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Photograph of a devotional gathering in warm, dim light. In the foreground a woman with long light-brown hair, turned in profile, holds a small brass oil lamp with a lit flame in one hand, wearing white clothing with an orange-and-gold shawl. Behind her, other devotees in white and orange garments stand in a row, several also holding lit oil lamps, with flames glowing in the foreground and background. The scene suggests a lamp-lighting ritual at a satsang setting. No identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.

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A photograph of a row of women seated side by side during a devotional ritual, each holding a small brass oil lamp (diya) with a lit flame. Several have white or orange clothing; a woman in front wears white garments and a rudraksha mala and holds a lamp in her outstretched hand. Others wear saffron-orange robes and some have white tilak marks on their foreheads. In the foreground at lower centre a lamp flame burns near offerings of flowers and fruit on brass trays. Shallow focus blurs the background, with orange and red fabric and bags visible at the right. A purple bird logo appears in the upper-left corner.2014-09-04A row of devotees sits closely together holding small lit oil lamps (diyas) in cupped hands during a ritual. In the foreground a woman with dark hair and a forehead bindi wears a white dotted top with a rudraksha mala around her neck and a silver bangle, lifting a golden lamp. Beside her a woman in orange and rust-coloured clothing with a rudraksha mala holds a lamp, and further along others in orange and maroon robes hold more flickering lamps. Blurred figures and warm candlelike flames fill the background. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2014-05-13Women seated on the floor in a devotional ritual hold small brass oil lamps with lit flames. In the foreground a woman in an orange sari with a maroon border wears a rudraksha-style bead necklace, a gold bangle, and a tilak on her forehead. Beside her a woman in a white top and orange garment holds a lit lamp, and blurred figures in orange clothing sit behind them. Brass pots and offering items lie on the red cloth in front.2011-12-31December 31 20112011-12-31A photograph of women performing an evening lamp ritual indoors. In the foreground a woman in a white top with a red-orange shawl holds a small brass oil lamp in both hands, its flame lit. Behind her, another woman with long dark hair and bangles raises a lit brass lamp, and further back another figure holds a lamp as well. Several small flames glow against a dark background, with a white plastic chair at the left and a tray of flowers and offerings on the floor below. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2011-07-31Photograph of a group ritual with many women seated closely on the floor, holding lit oil lamps or flames in their hands. Several wear white and cream clothing with red or orange shawls, while others wear orange and red saris. Brass plates, small lamps and offerings are arranged on mats in front of them, and the warm smoky light suggests an evening ceremony such as an aarti or puja. The women appear to be devotees performing a collective lamp ritual. No identifiable a person candidate is clearly visible in this frame.2010-11-23December 16 20132013-12-16Devotional ritual photograph of several women seated on a floor in a hall, holding brass oil lamps (diyas) lit with flames and raising them toward the front. The foreground woman wears a white kurta with a rudraksha mala and bead bracelets, and her long wavy hair is loose. Women behind her wear white, red and patterned kurtas, some with gold bangles. Brass bells and small offerings, including flowers and a pink-lidded box, lie on a woven mat. A gong is visible at upper left. No a person candidate is present among the people shown.2013-12-18December 16 20132013-12-16September 07 20142014-09-07A photo of a group of devotees in white clothing performing a ritual with small brass oil lamps and brass cups held aloft. In the foreground a woman with long blonde hair, a red bindi and earrings, wearing a white top, looks down while holding a brass cup. Beside her a woman with dark hair in a white top holds a brass lamp, and others in white garments hold small flames in the background. A wrist with layered bangles and a watch is visible at lower right. The setting is an indoor hall with a dark background.2013-12-07December 28 20112011-12-28