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Photograph of a large indoor ritual gathering with many seated participants. In the foreground, two men sit on mats performing an aarti with lit oil lamps held in their hands. The man on the left has swept-back white hair, white vibhuti on his forehead, a white dhoti, and a long rudraksha mala with a gold pendant. The man at center has a shaved head, a red kumkum tilak, a rudraksha mala, and an orange-red shawl over a dark orange dhoti. Behind them, rows of devotees in saffron and orange garments sit on the floor with trays of offerings, brass plates and small lamps. Pale lights and a high ceiling fill the hall.

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January 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08April 17 20142014-04-17January 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08A photograph of a large ritual gathering in an indoor hall during a puja. In the foreground, two shirtless priests sit on mats with rudraksha malas and ceremonial beads across their chests. The priest on the left has white hair and wears a white dhoti, gesturing with his right hand. The priest in the centre wears an orange-red dhoti and a yellow-edged cloth, gesturing with a small object in his hand. Behind them, rows of devotees in orange and saffron garments sit on mats, several with orange shawls and beaded necklaces. Brass plates with flowers, fruit, lamps and small vessels are arranged on the floor. The crowd fills the background.2017-01-08January 08 20172017-01-08A seated puja in a large hall with many devotees in orange and white behind. In the foreground a shaved-headed young man in orange robes and rudraksha malas holds a lit oil lamp aloft with his right hand. Beside him an older man with grey hair and glasses, wearing a white dhoti with gold border, rudraksha mala and gold necklace, sits before a brass tray with fruit and flowers. A tray with offerings, small bowls and oil lamps lies on the floor in front of them.2017-01-08