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A photograph of a Maheshwara Pooja in a whitewashed hall. Rows of devotees in white clothes with orange shawls sit cross-legged on striped mats, many with hands joined in namaskar, before banana-leaf plates of offerings and small brass cups. At the far end, a seated figure in orange robes sits before a framed portrait of a deity on a white chair-like seat, with a few tall ceremonial poles and orange banners arranged around the room. Fluorescent lights and ceiling fan are visible.

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June 22 20072007-06-22Photograph of a whitewashed hall where rows of seated devotees in white clothes with orange-saffron shawls sit with palms pressed together on striped mats, facing a framed portrait of a figure in orange garments on a draped seat. Long rows of leaf plates with offerings, small cups and lamps line the floor between the two groups. Orange ceremonial staffs stand along the left wall, and a man in white stands at the far doorway. Fluorescent lights and a ceiling fan are visible.2007-06-22A photograph of a whitewashed hall where devotees in white clothes with orange shawls sit in long rows on striped mats, facing a central seated figure at the far end. Plantain-leaf plates with food and small cups are set before them, and tall bamboo poles with orange streamers stand near the middle. A white chair and a framed picture sit on a white cloth at the front. Several seated men in orange and white are near the front, one wearing a shawl and beard, but identity cannot be confirmed from appearance.2007-06-22June 22 20072007-06-22Interior hall photo of a seated group in a large whitewashed room with tiled floor and ceiling fans. Rows of people sit cross-legged on woven mats facing inward, with brass tumblers and banana-leaf plates of food placed before them. Men on the left wear white dhotis and some are bare-chested; women on the right wear white saris with red or yellow shawls and many have hands pressed in anjali. A framed portrait on an easel stands at the far left, and a microphone stand and speaker appear near the back. Open doors and windows let in daylight.2011-03-05Indoor photograph of a Maheshwara Pooja in a plain white-walled hall. Devotees in white clothes with red-orange shawls sit in rows on striped mats, many holding leaves or ritual items, with a tall wooden ritual staff with orange flags standing upright among them. At the upper left, a framed portrait of a seated figure in orange robes sits on a table draped with white cloth, with a red garland above it. A person in orange clothing sits near the portrait. Sunlight enters through windows on the right, and a small wall notice hangs beside them.2007-06-22A photograph of a long, bright hall with white tiled floor where rows of seated devotees sit with palms pressed together in namaste in front of banana-leaf plates set with food and steel tumblers. On the left, men in white dhotis and white shirts sit cross-legged with heads bowed; on the right, women in cream and yellow sarees and some in orange shawls sit in prayer. At the far end, a framed painting of a seated saffron-robed figure with long hair rests on a small table with flowers. Ceiling fans, windows and a microphone stand are visible.2011-03-05 +2 copiesA long hall with white tiled floor and white walls where rows of seated devotees sit facing a framed painting of a seated goddess-like figure in orange on an easel, with a small table and offerings before it. On the left, men in white dhoti and shawl with shaved heads sit with palms pressed together in namaskar. On the right, women in cream saris with yellow and orange borders sit in prayer. Banana leaf plates with food and metal tumblers sit before each person, and ceiling fans, a microphone stand and a speaker are visible. The scene appears to be a group meal or prayer offering.2011-03-05A large whitish hall where a group of people sit cross-legged on mats in rows, facing toward the front. Many wear white dhoti-style clothing, with some men in white with gold or red borders and women in white saris with red or yellow shawls. Several people have hands folded in anjali mudra, and steel tumblers and banana leaves with food sit on the floor before them. Steel cooking pots are arranged on a counter at the back right, and windows line the wall. The scene looks like a communal meal or prayer in a plain hall. No identifiable a person figure is visible.2011-03-05A photograph of a large whitewashed hall with ceiling fans and high windows, where a group sits cross-legged on the white tiled floor in rows before banana-leaf meals. Foreground devotees in orange robes and a woman in an orange sari with folded hands sit near a plate of food. Men in orange robes and women in white and orange with yellow shawls sit in rows, many with palms pressed together in prayer. Steel tumblers stand beside each leaf. A standing figure in white is at the far right near a counter of stainless steel vessels, and a small orange-draped table sits at the left.2011-03-05 +3 copiesA wide photograph of a bright, white-walled hall with ceiling fans and a row of seated devotees on a white tiled floor. In the foreground, women in white saris with yellow or red borders sit in rows with hands pressed together in anjali, with small steel cups and banana-leaf plates with food set before them. Behind them, monks in saffron and orange robes sit with palms joined. At the far right, a framed portrait hangs on the wall beside a small altar with a white cloth and a lit lamp. A red doorway and a PA speaker stand at the left. The scene resembles a satsang or puja with prasadam offerings.2011-03-05A photograph of a hall with a row of women seated on the floor in prayer, palms pressed together. Most wear white cotton saris with orange-red shawls, while some on the right wear yellow-and-white garments. In front of them are banana leaves holding small steel tumblers, plates of food and sweets, and a lamp. At the far left, a framed portrait shows a woman in orange garments. Plain white walls, large windows and a ceiling fan complete the scene.2011-03-05