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Dim evening satsang with devotees seated cross-legged on red and blue mats in a dark hall, lit by small oil lamps. In the foreground a woman in white clothes with a red shawl and a vermilion tilak on her forehead sits before brass puja plates, a bell, a small kalasha-style pot and offerings of flowers and fruit. Other devotees in white, yellow and red shawls sit around her in meditative posture. No clear figure of a person is identifiable in this frame, so no appearance-based candidate is claimed.

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A photograph of a seated group in a ceremonial hall during a ritual observance. In the foreground, women in orange and saffron saris with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged with hands folded in prayer, one with a red vermilion mark on the forehead. Others wear white saris with red and gold borders and red shawls. Brass lamps, small brass bells, kalasha-style vessels and bowls of offerings sit on red mats before them. Behind them, rows of seated devotees in white dhotis and white or yellow shawls sit with eyes closed or in quiet attention. Oil lamps and a fabric backdrop complete the setting.2010-12-22December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26December 26 20102010-12-26A large seated congregation of devotees in white and cream traditional clothing fills a hall, many women in white saris with orange or saffron shawls and rudraksha malas, some with a tilak on the forehead. They sit cross-legged on mats with brass oil lamps, bells and small brass vessels in front of them, and several appear to be chanting or meditating with hands folded. A man in a white shirt with a yellow shawl sits among them. The scene suggests a morning satsang gathering with a ritual atmosphere.2010-11-25A seated group of devotees in white ritual clothes sits on the floor at a temple event. In the foreground a woman with long dark hair pulled back in a braid wears a white sari with a red-orange shawl draped over her shoulders and closes her eyes in meditation. Beside her a woman in white with a yellow sash sits with her eyes closed, and further back several people in white with yellow sashes sit in rows. In front of them lie plates with fruit, flowers and small oil lamps, with lit lamps glowing on the floor. The setting appears to be a satsang or meditation gathering.2010-12-28Dim evening scene of a devotional gathering. In the foreground, a young woman in a white and red sari with a red shawl sits cross-legged, holding a lit oil lamp in one hand and raising a brass lamp toward the flame. Beside her, another woman in a white sari with a red border sits and handles a brass ritual vessel. Behind them, rows of seated devotees in red and white clothing hold small flames, with many lamps and diyas glowing on the floor. The atmosphere is quiet and focused, with the warm light of the flames illuminating the dark room. No a person candidate is visible in this view.2010-12-27A photograph of many women seated on the floor in a hall, performing a group pada puja with small oil lamps lit in front of them. Most wear white sarees with yellow or orange-red shawls and red stoles; several hold lit lamps, and brass plates with flowers, turmeric, kumkum and small cups sit on orange cloth mats. A woman in the center wears a white saree with a green border and a red stole, lighting a lamp, and a woman at right wears white with a red stole and rudraksha mala. No a person candidate is visible; the people are devotees in ritual dress.2010-09-18A group of women seated on the floor performing an aarti ceremony, each holding a lit oil lamp in one hand. Most wear white and red sarees with red shawls, and one woman in the foreground wears a white-and-green bordered sari with a red shawl and a red bindi. A woman at the right edge wears orange robes. Brass plates with flowers, kumkum and other offerings sit on orange mats in front of them. A brown cloth backdrop hangs behind the group. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible.2010-12-26A photograph of women seated cross-legged on a white marble floor during a ritual, several with hands joined or raised in devotion. Several wear white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders and red or saffron shawls; others wear yellow shawls or a patterned sari. A seated figure at the left edge wears an orange garment. Before them are brass oil lamps with a lit flame, a brass bowl, a plate of red flowers, and a burning incense stick, with plastic containers of offerings nearby. The scene suggests a puja or satsang.2011-10-10A seated group of devotees performs a puja in a row along a floor, with brass lamps, flowers and small oil lamps set on a low tray before them. A woman on the left wears white clothes and a long braid and sits with hands folded in her lap. Several women in maroon and gold-bordered cream saris and bangles fold their hands in prayer or hold offerings, and men in white shirts and dhotis sit at the right edge. The setting is an indoor hall with a plain pale wall.2014-08-24A photograph of women seated cross-legged on the floor in rows during a ritual gathering. Most wear white saris with gold borders and bright orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders; some wear orange garments. Brass puja vessels, small oil lamps with lit flames, a brass bell, and flower offerings sit on red and orange cloths in the foreground. The women sit with hands folded or resting in their laps, some smiling and some looking forward attentively. Shelves and a wall are visible in the background.2010-12-27