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A large seated gathering of devotees in a hall with a light, reflective floor, sitting on mats with brass puja plates, oil lamps and small offering dishes before them. In the foreground a bald man in a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer, with white sacred markings on his arms. Beside him another man in a white dhoti with gold-bordered shawl sits with eyes closed, and a man in a rust-orange garment sits in the background. Many boys and men in white, cream, and colourful shirts sit in rows behind, most with hands folded in prayer. Small oil lamps and incense sticks are visible on the floor.

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April 18 20122012-04-18A seated group ritual in a hall with many devotees behind. In the front row, several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls sit on mats; the centre man with a shaved head and tilak marks sits with palms pressed together in prayer. Brass lamps with flames, small plates of offerings, a kalasha-like vessel and brass implements are placed on orange and green cloths. Behind them, crowded devotees in white and orange clothing, some wearing orange scarves, sit in prayer and meditation. Plastic containers sit on the floor among the ritual items. Several small children in green and yellow shirts sit among the adults.2012-04-20April 16 20122012-04-16 +2 copiesA seated group of men in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders perform a ritual in a hall, hands pressed together in anjali. Foreground men have sandalwood and vibhuti marks on their foreheads, and some wear rudraksha malas. Brass oil lamps, small bowls, bananas, a coconut, flowers and kumkum sit on orange and mat cloths before them. Behind them, a large audience of mostly young boys and men, many in orange shawls, sits quietly with hands folded. No one in the image is a clearly identified a person candidate, so the ritual participants are described by role only.2012-04-22April 22 20122012-04-22A large hall filled with seated devotees in a group puja or satsang. In the foreground at left, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti with gold border sits with palms pressed together in namaskar. Beside him a boy in green shirt bows his head, and a boy in pink shirt sits cross-legged before a brass plate holding a small lamp, a leaf and offerings. Other participants wear orange and saffron shirts, white kurtas and maroon tops, many with hands folded in prayer. Hanging orange and multicoloured decorations line the ceiling, and a small deity murti stands in an alcove at the back. Brass lamps and plates rest on mats in front of the crowd.2012-04-20April 16 20122012-04-16 +1 copiesA large hall with many seated devotees performing a group puja. In the foreground, shaven-headed men in white dhotis with saffron-gold borders sit on mats with hands joined in anjali, some wearing rudraksha malas. Brass oil lamps with lit flames and small brass vessels are arranged on the floor before them. Behind, a wide crowd of seated people, many in white, yellow and red clothing, fills rows separated by white candle-like posts. Tall windows and a red hanging are visible at the back. No single person is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so the central figures are described only by role as priests and devotees.2011-12-01September 27 20132013-09-27A photograph of a large hall where a group of people sit on mats in prayer with palms pressed together during puja. In the foreground, two men in white dhoti-style clothing with gold-bordered shawls sit at the front, one shaved-headed with a tilak mark. Behind them, many seated devotees including children in casual shirts and older adults in white and orange fill the floor, with brass oil lamps and offering plates placed on the mats.2012-04-16 +1 copiesApril 23 20122012-04-23A large indoor puja hall with many seated devotees in rows on mats, most bare-chested with white dhotis and saffron or orange shawls, sandalwood and white marks on their torsos and foreheads, and rudraksha malas. Many sit with palms pressed together in prayer. Brass pots, plates of flowers and lamps sit on the floor in front of them, and a few people in saffron robes stand at the back. The reference to a person on this page is not evidenced by any clearly identifiable figure, so no candidate is marked.2017-07-27