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A photograph of women seated on the floor in rows along a white marble hall, performing a lamp ritual before a decorated altar with a deity murti draped in a garland. Brass oil lamps on stands and brass plates of flowers and turmeric sit in front of them. Several women wear saris in orange, red, maroon and magenta with gold borders and jasmine flowers in their hair. One woman in white sits at the altar area, apparently leading the worship. A framed picture hangs on the wall, and a trident leans in the right corner. The setting appears to be a devotional gathering.

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A photograph of a dimly lit room with a white marble floor where women in saris sit in two long rows along the sides, facing a central altar. Many brass oil lamps with lit wicks are set on brass plates along the floor in front of them. At the far end, a decorated altar holds a deity murti or framed image garlanded with flower strands, with additional lamps and offerings. A single child in white clothing sits near the altar. Some women hold small brass items. The setting suggests a group puja or lamp-lighting ritual indoors. A small framed portrait hangs on the back wall, and a metal figure stands at the right edge.2011-04-15April 15 20112011-04-15A photograph of a hall with bare grey walls and tiled steps where women sit in rows on woven mats, many with hands folded in prayer. Oil lamps sit before them on the mats, and a framed picture of a deity murti with garlands stands on a small table at the back. A large framed portrait of a smiling man in orange robes and a red-orange head covering with a purple bird logo hangs on the left wall. Women wear saris and salwar kameez in red, orange, blue and teal, with flowers in their hair and gold necklaces.2011-03-23A photograph of women seated in rows on a white marble floor during a lamp-lit puja inside a room with painted grapevine murals on the doorframes. In the foreground, a woman in a blue salwar kameez with white flowers in her hair sits with palms pressed together, and a younger girl in pink sits beside her. Brass oil lamps with lit wicks stand on the floor beside metal plates of yellow offerings and flowers. Further down, rows of seated devotees in red, maroon and orange saris face a central altar decorated with white garlands and two lit lamps. A seated figure in a white sari sits near the altar, and a deity murti is adorned with flower garlands.2011-04-15April 05 20112011-04-05A photograph inside a thatched-roof hall at dusk showing a long row of women sitting on the floor in rows, each with brass oil lamps lit before them, along with small brass plates, bowls and flower offerings. Many women wear red, orange and yellow saris; the woman in the foreground in white has her palms pressed together in prayer. At the right, a man in a white shirt stands holding a camera. At the back, a few people in white dhotis and white clothes stand near a wooden table and equipment, with a yellow-clad figure among them. The setting resembles a lamp puja gathering.2011-04-05A photograph of a seated group of women and girls performing a puja in a hall. In the foreground, a woman in an orange sari sits on an orange cloth with brass puja items, oil lamps and flowers in front of her. Beside her, a woman in a red blouse and orange sari holds a small offering. At the lower right, a woman in a maroon embroidered outfit holds a tall silver multi-tier oil lamp. Behind them, rows of attendees in orange, red and white saris and maroon uniform-style tops sit on the floor, and an orange-draped figure stands near the back. No a person candidate is visibly identifiable from appearance.2012-11-06A photograph of a group of women seated on the floor of a bright hall, many in orange, saffron and maroon saris with gold borders, holding small oil lamps lit with flames. Several women in front wear rudraksha or bead malas and gold necklaces. Brass puja plates, a small brass deity murti and kumkum-marked offering trays are arranged on orange cloths in front of them. Behind them more devotees sit, and a few women in white saris and a man in white stand at the left edge. Approximately 20 to 25 people are visible in the scene.2013-02-04February 04 20132013-02-04 +1 copiesA seated group performs a puja in a hall with a white floor. In the foreground, a woman in a cream sari with a red border tends a brass lamp with a lit flame. Beside her, a person in a saffron-orange robe with a red shawl sits before a brass plate of flowers and a small brass lamp, and another woman in orange and maroon, wearing a rudraksha-style mala and gold bangles, holds a lit lamp. Behind them, devotees in white and yellow shawls sit with hands folded or holding lamps. Small brass plates, bowls, flowers and conch shells are arranged on orange cloths. Lamps glow throughout the scene, and a camera tripod stands at the right.2010-09-18A photograph of a group of women seated on the floor in an indoor room performing a lamp ritual. Most wear saffron-orange garments, while several in the right foreground wear white with yellow or red shawls. Many hold up small oil lamps (diyas) lit with flame, and brass plates with offerings sit on the floor in front. A standing woman in orange at the back holds a lamp aloft near a wooden table draped in yellow checked cloth. Plastic containers, a white bag and a window with grille are visible. Pada puja-style lamp offerings are being made.2011-09-04 +1 copiesA large indoor hall with cream walls, red curtains and a tiled floor shows a seated group of women in orange and maroon saris performing a ritual. Many hold small lit oil lamps or diyas, and trays of brass plates, flowers and offerings sit before them on mats. Several women wear rudraksha malas and vibhuti or kumkum on their foreheads. A framed picture hangs high on the back wall, and the hall is further filled with more seated devotees in the background. Lamp-lit puja with devotees, no clear deity or fire pit visible.2013-03-08