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A large group of men sits cross-legged on the floor during a puja, most with palms pressed together in namaskar. Most wear white dhotis with red-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas, many are shaved-headed. One man on the far left wears a saffron/orange robe with a wristwatch and prayer beads. Brass plates with flowers, oil lamps and small brass vessels sit before them on mats, and more seated devotees fill the background in white and coloured clothing. No figure in the frame is distinctively adorned in the way that would support a person identification, so no candidate is marked.

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A photograph of a seated group of men in a hall performing a puja. In the foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes sits with palms pressed together in namaste, a rudraksha-style necklace and wristwatch visible. Beside him, a bare-chested man in white dhoti with a red-bordered shawl and white forehead markings sits with hands folded. Further right, more white-clad participants with shaved heads and white markings sit before brass oil lamps, small plates and offering trays on orange mats. Behind them, a large crowd of seated men and boys in white and colourful shirts fills the room, with red chairs along the back wall.2011-02-28A large group of men seated cross-legged on the floor in a hall, performing a ritual with hands in anjali mudra. Foreground: a man in an orange saffron robe with a gold-beaded mala, palms pressed together, eyes closed. Nearby, a bare-chested man with a tilak on his forehead holds a rudraksha mala. Behind them, many men wear white dhotis with red-and-green borders and rudraksha malas. Small oil lamps, brass plates, kumkum and offering bowls lie on mats in front of them. Numerous other participants sit in the background, some in white and some in street clothes. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible.2011-02-17A photograph of a seated puja in an indoor hall. Many shaven-headed men in white dhotis and shawls sit on orange-red mats with brass lamps and vessels before them. Several wear rudraksha malas and white tripundra markings on their foreheads. In the lower right foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and folded palms sits with a book open before him, and a man in orange with a grey beard sits lower left, both appearing to take part in the ritual. Their faces show concentration. The mood is devotional and orderly.2010-10-19A large group of men in white ritual dhotis and shawls with maroon-red borders sits cross-legged on mats in a hall, many with hands joined in anjali, some wearing tilak and rudraksha malas. A seated man in saffron-orange robes at the lower left handles brass ritual items, with brass lamps, bowls and small containers on the floor in front of the group. Other attendees sit farther back in the room. The men appear to be in prayer or puja, with a visible lamp setup.2010-10-10A large seated assembly in a hall with a polished floor. In the foreground, shaved-headed men in white dhotis and white shawls sit with palms pressed together in namaskar, several with sandalwood or vibhuti markings on their foreheads and arms, some wearing rudraksha malas. Brass plates, small lamps and offering bowls are set on orange and maroon mats before them. Behind, rows of men and women in white and light-coloured clothes sit closely packed, many with hands folded, some holding papers. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person.2010-10-22 +1 copiesA large group of men in white dhoti-style garments with red-and-maroon borders sits cross-legged on orange mats in a hall during a seated ritual. Many have shaved heads, rudraksha malas, and some wear caste-mark style tilaks. Brass plates, small brass lamps, cups and kalasha-like vessels with flower offerings sit in front of them. Several have eyes closed in meditation, hands folded or in mudra. Behind them, more people in white shirts and dhotis sit in rows across a tiled floor. No a person candidate is clearly visible; the figures are devotees and priests.2011-02-11A photograph of a seated ritual gathering on a marble floor, with many devotees in white dhotis and shawls with red-maroon borders, several wearing rudraksha malas. Oil lamps and brass plates with flowers and offerings sit on orange mats in front of them. In the foreground, a bespectacled priest in white with a rudraksha mala reads from a booklet while a man beside him holds a small brass item. No individual with distinctive a person cues is clearly identifiable, so the identity is unsure. The scene is a group puja with lamps and offerings in a temple hall. A watermarked copyright line appears at the lower right and is not described.2010-12-28A photo of a seated group of men in white dhoti and shawl with red-bordered edges performing a puja-style ritual on mats in a hall. The man in the foreground sits with palms pressed together in namaskar, with a vertical tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala. Others nearby hold their hands in anjali, some with white and red forehead markings. Brass plates, small lamps and offering items sit on the mat in front of them. Behind, a crowd of people in white and yellow clothing sits beyond a metal railing, and orange hangings are visible overhead.2010-09-21Indoor photo of a large group of men seated cross-legged on orange mats in a bright hall performing a puja. Most wear white dhotis with red-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas; several have white and red tilak marks on their foreheads. Brass puja plates, small oil lamps and bells sit before each person on wooden mats. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe with a tilak sits beside a man in white with folded hands. Further back, a figure in orange stands near the far wall. The floor is light and tiled, with chairs and a table visible at the right edge.2010-11-19A photograph of a large hall where many devotees sit on the floor in a pada puja style ritual with palms pressed together in namaskar. Most men are shaved-headed and wear white dhotis and shawls with maroon or red-striped borders, with sandalwood or tilak marks on their bodies. In the foreground a man in an orange robe sits at the left edge. Small brass oil lamps, brass vessels, plates with flowers and red-orange cloth lie on the floor in front of them. Red curtains hang at the windows behind, and a few onlookers stand or sit in the background. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.2011-07-30A photograph of a seated puja or ritual gathering in an indoor hall. Rows of shaved-headed men in white dhoti-style cloth with red borders and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on orange mats, many with white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and arms, hands pressed in anjali or holding ritual items. In the foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala sits with hands folded near brass lamps, plates and small offerings. Brass oil lamps, kalashas and bowls are arranged on the floor. Behind them, a woven tapestry and chairs are visible. The image is a photograph of people, not a graphic, and the saffron-clad figure is not clearly identifiable as a person.2010-10-10October 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copies