group aarti or puja led at an ashram hall.2013-02-25October 11 20132013-10-11September 26 20122012-09-26A large group of women seated on the floor in a hall, many holding small lit oil lamps or flames in their hands during a devotional gathering. Most wear orange, saffron and maroon saris with golden borders, and white saris with thin borders, with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Some sit cross-legged with palms together in prayer, and small brass lamps and offering plates are placed on the floor before them. The room has pink walls and red chairs at the back, with more participants seated behind.2013-03-01