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A photo of a ceremonial hall during a group puja. Many people in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments sit on the floor in rows, several with white ash marks on their bodies, holding small brass plates, oil lamps and offering trays with flowers and kumkum. A woman in an orange sari stands at center raising a multi-tiered aarti lamp. In the background a figure in white robes stands near a gold-ornate seat, and an elevated throne area with red curtains and a seated figure in white and red garments is visible. A large screen behind shows a figure in white. Oil lamps and a gold-panelled structure are visible.

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July 20 20172017-07-20July 25 20172017-07-25July 20 20172017-07-20July 25 20172017-07-25 +1 copiesA large hall with a gold-trimmed throne backed by red drapes on a raised stage. A seated figure in white and gold sits on the throne, appearing to be a person, with a crown-like headdress and ornate gold ceremonial clothing. In the foreground, many young boys and youths in saffron/orange cloths sit cross-legged on the floor, bare-chested and wearing sacred threads, performing puja with brass lamps, incense sticks, flower offerings, kumkum and small brass idols on plates. A woman in an orange sari stands at a podium near the stage holding a lit lamp or aarti, while a large screen shows a red-lit image of a figure. Several white-clad women stand near the right wall, and framed posters hang on the back wall.2017-07-20A large hall with a golden throne and red curtains at the far left, where a figure in white with a crown-like head covering sits on a red cushioned seat. Many young boys and young men in saffron-orange cloths sit cross-legged on the white floor in rows, several with white sandalwood or ash markings on their foreheads and bodies, holding small brass items, flowers and offering plates with coloured powders and fruit. A person in an orange robe stands at a wooden lectern near the center holding a lit lamp, and a figure in white stands near the right edge. A large screen behind shows a glowing figure in white. Small brass lamps and a decorated tray sit in front of the seated group.2017-07-20July 25 20172017-07-25July 25 20172017-07-25July 25 20172017-07-25 +1 copiesSeptember 21 20132013-09-21A large hall with a golden peetha and deity murti backdrop, flanked by painted pillars and two standing deity figures. In the foreground, many devotees wearing orange saffron cloths sit on the floor with their backs to the camera, several with white ash markings on their shoulders and rudraksha beads. Some hold lit oil lamps or incense, and offerings and small containers sit on the floor. A figure in orange stands near the right side, and a statue of a seated figure in a red and gold chair appears at the left edge. Ritual puja or aarti is underway at the altar.2017-07-25 +1 copiesJuly 20 20172017-07-20