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April 24 20132013-04-24A seated ritual gathering of shaved-headed men and boys in saffron-orange and maroon robes, with white and grey sacred ash marks on their foreheads and arms. In the foreground, a row of boys in orange sits cross-legged on a white cloth before a small table holding a glass, a brass vessel and blue plastic containers. Several men wear rudraksha malas and long necklaces of beads. Behind them, more participants in maroon and white sit on red mats with white metal barriers between rows. The setting appears to be a formal ashram ceremony or satsang hall.2013-06-14April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA large group of saffron-robed monastic students sits cross-legged on a white floor for a ritual. Many have white vertical forehead markings and rudraksha malas; the front row has shaven heads. Several have palms pressed together in prayer, and others hold small brass vessels and ritual items on tray-like plates in front of them. A few adults in orange and maroon robes sit among them, and some men in white shirts sit in the back. Brass plates hold flowers, fruit and oil lamps, and a red cloth runs along the back. It appears to be a group puja or chanting session.2013-08-02July 27 20132013-07-27April 24 20132013-04-24A photograph of shaved-headed young boys seated cross-legged in orange robes with rudraksha malas, white sacred ash on their foreheads and red-and-white tilaks, during a ritual at a hall. Brass plates, small brass cups and a lit oil lamp sit on the floor before them. Several boys have hands in gesture or are eyes-closed in meditation. Behind them, seated adults in white and orange shirts watch, and a man in an orange shirt sits with hands folded near the back. A plastic container and a green lid are in the lower right corner.2013-09-26 +1 copiesA group of young boys and a few adult men sit on the floor of a hall, dressed in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings. Several boys in the foreground hold small brass lamps, bowls and offerings on a low table, with one boy pouring or lifting something from a plate while others sit with hands folded. Behind them, men in white clothing sit among the crowd, and red carpet and white railings line the hall. The scene appears to be a ritual or satsang setting with brass puja vessels, oil lamps and yellow flower offerings. Several boys are seated closest to the camera, with adult men in saffron and red robes behind them.2013-12-31 +2 copiesApril 10 20132013-04-10A photograph of a large group of young and adult sannyasis seated on the floor in orange saffron robes with red borders, many with white vibhuti stripes on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. In the foreground a boy with a shaved head presses his palms together in prayer while another boy holds a small brass plate. Silver-topped low tables in front hold brass oil lamps, flowers, and small brass vessels. Behind them more devotees sit in the hall.2013-04-29April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesPhotograph of a seated group of young saffron-robed disciples performing a pada-puja-style ceremony in a hall with a polished floor. Several boys in orange robes with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings sit cross-legged with hands joined or chanting. Small brass lamps, bowls and a kalasha-like vessel are arranged on low silver-topped platforms in front of them, along with a small framed photo and a colourful Rubik's-style cube. Standing devotees in the background wear white and orange clothing.2013-07-26