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Photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a hall with pink curtains. In the foreground a shaven-headed priest in rust-red dhoti and orange-red shawl with a beaded orange garland holds a small lit oil lamp in his hands. Beside him more shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged, also holding lamps and tending brass puja vessels. Brass lamps, a metal plate of flowers, bowls of offerings and a kalasha sit on the floor mats. Behind them, seated devotees in white clothing read from papers. Forehead vibhuti and tilak markings are visible on the priests.

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January 12 20172017-01-12A row of shaved-headed men in saffron and orange robes sits cross-legged on the floor, performing a seated ritual puja. Several wear long orange-beaded garlands and rudraksha malas, and each has white sacred ash markings on the forehead. The foreground man, in red-orange cloth with an orange shawl, holds a small lit oil lamp in his hands, and the man beside him holds a brass bell and a lamp. Brass vessels, a lit oil lamp and flower-filled plates sit on the floor before them, with red curtains and a white wall behind. A few people in white clothing sit at the far left.2013-03-25A group of shaved-headed men in saffron-red robes and orange-beaded rudraksha necklaces sit in a row holding small brass oil lamps with lit flames, some lamps raised toward the camera. Several have white sacred ash markings on their foreheads and arms, and silver bangles on their wrists. Brass ritual vessels and a silver tray are visible at the lower right, against a maroon curtain. The setting suggests a lamp-lighting ritual during a group satsang or puja.2013-03-13February 02 20132013-02-02March 22 20132013-03-22A seated group of shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes perform a ritual in a hall. Several have white horizontal tilaka stripes on their foreheads and arms. The front man wears a long orange shawl, rudraksha mala, and bracelets, and holds his hands in a mudra gesture. Brass vessels, a small brass bell, and plates with offerings sit on a white cloth before them, and a crowd of seated devotees fills the background.2013-03-29A row of shaved-headed men in saffron-orange and red robes sit in a seated line, raising oil lamps on brass lamp holders toward the top of the frame. Several men have white sacred marks on their foreheads and arms, and some wear beaded necklaces and wrist mala bands. Brass bells and plates with offerings sit on the floor to the right, and a red curtain hangs in the background. The arrangement suggests an aarti-style lamp offering in a hall setting.2013-03-16March 17 20132013-03-17Three saffron-robed male priests sit cross-legged on a mat in a hall, performing a ritual with small oil lamps held in their hands. Each has white vertical tilak marks on the forehead, shaved heads and rudraksha malas; the centre priest also wears a brown shawl and a small pendant. Brass bowls, flowers and a metal vessel sit before them. Behind them, seated devotees in white clothing with lanyards and a man in a yellow shirt watch with palms pressed together. A red curtain hangs on the right wall.2013-10-02A seated group of devotees performs an evening ritual with lit oil lamps. Several men in saffron-orange robes with gold necklaces and rudraksha malas hold up small flames, while one bald man with white vibhuti on his forehead, glasses and a gold chain raises a lamp in the foreground. Behind them, men in white dhotis sit near drums and a red cloth, and a boy in black with a white forehead mark watches. The setting suggests an evening satsang or aarti with lamps.2013-03-10December 23 20112011-12-23March 25 20132013-03-25