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A large indoor hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, many with white sacred ash markings across their chests and foreheads, several wearing rudraksha malas. Most sit cross-legged on mats with hands folded in prayer, while a few young children in the foreground sit with eyes closed and hands together. Brass puja plates holding flower petals, lamps and small offerings are placed on the floor in front. Two large screens at the back display an image of a deity, and a framed picture hangs on the wall. No single presenter in ceremonial clothing can be clearly distinguished in the crowd.

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July 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20172017-07-02July 02 20172017-07-02Photograph of a large hall filled with hundreds of seated devotees, mostly young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with white forehead bands and white body markings. In the foreground a seated man in orange clothing holds his hands together in prayer before a brass tray of lamps, flowers and small vessels. Brass oil lamps and offerings sit on the mat, and a yellow cloth lies nearby. Two large illuminated portraits of a deity-like figure in a glowing orange halo stand on the stage at the back of the hall. The scene suggests a group puja or satsang. No individual can be identified from appearance; the visible people are devotees and participants.2017-07-02A large hall filled with rows of seated devotees in saffron-orange robes, many with white sacred markings on their foreheads and bare upper bodies, sitting on woven mats with brass puja plates, oil lamps, and small offering bowls set before them in a ritual gathering. Several men in the foreground have their hands folded or palms joined in prayer. Behind them, large illuminated images of deities glow on a red-lit stage backdrop, with framed pictures hanging on the walls. The crowd appears to be in the range of roughly 100 seated people visible across the hall.2017-07-02July 02 20172017-07-02A large hall filled with many seated devotees in orange and saffron robes, several with white sacred ash markings on their bodies, rudraksha malas and folded hands in prayer. Small brass oil lamps and offering plates with flowers sit on mats in front of them. Two large screens at the back display a figure in orange with a red and white headdress. Most participants appear to be men, with some children and a few women in white visible among the crowd.2017-07-02July 02 20172017-07-02A large hall filled with many seated young men and boys in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, many with bare upper bodies and white ash markings on their foreheads and arms, performing a puja with brass plates, oil lamps, flower offerings and small silver vessels placed on mats in front of them. In the foreground a boy in white dhoti and saffron shawl lights a small lamp, while a seated figure in white clothes stands at right. Ceiling fans, a video camera on a tripod and framed photographs line the walls. a person is not clearly identifiable among the seated participants.2017-07-20A large hall filled with rows of seated young men and boys in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls performing a group puja on mats on the floor. Many have white sacred ash or tilak marks on their bodies and are seated before brass plates, small bowls, flower petals and lamps. Some hold up small items during the ritual. A tripod-mounted camera stands at the left edge. Several standing figures appear along the back of the hall beneath wall banners and framed pictures. One girl in a pink-white dress sits at the right with hands raised in prayer.2017-07-20July 01 20172017-07-01 +1 copiesA large indoor hall filled with seated devotees wearing saffron-orange shawls and dhotis, many with white sacred markings on their foreheads and bodies, some with rudraksha malas and long matted hair. They sit on the floor before small oil lamps, brass puja vessels, flowers and offering plates, appearing to take part in a ritual. A large framed portrait of a deity or saint in orange and red hangs on the back wall, and red-clothed tables and white chairs stand along the sides of the room.2017-07-25