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A photograph of a seated group in a hall performing a ritual with small oil lamps. In the foreground, a woman with grey hair and glasses wears orange robes and a rudraksha mala, holding a lamp in her left hand. Beside her, a younger woman in orange robes and a rudraksha mala holds a lit lamp and a small bell, with white sacred ash on her forehead. To the right, another woman in orange with a rudraksha mala holds a bell. Behind them, many participants in orange, red and white clothing sit on the floor holding lamps, with plates of offerings and flowers in front of them.

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A large group of women seated on the floor in an ashram hall, dressed in saffron-orange saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas. Many hold small brass oil lamps with lit flames, some with palms pressed together in prayer, some with eyes closed. Several have white vertical forehead markings. Background shows more seated devotees in orange and maroon, a red-draped stage area, and a plastic water bottle and small brass vessels in the foreground. Appears to be a lamp-lighting or aarti moment in a group ritual.2013-06-14November 20 20132013-11-20A large group of devotees, mostly women and girls, sit on the floor of a hall performing a ritual with lit oil lamps and brass bells. Many wear orange, red and maroon saris or salwar, with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. A girl in front in orange holds a brass bell and lamp, while others hold small lamps and bells. Trays of flowers, fruit and offerings sit on the white floor, and a red carpet with white railings runs through the room. Several women in white sarees stand or sit in the background with palms pressed together. No one in the scene is clearly identifiable as a person.2013-11-22A crowd of devotees sits on the floor during a ritual, many holding small brass oil lamps with lit flames. Most wear orange or saffron robes, some with deep red or maroon garments trimmed with gold, and many wear rudraksha malas and forehead vibhuti markings. Women in the front row, one in dark red and gold, another in orange with glasses, hold lamps and stand or sit close together. Children in red and gold clothing sit among the adults.2013-07-09A photograph of a seated congregation of women and girls in saffron-orange saris and dresses during a puja at an ashram hall. In the foreground, several young women with rudraksha malas and tilaka on their foreheads sit cross-legged on the floor, holding small brass items and lit lamps before a tray of flowers, coconuts and brass vessels. Behind them, rows of devotees in white and orange clothing sit attentively. No a person candidate is clearly visible.2016-08-04July 13 20132013-07-13July 30 20132013-07-30A group of women seated on the floor in orange and maroon saris with gold borders performs an aarti with lit oil lamps held in brass dishes. Several women wear rudraksha malas and forehead vibhuti. Trays with flowers, small brass bowls and offerings sit in front. Pink flowers lie in a dish at lower left. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.2013-07-11A photograph of a group of women and girls seated cross-legged on a tiled floor during a ritual in a hall with red curtains. They wear orange and saffron saris with maroon or magenta borders and rudraksha malas, and most have white and red forehead markings. Several hold small brass bells and ritual implements, and in front of them are brass lamps, a metal tray with flower petals and offerings, plastic containers, and a cloth bag. Behind them other attendees in white and orange stand or sit in the room.2013-07-29September 18 20142014-09-18A photograph of a large hall where many devotees sit on the floor performing a puja. In the foreground, several women wear orange saris with rudraksha malas and white and red forehead marks, holding small brass bells and hand lamps and offering plates with flowers, fruit and oil lamps. Behind them, rows of people in orange, white and red clothing sit and hold lamps or bells. Red curtains, stacked red mats and chairs line the back wall. Brass vessels, lit oil lamps and flower petals sit on a low table in front. Many people are visible, the count is uncertain beyond the nearest rows.2013-07-26October 29 20132013-10-29 +1 copies