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A photograph of young women and girls in saffron-orange clothing seated around a round grey stone table at an outdoor temple-type setting. Several wear white forehead tilak marks and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces; one holds a small white cloth bundle. The white tablecloth holds rows of gold-coloured metal tubes or cylinders, a small clear plastic bag of grains, and a small metal bowl. Behind them an orange-robed figure stands by a brass trident-shaped stand, with a red pillar and a temple-style crowd in the background. A photographer's tripod is visible at right. a person candidate not clearly identifiable.

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November 07 20162016-11-07Several young children in saffron-orange robes sit on the ground in an outdoor courtyard beside a brass deity figure and a low wooden table. A girl in orange with a white tilak and long braid holds a small object, and a boy in orange and white dhoti-style cloth sits behind a metal bowl. A woman in a grey top kneels beside them, and another woman in orange with a hair bun and gold bangles sorts small items into a steel pot. Water bottles and a gold-trimmed seat stand in the background. No a person candidate is visible.2016-11-07Several young men and women in saffron-orange robes with gold borders sit close together on a floor, crushing or preparing ingredients in a large wooden mortar with metal banding. Many wear rudraksha malas and bangles; some have tilak marks on their foreheads. Scattered on a white cloth are small gold-coloured objects and bowls. A woman in a purple sari sits at the back, and other saffron-clad people stand nearby. The scene appears to be an ashram activity, with the photograph showing a close, hands-on group of about ten people.2016-11-07Six women in saffron-orange saris and blouses sit cross-legged on a white marble floor, preparing offerings. In the centre, a steel plate holds fresh green leaves and herbs, with small clay dishes and banana-leaf plates arranged around it. Several women wear rudraksha malas, gold necklaces, jhumka earrings, maang tikka headpieces and bangles; some have sandalwood or vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Hands reach into the leaves and plates. White-clad figures stand in the background. The scene suggests a temple food-preparation or puja setting.2017-08-26 +1 copiesA group of young women and girls in orange saffron saris with maroon and gold borders sit cross-legged on the floor during a ritual. Several wear rudraksha mala necklaces and white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. In the foreground, a young woman with a ponytail pours liquid from a small brass vessel, while others hold brass bells, brass lamps and small offering bowls on a low metal tray. A pink bag sits in the lower right. The setting appears to be a temple hall during puja or abhishekam. Only the visible women and girls are counted.2013-06-07A photograph of a group of young women in orange and saffron saris seated in a row on the floor during a puja. Each wears a rudraksha mala and a white forehead marking, and several hold small brass bells in their hands. Before them lie a long line of brass plates, lamps, flower petals, and small metal and stone deity murtis on a cloth-covered table. The room has red curtains and framed photographs on the walls. Several other women in orange clothing are visible behind them. Padapuja with bell ringing is shown.2014-01-29November 07 20162016-11-07Several young girls in saffron-orange sarees with gold borders sit close together outdoors, wearing long rudraksha malas and white vertical tilaks on their foreheads. The girl in front, wearing a gold-edged saree and pearl-like choker, gazes to the side, while others behind look on, one adjusting her hair. A tripod leg is visible at the left edge. Light is bright and the background is blurred.2016-01-11May 10 20132013-05-10Six women in saffron-orange saris and rudraksha malas sit on a white tiled floor arranging green leaves and offerings. A steel plate holds a heap of fresh green leaves, and several small leaf-lined clay dishes sit on the floor before them. Gold jewellery, earrings and hair ornaments are visible, and a few bare feet and white-clad figures appear at the edges of the frame. The scene suggests preparation of ritual offerings in an ashram setting.2017-08-26August 11 20162016-08-11A large group of devotees, mostly women and girls in saffron-orange saris and tunics with gold borders, sits cross-legged on a floor in an open hall before a red wall. Many wear rudraksha malas and white or ash forehead markings. Several hold small brass vessels and brass pots, and a girl in the foreground wearing a long rudraksha mala and white tilaka tends brass pots. Some participants wear white and yellow clothing. Brass kalasha-style pots and a few bowls are arranged on the floor in front.2016-08-18