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Close-up photograph of a ritual puja in progress along a row of seated participants. In the foreground, a hand in an orange garment holds a small brass oil lamp lit with a flame and a brass bell, with a beaded bracelet on the wrist. Along the lower left, several brass lamps, small brass vessels, bowls of white offering, scattered yellow and red flowers and burning candles sit on a cloth-covered floor. Other participants in white and yellow-bordered garments are seated behind, their hands raised in worship. Soft focus and warm lamp light create a devotional atmosphere.

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Photograph of a seated ritual row with several devotees' hands holding brass oil lamps (diyas) with lit flames, and brass puja trays arranged on the floor with marigold and yellow flower petals, a small brass bell, and a brass kalasha-style vessel. One man in an orange-red garment and a rudraksha bracelet leans in to light a lamp, while others wear cream and yellow-bordered white dhoti cloths. Their faces are cropped out of frame. Pink and maroon cloth covers the floor under the trays, with incense smoke rising at the right edge. The scene suggests an aarti or puja offering at the moment of lighting the lamps.2017-01-06January 06 20172017-01-06January 06 20172017-01-06A row of seated priests in orange and white ritual clothes performs a puja on a floor covered with pink and maroon cloths. Brass plates hold flowers, rice, fruit and small oil lamps, with a brass bell and lamp in the foreground. A seated man in an orange dhoti wears rudraksha malas on both wrists and holds a small brass object. The scene is a group ritual with lit oil lamps and offerings, with no visible face identifying a specific person.2017-01-06January 06 20172017-01-06 +1 copiesJanuary 06 20172017-01-06 +1 copiesJanuary 06 20172017-01-06Close photo of a seated ritual in progress with several people in saffron-orange robes sitting in a row on a white floor. In the foreground, a hand holds a small brass oil lamp with a lit flame, and another hand in a white garment holds a brass bell-like vessel. Behind them, brass plates, small brass lamps, flower-decorated trays, a conch shell, black sandals and red-and-gold cloths are arranged on the floor, with blurred glowing lamps in the background. Several bead malas are visible on the seated figures. The setting suggests a puja or initiation ritual with oil lamps and offerings. a person's presence is not clearly confirmed from appearance.2017-02-01 +1 copiesJanuary 06 20172017-01-06 +1 copiesA row of devotees in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on mats during a ritual puja. In the foreground a right hand holds a brass oil lamp (diya) with a lit flame, while another hand rings a small brass bell on the right. Brass plates hold flower petals, kumkum, and offerings, with incense sticks rising from the left, and several other lamps flicker along the white floor. Only hands and backs are visible, with no clear face of any central figure; the scene shows a courtyard session of initiation rites.2017-02-01January 06 20172017-01-06Close view of a row of brass puja vessels on a grey floor during a ritual. Oil lamps with lit wicks, brass kalasha-style pots, a small brass bell, and steel trays holding red flowers, rose petals and offerings sit in a line. An orange cloth with a garland rests on a dark mat. In the background, the arm and hand of a person in white garments and a red-striped cloth are visible, seated at the row. Pink petals lie scattered on the floor, and an incense stick rises from one brass holder.2013-09-11