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A photograph of a seated puja in an indoor hall with a red floor mat and a row of devotees sitting on mats along a metal railing in the background. In the foreground, a man in an orange saffron robe, with a shaved head and glasses, sits on a woven mat before a brass plate, a small brass pot and an orange cloth, lighting or handling incense and offerings. Beside him, a man with a shaved head, white horizontal forehead markings, glasses and white dhoti with gold border holds a conch shell and offerings on a brass plate with flower petals and sweets. Brass oil lamps and small bowls of vermilion and petals are arranged on the mats, with several more people seated in orange and yellow clothing behind them.

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Photograph of a ritual puja in a hall with an orange wall and a red mat. In the foreground a bald man in orange sannyasi robes sits cross-legged on a woven mat, mixing contents in a white bowl, with brass plates, a small kalasha-style pot and an incense holder before him. Beside him a bald man in white dhoti and shirt with a red-and-gold border and white-and-red tilak on his forehead holds incense and offerings over a brass plate containing a deity murti decorated with flower petals. Further back several women in white and orange saris sit in rows on mats performing their own puja with brass lamps and plates. Pink plates, a blue bucket and a plastic container are scattered on the floor.2010-09-28A photograph of a morning puja in a hall with an orange-painted wall and a red carpet. In the foreground, a shaven-headed man in white dhoti and shawl with a red and gold border sits on a woven mat before brass plates, lamps and a small pink-rimmed bowl, holding a lamp or small implement. Beside him, a bald man in a saffron-orange robe sits cross-legged on a mat with an orange cloth, brass plates and a bowl of red powder, holding a small object in his hands. Behind them, several women in white and yellow saris sit in rows at their own puja setups with brass plates and offerings. The scene shows a group ritual with lamps, flower-decorated plates and kumkum.2010-09-28A seated group of shaven-headed men in a hall performs a puja on mats laid over the floor. In the foreground, a bald man in an orange saffron robe with a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, and beside him a man in a white dhoti and shawl with red border and a sandalwood/vibhuti mark on his forehead sits with eyes closed. Brass puja vessels, small bells, a lamp and a bowl of red liquid sit on the mat in front of them, with pink plastic tubs at the edges. Behind them more men in white dhotis and mala necklaces sit in rows, and several older men in white stand with hands joined in namaskar at the right side of the room.2010-09-28A seated group of saffron-robed sannyasis performs a ritual on a mat-covered floor, with brass puja vessels, plates and small bells arranged before them. The foreground monk in orange with a white tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala around his neck pours or arranges offerings from a brass dish. Behind him, a bald monk in orange with a red-bordered shawl sits near a open book, and another in orange holds his hands in anjali. Rows of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts with red borders sit in the background, along with others in yellow. A microphone stand and tripod are visible at the rear.2010-10-23A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace and wire-rimmed glasses sits cross-legged on a woven mat with hands folded in his lap, eyes lowered in meditation. Brass plates holding offerings, a small brass cup and a plate of fruit and flowers are arranged before him on orange cloth. Beside him, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala also sits in prayer. Other people in white and yellow sit in the background behind a metal railing. A small blue-rimmed tin with a printed picture rests in the foreground.2010-09-08A seated ritual gathering in a open-sided hall with a corrugated roof, exposed metal trusses and red walls. In the foreground a man in an orange saffron robe with rudraksha beads sits on a red mat, holding a small object and offering items on a plate. Beside him, shaved-headed men in white dhotis with red-bordered cloth sit on woven mats before brass plates of flowers and small vessels, one raising a hand in mudra. Behind them a large crowd of mostly white-clad devotees sits in rows behind silver railings, with banners, painted panels and bamboo-style decorative pillars along the walls. The setting suggests a morning paduka puja with offerings.2010-09-28Seated devotees in saffron-orange robes perform a puja on a white marble floor, sitting on woven straw mats before silver trays holding brass bowls, small oil lamps, flower petals, fruit and kumkum. Several boys wear white vibhuti stripes on their foreheads and rudraksha malas; a younger boy in the centre holds a small brass vessel while others pour and offer. Behind them, more devotees in maroon and saffron sit with similar trays. A brass kalasha and a red-and-gold tray stand nearby.2013-04-18June 13 20132013-06-13Photograph of devotees performing puja seated on mats in a hall with metal railings. In the foreground, a young man in white kurta and pants sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, a wristwatch on his arm and a dark cord around his neck. Behind him, another man in white with a tilak on his forehead also sits with hands folded. On the floor before them are orange cloth mats holding brass plates with red flowers, a brass bell, a small brass pot, incense sticks, a brass lamp and offering bowls. Further back, more people in white and yellow shawls sit in prayer.2010-10-01Seated devotees perform a ritual on a polished floor with small brass lamps, bowls of offerings, incense sticks and a metal plate. A bald man in an orange saffron robe with a white tilak on his forehead, rudraksha mala and a saffron cloth around his waist leans forward to arrange items on a red-and-orange mat. Beside him an older man in white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha mala holds an open book. Two more men in white dhotis sit behind them, and a red chair and a folded red blanket are visible in the background.2010-11-23A seated group ritual with several people in white dhotis and yellow or orange shawls. Shaved-headed men in white dhotis wear gold beaded necklaces and a bare-chested man in the foreground holds a silver vessel near a gold tray. A central figure with a white vertical forehead mark passes his hand over a silver plate holding a red fruit and flowers. Women in white saris with orange shawls sit in rows on orange cloths behind, with small brass oil lamps and brass vessels placed in front of them. The setting is a tiled hall with orange walls. Practitioners appear to be performing a puja with offerings.2010-09-08A seated group of devotees performs a puja on white marble floor with orange mats. In the foreground a bald, clean-shaven man in white dhoti and shawl with a striped border, a rudraksha mala and a white vertical forehead mark sits with one hand extended toward brass puja plates holding flowers, a small lamp and a brass bell. Beside him a younger man in white with a sacred thread and wristwatch reaches toward the offerings, and a third man in white with a tripod and fellow participants sit behind. Brass lamps, kumkum, flower petals and a steel plate sit on orange cloth. Several women in orange saris and men in white and yellow shawls sit in rows in the background.2010-09-12