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September 22 2013

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A photograph of a group of young women in saffron-orange robes seated on a white floor before a red curtain, performing a ritual. Several wear rudraksha malas and white vertical tilaka or forehead markings, and some have red bindis. Brass puja vessels, a brass kalasha-style lamp, small brass oil lamps and flower petals sit on a silver tray and plates in front of them, and some hold small white cloths or flowers. Their hands are busy with the offerings.2013-08-02August 02 20132013-08-02A row of young women and girls in saffron-orange sarees with pink borders sit cross-legged on a long white ritual table in a hall with red curtains. Many wear rudraksha malas and white tilak marks on their foreheads, and they face forward with hands folded or resting on the table. Before them lie brass puja plates, small brass lamps and kalasha-style vessels, pink flower petals and a few red flowers. The scene resembles a puja or satsang setting. No figure identifiable as a person is visible.2013-10-31 +1 copiesA photograph of a long row of women in orange saffron robes seated cross-legged on the floor of a hall, each before a low grey stone stand holding brass plates, lamps, a small brass pot and flower offerings. Several wear rudraksha malas and white or red-and-white forehead markings, and some have flowers in their hair. Behind them stand more orange-clad devotees, red curtains hang on the walls and air conditioners are mounted above. The women appear to be performing a ritual puja with lamps and offerings.2013-09-22January 31 20142014-01-31A photograph of a large indoor hall where many young women and girls in orange and red garments sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, hands pressed together in prayer. Several have white or ash lines on their foreheads and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces. Before them on low stone platforms are brass pooja vessels, a small oil lamp, bowls of flowers, kumkum and a plate of offerings. Some have their eyes closed. Red curtains and stacked chairs stand along the back wall, and a man in white sits at the far left edge.2014-07-08Photograph of a large pink-walled hall where rows of young devotees in orange and saffron saris and salwar-style dress sit on the floor performing pada puja. Many hold lit oil lamps and brass vessels, and silver trays with flowers, coins and small brass plates are arranged before them. Several girls wear rudraksha malas and vibhuti on their foreheads. Framed portraits hang on the walls, and a standing crowd watches from the back. Yellow and maroon banners hang above.2013-04-05 +1 copiesApril 17 20132013-04-17May 15 20132013-05-15A photograph of a row of young girls and women seated on the floor in saffron-orange saris with maroon borders, wearing rudraksha malas and bangles, with white vibhuti lines on their foreheads. They hold small brass bells and lamps while seated before silver trays holding oil lamps, pink flowers, white blossoms and brass vessels. Pink walls, white cabinets and a window frame the room, and a few men in the background sit at the edge of the frame.2014-04-04 +1 copiesSeptember 26 20132013-09-26August 04 20162016-08-04 +1 copies