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A large group of women seated on a floor in a hall during a ritual, many in orange and red saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, with white or orange tilak marks on their foreheads. Several hold small golden cone-shaped vessels and brass bowls, and a bowl of flowers sits on a tray in the foreground. Other seated attendees in white and red clothing sit behind them, and a red carpet and white chairs are visible at the top left. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame.

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A large satsang hall filled with seated devotees in saffron and orange saris and robes, many with rudraksha malas and white or red forehead markings. Front rows sit on mats before small brass pots, bowls, a kalasha-style vessel and offering plates with flowers, while women in the foreground have hands folded or palms together in prayer. Rows of men and women in white garments fill the background behind white pillars. A small shrine and a golden canopy are visible at the top of the room.2013-08-19 +1 copiesA photograph of a large seated congregation in a bright hall with red curtains and white walls. In the foreground, women in saffron-orange and red saris with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on white floor mats, holding brass and copper vessels and tall golden horn-shaped cups. Brass bowls, small oil lamps and trays of flowers and offerings are arranged before them. Behind, rows of many more women and some men in orange, red and white attire fill the room, appearing to take part in a group ritual or satsang.2013-08-19A photograph of a large seated congregation in a bright hall with red curtains. In the foreground, several women in saffron-orange saris with yellow borders and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, one holding incense sticks or a small lamp, others with palms pressed together. A woman in the centre has grey hair and white forehead marks. Behind them, rows of devotees in white clothing sit attentively. No clearly identifiable a person is visible in the frame.2013-05-10September 09 20132013-09-09A large seated group of women and girls performs a lamp ritual in a temple hall, holding small brass oil lamps (diyas) lit with flames. Many wear orange or red saris and shawls, rudraksha and beaded malas, and white or red vibhuti/kumkum marks across their foreheads. Some hold brass plates and small bowls of offerings on the floor in front of them. A gilded deity murti is visible in the background behind the crowd.2014-06-11September 09 20132013-09-09 +1 copiesA large group of women seated on the floor in rows perform a ritual, wearing rust-orange saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Several hold small oil lamps or brass lamps and bells, while brass bowls, a kalasha-style vessel and pink flowers sit on low wooden stands before them. A red and blue stage draped with blue cloth is visible behind. Behind the seated women, other people in white and orange clothes watch the ceremony. The setting resembles a puja or satsang hall.2013-10-07A large group of women and some men in orange and saffron saris and robes sit cross-legged on a tiled floor in a hall with red curtains and red cushioned seating. Many hold small brass pooja plates with flowers, lamps and small bowls, and some pour or offer items. Several wear rudraksha malas and forehead vibhuti markings. Red and orange mats cover the floor, with brass pooja vessels and lamps in front of them. Some participants in white and red clothes sit further back, and a few wear glasses. The scene resembles a group puja or ritual practice in an ashram setting.2013-07-30A 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.2014-06-03September 25 20132013-09-25A large group of women sits cross-legged on a white floor during a ritual gathering. Most wear orange or saffron saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, and many have white forehead markings. Several hold tall golden-tipped cones or horns and metal vessels, and a brass pot and a plate of flower petals sit in front. Behind them, more participants in white and red clothing sit in rows, with a seated figure in white at the top left.2013-07-15January 28 20132013-01-28