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A large indoor hall filled with seated devotees in saffron-orange robes, many bare-chested with white tilak markings on their foreheads and arms, sitting on the floor in rows during a ritual gathering. In the foreground a young man with shaved head sits with hands folded and eyes closed, while nearby a wooden table holds brass vessels, a tray and small offerings and flower petals scatter the floor. Behind the crowd, a large illuminated deity image glows in a decorated altar area with red drapery and lamps, and framed portraits hang on the walls. Several people in white attire are seated among the saffron-clad devotees. The scene suggests a homa or puja ceremony with devotees in orange robes.

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July 02 20172017-07-02July 02 20172017-07-02July 02 20172017-07-02A large hall filled with seated devotees in saffron-orange robes and white dhotis, many with white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads, sitting on a white marble floor for a ritual. In the foreground, a young man sits bare-chested in orange cloth with a sacred thread, holding his hands together, while another seated devotee beside him sits on the floor. A low wooden table in the centre holds brass bowls and offering trays. At the right edge, a woman in a white sari with a red-and-white garland stands near a golden chair, and a young attendant in orange holds a tray with a small figure, oil lamps and flower petals. In the background, a large golden deity murti with a glowing lit backdrop is displayed on a shrine, with framed pictures on the walls.2017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20172017-07-02A large hall filled with many seated devotees in orange cloth draped over their shoulders and white dhotis, with several people bare-chested and some with white sandalwood or ash marks on their bodies. In the foreground, a young man with a shaved head and white markings on his forehead sits cross-legged with palms pressed together, while a boy in orange sits beside him. Brass plates, bowls and small offering trays with flowers and lamps lie on the floor and on a side table. A camera on a tripod is at left, and framed portraits hang on the pale walls behind the crowd.2017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 02 20172017-07-02July 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copiesJuly 01 20172017-07-01 +1 copiesA large hall filled with rows of seated devotees in saffron-orange robes, many with white sacred markings on their foreheads and bare upper bodies, sitting on woven mats with brass puja plates, oil lamps, and small offering bowls set before them in a ritual gathering. Several men in the foreground have their hands folded or palms joined in prayer. Behind them, large illuminated images of deities glow on a red-lit stage backdrop, with framed pictures hanging on the walls. The crowd appears to be in the range of roughly 100 seated people visible across the hall.2017-07-02July 02 20172017-07-02June 01 20172017-06-01 +1 copies