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Photograph of a large seated ritual gathering in a hall with polished floor. In the foreground, rows of men in white dhotis and shawls with red-bordered edges sit on mats, several with white-and-red tripundra marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas, holding small brass oil lamps and puja vessels. At front left and front right, two men wear saffron-orange robes and one holds a brass bell. Brass plates with flowers and offerings sit before them. Behind, many more people in white and pastel clothes hold lit oil lamps, creating a field of small flames across the room. Orange hanging lamps are visible at the top of the frame. The scene suggests an oil-lamp puja or satsang.

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A large hall filled with a dense crowd of seated devotees, most dressed in white, during a lamp-lit ritual. In the foreground, several saffron-robed sannyasis sit cross-legged on a red mat, holding small oil lamps and brass bells, with gold beaded necklaces and rudraksha malas. One central monk in saffron wears spectacles and holds a bell and lamp. Beside them, white-clad men with sandalwood tilak hold lamps, and brass plates with offerings sit on the floor. Orange and red hanging decorations hang from the ceiling. Chains of gold necklaces and bare shoulders mark the sannyasis. The scene is dim, lit mainly by the flames. Several people in the back wear green and other colours.2010-10-21October 21 20102010-10-21 +1 copiesOctober 10 20102010-10-10 +2 copiesOctober 22 20142014-10-22 +1 copiesNovember 12 20102010-11-12A large indoor gathering of seated men performing a group ritual, most holding small brass oil lamps (diyas) lit with flames. Many wear white dhotis and shawls with red-and-white borders, a black rudraksha-style mala around the neck, and some have sacred ash marks on their foreheads. In the foreground, several men in saffron/orange robes sit on orange mats; one bald man in orange holds a brass lamp and an open book, and a man in white with glasses holds a lamp at right. Brass bowls, plates and small ritual items are set on the floor and mats, with a polished tiled floor behind the rows. The scene suggests a satsang or ritual session of practitioners rather than an individually identifiable event.2010-11-15A large group of men seated cross-legged on orange mats in a bright hall, many holding small lit oil lamps or flames in their hands during a ritual. Most wear white dhotis with red-bordered cloth and rudraksha malas. One seated man in the foreground wears an orange saffron robe, has a shaved head and a white and red forehead mark, and holds a lamp. Brass plates, small bowls and a closed book rest on the mats in front of them.2010-11-19A photograph of a large hall during a group puja. In the foreground two men in saffron/orange robes with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on red mats before brass plates, kalasha vessels, flowers and fruit; the man on the right wears an ornate gold necklace and holds a small brass cup. Behind them rows of men in white dhotis and shawls with white sandalwood markings sit in meditative or ritual postures, with many seated devotees further back and a golden throne-like structure visible at the far end of the hall.2010-10-16A large indoor puja gathering seen from the front, with a dense crowd of white-clad devotees seated on the floor filling the background. In the foreground, two sannyasis in saffron-orange robes wear heavy gold necklaces and sit with brass bells and lamps before them. A row of white-dressed men with shaved heads, sacred ash and red tilak marks, and rudraksha malas holds lit oil lamps and brass implements while reading from printed booklets. Brass plates, a pink bowl and small offerings sit on orange cloth in front. Orange banners hang along the upper edge of the hall.2010-10-21A photograph of a large group of men seated on the floor in rows, performing an aarti-style ritual with lit oil lamps held in their hands. Most wear white dhotis and white upper cloths with maroon borders, and many have rudraksha malas around their necks. In the front centre, a man in an orange saffron cloth holds a lamp and sits beside brass plates of offerings. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the left edge. Behind them a white wall and red curtain are visible, and thali plates with flowers and diyas are arranged on the floor.2010-11-30Photo of a large seated ritual gathering in a hall, with many participants and onlookers in the background. In the foreground, two men in saffron-orange robes with maroon borders sit cross-legged on mats, holding small brass bells and bowls of flowers and fruit. One wears a long gold-coloured necklace with a pendant. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas and tilak marks hold lit oil lamps and chant. Brass plates with flowers, lemons and small vessels sit on red cloths in front. Background devotees in white and colourful clothes sit and watch, some holding lamps.2010-10-16A seated puja in a bright hall with pink walls and red curtains. In the foreground, several priests in white dhotis and shawls with maroon borders sit on mats, holding small oil lamps and lit wicks toward a brass plate of red flowers. Behind them a large audience of men and women, many in yellow and white, also holds oil lamps. Brass plates with rose petals, a brass kalasha and a small brass lamp stand sit on orange cloths on the floor. Faint lamp flames and incense sticks are visible.2011-07-29