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March 22 2013

A large hall with a patterned fabric ceiling and colourful tasselled banners hanging from above. Rows of young boys and teenagers in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on white mats, many with white vertical forehead markings, rudraksha malas and red-edged cloth. In front of them are brass plates, small brass oil lamps and steel vessels on low tables. A cameraman in white stands at left with a video camera on a tripod, and adults in white and orange sit in the background near the stage.

A large hall with pink-curtained windows and hanging striped cloth banners shows a long row of devotees standing with palms pressed together in anjali. Many wear saffron-orange dhotis and shawls, while others wear white ritual clothes with gold-bordered dhotis and maroon-and-gold sashes. Several boys in orange and maroon kurtas stand in front with rudraksha malas and tilak marks. Brass and clay bowls, small oil lamps and offerings sit on mats in front of them. A framed portrait hangs on the far wall, but the figure's appearance is uncertain, so no identification is made.

A large indoor hall filled with seated people in meditation on orange and red mats, with many shaven-headed young men in white dhoti-style clothing, some with gold-striped borders and beaded necklaces. Several children in colourful shirts sit among them, and brass plates, small bowls, and steel containers lie on the floor in front. A few people in orange and saffron robes are visible on the left, and hanging decorative banners in orange, green and blue drape from the high ceiling. Behind the crowd a tall red and gold backdrop is visible on the right wall. The scene conveys a group guided meditation session in progress.

A ritual gathering in a hall with colourful tasselled decorations hanging from the ceiling. In the foreground, several young saffron-robed sannyasis with white tilaka on their foreheads sit cross-legged on mats, several wearing rudraksha malas. The central young man holds a small incense stick or lamp and offers, while the others hold small brass bells and lamps. Brass pots and bowls, oil lamps and small dishes with red and pink offerings sit on the mats in front. Seated devotees in white and orange clothing fill the background, with a few standing figures near the back wall.

Photograph of a large indoor hall where a group of young saffron-robed sannyasis sit cross-legged in rows on the polished floor, many with white forehead markings and rudraksha malas, each before a metal tray with brass vessels, oil lamps and offerings during a ritual. Behind them, seated devotees in white clothes fill the room, with colourful hanging decorations overhead and red curtains along the windows. No individual is clearly identifiable as a person in this view.

March 22 2013

Indoor ritual gathering in a bright hall with pink walls, red curtains and colourful hanging banners. In the foreground, a row of young boys and youths sit cross-legged on mats, palms pressed together in namaskar, with white vibhuti stripes on their foreheads. Most wear saffron or orange cloth with rudraksha malas; some wear maroon shawls edged in gold. Behind them, adults in white and red shawls sit with hands folded. Brass lamps and small offerings sit on a patterned cloth before the group. A man at far left in orange robes and a mala sits with hands in anjali. a person appearance unclear.

Indoor photograph of a seated assembly in a large hall with pale walls, pink curtains and colourful hanging tassels. In the foreground, about a dozen young boys sit cross-legged on mats wearing saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas, their foreheads marked with white vibhuti bands. Behind them, rows of adults in white kurtas and dhotis, some with orange lanyards, sit on floor cushions and chairs among other attendees in casual shirts. Brass lamps, small cups and offering trays sit on the mats before the group.

A long hall with pink walls and draped ceiling fabric hung with colourful striped tassels shows many young boys seated cross-legged on mats in rows during a temple pada puja. They wear orange-saffron robes, white forehead bands, and rudraksha malas, with brass plates, lamps and small vessels set before them. Foreground boys hold their hands together in prayer while others sit with brass lamps and offerings on trays. A framed portrait hangs on the left wall, and a few adults in orange and white are visible at the back.

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A large hall with rows of seated young monks in saffron-orange robes and maroon-red shawls, many with white forehead tilak, rudraksha malas and shaved heads. Brass plates with offerings, lamps and kalasha-style vessels are arranged on mats in front of them. Pink curtains and saffron banners hang along the walls, and more seated devotees in white are visible at the back. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in the frame, so the seated figures are described by role only.

A photo of a large hall with a white marble floor and draped ceiling hung with colourful striped and yellow-tasselled pillars. In the foreground, a group of men in orange robes and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged on the floor before small brass puja plates, lamps and offerings, some with hands raised in mudra. Several men in white dhotis sit beside them, and a long row of younger boys in maroon and red robes sits in front, many chanting or gesturing. Behind them, more people sit and stand in white and orange clothing, and a golden shrine structure and orange-draped seats appear at the sides.