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Interior hall of an ashram with orange walls and a corrugated roof, where a group of devotees sits cross-legged on mats in a seated puja or meditation. Foreground women wear orange, red, yellow and white saris and salwar; one woman in orange and a girl in a green dress hold brass plates and small oil lamps with lit wicks. Several devotees have hands folded in anjali. A row of men in white dhotis sits on the right, one bare-chested with shaved head. Colourful woven hangings line the walls, a metal railing runs through the room, and small brass thalis with oil lamps are placed on the floor. No clear a person candidate is identifiable.

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December 14 20102010-12-14A photograph of a seated group performing a lamp-lit ritual in a covered hall with orange-red walls and a corrugated roof. In the left foreground, two women in orange and peach saris hold small oil lamps above brass plates of offerings. Beside them, a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl raises a lit lamp, with others in white and pale clothing seated on mats behind a metal railing. Brass thalis and small bowls sit on orange cloths on the floor, and hanging woven decorations line the wall. Several more people sit in the background.2010-12-14A photograph of a seated group performing a padapuja-style ritual in a covered hall with orange walls and a corrugated metal roof. Women in white and orange sarees and orange shawls sit on the floor with brass plates, lamps and offerings in front of them, some holding lit lamps or bells. Men in white and saffron sit behind a metal railing on a red carpet. At the far right, a shaved-headed man in orange robes sits with a lit lamp, appearance uncertain. Colourful striped cylindrical pillars hang from the ceiling, and framed pictures decorate the walls.2010-10-02A wide photograph of a seated congregation during a Paduka Puja in an ashram hall with terracotta walls and a corrugated metal ceiling. Rows of devotees sit on mats with brass plates, oil lamps and small offerings before them. Women in white and yellow saris with orange or yellow shawls sit in front, several with hands folded in prayer. Men in white dhotis and shawls, some with rudraksha malas, sit along the right side, and a few figures in saffron robes sit near the lower right. A red carpet runs down the centre aisle between metal railings, and tall colourful decorative pillars hang on the walls, with framed photographs and a notice board behind. No figure is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance.2010-09-29A dim hall with dark wooden pillars and a metal railing shows a group of about twenty seated devotees on mats, performing a ritual with brass puja plates, small oil lamps and red kumkum-filled bowls on the floor. In the foreground a woman in an orange and red striped sari sits with eyes closed and hands folded before a brass tray, while a girl in a green floral dress sits beside her. Women in white and cream clothing sit nearby, and a man in white sits at the right edge. A shallow dish of flowers and small brass lamps are arranged on the mats.2010-12-14A hall with orange-painted walls, a tin roof and decorative striped pillars, where a group sits on mats in a padapuja-style gathering. In the foreground, women in white and orange saris and an orange-clad woman hold lamps and small brass plates, some with offerings on orange cloth. Across a red carpet aisle, a shaved-headed man in an orange robe sits on a mat holding a brass plate and lamp, with other white-clad devotees seated behind. A framed poster on the right wall shows text and a photograph. Many seated devotees fill the back of the hall.2010-10-02A photograph of a seated group of women performing a ritual in an ashram hall with an orange-painted wall and a corrugated metal roof hung with decorative cylindrical banners. In the foreground, a woman in a cream sari with an orange shawl holds a small oil lamp and a brass bell-like object. Beside her, women in white and orange garments hold lit oil lamps while seated on orange mats. Brass plates with flowers, betel leaves, and small offerings sit on orange cloths in front of them. Behind them, more devotees sit in rows and a red carpet runs along the right side. This appears to be a paduka puja setting with lamp offerings.2010-09-29A photograph of a large indoor hall with orange-painted walls and a corrugated roof, where a seated congregation performs a puja. Many participants sit cross-legged on mats and cloth in rows; women in white with yellow shawls, women in orange saffron robes, and men in white and saffron garments predominate. Brass plates, small brass lamps and offering trays sit in front of them. Near the front, a monk in orange robes sits beside a golden ornate throne-like chair, and another figure in white with a shaved head sits on the carpet area. A tripod camera stands in the central aisle. Banners with photographs hang on the far wall, and tall decorative cylindrical pillars wrapped in patterned cloth line the hall. The people are sitting as a congregation during the ritual.2010-09-07A hall with orange walls and a corrugated roof holds a seated group performing a ritual with brass plates and oil lamps on mats. In the foreground a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with a white sacred-thread line and tilak sits with palms pressed together. Behind him rows of devotees sit on mats; several women wear yellow and orange saris and men wear white. A red carpet runs along a metal railing toward the front, and framed banners hang on the wall above.2010-10-03December 14 20102010-12-14A photograph of a large hall during a seated ritual gathering. Many devotees sit on mats in rows, most in white clothes with yellow or orange shawls and orange-bordered garments; several women have orange shawls, and some sit with hands folded in namaskar. Brass plates, small brass lamps, steel vessels and bowls with flower petals sit on orange cloths before them. On the right, a priest-like group in white dhotis and bare-chested sits near a golden throne-like seat, some holding books or chanting. A camera on a tripod and a microphone stand are visible, and a banner with photographs hangs on the orange back wall. Colourful striped pillars line the left side.2010-09-08A large seated group of women performs a lamp ritual in a covered hall with brick walls and a wooden ceiling. Many wear white or cream saris with yellow shawls and hold small lit oil lamps in their hands. Some sit cross-legged on mats in the foreground, while others are seated further back. Tall decorative cloth banners with floral and bird patterns hang along the left side. Through the open doorway, palm trees and a stone pillar are visible, and a railing runs along the right. Some people in the background are standing.2010-10-03