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A photograph of a devotional ritual in a small room with lilac walls and a bright flower arrangement of red, white, yellow and pink blooms. A seated man in a saffron-orange robe with a saffron sash and a long garland of white and orange flowers holds a silver trishul upright while devotees gather around him. Several women in white and cream saris and saffron-yellow blouses, some with rudraksha malas and gold bangles, press their palms together or raise their hands near a lit oil lamp on a tray. A shaved-headed young man in white dhoti and a white shawl stands behind them, and a young man in white kurta kneels with folded hands. Red flower petals are heaped on a tray near the seated figure, and a small framed photograph sits on a side table.

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July 04 20142014-07-04A photograph of a devotional gathering in a small room with purple walls and a white-arched window. A seated figure on an orange cushioned seat wears an orange-red robe, a long white-and-red-and-yellow flower garland and a rudraksha mala, and holds a silver trident upright. Seated devotees in white and cream clothes with gold jewellery perform aarti with a lit oil lamp in front of him, while others fold their hands in prayer. A standing young man in white with a sacred thread and beads stands nearby, and a woman in a white-and-red sari stands at the back. Flower offerings and a plate are on the floor in front.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph of a devotional reception inside a small room decorated with red and white flowers and a pink wall. A man seated on an orange-cushioned throne wears an orange-saffron robe, a multi-coloured flower garland, and a rudraksha mala, and he holds a trident (trishul) upright. Several devotees kneel or stand with palms pressed together in namaste, including women in white and cream saris and a young man in a white dhoti and shirt. A woman in a white sari holds a lit oil lamp (aarti) near a plate of red flowers, and a small framed photograph sits on a side table. A standing fan and a few onlookers in the foreground complete the scene.2014-07-04 +1 copiesA photograph inside a room with lavender walls and an arched doorway during a ritual reception. A person seated on an orange cushioned seat at right wears a marigold and white flower garland, a maroon-orange garment, and a rudraksha mala, and holds a tall silver staff upright. Before him, a woman in a white and red sari holds a lit oil lamp in both hands, and a seated man in a cream kurta with glasses presses his palms together. Nearby, a young man in a white dhoti kneels with folded hands, and a standing young man in white with a rudraksha necklace holds his hands together. A crowd of women in saris and salwar kameez stands behind with palms joined, and a framed photo hangs on the wall. Scattered flower petals and a yellow flower lie on the floor in front of the seated figure.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 04 20142014-07-04 +1 copiesA seated man in a rust-orange robe with a multicolour flower garland and a long swept-back hair holds up a silver trident to a group of devotees. He is seated on an orange cushioned chair against a purple wall with an arched doorway and a tall flower arrangement. Behind him, a woman in a white and cream sari with gold bangles, a girl in a yellow salwar, and a young man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala stand with hands folded or hold a tray of red flowers. A kneeling devotee in a red shawl and a seated woman with palms pressed together also take part, while a framed portrait hangs on the wall. A silver tray with fruit sits on a low table, and a water bottle and fan are visible. The scene reads as a puja or darshan in a home setting.2014-07-04 +1 copiesIndoor devotional scene in a room with cream walls and a purple-pink arched alcove. A seated man in an orange-red robe and a garland of white and yellow flowers sits on an orange cushioned seat, holding up a silver staff-like ritual implement with a fan nearby. A kneeling woman in white with a red shawl and a man in a cream embroidered jacket offer flowers and red petals at his feet. Several seated devotees fold their hands in prayer around them, and a standing man in a white dhoti with rudraksha-style beads watches from behind. A small framed standing statue of a figure in white stands in the background beside a flower arrangement and a water bottle.2014-07-04 +1 copiesJuly 03 20142014-07-03July 03 20142014-07-03July 03 20142014-07-03July 04 20142014-07-04 +2 copies