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A photograph of a large seated congregation in a hall with red curtains, many people holding small oil lamps aloft during a pada puja. In the foreground, men in white dhotis with red-and-gold borders, several bare-headed, hold brass oil lamps; one man in a white and gold-bordered shawl sits among them. Brass plates with flowers, a brass kalasha-style vessel, incense sticks and a blue container sit on an orange cloth before them. Behind, women in white and colourful saris and children also hold lamps.

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A photograph of a large group puja in a hall with pink walls and red curtains. Several rows of priests sit cross-legged on mats wearing white dhotis with maroon-and-gold borders and white upper cloths, many with shaved heads and forehead markings. They hold small oil lamps and brass vessels, and brass plates of red flower petals and offerings sit on dark mats before them. Behind them, rows of seated participants in yellow, pink and striped clothing also raise oil lamps. A man in an orange robe sits at the left edge. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so the description uses roles only.2011-07-29A seated puja in a bright hall with pink walls and red curtains. In the foreground, several priests in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit on mats, holding small oil lamps and lit wicks toward a brass plate of red flowers. Behind them a large audience of men and women, many in yellow and white, also holds oil lamps. Brass plates with rose petals, a brass kalasha and a small brass lamp stand sit on orange cloths on the floor. Faint lamp flames and incense sticks are visible.2011-07-29A photograph of a large seated group performing a lamp ritual in a hall with pale walls and red curtains. Many people sit on mats holding lit oil lamps and small diyas aloft, flames glowing warmly in the dim room. Most wear white dhotis and shawls, with some in yellow and orange garments. In the foreground, shaven-headed men in white with orange waist cloths raise lamps toward the camera. Brass plates, a small kalasha and a bowl sit on the floor before them. The setting suggests a pada puja or group aarti offering.2011-01-23A photograph of a large indoor pada puja gathering on a pale tiled floor. Rows of seated devotees hold lit oil lamps and camphor flames, and several men in front wear white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders, with rudraksha malas around their necks. A man in the foreground with glasses and a shaved head extends a lit flame toward the viewer's side. Brass plates, small offering dishes, a glass container and orange cushions sit on mats in front of them. Women in saffron, yellow and green saris and salwar kameez sit in the background, and the room has red curtains and white doors behind them.2011-01-23A large indoor hall with many seated participants performing a group puja, holding lit oil lamps or aarti flames aloft. In the foreground a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with red-and-cream border sits on a mat, arms raised, with brass plates of rose petals and offering items on orange cloths nearby. Behind him a man in orange-saffron clothes holds a lamp; other men in white dhotis, some with shaved heads, and women in yellow and white saris sit in rows. A framed portrait hangs high on the wall, and a window with red curtains is behind the group. The crowd is seated, with many lamps flickering in the room.2011-07-29August 14 20112011-08-14July 23 20112011-07-23A row of seated devotees in white ritual clothes perform a lamp ritual inside a temple hall, each holding a small brass oil lamp with a lit flame. Several have white or cream dhotis and shawls with reddish or orange borders; one woman in the foreground wears a white sleeveless top with an orange and blue border and silver bangles. Brass plates with flowers, marigold petals, a small incense stick and a container sit on woven mats in front of them. A long line of other seated devotees, some in orange robes, extends into the background, with more oil lamps glowing along the floor.2011-06-24A large photograph of a seated congregation in a bright hall with a white tiled floor. Dozens of devotees in white dhotis and white shirts or kurtas sit in long rows, many with sacred threads and beaded necklaces, holding oil lamps and raising their arms toward the flames. Brass plates with offerings, small pink and gold trays, and folded white papers lie on orange mats in the foreground. A few devotees in saffron-coloured shawls sit among the rows. No individual can be confidently identified as a person from appearance, so no a person candidate is marked.2010-10-25Photograph of a large seated ritual gathering in a hall with polished floor. In the foreground, rows of men in white dhotis and shawls with red-bordered edges sit on mats, several with white-and-red tripundra marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas, holding small brass oil lamps and puja vessels. At front left and front right, two men wear saffron-orange robes and one holds a brass bell. Brass plates with flowers and offerings sit before them. Behind, many more people in white and pastel clothes hold lit oil lamps, creating a field of small flames across the room. Orange hanging lamps are visible at the top of the frame. The scene suggests an oil-lamp puja or satsang.2010-11-12A photograph of a large hall where rows of seated people perform a group puja. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis with maroon-striped borders and bare upper bodies hold small oil lamps and brass plates of red flowers and offerings; one man in the centre holds a lit lamp and a mala. Brass trays with red flower petals, a brass lamp stand and incense sticks sit on dark mats on the floor. Behind them, rows of participants in yellow and white clothing sit with lamps. Red curtains and windows line the back wall.2011-07-29A large hall filled with seated men in white ritual clothing, many with shaved heads, sitting on mats and holding lit oil lamps (diyas) aloft in their hands. Brass plates with offerings, small metal cups and red cloths are arranged on the floor before them. Some wear white dhotis with gold-bordered or red-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas. Behind them, rows of onlookers in colourful clothing stand or sit, and a camera on a tripod is visible at the left edge. This appears to be a group pooja with lamp offerings in a meeting hall.2010-11-20