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A photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a large hall with warm lighting and a pink-brown wall. In the centre, a bald man sits cross-legged on a mat, wearing a rust-orange cloth over his shoulder, a dark rudraksha mala with a ceremonial gold pendant, and a reddish-brown dhoti with a yellow border. He holds a small oil lamp in one hand and a brass bell in the other, with a red tilak on his forehead. Around him, many people in saffron-orange robes sit in rows, several with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings. In front of them are brass plates, a small flower-and-fruit offering, and a bottle. The setting suggests a puja or satsang session with several dozen participants.

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January 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08A photograph of a ritual puja in a large hall with many seated devotees in orange and saffron clothing. In the foreground a bald man with a tripundra on his forehead sits cross-legged in a dhoti with reddish-maroon and gold border and a bare chest, wearing a rudraksha mala and a gold pendant, holding a small brass bell and a lamp. Beside him are brass puja plates, a lit oil lamp, and a yellow cloth on the floor. Seated devotees in orange shawls and rudraksha malas surround him, some holding lamps or hands in anjali. A man in white clothes sits at the left edge. Pale walls and ceiling lights are visible in the background. The scene shows a group puja or abhishekam-style ritual.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08Photograph of a group puja in a large hall with orange-walled background and warm lamplight. In the foreground a bald man with white and red tilak on his forehead sits cross-legged on a mat, wearing a rust-orange dhoti with a yellow border, a bare chest, a large rudraksha mala, a shawl-like wrap and a gold pendant. He holds a small oil lamp in one raised hand and a brass bell in the other while speaking with his mouth open. Around him, rows of seated participants in saffron-orange cloths sit before brass pots, flowers, small lamps and offering plates. Some have white forehead markings and beaded necklaces. Watermarked credits appear on the lower right of the image.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08A large hall filled with seated devotees in orange and saffron robes performing a group puja. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in orange-brown dhoti and shawl, wearing rudraksha malas and bangles, sits cross-legged and raises a small brass lamp, while a brass bell and a small white shrine piece sit on a low table before him. Several younger participants around him hold lit oil lamps and offerings, and a yellow cloth and flower garland lie on the floor. The audience behind them is large and packed, and the scene is lit by warm hall lights.2017-01-08A photograph of a ritual puja in a large hall with a red-brown wall and hanging lights. In the centre, a bald man in a rust-orange dhoti and shawl, wearing rudraksha malas and a gold pendant, sits cross-legged holding a small oil lamp aloft in his right hand while gesturing with his left. Around him, many people in saffron-orange garments sit on the floor, some holding lamps and ritual items, and a row of brass and silver puja plates with fruit, flowers and lamps lies on the mat in front. Several people wear rudraksha beads and white or orange kurtas, and a white-haired figure sits at the left edge. Flame lamps glow throughout the room. The central man has no distinctive a person cues such as long swept-back hair, a crown or ceremonial gold necklaces beyond a pendant, so his identity is uncertain.2017-01-08A seated group of many devotees in orange and saffron robes performs a ritual in a large hall during an aarti-style worship. In the foreground a bald man in a saffron dhoti and orange shawl, with a rudraksha mala and gold chain, holds a lit oil lamp and a small bell. To his left an older man with white hair and a white dhoti holds a lit lamp, and a younger participant beside him also holds a flame. Brass plates with fruit, flowers, and offering items sit on mats and a red-patterned rug in front of them, with more people and small oil lamps glowing behind.2017-01-08A photograph of a large ritual gathering in an indoor hall during a puja. In the foreground, two shirtless priests sit on mats with rudraksha malas and ceremonial beads across their chests. The priest on the left has white hair and wears a white dhoti, gesturing with his right hand. The priest in the centre wears an orange-red dhoti and a yellow-edged cloth, gesturing with a small object in his hand. Behind them, rows of devotees in orange and saffron garments sit on mats, several with orange shawls and beaded necklaces. Brass plates with flowers, fruit, lamps and small vessels are arranged on the floor. The crowd fills the background.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08