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A large seated gathering of women and girls in maroon and orange-red saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas performs a group puja on the floor of a hall. Many hold small lit oil lamps (diyas) and some hold brass plates with offerings, flowers and kumkum. Several women have white vibhuti or chandan marks on their foreheads. Behind them, a larger crowd of mostly white-clad devotees sits along the back, and a man in white clothing stands with hands folded near the rear wall. A silver-toned railing and a silver plate with lamps sit in the foreground.

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A large group of seated women in saffron, orange and maroon saris with gold borders sit on mats in a hall, many holding small lit oil lamps in cupped hands during a ritual. They wear rudraksha malas, bangles and white or ash forehead marks. Behind them, a few people in white clothing stand or sit near the back wall. Brass plates, flower offerings and small ritual vessels rest on the floor in front of them. A white pillar and chain run along the right edge. The scene suggests a collective lamp-lighting ritual.2013-03-21March 05 20132013-03-05March 02 20132013-03-02A seated group of roughly two dozen devotees, mostly women, sits on the floor of a hall during a ritual. Many wear saffron-orange sarees with gold borders and rudraksha malas, and several have white and red tilak marks on their foreheads. Some hold small oil lamps and offering trays with flowers, fruit and sweets, while others sit with hands folded in prayer. A woman in white near the centre holds a lamp, and a few women in white saris and white tops sit among them. Red folded cloth stacks and chairs are visible at the back of the room, and a plastic water bottle and small brass vessels sit on the floor in front.2013-09-26A photograph of a seated group of women in orange, red and maroon saris and salwar-style dress, many with white and red shawls, sitting on a white marble floor in rows. Most hold small brass oil lamps with lit flames, and brass plates, bowls and small offerings sit on mats in front of them. A small dark statue or deity murti stands near the lower left. Behind them are maroon curtains, a white panelled door and a red-cushioned chair. A purple bird logo appears in the upper left corner, and a copyright line is printed across the centre. No a person candidate is visible.2013-01-31April 13 20132013-04-13March 25 20132013-03-25A 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.2013-03-01April 14 20132013-04-14August 22 20142014-08-22A photograph of a large group of women seated on the floor in a hall, performing a ritual with small brass lamps and bowls. In the foreground, several women wear rust-red and orange saris with rudraksha malas, sacred ash marks on their foreheads, and hold brass oil lamps or cups. Behind them, many more participants in orange and red garments sit in rows, some holding lit diyas. A woman in a cream sari with a rudraksha mala stands out among them. Small offering plates with flowers and cloth mats are arranged on the floor. No a person candidate is visibly present, so the scene shows devotees performing an aarti-style lamp ritual.2014-06-03June 15 20132013-06-15