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Photograph of a large group of young women seated on the ground in orange saffron robes with pink-red borders, many with white forehead markings and rudraksha beads around their necks. They sit on cloth and banana leaves scattered with yellow and orange flower petals and garlands, sorting and arranging flowers in preparation for a ritual. Some red-robed participants are visible in the background, and a dark stone object is at the left edge. No single central figure is identifiable in this frame.

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Several young women in orange saris with pink borders sit cross-legged on a green banana leaf spread with yellow and orange flower petals and green leaves, apparently arranging the petals. The woman in the foreground wears white vibhuti on her forehead, hoop earrings and a dark hair bun, and her hands are working among the petals. Others wear rudraksha mala necklaces, and women in red garments sit behind them under palm trees and a covered hall. Ritual flower-offering activity.2013-12-22Photograph of a group of young women and girls seated on the ground outdoors, dressed in saffron-orange saris with pink borders and rudraksha malas, with white vibhuti horizontal marks on their foreheads. Some are arranging yellow and orange flower petals on green banana leaves in front of them, and a few wear red and gold outfits seated in the background. Scattered petals cover the floor. No a person candidate is visible in the scene.2013-12-22A photograph of several young women and a girl seated on the floor in saffron-orange robes, wearing rudraksha malas and white forehead bands. They sit before low silver-grey platforms holding brass lamps, a small brass cup, a white conch-like object, yellow marigold flowers and a red flower on a brass dish. A woman in a saffron sari sits in the background, and the setting appears to be a hall with metal railings. Their hands are handling ritual items as part of a worship offering.2014-02-05Photograph of a large group of young people in saffron-orange robes with maroon borders, seated on the ground in an outdoor setting. Many wear rudraksha beaded necklaces and white forehead markings. Some sit cross-legged, others lean forward, and a few handle yellow flower petals and green leaves spread on the floor. The gathering appears to be a seated ritual or ceremony with flowers arranged in front of them. Several figures in red garments sit in the background.2013-12-22A seated group of devotees in saffron-orange robes perform a puja in a hall with pale tiled flooring and red curtains behind them. Many wear rudraksha malas, white forehead markings and red-and-gold bordered cloth, and several hold small brass lamps, flower petals and offering plates on silver trays set before them. Lit oil lamps and a few white and yellow flowers sit on the trays. Mostly young women and a few older adults are visible, all focused on the ritual at the front.2014-02-05A group of young women and girls in saffron-orange robes with pink borders sit on the ground, many with white vibhuti stripes across their foreheads. They arrange and hold marigold and yellow flower petals and garlands on green leaves, while a few girls in red garments sit in the background among more flower offerings. The scene appears to be an outdoor ritual gathering, possibly a padapuja or puja offering, with rudraksha beads visible on one woman's neck.2013-12-22A group of young women and girls in orange saffron saris with maroon and gold borders sit cross-legged on the floor during a ritual. Several wear rudraksha mala necklaces and white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. In the foreground, a young woman with a ponytail pours liquid from a small brass vessel, while others hold brass bells, brass lamps and small offering bowls on a low metal tray. A pink bag sits in the lower right. The setting appears to be a temple hall during puja or abhishekam. Only the visible women and girls are counted.2013-06-07May 09 20132013-05-09A photograph of a padukapuja ritual in a hall with cream walls and red curtains. Rows of young women in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sit on the floor with white forehead markings, holding flowers and small brass puja vessels. A white-draped ritual table holds brass lamps, plates of yellow flowers and a blue container of marigolds. Several seated figures in red behind them. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.2013-12-12September 19 20172017-09-19 +1 copiesDecember 22 20132013-12-22A photograph of a large group of women and girls in orange robes seated on the floor of a hall with a red curtain backdrop during a ritual. Many wear rudraksha malas and forehead markings. Each sits before a silver tray holding brass plates of fruit, flowers, a small oil lamp and a brass vessel, and several perform hand gestures or pour from vessels. Behind them, a few people in white and orange sit among rows of red chairs. The scene suggests a padapuja-style group ritual, though the photograph itself shows only the offering trays and seated devotees. Several dozen people are visible.2013-12-11