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A large assembly of men seated on the floor in rows, dressed in white dhotis and shawls with red and maroon borders, many wearing rudraksha malas. Oil lamps flicker among them, and brass plates, offerings and small containers sit on mats in front. In the foreground a bald man in an orange saffron robe and glasses sits at left, a man in white with a sandalwood-marked forehead sits center with hands folded, and another man in white with a rudraksha mala sits at lower right with eyes lowered. Dim, dense ritual gathering in a hall.

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A large crowd of devotees sits on the floor in a hall during a puja, many in white dhotis and shawls with red-bordered edges. Several men in the foreground hold brass plates and oil lamps, and others sit with palms pressed together in prayer. Brass lamps, small plates of offerings and a folded orange cloth lie on the floor before them, and orange and multicolored hanging banners decorate the ceiling. Some people in the back wear white and others wear red and striped clothes, and a few sit on chairs near the rear.2010-12-28October 09 20102010-10-09A large group of seated men and some women in white ritual clothing hold small brass oil lamps (diyas) lit with flames during a ceremony in a bright hall. Many men wear white dhotis with red and gold borders and rudraksha malas around their necks. In the foreground, a man in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala holds a lamp, while beside him a bespectacled man in white with a green-and-gold sash holds a lamp near a brass plate with offerings. Other participants hold printed sheets, and small brass plates, bowls and orange cloth mats lie on the floor. The scene shows collective lamp worship with no clearly identifiable central figure.2010-10-08October 27 20102010-10-27 +1 copiesA seated group of priests and devotees in a hall performs a puja. In the foreground a bald man in an orange-saffron robe with a gold necklace sits behind a red cloth with brass plates of fruit and lamps. Younger men in white dhotis and shawls, some with rudraksha malas and white tilak on their foreheads, sit on mats with brass oil lamps, bowls and open books. Behind them many more people in white and colourful clothes sit facing forward. Hanging striped banners with orange tassels decorate the ceiling, and deity murtis stand at the right edge.2010-10-16Indoor photo of a seated group of men performing a ritual puja on white mats. In the foreground left, a man in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha beads and a wristwatch presses his palms together. Beside him, a man in white dhoti and shawl with rudraksha mala holds his hands in a mudra over brass puja vessels. Several men in white dhoti and shawls with white sacred ash marks on their foreheads sit with hands folded or raised. A young boy in a yellow-and-green striped shirt and another boy in orange sit among them. Brass plates, bowls, lamps and small cups with flowers and offerings sit on orange cloths on the floor.2010-09-16A 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.2010-10-21Photo 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 large assembly of people seated on the floor of a hall, mostly men dressed in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders, many holding small lit oil lamps and wearing rudraksha malas and forehead markings. In the foreground, a shaved-headed man in saffron-orange robes with a dark red border and a gold-and-bead necklace sits cross-legged, holding a lit lamp and a small bell, with brass pooja plates, flowers and a small kalasha-style vessel laid out before him. Other saffron-clad people sit at the right edge and in the background, and an open book and a bowl of water rest on the mats. The scene appears to be a lamp-lit ritual or satsang. Whether the saffron-robed man in the foreground is a person cannot be determined from appearance alone.2010-10-23 +1 copiesA seated group of devotees performs a night ritual in a hall, many holding small lit oil lamps or wicks flaring in their hands. Most wear white dhotis and shawls with red-edged borders, some with rudraksha malas and vibhuti or kumkum on the forehead. A bare-chested man in saffron-orange cloth sits near the lower centre with a white tilak and a mala, beside a brass plate of offerings and flowers. Small brass vessels and oil lamps rest on orange mats across the floor. The page names the event as a person Pancha Tapas, but no printed text is visible in the frame.2010-11-23Photograph of a large indoor puja gathering seated on a polished floor. In the foreground, several priests in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls wear long gold necklaces and rudraksha malas; one with a shaved head and forehead markings sits before brass plates, bells and a small open book. Behind them, rows of men in white dhotis with red-bordered and gold-bordered cloths hold lit oil lamps and bells. Further back, many participants in white and pastel clothing sit with lamps, and a green-draped table and chairs are visible at the far end. A camera on a tripod stands at the left edge.2010-10-16October 10 20102010-10-10