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March 03 2013

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A large hall filled with seated devotees performing a group puja. In the foreground, rows of women in orange and maroon saris sit on mats, holding small oil lamps and brass plates of offerings, with brass kalashas, bowls, flowers and fruit set on trays before them. Many have white and red markings on their foreheads and wear beaded necklaces. Behind them, a larger crowd in white and orange clothing sits in rows under red curtains and hanging decorative banners.2013-03-03A large group of women seated in rows on the floor of a bright hall with white walls, red curtains and a red-and-white striped pillar, performing a puja. Most wear orange or saffron saris with red-maroon blouses, sandalwood tilak and rudraksha malas, holding small oil lamps and trays of offerings, with brass plates and fruit set before them. A framed portrait hangs high on the wall at upper left, and more people sit in the background. No identifiable ceremonial figure is clearly visible in the foreground rows.2013-03-08A large hall with cream tiled floor and red curtains shows many seated women and some men in saffron, orange and red ritual clothing, sitting in rows on mats in a ceremonial gathering. Several women in the foreground wear orange saris with rudraksha malas and hold small brass lamps or puja items. Brass trays with flowers, fruit, sweets and small oil lamps are arranged before them. A framed portrait hangs on the back wall and decorative fabric banners in orange, red and white line the upper walls. The seated devotees appear absorbed in worship or meditation.2013-03-03August 22 20142014-08-22July 28 20132013-07-28March 08 20132013-03-08A large indoor hall where women in orange and saffron saris with yellow borders sit cross-legged on mats, performing a puja with brass plates of flowers, kumkum, and small oil lamps. Several women have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and wear rudraksha malas. Behind them, younger girls in maroon and red garments sit in rows, and red curtains and stacked chairs line the back wall. Brass lamps and offering trays are placed on silver trays on the floor.2013-06-24April 14 20132013-04-14January 28 20132013-01-28A photograph of a large group of women seated in rows on the floor during a pada puja style ritual. Most wear orange or saffron robes with red shawls or white garments with red or yellow borders, and many hold small oil lamps with lit flames. In front of them are brass plates, small brass vessels and bells set on orange ritual mats along a white platform. Several women wear rudraksha malas. The room is dim with warm lamplight, and the women appear focused and seated in devotion.2010-10-21February 27 20132013-02-27March 10 20132013-03-10