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April 14 2013

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June 05 20132013-06-05August 08 20132013-08-08A photograph of several young boys seated on the floor in orange saffron robes, with white marks on their foreheads and rudraksha beaded necklaces. They sit before a low table holding small brass oil lamps (diyas) lit with flames, brass vessels, a brass bell-like item, and yellow flower petals or marigolds. One boy in the foreground holds his hand near his face while the others look down toward the offerings, appearing to take part in a ritual puja. A pale pink wall and a red curtain form the background. No recognizable a person figure is visible.2013-04-24Seated devotees in saffron-orange robes sit on a mat in a hall with red curtains and framed pictures on the walls. Several shaven-headed boys and young men wear white vertical forehead markings and bare upper bodies with orange cloth draped over them. In the foreground a young boy with a red bindi and palms pressed together in prayer sits beside a clear plastic container and brass plates holding offerings. An older bald man with a rudraksha mala and white arm markings sits at right with hands folded, while a few people in red garments sit behind. The atmosphere is one of attentive prayer during a seated ritual.2013-12-13April 26 20132013-04-26July 02 20132013-07-02April 10 20132013-04-10August 03 20132013-08-03A row of young monks in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on the floor during a puja. Many have shaved heads with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads and wear rudraksha malas around their necks. Several chant with eyes closed or gaze forward. In front of them lie rows of brass oil lamps, kalashas and small brass vessels on trays, with lit flames and flower offerings. Red curtains hang in the background.2013-04-10April 25 20142014-04-25Several shaved-headed young boys in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on a mat in prayer, palms pressed together at chest level. Each has white vibhuti or sacred marks across the forehead and upper arms. The two foreground boys wear rudraksha malas; the left one wears silver bangles. Behind them, other devotees with palms joined are seated, and a small lit oil lamp flame glows at lower left among ritual items. The setting appears to be an indoor satsang or puja gathering.2013-04-14 +1 copiesApril 04 20132013-04-04