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A row of shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on a white floor during a ritual. Several hold small brass vessels and lamps, raising a lit flame toward a tray; one man at the left holds a lit wick. Many wear rudraksha malas and white tripundra markings on their foreheads and arms. Brass plates, small bowls, and orange cloth sit before them, with a plastic box and a red purse on the floor. Behind them, other devotees in red and white clothes are seated, and red curtains hang on the wall.

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A photograph of a seated group of saffron-robed male devotees performing an evening ritual with lit oil lamps held in their hands. Most have shaved heads with white sacred ash marks on the forehead and arms, and wear gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas. Brass plates with kumkum, flowers and small vessels sit on a mat in front. Behind them, seated men in white dhotis and boys watch from the background beneath red curtains. Several figures hold oil lamps and a small brass bell.2013-03-10March 16 20132013-03-16A group of seated men in orange and saffron robes perform an aarti-style ritual, each holding a small brass oil lamp with a lit flame. The central man wears saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and wire-rimmed glasses, and holds a lamp forward with both hands. Others around him hold lamps and kumkum-marked plates, and a man in white dhoti sits at left. Brass plates with flowers, fruit and small vessels rest on orange mats on the floor, with incense smoke rising at right.2011-09-25January 25 20132013-01-25 +1 copiesAugust 22 20142014-08-22 +1 copiesSeptember 17 20102010-09-17March 17 20132013-03-17A photograph of a group ritual in a plain hall with pale walls and red curtains. Many shaved-headed men in saffron and maroon robes, many wearing rudraksha malas and white tilak markings, sit on the floor with hands raised or holding small brass vessels and lamps. Silver trays with flowers, a conch-like shell and small oil lamps are arranged in front of them. Several white-clad men stand at the back. Partial glimpses of an ornate figure appear in the scene, but no clear appearance-based candidate for a person is established. The image shows a puja or satsang-style observance.2013-03-17A large hall filled with seated people in a puja or satsang setting. In the foreground, many young boys and men with shaved heads, white vibhuti or tilak lines on their foreheads, and rudraksha malas wear saffron-orange robes and sit cross-legged on mats with hands folded or raised in prayer. Brass thalis, small brass cups, lamps and offering plates sit on low white platforms in front of them. Behind them, rows of adults in white dhotis and white kurtas, and some in white saris, sit in meditation. The floor is tiled white and the walls are pale with red curtains at the back.2013-09-15Photograph of three shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes seated cross-legged on low wooden platforms in a pink-walled hall with red curtains. Each has white sacred ash marks on the forehead and arms and rudraksha malas. Each sits before a brass tray with oil lamps, small bowls of offerings and a small metal vessel. The man at left and the centre man read from loose papers. No one in the scene is identified by name.2013-03-04A photograph of a group ritual session indoors. In the centre, a shaved-headed man in an orange saffron wrap and dark rudraksha mala holds a small object near his chest while chanting. Beside him on the left, another shaved-headed man in an orange wrap and rudraksha beads holds a small brass vessel. On the right, a man with swept-back hair in a white and gold garment and beaded bracelets raises his hand in a mudra. Behind them, rows of young boys in maroon and yellow outfits sit on a mat. Small oil lamps and brass items are visible at the lower left.2013-05-20A seated group of men in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas performs a ritual indoors on a white marble floor. Several hold small brass oil lamps with lit flames, and others hold brass bells or ritual vessels. Brass plates with red flowers, rice, and small offerings sit on orange cloths before them. Some have white tilak markings on their foreheads. Behind them, rows of seated boys and men in white and black clothing watch, some holding paper. A purple and white logo appears at the top left. The scene suggests a puja with lamps and offerings.2013-02-22 +1 copies