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A large indoor hall with a tiled floor and drop ceiling holds a ritual gathering of many people in orange and saffron clothing. In the foreground, several shaved-headed men in orange dhotis with maroon-and-gold borders and rudraksha malas stand with palms pressed together in namaskar, with ritual trays on mats before them. Further back, other participants in orange and white stand in rows behind small brass plates and puja settings, while a man at the right holds a lit lamp. Framed photographs hang on the back wall beside maroon curtains, and a white-clad figure stands near the left.

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A large hall with a tiled floor and fluorescent ceiling lights shows a row of priests standing barefoot in orange and maroon robes, palms pressed together in anjali mudra before small silver trays of offerings and puja items set on mats. Several white-clad women stand at the left end of the line. Their foreheads bear white tilaka marks and some wear rudraksha malas. Behind them, a seated crowd of devotees in orange clothing faces the same direction, with framed pictures on the wall behind them.2014-08-14A large hall with a tiled ceiling where many men and some women stand in rows with palms pressed together in anjali. Most wear orange and maroon ritual dhotis and shawls, with rudraksha malas and white tilaka or sandalwood marks on their foreheads and arms. Puja plates, small brass lamps and offering trays sit on low stands on the floor, with mats laid out. Framed photographs hang on the back wall behind maroon curtains.2014-08-14August 14 20142014-08-14March 01 20132013-03-01July 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copiesAugust 15 20142014-08-15February 27 20132013-02-27March 01 20132013-03-01July 02 20172017-07-02A large hall with cream walls and red curtains shows a seated ritual gathering. In the foreground, several shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes with white tripundra markings sit on mats with hands joined in anjali. Brass puja plates, small bowls and silver vessels sit on orange cloths before them, and some hold open books. Behind them, rows of seated participants in white and orange clothing and dark tops fill the floor, with a framed deity picture on the back wall. The scene suggests a puja or satsang with devotees in prayer.2013-03-01A large hall with rows of seated young boys and young men in saffron-orange robes and maroon cloths, with white forehead markings and rudraksha malas, performing a group pada puja. Each participant sits before a silver-rimmed tray holding brass oil lamps, small bowls, flowers and fruit, and many hold lit lamps or ritual items. Behind and to the sides, older men in orange and maroon robes and white-clad devotees sit on the floor and along the back of the hall, with rows of red chairs visible at the rear.2013-04-05 +1 copiesApril 24 20132013-04-24