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A photograph of a crowd of women in saffron-orange saris at an indoor event. In the centre, a woman with a red bindi, gold jewellery and dark rudraksha malas holds a handful of pale food offering in her hands while her mouth is open as if about to eat it or speak. Several other women in orange saris with rudraksha beads stand around her, some turned away, with blurred pink and golden decor in the background.

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August 14 20172017-08-14A crowd of women in saffron-orange saris and rudraksha malas eat food from their cupped hands during a communal gathering in a hall. A young woman in the foreground with a red-brown bead mala and a silver necklace raises a handful of yellow rice to her mouth, while women beside her hold similar portions. Several women wear red-brown blouses, and bangles and red wrist threads are visible. The background shows more orange-clad participants and a bright stage area.2017-03-14August 14 20172017-08-14July 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesJuly 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesAugust 14 20172017-08-14A crowd of women and girls in saffron-orange clothing gathers closely in a temple-like hall with gold-toned walls behind them. In the centre, a young woman with a vertical tilak on her forehead and dark beaded rudraksha malas around her neck holds a handful of yellow flower petals in both hands. Several others in orange saris and orange kurtas surround her, some with long dark braids or hair pulled into buns. The scene suggests a ritual offering of petals during an assembly.2017-07-03 +1 copiesAugust 14 20172017-08-14A photograph of young women and girls in saffron-orange sarees and blouses at an indoor gathering. In the centre, a young girl wearing a gold maang-tikka, gold earrings, a gold necklace and layered rudraksha malas and bead bracelets holds cupped hands full of yellow flowers. Other women in orange nearby also hold flowers, and a blurred figure with arms raised appears in the background. The scene suggests a group offering or flower-scattering ritual.2017-08-14July 03 20172017-07-03 +1 copiesA crowd of young women in matching saffron-orange sarees and blouses stands closely together in a bright hall, many wearing rudraksha malas, gold earrings, gold necklaces and bangles. Several hold cupped hands full of pale yellow grain or sweets, and one woman near the right lifts a handful to a companion's face. Some have kumkum or painted marks on their foreheads. Behind them, colourful painted banners and orange-turbaned figures fill the background. The scene suggests a naivedyam offering or a group distribution of prasad.2017-08-14A crowded indoor festival scene with many women and girls in saffron-orange saris and tops, adorned with gold jewelry, bangles, nose rings and rudraksha malas. Several hold small bowls or flower-like offerings in their hands, and one girl in the centre lifts a yellow flower garland toward her mouth. Behind them stands an ornate gold-coloured carved structure, possibly a palanquin or shrine frame. Some figures in the background wear red and maroon turbans. Procession-like movement and dense crowding suggest a ritual procession with offerings, consistent with Janmashtami celebrations.2017-08-14