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April 12 2013

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April 08 20132013-04-08A photograph of several young shaved-headed monks in saffron-orange robes seated in a row, holding brass lamps with lit oil flames in shallow dishes during a ritual. Each monk wears a white horizontal tilak across the forehead and dark rudraksha-style beaded malas. Their hands are raised toward the lamps, and brass vessels and offerings sit on a cloth at the lower right. A pink container and a plain wall appear in the background. The monks are seated on a floor, and the scene suggests an arati or lamp offering. The monks do not show appearance cues matching the a person candidate, so the a person field is none.2013-04-09May 03 20132013-05-03Close photo of a group of young boys with shaved heads and white vertical forehead marks, wearing saffron-orange cloth and rudraksha malas. Several hold brass oil lamps (diyas) with lit flames, extended toward the viewer, while others hold a small brass bell and seated devotees sit behind them in a plain room. An adult man with glasses stands in the background.2013-04-13June 05 20132013-06-05A photograph of a young shaved-headed boy in an orange robe holding a small brass plate with a lit oil lamp or camphor flame in both hands. He wears white vertical tilak lines across his forehead and arm, a red bindi, and a beaded necklace. Behind him, blurred figures in maroon and orange robes sit in a row. The boy looks forward with a steady expression. Text on the image reads a pedia source credit, which is not included here2013-04-10Two young boys in saffron-orange robes sit on the floor during a ritual. The boy in front holds a brass plate with a lit oil lamp and white flowers toward the camera, with white vertical markings on his forehead, a red dot between the brows, white stripes on his arms, and a beaded necklace. Beside him, another boy in orange with white arm markings and a rudraksha-style necklace holds a second brass lamp with a flame, and a bangle-wearing hand is visible at right. Dark red cloth and brass vessels lie on the floor around them.2013-05-01June 07 20132013-06-07Photo of a group puja at a temple-style hall with red curtains. Two young boys in saffron-orange robes sit in front, both with white sacred ash marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. The boy on the left holds a lit oil lamp and speaks while looking up; the boy on the right holds a small brass bell and a cup and touches his forehead. Behind them, several more robed participants in orange and white hold oil lamps and ritual items, and a hand reaches in from the right. Brass lamps and vessels sit on a mat on the floor.2013-06-08Several young boys seated closely together in saffron-orange robes, their heads shaved and foreheads marked with white vibhuti stripes, hold up small brass oil lamps with lit flames during a puja. Some wear rudraksha malas around their necks, and one boy in the foreground holds a brass bell. Offerings and brass vessels sit on a low table below. The background shows a plain hall with a red curtain and a red chair.2013-04-24April 10 20132013-04-10April 28 20132013-04-28