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A photograph of a seated group of women in a bright indoor hall performing a puja. In the foreground, several women in orange and saffron saris with maroon borders sit cross-legged on a mat, with hands held together in prayer. A woman in a yellow shawl and white garment and others in white and red attire sit in the row behind them. Brass puja plates with oil lamps, flowers and offerings sit on the glossy floor in front of them. A white cloth bag rests on the mat. Behind them a table with a yellow checked cloth and a white door are visible, and a window with grills is on the right.

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September 04 20112011-09-04September 04 20112011-09-04 +1 copiesA seated group of devotees in a hall performs pada puja, hands pressed together in prayer. Women in orange and saffron saris and white saris with red borders sit on a mat, with small brass oil lamps, flowers and offering plates on the glossy floor before them. A woman in a plain orange sari with a red-beaded necklace sits at the centre. Several people in the back row have their eyes closed or lowered in meditation. Other devotees are visible behind them, and a dimly seen figure sits in the background near a white door. A pale green wall and a window with a yellow frame complete the setting.2011-07-30Photo of a group of women seated on a tiled floor in a bright room, performing a ritual with lit oil lamps (diyas). Most wear saffron or orange garments, while several wear white saris with red-orange borders. Each holds a small lamp or has brass plates with offerings, flowers, and small brass vessels set on mats in front of them. A woman in the foreground in orange robes and gold bangles tends a plate. Beige walls, a white metal door, and a window with grilles form the setting, with a cardboard box and chair at left. No individual is identifiable as a person in this image.2011-08-13February 03 20132013-02-03A photograph of a seated group of women and girls performing a puja on a polished floor. In the foreground, a woman in an orange saffron sari sits with her hands in front of her, working over a brass plate and small items. Behind her, rows of women and young girls in white clothes with red shawls sit with palms pressed together in prayer. Small oil lamps with flames, brass pots and offerings are arranged on the floor, with a yellow prayer mat laid out in front. A woman in green stands at the back near a doorway, and a fan and a chair are visible in the background. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2011-07-30September 03 20112011-09-03 +1 copiesJanuary 28 20132013-01-28Women 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.2011-09-16December 14 20112011-12-14A photograph of a group of women seated on the floor of a plain room performing a puja with brass oil lamps (aarti lamps) and small offering trays. Several women wear white clothes with orange or red shawls draped over their shoulders, while others wear yellow saris or orange robes. Brass lamps, small steel containers, flower offerings and orange cloths are arranged on mats in front of them. Behind them stand a yellow patterned table cloth, red curtains and a window grille. No a person candidate is visibly present in this photo.2011-11-04February 22 20132013-02-22