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A seated group of men in white dhotis and shawls with gold borders perform a ritual in a hall, hands pressed together in anjali. Foreground men have sandalwood and vibhuti marks on their foreheads, and some wear rudraksha malas. Brass oil lamps, small bowls, bananas, a coconut, flowers and kumkum sit on orange and mat cloths before them. Behind them, a large audience of mostly young boys and men, many in orange shawls, sits quietly with hands folded. No one in the image is a clearly identified a person candidate, so the ritual participants are described by role only.

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April 16 20122012-04-16 +1 copiesA large seated gathering of devotees in a hall with a light, reflective floor, sitting on mats with brass puja plates, oil lamps and small offering dishes before them. In the foreground a bald man in a white dhoti and shawl with gold borders sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer, with white sacred markings on his arms. Beside him another man in a white dhoti with gold-bordered shawl sits with eyes closed, and a man in a rust-orange garment sits in the background. Many boys and men in white, cream, and colourful shirts sit in rows behind, most with hands folded in prayer. Small oil lamps and incense sticks are visible on the floor.2012-04-16 +1 copiesApril 19 20122012-04-19 +1 copiesA seated group ritual in a hall with many devotees behind. In the front row, several men in white dhotis with gold-bordered shawls sit on mats; the centre man with a shaved head and tilak marks sits with palms pressed together in prayer. Brass lamps with flames, small plates of offerings, a kalasha-like vessel and brass implements are placed on orange and green cloths. Behind them, crowded devotees in white and orange clothing, some wearing orange scarves, sit in prayer and meditation. Plastic containers sit on the floor among the ritual items. Several small children in green and yellow shirts sit among the adults.2012-04-20A large seated gathering of devotees in a hall with orange and white clothing. In the foreground, a bald man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders sits cross-legged with palms pressed together in prayer, a rudraksha mala around his neck. Beside him, a bespectacled man in white with gold-bordered shawl also holds his hands together. Nearby, a man in a dark shirt sits holding a notebook, and many boys and young men in colourful shirts and orange shawls sit in rows. Offerings on brass plates, small oil lamps and plastic containers rest on mats in front of them.2012-04-22April 23 20122012-04-23April 22 20122012-04-22April 18 20122012-04-18 +1 copiesSeptember 27 20132013-09-27A large group of devotees sits cross-legged on mats in a bright hall, many with palms pressed together in anjali. Foreground men wear white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies with vibhuti and tilak marks on their foreheads; one wears a rudraksha mala. Brass puja plates, small oil lamps and a kalasha-style vessel sit on orange cloths before them. Behind, boys and men in shirts and white kurtas and a few in saffron stand in rows, some with eyes closed. The setting appears to be a satsang or puja gathering.2012-04-18 +2 copiesA large seated assembly of devotees fills a hall with a polished floor covered by mats and white cloths. In the foreground, several men wear white dhotis with gold borders and sit before brass plates and small brass vessels; one on the left wears a sandalwood tilak, rudraksha beads and bangles. A young boy in a dark kurta sits centrally, eyes lifted. Behind them, many men in white, boys and a few visitors in colourful shirts sit with hands folded in namaskar or resting in lap. Bookshelves and red chairs line the background. A pooja setup with small lamps and offerings is visible at lower left. No clearly identifiable a person is visible.2012-04-18A large hall with a seated congregation during a ritual. Four priests in front wear white dhotis with gold borders and bare upper bodies, with white tripundra marks on their foreheads and arms, and sit with hands folded in prayer. Each has a brass lota and small offering plates of fruit and sweets on orange mats before them. Behind them, rows of devotees sit on mats, many with palms joined, including several boys in colourful shirts and a few men in white. Orange and blue festoons hang from the ceiling, and a golden deity murti stands near the back left. The scene shows a puja performed by seated priests before a congregation.2012-04-17 +1 copies