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July 09 2013

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A seated group of men and boys in a large hall perform a ritual with brass and steel vessels, small oil lamps and offerings laid on red and orange cloths on the floor. Several shaved-headed men in saffron-orange robes with yellow borders, rudraksha malas and white forehead markings sit in front, some holding small bells or ritual items. Behind them, men and boys in white and dark clothing and visitors sit on the floor, with a pillar-lined aisle and a seated crowd further back.2013-01-23Photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a hall during a puja. In the foreground, shaven-headed young men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings sit before brass ritual vessels and a small gold puja set. Behind them, boys and young men in maroon robes with yellow borders sit cross-legged, one wearing orange-rimmed glasses. Further back, seated devotees in white dhotis and shirts and a woman in a teal top watch. Small oil lamps flicker on the floor.2013-06-07A large indoor gathering of seated devotees on an orange-and-cream floor during a ritual session. In the foreground, three shaved-headed men sit cross-legged with eyes closed and hands pressed in añjali. The man at left wears a saffron-orange garment with a rudraksha mala and a white forehead band; the centre man wears orange cloth and a rudraksha mala with tilak markings; the man at right wears white dhoti-style cloth with gold border, rudraksha beads and forehead tilak. Brass lamps, small kalasha-style vessels, flowers and offering dishes lie on the floor before them. Behind, rows of young men and boys in white, orange and black clothing sit attentively, some holding papers.2013-01-29May 12 20132013-05-12Photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a hall, with many people in saffron and orange robes. In the foreground, several young boys with white forehead markings and rudraksha malas sit cross-legged; the central boy has his palms pressed together in anjali. Brass vessels, a small brass cup and plates with offerings sit on a low table in front. Adult men behind wear white dhotis and orange shawls, and some sit with hands folded. The scene appears to be a puja or satsang, with no identifiable figure in a central seat visible.2013-05-05A seated group ritual inside a hall with a red carpeted area and rows of red chairs behind. In the foreground, two men in orange robes with rudraksha malas sit cross-legged with eyes closed, one with a shaved head and white vibhuti markings on his forehead and arms. Around them, several boys in maroon robes with gold trim sit in meditative or chanting posture, some with white tilak marks on their foreheads. Small oil lamps and brass vessels sit on the floor near the front. Behind them, adults in white shirts and dhotis watch seated on the floor and in chairs.2013-06-08October 30 20132013-10-30August 04 20172017-08-04Photograph of a seated ritual gathering in a hall with white floor tiles. Thirty-plus young boys and youths sit in rows wearing saffron-orange cloth and rudraksha malas, with white horizontal tilak marks on their foreheads. Several wear white-clad, bare-chested adult attendants in white dhotis with rudraksha malas. Brass puja vessels, small lamps and plates of offerings sit on metal trays in front of them, with a few small plantain or flower arrangements. Behind them, adult devotees in white, red and saffron clothing sit or stand, and an elderly man in white and an orange-clad man sit on the right. Pillars and a red curtain frame the background.2013-10-27A large indoor gathering of seated devotees on a white tiled floor, with a red curtain and white wall behind them. In the foreground, many young boys and teenagers wear saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, with white sandalwood stripes on their foreheads; several sit with palms joined in prayer. Among them are men in white dhotis and shirts, and some adults in red or maroon robes. Shaved-headed monks in orange robes sit near the front. A green-and-gold ritual brass plate and small offerings lie on the floor near the seated group. No single figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so the scene is described by roles.2013-08-18April 13 20132013-04-13June 03 20132013-06-03