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April 13 2014

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July 07 20132013-07-07May 18 20132013-05-18A large seated gathering of women and girls in maroon and orange-red saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas performs a group puja on the floor of a hall. Many hold small lit oil lamps (diyas) and some hold brass plates with offerings, flowers and kumkum. Several women have white vibhuti or chandan marks on their foreheads. Behind them, a larger crowd of mostly white-clad devotees sits along the back, and a man in white clothing stands with hands folded near the rear wall. A silver-toned railing and a silver plate with lamps sit in the foreground.2013-03-21March 02 20132013-03-02October 05 20142014-10-05 +1 copiesA hall of seated women in orange, saffron and maroon saris performs a group puja with small oil lamps (deepas) held in both hands. Many wear rudraksha malas and white forehead markings. Brass plates, flower petals and small lamps sit on orange mats in front of them. Behind, a larger audience in white and red clothing sits on the floor and on chairs, with decorative red and gold hangings and an air cooler along the wall. A small framed picture hangs on the back wall. The women's faces are lit by the flames, and the scene is a communal ritual gathering.2013-03-27November 19 20132013-11-19A large group of women in red, maroon and orange sarees with gold borders sit cross-legged on mats during a ritual. Many hold small oil lamps and lit candles, and some hold brass plates with flowers and offerings. The woman in the centre, wearing a maroon saree and rudraksha mala, holds a lit lamp and red flower on her forehead while others wear sandalwood or kumkum marks. Brass thalis, lamps and flower petals are arranged on the floor in front, and a stainless-steel railing runs along the right side. No a person candidate is visibly present in this photo.2013-10-10April 04 20142014-04-04October 27 20132013-10-27A seated group of devotees performs a lamp ritual in a hall. Many women in saffron-orange and red robes wear rudraksha malas and vibhuti on their foreheads, holding small brass oil lamps (diyas) with lit flames on metal plates. A woman in a white sari and another in cream with a red-orange shawl sit in the foreground, one holding a lit lamp and a thali of offerings. Other participants in white clothing hold lamps further back, and a ceremonial arrangement with flowers and brass vessels lies on the floor mats. No identifiable a person figure is clearly visible in the frame.2014-04-22A group of women seated on the floor in orange and maroon saris with gold borders performs an aarti with lit oil lamps held in brass dishes. Several women wear rudraksha malas and forehead vibhuti. Trays with flowers, small brass bowls and offerings sit in front. Pink flowers lie in a dish at lower left. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.2013-07-11