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A photograph, rotated sideways, of a group of young girls in traditional Indian dress performing on a stage with dark red velvet drapes. Several girls in colourful salwar kameez and sarees, including orange, red, magenta, green and blue-and-purple checked outfits, lean forward at the waist with hands extended and holding small lit lamps or sticks. Bangles and bracelets are visible on their wrists, and their hair is pulled back. The scene suggests a cultural dance or devotional offering performance.

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A group of young women and girls sits cross-legged on the floor during a ritual, many in orange and maroon saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas. Several wear white forehead markings and hold small oil lamps or brass dishes of offerings. Brass lamps, flowers and small bowls are arranged on a silver-patterned mat in the foreground. Several girls hold lit oil lamps while others sit in devotional posture around the ritual setup.2013-04-18April 17 20132013-04-17May 11 20132013-05-11March 27 20132013-03-27October 24 20122012-10-24A row of young women and girls sits cross-legged on a polished floor in orange and maroon robes, many wearing rudraksha malas and white forehead markings. Several hold small brass oil lamps and lit wicks in their palms or on brass plates, while others have their hands folded in prayer. Brass puja plates with flowers, kumkum and offerings lie before them. Behind them a red curtain hangs and a wall rack holds yoga mats. No central figure is clearly visible.2013-04-17 +1 copiesApril 18 20132013-04-18A group of young girls in matching maroon dresses with gold trim sit cross-legged on a floor during a devotional ritual. Their foreheads bear white vibhuti lines. Several hold small brass oil lamps and bells, and one raises a lit lamp toward the camera. Behind them, seated devotees wear saris and salwar kameez in red, green and white, and a red draped backdrop hangs in the background. A flame glows in front of the girls.2012-10-23May 15 20132013-05-15A line of young girls and women in traditional Indian dress stands along a dirt path beside a white building with a tiled roof and palm trees behind. Each holds a metal plate heaped with marigold petals and flowers, offering them forward. The girls wear orange, red, blue and green silk dresses and salwar-style outfits; several wear rudraksha malas, bangles and earrings. A girl in a violet top at right holds a plate of orange and yellow flowers. The scene looks like a flower offering procession in an ashram setting.2008-12-27April 03 20132013-04-03A row of young women and girls in orange and maroon saris sit on the floor during a puja ceremony. Each holds a brass oil lamp with a lit flame, raised in front of them, while several wear rudraksha malas and white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Silver trays, brass vessels, flowers and offerings lie on the floor in front. Behind them, other devotees and a red curtain are visible in a hall.2013-04-07