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A photograph of a seated group of devotees in a hall during a ritual or satsang. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered cloth and white vibhuti/tilak marks on their foreheads sit with palms pressed together in prayer, one wearing a rudraksha mala. Brass puja plates with oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel, flower offerings and a small open book lie on a red cloth before them. Behind, rows of younger boys and adults in dark and red robes also sit with hands folded, some with eyes closed, under bright ceiling lights and a row of lit oil lamps along the floor. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues, so the a person field is unsure.

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February 04 20132013-02-04A photograph of a large group of devotees seated cross-legged on mats in a hall during a ritual, with brass plates, small oil lamps and metal cups arranged on the floor before them. Most men wear white dhotis with gold-bordered orange shawls and sacred ash markings on their foreheads and arms; the front-row men wear rudraksha malas and gold bangles, and several have shaved or tonsured heads. Younger boys in dark shirts and maroon-and-orange clothing sit among them, and a boy in glasses on the right holds a small notebook. The front-row man with folded hands is closest to the camera, and a printed booklet lies on the floor at lower left. Some devotees have eyes closed in meditation, and there is no visible throne or figure singled out as a person.2013-02-04A photograph of a large seated group inside a bright hall with red chairs and gold-framed shrine cabinets along the walls. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls sit cross-legged on mats with palms pressed together in prayer. Brass lamps, small brass bowls, and plates of offerings sit on orange and red cloths in front of them, with a lit oil lamp and incense sticks nearby. Behind them, rows of younger boys and men in mixed white, striped and colourful shirts sit with hands folded, and a few people are seated at the back near the chairs. The setting suggests a puja or satsang with offerings laid out before the participants.2012-04-09 +2 copiesA photograph of a group of men seated on the floor in a hall during a pada puja ritual, hands pressed together in anjali mudra and eyes closed in prayer. Most wear white dhotis and white upper cloths edged with red and gold stripes, with sacred ash markings on their foreheads and arms, and some have rudraksha malas. Small brass oil lamps and brass plates with offerings sit on orange and red mats in front of them. Several people in the background wear white, pastel and blue clothing. No single figure is identified as a person in this image.2011-07-30A photograph of a large seated congregation during a puja in a hall. In the foreground, several men with shaved heads wear white dhotis with red-and-gold striped borders and white upper cloths, sit with palms pressed together in anjali mudra, eyes closed. Brass lamps and small offering plates with flowers and fruit sit on the floor before them, with lit oil lamps and a small ritual setup visible. Behind them, more seated devotees in white and colourful clothing, some with hands folded, fill the room, and a woman in a blue dress sits among them. There is no clearly identifiable a person figure in this view.2011-07-30A large seated gathering of devotees in white dhotis and shawls with gold-bordered yellow-and-white cloths, palms pressed together in prayer on a hall floor covered with orange mats. Brass plates holding flowers, fruit and small oil lamps sit in front of them, and several flames are lit along the rows. A foreground man with a tilak on his forehead and a woman with long hair in a gold-bordered sari are prominent, eyes closed. The scene appears to be a ritual satsang or puja in a hall with a red and white draped ceiling. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance alone.2010-12-22February 03 20132013-02-03A photograph of a seated ritual in a hall with a polished stone floor. Several priests in white dhotis with gold borders sit in front on orange and green cloths, hands folded or performing rites, with white tripundra marks on their foreheads and bodies. Brass lamps, small plates of offerings, flowers and oil lamps lie before them. Behind them a large seated audience in white and mixed clothing watches, with some people in the background holding hands together in prayer. A man on the right wears a rudraksha mala and gold-bordered white cloth; another man in the centre wears glasses and a white shirt with a beaded necklace. No candidate for a person is clearly identifiable by appearance, so the figures are described by role only.2012-05-21 +1 copiesA large hall with many seated devotees performing a ritual on the floor. In the foreground, men wear white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls and rudraksha malas, sitting with hands folded or holding brass items. Many others wear saffron or orange robes. Brass plates, small oil lamps, kalasha-style vessels and small metal pots are arranged on orange mats in front of them. Behind, rows of seated people in white and orange clothing sit in meditation or prayer, with a few people in white garments standing near pillars. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable in the visible frame, so no identity claim is made.2013-01-19A photograph of a large indoor puja gathering seated on the floor of a tiled hall. In the foreground, several men in white dhotis with maroon and gold borders sit with palms pressed together in namaskar, some with bare upper bodies and tripundra marks on their foreheads, one wearing a rudraksha mala. On the left, two men in saffron-orange robes sit with hands folded. Before them are brass plates with fruit, flowers, small oil lamps and cups on orange cloth mats. Behind the front row, many seated devotees, including children and women in colourful clothing, face the same direction. Red curtains hang at the back of the room.2011-08-01A photograph of a large hall where rows of men sit on orange and maroon mats for a pada puja. Front-row priests with shaved heads wear white dhotis with maroon borders and rudraksha malas, hands folded in namaste or pressing palms together in prayer. Brass plates, small oil lamps and flower offerings sit on the mats in front of them. Behind them, seated lay devotees in white shirts, kurtas and casual clothes watch with hands joined, and a few standing men stand at the back near a doorway. No a person candidate is clearly visible, so the a person field is none.2011-02-13Several men seated cross-legged on a tiled floor in a hall with red chairs, palms pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. They wear white dhotis with maroon-and-white borders and are bare-chested, with white tilaka and white sandal marks on their foreheads and arms, and some wear rudraksha malas. Brass bells, small brass oil lamps and a brass pot sit on trays with flower petals, sandalwood and offering plates before them. Behind them a shaved-headed man in white robes sits in the background, and a framed portrait hangs on the wall. This appears to be a pada puja ritual.2011-08-02