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December 02 2010

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December 02 20102010-12-02Boys sit in long rows on mats along the floor of an indoor hall, facing the same direction, each with a brass puja plate, small brass lamps and bowls, and brass vessels set before them. Several boys wear white shirts and blue lanyards, and one older youth in a white shirt and glasses sits at the left edge. Some boys hold small items over the plates, and plastic containers with green lids sit between them. Behind them, adults sit on chairs near a large golden bull statue, and a striped red-and-white cloth lies along the right side. The scene looks like a ritual or offering activity for children, with a pale tiled floor and white walls.2010-12-02A group of young boys sit cross-legged on a tiled floor in a hall performing a puja with brass vessels, oil lamps and small brass plates set on mats in front of them. Several boys in striped, checked and plain shirts hold lamps and offering items. A standing man in a white shirt at the top left lifts a lamp, and a man in white dhoti and shirt with a sacred thread sits at the right holding a brass item. Behind them are stacked folded mattresses, red-cushioned chairs and red curtains.2012-04-03September 27 20112011-09-27Several boys sit cross-legged on mats on a white tiled floor, performing a puja with brass plates, small bells, a brass cup and a pink-and-yellow tray of flowers and offerings. A boy in an orange kurta and white dhoti on the left sprinkles something from a brass vessel, while a boy in a striped kurta and white pants in the centre holds a brass cup. Other boys in white t-shirts and casual clothes watch or join in, and a plastic container of flower petals sits nearby. No adult a person figure is visible in the frame.2010-12-02September 21 20112011-09-21Seated group of boys and young men in a bright hall sit cross-legged on mats on a white tiled floor, with several brass oil lamps and small brass plates with offerings in front of them. Many wear casual shirts and t-shirts in blue, orange, green striped, purple and red. Some have palms pressed together in namaskar, and a man in a khaki shirt at the right edge also has hands folded. Background shows red curtains, pale pink walls, framed certificates and a few adults seated near the back. Plastic food containers and a backpack lie on the floor.2012-04-03Many boys sit cross-legged in rows on mats on a white marble floor during a ritual meal or puja. Brass thalis, bowls and small lamps with offerings of fruit, sweets and sliced items sit in front of them. Several boys have hands raised in prayer or gesture, and a lit oil lamp is visible at the upper right. The foreground boys wear striped polo shirts, an orange t-shirt and a green shirt, and the boy in orange has his eyes closed in meditation. No single figure is identifiable as a person in this view.2012-04-08April 04 20122012-04-04A photograph of a large group of children and teenagers seated cross-legged on mats in a hall, most with palms pressed together in prayer. In the foreground a shaved-headed man in white dhoti and shawl with gold borders sits with hands folded, surrounded by brass puja plates, oil lamps, flowers and small metal vessels. Behind them a golden kalasha-like vessel and red curtains are visible. Several adults sit among the children, and a woman in a yellow-and-white sari with a red bindi sits at left. The scene suggests a group satsang or puja.2012-05-13A photograph of a large seated congregation during a group worship session in a hall with a polished floor. Rows of boys and young people sit cross-legged on mats in front of brass plates, small brass lamps, bowls and offerings of sweets and fruit. Many wear white or casual shirts, orange shirts and checked shirts. Older men in white kurta-style clothing sit in the back rows with hands folded, and a shaven-headed man in white and a man with glasses are visible on the right. Some seated people have palms joined in prayer. Orange cloth bags and an orange shawl lie in front, and a small brass deity figure stands at the lower left.A photograph of a seated group of boys and young men performing a puja in a hall with red curtains. Many are sitting on mats before brass plates holding offerings, small oil lamps, and bowls, and several hold small brass bells or lamps. Some wear white dhoti-style clothing with shaved heads and vibhuti marks, while others wear casual shirts, an orange t-shirt, and a striped shirt. One young man in white at the right holds a brass bell and a lamp beside a rudraksha mala.2011-11-04