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A woman in a white sari with gold-bordered sleeves and a red bindi sits smiling on a red tiled floor, holding small packets in both hands. Beads of a rudraksha-style mala hang around her neck. Around her, several people in saffron orange cloth sit or lie on the floor, some with bundles wrapped in orange fabric and small packets beside them. A red-draped altar or platform stands behind, with a white plastic chair at left.

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A photograph of a ritual scene on an orange cloth mat on a tiled floor. A bald, shaved-headed priest in white dhoti and shawl, wearing a heavy gold necklace, sits with palms pressed together in prayer, his back to the camera. Opposite him a woman in white sari with a yellow-gold border and yellow shawl kneels holding banknotes over a silver tray. Another woman in white sits in the foreground, also holding banknotes near a tray. Behind them, more people in white dhotis with yellow shawls sit or stand, some bowing prostrate on mats, and a few in orange-red garments stand in the background. The setting appears to be a hall with cushioned mats laid out in rows.2010-10-12March 30 20162016-03-30August 17 20062006-08-17A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a white-draped chair on a wooden stage, with bare feet resting on a red-and-brown mat. Long dark hair and glasses are visible. Beside him, a kneeling attendant in orange holds a long staff-like pole, and a standing man in white dhoti and shirt with a rudraksha mala carries folded orange cloth. Several orange-robed figures and white-clad devotees stand behind. A white canvas or board stands on an easel and a white platter with a round offering sits on the left table. Flowers and a bottle are at the lower left.2006-08-17A group of devotees in saffron and orange robes and rudraksha malas sits on the floor in a room with maroon curtains and a wall-mounted air conditioner. Several people have white paste smeared on their faces and arms. A woman in an orange blouse holds a white bowl and a spoon, while others hold out white powder and offerings. A golden ceremonial object is visible in the lower foreground.2013-07-22A candid photo of a woman in a white sari with a red bindi and a rudraksha mala, smiling as she reaches forward during a devotional gathering. Her hands are extended toward a man in a cream kurta with a rudraksha mala, and a hand in the foreground holds a small folded paper slip. Behind them, people in orange and saffron garments stand close together, and a figure in an orange robe is seen at the left edge. Two people are clearly visible, plus a few partially seen figures in the background.2011-12-06Indoor photo of a hall with pale walls, ceiling lights and framed pictures; many devotees in orange robes stand and sit in a ritual gathering. A woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala sits cross-legged on a striped cloth, receiving small packets from a woman in a white sari with a rudraksha mala who sits in front of a banana leaf plate of offerings. Another woman in maroon sits facing them. A man in orange with a shaved head stands at right holding a small bag, and rows of floor mats with water bottles lie at left. Several people in orange sarongs and shawls stand in the background.2016-03-30A photograph inside a hall with plum-coloured carpet and a carved wooden chair behind the group. In the foreground, a woman in an orange saree with a maroon border kneels and bends forward to offer something to a seated woman in a white and orange saree with an orange shawl, who smiles and holds out her hands over a silver plate on a green leaf containing folded banknotes. Behind them sits a smiling woman in an orange robe with a rudraksha mala, and a silver bowl and white-draped table with flowers appear at the left. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person, so no candidate is claimed.2007-11-12July 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in a brown-orange robe with a gold necklace and earrings, turned to the side with a smile, beside a second figure whose head is covered in an orange cloth. In front are two orange cloths laid on white boards, each covered with Indian currency notes. Bottles of water sit nearby on a yellow tarpaulin, and people's bare and sandaled feet and orange-clad legs are visible in the background.2013-02-15Indoor ashram scene with a large ornate gold-and-red throne (peetha) at centre. A woman in a rust-red and gold-bordered sari with a white vibhuti mark on her forehead and a rudraksha mala smiles while holding a leaf plate of offerings. Beside her, a woman in a red sari with gold border passes a betel leaf to a seated figure. A man in orange with a dark garland sits near the throne, and a figure in orange lies prostrate in the foreground. A brass kalasha stands on a small wooden stool, and people in white and red clothes sit on colourful striped mats in the background.2016-03-30August 17 20062006-08-17