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A group of men in white ritual dhotis and shawls sit cross-legged in rows on a floor, many holding small oil lamps lit by flame. In the foreground a man in an orange-saffron cloth with a white forehead band and a bead necklace sits near brass plates of offerings. Several seated men wear rudraksha beads and sacred threads, and the setting appears to be a ritual gathering with lamps and offerings in front of them.

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A photograph of a large group of men seated closely together at a nighttime ceremony, lit by many small flames. In the foreground, two men in saffron-orange robes hold lit oil lamps in cupped hands, and a shaved-headed man in orange at the lower centre holds a lamp with both hands. Behind them, rows of men in white ritual clothing sit with lit candles or lamps and some with hands raised in offering. The scene suggests an evening puja or aarti with lamps, though no deity murti is clearly visible.2010-09-19A large group of shaved-headed men in white ritual clothes sit in rows on a light floor, holding small oil lamps or flames in their hands during a ritual. In the front left, a figure in saffron-orange robes holds a lamp, and beside him another saffron-robed man in the foreground holds a brass ritual vessel. The setting appears to be a hall with white walls and several people performing synchronized puja. Their hands are raised with lamps, and the mood is one of collective worship.2010-10-26A group of shaved-headed men in white dhotis and white shawls sit cross-legged in rows during a ritual. Several hold small brass vessels or cups raised near their faces, and a few wear rudraksha malas. The foreground figures are in sharp focus while others recede into the background, with brass lamps and offering plates visible near the floor. The mood is devotional.2010-12-03A group of about fifteen men seated cross-legged on mats in a hall, performing a ritual with lit oil lamps. Most wear white dhotis and white shoulder cloths with red-striped borders and rudraksha malas. Several hold small flaming lamps or brass plates. In the front, a shaved-headed priest in saffron-orange robes sits holding a lamp, with an open book beside him. A brass plate of offerings and flowers sits on the floor, and a white-walled interior with bright lighting frames the scene.2010-11-19November 20 20102010-11-20 +1 copiesNovember 28 20102010-11-28September 22 20102010-09-22 +2 copiesOctober 28 20102010-10-28 +2 copiesOctober 08 20102010-10-08A photograph of an outdoor satsang gathering at night. Several seated devotees sit in rows on the floor in front of a low table covered with brass plates of fruit and offerings. The people in front wear white and cream clothing, with some women in white saris. A figure in front of the group, seated near the offerings, wears white ritual clothing. Oil lamps and a dim, warm light illuminate the scene. The crowd is modest in size and seated close together.2010-12-06A seated group of priests and devotees performs a puja on a mat before brass plates holding offerings and small lamps. In the foreground, a shaven-headed man in orange-saffron robes sits cross-legged, holding a flower or offering in his hands. Beside him, men in white dhotis with sacred threads sit with their palms together and hold small brass vessels. Behind them, rows of women in yellow and white saris and men in white sit on a red carpet along a railing inside a temple hall, many holding offerings. The scene conveys a formal group ritual in progress.2010-10-05November 07 20102010-11-07 +1 copies