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A photograph of a seated puja scene on a white floor. A row of women in the foreground sit cross-legged before brass plates and small brass lamps set on orange mats, with incense sticks, flowers, betel-like offerings and a small black stone lingam among the items. The woman nearest the camera wears a blue and white floral top and holds her hands joined in prayer. Beside her, women in yellow and green saris also sit with palms pressed together, some with white tilaka marks on their foreheads. Behind them, other devotees in white and cream sit on mats, with more lamps and plates in the background.

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A photograph of women seated cross-legged in a row on a white tiled floor during a pada puja ritual. Each seated worshipper has a brass thali set on an orange cloth mat holding brass cups, small brass lamps with lit oil wicks, incense sticks, flowers, turmeric or kumkum and fruit. The woman in front wears a blue floral printed top and cream trousers with bare feet, and a plastic container sits beside her. Others wear green, yellow and saffron-toned saris, and one wears glasses. Several have white or sandal forehead markings. Behind them, further seated devotees in white are visible on mats and a rolled cloth.2011-07-26September 26 20112011-09-26A photograph of many women and girls seated on the floor of a hall, performing a puja with brass plates, small lamps, cups and offering trays arranged on mats before them. Several women in white and cream saris and salwar kameez with red or orange dupattas sit with hands folded in prayer, while a woman in a cream sari in the foreground arranges items on a tray. A woman in an orange sari and others in colourful dresses sit in rows across the polished white floor, and a red cloth bag and a green plastic container lie nearby.2012-04-08Photograph of a seated group of girls and women performing a puja in a hall with a gold-toned deity murti on a stand in the background. Several girls in front with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, wearing orange, brown, yellow, white and blue clothing; one girl in a yellow top and brown pants holds her hands together while a girl in a blue-and-white striped top holds small flowers. Brass plates with flowers, brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel and a bowl of water with flower petals sit on orange and pink cloths on the floor before them. Women in saris and a few children sit on chairs and mats behind, and a woman in a white sari with a red bindi sits at the centre. Many people are visible, all seated.2010-12-02September 25 20112011-09-25A long row of seated devotees performs a group puja on a white marble floor in a hall with pink walls and red curtains. Many people, mostly women and girls, hold incense sticks or small bells, and brass plates with flowers, bananas and fruit sit before them alongside lit oil lamps and small brass vessels set on woven mats. Several participants wear white or cream saris, while others wear yellow, blue and orange salwar kameez with gold bangles. The scene appears to be a group puja in progress. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person.2011-10-09A row of women sits cross-legged on a white tiled floor in prayer, palms pressed together at chest level. The foreground woman wears a white kurta with an orange-red shawl and bangles. Beside her a woman in a red shawl and glasses prays, and further along a woman in a yellow shawl and white clothes joins in. Brass lamps, small brass vessels, fruit, flowers and a pink-lidded container sit on mats and trays before them. At the far left edge a figure in orange robes is partly visible, and a few other seated devotees in white and blue appear in the background near a red curtain.2011-11-02Women seated cross-legged in a row on a tiled hall floor perform a ritual with oil lamps, brass plates and small bowls of offerings. The foreground woman wears a yellow shawl over a green blouse and cream sari, with a rudraksha-style beaded necklace, holding a small brass vessel. Neighbouring women wear white saris with red and yellow shawls and bangles. Orange cloth is spread on the floor and a robed figure in orange sits at the left edge. Red curtains and windows are in the background.2011-09-16A row of women and girls sit cross-legged on mats on a tiled floor, facing a line of brass puja setups with small oil lamps lit, incense sticks, brass bowls, marigold flowers and a banana placed on a leaf. The woman in the foreground wears a white saree with gold border patterns, a maroon blouse, gold earrings and a rudraksha-style bead necklace, her hands held near the offerings. Others in white, cream and bright sarees and salwar outfits join in, some holding flowers. A woman in white sits at the far left, and a figure in a pale saree sits in the background near a red curtain. The setting appears to be an ashram hall with pink walls and a white door, and the scene suggests a group puja or padapuja. No speaker or a person is visible in this image.2011-10-10September 22 20112011-09-22A row of women and girls sit cross-legged on a glossy tiled floor, preparing puja offerings on brass plates and small steel bowls. A girl in a pink polka-dot top reaches toward the items, while a woman in a pink t-shirt holds up a small brass bell or lamp. Plates hold flower petals, red kumkum, coconut pieces and banana leaves, with a small lit oil lamp in the foreground. Plastic containers sit along the row. No a person candidate is visible in the frame, so the scene shows devotees assisting with a puja.2011-07-29A seated group of women in white saris with golden borders and yellow or red shawls perform a puja on a tiled floor. Several hold offerings, with brass oil lamps lit before them, trays of fruit, bananas, flowers and sweets in plastic containers, and incense sticks. One woman in the centre presses her palms together in prayer while others prepare offerings in front of them. Other devotees in orange and red garments sit along the edges.2011-09-09