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Photo of a seated group of women in rust-red saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, with white vibhuti lines on their foreheads, performing a ritual with brass and copper kalasha-style vessels and small brass bowls set before them on low platforms. Several women have their eyes closed in meditative absorption, while others look ahead. Behind them, a seated audience in white and coloured clothing fills the hall, and a blue draped stage backdrop appears at the upper left. Several dozen people are visible, with the foreground group the most prominent.

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November 16 20132013-11-16 +1 copiesPhoto 11738937May 09 20132013-05-09October 06 20142014-10-06A large group of women seated on the floor in rows perform a ritual, wearing rust-orange saris with gold borders and rudraksha malas, with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Several hold small oil lamps or brass lamps and bells, while brass bowls, a kalasha-style vessel and pink flowers sit on low wooden stands before them. A red and blue stage draped with blue cloth is visible behind. Behind the seated women, other people in white and orange clothes watch the ceremony. The setting resembles a puja or satsang hall.2013-10-07November 16 20132013-11-16 +1 copiesPhotograph of a large group of young women seated cross-legged on white floor mats in a hall, most dressed in saffron-orange saris with rudraksha malas and white vertical forehead markings. Several wear deep red or maroon shawls and some hold their hands in anjali or prayer posture. Small brass puja plates, lamps and a red-lidded container sit on low wooden stands before them. Behind them, women in white and red saris and men in white shirts sit further back, and a spectator area with glass railings is visible. No a person candidate is visible in the image.2013-10-25October 07 20132013-10-07November 19 20132013-11-19A seated satsang gathering inside a hall with a light tiled floor. In the foreground, several women in rust-red and orange saris with gold borders sit cross-legged on red mats, many with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads and beaded rudraksha malas around their necks. One woman in the front centre sits with her hands folded, and a woman at right holds a laptop on her lap. Brass lamps and a steel tumbler sit on the floor in front of them. Behind them, a large crowd in orange, red and white clothing sits attentively, with a few older people in white at the back.2014-04-27Annadhan during Allahabad Kumbhamela 20132013-01-01 +1 copiesSeveral women seated cross-legged on mats on a tiled floor perform a puja, a ritual worship with lamps and offerings. The foreground woman in a rust-red garment with gold border and a rudraksha mala holds a lit oil lamp in one hand, while the woman beside her holds a small brass bell or lamp. Others wear orange, white, and green saris, with white tilak marks on their foreheads. Brass cups, a pink lotus flower on a plate, a small lamp, and plastic containers sit on the floor, and incense sticks are held in the lower right. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with a red curtain and cushions in the background. Watermarked copyright text is visible at the lower right.2014-04-25