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Close photograph of young women and girls in orange and maroon robes holding small lit oil lamps (diyas) and brass lamps up during an evening devotional gathering. Several have white vertical marks on their foreheads, rudraksha beaded necklaces and bracelets. Lamp flames glow in the dim room, with candles and other devotees blurred in the background. No a person candidate is clearly identifiable in the frame.

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September 04 20142014-09-04April 12 20132013-04-12Photograph of a seated group of young women and girls in saffron-orange ashram clothing during a ritual. Several hold small brass oil lamps (diyas) lit with flames, and the foremost girls wear rudraksha malas and white vertical forehead marks. Some have palms pressed together in prayer while others extend a hand toward the lamps. Brass and a clear plastic bag with offerings are visible at lower left, and seated figures fill the background.2014-09-16April 14 20132013-04-14A photograph of young women and girls seated and standing in rows during a devotional ritual. They wear orange and maroon sarees and necklaces of beads, with white stripes painted across their foreheads. Two foreground girls hold small brass oil lamps lit with flames, one with red flower petals in her palms. Other participants behind them hold lamps as well, and there are scattered flower petals and offerings on the floor. The setting appears to be an indoor hall. No central figure in saffron or a crown is clearly visible in this frame.2013-04-27Young girls in saffron-orange robes with maroon borders and rudraksha malas perform a puja, each holding a lit oil lamp in cupped hands. The two foreground girls have white forehead markings and red bindi; others with lamps and brass vessels are seated behind them, with a brass kalasha-like vessel and offerings on a low table.2013-04-30March 26 20132013-03-26March 27 20132013-03-27April 04 20142014-04-04 +1 copiesA group of young girls seated on the floor in orange and maroon traditional dress, many with white vibhuti or kumkum on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Several hold small oil lamps with lit flames in their cupped hands, and brass pooja plates with flowers, a bell, a small brass lamp and offerings lie in front of them. The setting appears to be a ritual hall with more seated participants behind them. No individual is identified as any named figure.2013-04-14Young girls in orange and peach saffron-toned robes sit in a row holding small brass oil lamps with lit flames, several lamps glowing in their hands. They wear rudraksha beaded malas and some have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. Scattered white and pink flower petals and brass lamps sit on the floor in front. One girl on the right looks toward the camera with her mouth open as if chanting.2013-03-27April 03 20132013-04-03