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June 02 2014

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A photograph of a large group of women seated on the floor in an indoor hall, performing a ritual with small oil lamps. Many wear saffron and deep red sarees with gold borders, rudraksha malas and orange shawls, with white vibhuti lines on their foreheads. In the foreground a woman in a red saree and orange shawl holds a small brass lamp in her hands, while others raise lit lamps and brass vessels. Behind them a few women in white or light clothing sit among the rows, and a metal stand stands at the right edge of the frame.2014-06-02July 26 20132013-07-26A photograph of a seated group of women in orange and maroon saris and rudraksha malas, performing a ritual with small oil lamps and brass bells. Several hold lit diyas, others have palms pressed together, and a few chant with open mouths. Foreground women wear long rudraksha necklaces; one holds a brass bell. Plates with flowers and offerings sit on mats in front, and a blue container stands near the bottom. Several women have white forehead markings. Several people in white clothing sit behind, some holding lamps. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with a light-colored floor.2014-10-05 +1 copiesOctober 04 20142014-10-04September 18 20132013-09-18October 11 20132013-10-11October 02 20142014-10-02April 20 20142014-04-20March 13 20132013-03-13August 27 20142014-08-27 +1 copiesA large group of women seated on the floor in an indoor hall performing a ritual with small brass oil lamps and plates of flowers and offerings in front of them. Many wear orange and rust-red saris with dark rudraksha malas and orange shawls, and several have white sacred markings on their foreheads. One woman in a white sari and orange shawl sits at the left, and a woman in a white blouse with glasses sits among the group at right. Some hold lamps aloft while others tend small bowls and plates. Figures behind them in orange and red garments stand near the back of the hall. No identifiable a person figure is visible among the seated devotees.2014-04-04A photograph of a large group of devotees seated cross-legged on mats during a ritual, many wearing orange and red saffron-toned sarees and dhotis with rudraksha malas and white sacred ash marks on their foreheads. Several hold small brass oil lamps (deepas) and cups, and a tray with offerings sits on the floor at lower left. Most are women and girls, with a few older participants and a man in red at right. Other attendees in white clothes sit in the background.2014-08-16