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A photograph of women seated on the floor in front of a red and white striped wall during a puja. The woman at centre wears an orange shawl over a cream sari with green border and a red bindi, eyes closed, hands in a mudra. To the left an older woman with glasses, a yellow shawl and white clothes sits with palms pressed together in prayer. Brass plates with red flower petals, a brass bell, a small oil lamp, kalasha-style vessels and a spouted brass vessel rest on orange cloths in front of them. A partially visible person appears at the right edge.

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A photograph of a group of women seated cross-legged on woven mats in a courtyard in front of a red and white striped wall, performing a pooja with brass oil lamps. In the foreground, a woman in a white sari with an orange shawl and round glasses holds a brass lamp, while beside her another woman in an orange shawl and white sari holds a brass lamp. A woman in a yellow shawl with a rudraksha mala sits at left, and others in orange and white clothing sit behind them. Brass plates with flowers, fruit and offerings sit on the mats, and an orange cloth is spread in the lower left. No man is clearly visible and no person is identifiable as a person.2010-08-10 +1 copiesA woman in a cream white sari with orange and gold border sits cross-legged on an orange cloth, hands pressed together in namaste with head bowed, an orange shawl draped over her shoulders. Beside her, another woman in white with orange shawl and rudraksha mala sits with eyes lowered. Brass plates hold white flower petals, yellow marigolds, a brass kalasha-style vessel and small brass lamps on the orange cloth in front. A black backpack rests against the wall to the right.2010-09-08August 08 20102010-08-08 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated group of devotees performing a puja on a floor covered with orange mats. In the foreground, three women sit with palms pressed together in anjali. The woman on the left wears an orange saree with a red blouse and a beaded mala, and her hands are folded at her chest. The middle woman wears a white dhoti-style garment with an orange shawl and gold bangles, eyes closed in prayer. The woman on the right wears a cream saree with an orange shawl and forehead tilak. Behind them, more devotees in white with yellow and orange shawls sit in rows, some with hands folded. Brass plates, oil lamps, flowers, and white flower offerings sit on the orange cloth before them. A steel railing and a digital clock appear at the right edge.2010-09-14A group of women sit cross-legged on the floor during a devotional ceremony, palms pressed together in anjali mudra with eyes closed. Most wear white saris or white blouses with orange-red shawls draped over their shoulders, and some have vibhuti marks on their foreheads. In the foreground, brass thalis and small brass lamps with lit oil lamps sit on an orange cloth, and a brass kalasha-style vessel is visible. Men in white and a figure in orange clothing sit in the background, and stage lights and a white wall are visible behind. The scene suggests puja or satsang.2010-09-12Seated devotees in an ashram hall perform a puja with hands pressed together in namaskar and eyes closed. In the foreground, three women sit on mats in front of brass plates holding flowers, small brass cups and an incense stick. The woman on the left wears an orange sari with a red blouse and a rudraksha mala; the middle woman wears white with an orange shawl and gold bangles; the woman on the right wears white with an orange shawl and a vertical white forehead mark. Behind them, more devotees in white and yellow clothing sit in rows.2010-09-14A group of women sit cross-legged on striped blue and purple mats in a hall with red walls, performing a puja with hands pressed in anjali. The woman at centre wears white with an orange shawl and a beaded necklace, with brass lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, flower offerings and small oil lamps on an orange cloth before her. Women around her wear white saris with yellow shawls, some holding prayer sheets, and a few have orange wraps. Plastic containers and bags sit on a ledge behind them.2009-12-03A photograph of a group of women seated cross-legged on woven mats during a padapuja-style worship, with brass oil lamps, small brass vessels and puja trays with flowers placed on the floor before them. Several women press their palms together in prayer with eyes closed. A woman in the foreground wears a light cream sari with an orange shawl and a red bindi, and another in the centre wears an orange-peach sari with glasses and a red bindi. Others wear white saris with yellow shawls, and one wears a green-bordered white sari. A man in white ritual clothes with a yellow shawl sits among them, and behind them more seated devotees in white are visible.2010-10-02A photograph of women seated cross-legged on a white marble floor during a ritual, several with hands joined or raised in devotion. Several wear white dhoti-style cloth with gold borders and red or saffron shawls; others wear yellow shawls or a patterned sari. A seated figure at the left edge wears an orange garment. Before them are brass oil lamps with a lit flame, a brass bowl, a plate of red flowers, and a burning incense stick, with plastic containers of offerings nearby. The scene suggests a puja or satsang.2011-10-10Three women sit cross-legged on the floor performing a puja on orange cloth mats before an orange-painted wall. Each has a brass plate with yellow flowers, rice or offerings, small brass lamps and bowls. The woman on the left wears an orange sari with a maroon border and gold bangles; the woman in the centre wears a white sari with teal borders, glasses and an orange shawl; the woman on the right wears a white blouse, cream sari and orange shawl with a rudraksha mala. A black backpack rests against the wall behind them, and a brass tray sits on a shelf above. No a person candidate is visible.2010-09-22Seated women perform a puja in a hall, sitting on mats with brass plates, small brass lamps, flower petals and incense sticks in front of them. Several women wear white saris with orange or yellow shawls, and one in the foreground has a red bindi and an orange sari. The woman at centre holds her hands together in front of a rudraksha mala and closes her eyes in prayer. No a person figure is visible.2010-09-25August 09 20102010-08-09