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A large group of women seated on the floor in a hall, many holding small lit oil lamps or flames in their hands during a devotional gathering. Most wear orange, saffron and maroon saris with golden borders, and white saris with thin borders, with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Some sit cross-legged with palms together in prayer, and small brass lamps and offering plates are placed on the floor before them. The room has pink walls and red chairs at the back, with more participants seated behind.

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A seated group of women in saffron and orange saris and dresses fills a hall, many holding lit oil lamps (diyas) in their hands during a devotional ritual. Several wear vertical sandal and kumkum forehead marks and rudraksha malas; some have hair pulled back and others have long loose hair. Behind them, more people in white and orange sit in rows, some also holding lamps. Small brass plates with flowers and offerings sit on the floor in front, along with a folded cloth. A pink curtain and red chairs appear at the left edge. No single central figure is clearly identifiable as a person in this crowd, so the identity is uncertain.2013-03-06A large group of women seated on the floor in an indoor hall, many dressed in red-orange and pink saris with gold borders and wearing rudraksha malas, with white vertical forehead markings. Many hold small brass oil lamps (diyas) with lit flames, offering light in a ritual lamp ceremony, while a few hold brass plates. Some women in the background wear white and pink clothing, and red drapery and a green mat appear at the left. The scene resembles a lamp-lighting puja or aarti among ashram devotees. No a person candidate is visible in this image.2013-03-16March 18 20132013-03-18A group of women in orange and maroon saris sit closely together during a lamp ritual, several holding small brass oil lamps with lit flames. Some women wear rudraksha malas and kumkum on their foreheads, and one holds a lit lamp on a plate near the centre. Others sit with hands folded or eyes closed in meditation. Behind them, more participants in white and red-maroon clothing hold lit lamps. The setting is an indoor hall with pale walls, and a water bottle and small brass items rest on the floor in front.2013-01-28Indoor gathering of many seated women in traditional Indian dress, holding small lit oil lamps and offering plates during what appears to be an aarti or lamp offering. Foreground woman in a rust-orange sari with a red bindi and beaded necklaces, holding a lit lamp with raised hand; beside her a woman in orange holds a lamp on a plate. Behind, women wear white and cream saris with gold borders, one in a yellow shawl, and several wear white headbands with rudraksha-style malas. Brass plates and diyas sit on the floor. No man in the saffron ritual attire is visible, so no candidate appears in the scene.2013-01-15January 15 20132013-01-15A seated group of women in saffron and orange saris and salwar sets, with some in yellow and white, hold small oil lamps and offering trays on a white marble floor. Several wear vibhuti and kumkum on their foreheads and rudraksha malas. Brass plates with flower garlands, kumkum and lit diyas sit on mats in front of them, and a row of devotees behind holds lit lamps. The scene suggests a lamp-lighting puja or satsang. No a person candidate is visible in the frame.2010-11-19A large group of women seated on the floor in an indoor hall performing a ritual with small brass oil lamps and plates of flowers and offerings in front of them. Many wear orange and rust-red saris with dark rudraksha malas and orange shawls, and several have white sacred markings on their foreheads. One woman in a white sari and orange shawl sits at the left, and a woman in a white blouse with glasses sits among the group at right. Some hold lamps aloft while others tend small bowls and plates. Figures behind them in orange and red garments stand near the back of the hall. No identifiable a person figure is visible among the seated devotees.2014-04-04A photograph of a large seated group of women during a ritual gathering in a hall. Many hold small oil lamps with flames, some raising them in both hands. Several wear red-maroon or orange saris with gold borders, others wear white saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, and a few wear green or pink blouses under white or saffron cloth. Some have vermilion marks on their foreheads. Small brass vessels, a kalasha-like cup and floral offerings sit on mats on the floor in front. Some women are chanting with their mouths open, and a woman in a white headscarf and a few older women in white stand behind. No ceremonial figure is visible.2013-01-13February 04 20132013-02-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a large seated group of women in saffron-orange and maroon-red saris with gold borders, many wearing rudraksha malas and white forehead markings. Several hold small brass oil lamps with lit flames in both hands, reciting or chanting with eyes lowered or open. Some sit in the foreground with a brass vessel and a white cup on an orange cloth. A younger girl in maroon with gold border sits at lower left. No a person candidate is visible, so no identity claim is made. Background shows other devotees in white.2013-03-21October 11 20132013-10-11