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December 31 20132013-12-31Two shaved-headed young men in white dhoti and shawl sit cross-legged reading from pink bound booklets, one reading aloud. Both wear dark rudraksha malas, rudraksha bracelets and white vertical tilak on the forehead. The man on the left has a small red dot on his brow and earrings; the man on the right has a small pendant on his mala. Brass lamp stands with lit wicks and white flowers stand behind them on a pink-walled background.2013-12-31Two shaved-headed young male priests sit on red brick steps reading a small Tamil book titled Puja Vidhanam, which has a temple photo on its cover. The priest on the left wears an orange robe, a rudraksha mala, white forehead markings and a red bindi, and holds the book. The priest on the right wears white dhoti-style clothing with a gold border, a rudraksha mala and white markings on the forehead and arms, and reads alongside him.2013-07-29Two young men sit side by side on an orange floor before microphones on stands, reciting from printed sheets at a satsang. The man on the left wears a white dhoti with red-bordered cloth over his shoulder, a gold bead mala, white tilak lines on his forehead and white markings on his arms. The man on the right wears saffron-orange robes with a gold bead mala, a red bindi and bare arms with a gold bangle. Behind them stands a red cushioned seat framed by ornate gold carved panels on an orange wall.2010-11-01August 03 20132013-08-03October 15 20132013-10-15Two seated men lead a chant at microphones in a plain hall. The man on the left wears white dhoti and shawl with maroon borders, gold ornaments on his arms and a gold necklace, and presses his palms together with eyes closed. The man on the right wears an orange shawl over orange clothing, a long gold bead necklace with a pendant, and white forehead markings; he holds an open book and keeps his eyes closed in recitation. Both appear in devotional sanctity during a satsang session, with a door and pale wall behind them.2010-12-18Two men sit cross-legged on a glossy floor performing a puja at a low wooden table with brass vessels, a small oil lamp, a bowl of red flower petals, and offerings. The man on the left wears a white dhoti and shawl, a long rudraksha mala, a red pendant, a wrist bangle and white tilak on his forehead, with palms pressed together in prayer. The man on the right, with a shaved head and glasses, wears an orange-brown dhoti and shawl, multiple rudraksha malas, ear studs, white ash markings on his arms and forehead, and holds a printed sheet while joining his hands. Behind them are gold-coloured ornate pillars, red and maroon drapes and a turquoise wall. Both appear to be reciting from the printed text. The gold-framed figure and tall red drapes suggest a ceremonial hall.2013-03-13Two young priests in white dhotis with gold-bordered edges sit cross-legged on a white floor before a ritual setup. Both wear rudraksha malas, white sacred ash marks on their foreheads and shaved heads. The left priest reads from a green-covered booklet while the right priest holds a green book and handles brass vessels, a small bell and a lamp on a wooden platform. Behind them stand tall brass lamp stands and a painted red-and-gold pot. No a person candidate is visible.2013-08-03Close photo of two shaved-headed men in white dhotis with gold borders seated in meditation or puja. The man in front wears a rudraksha mala, white vertical tilak marks on his forehead and arm, and thin-rimmed glasses, with his eyes closed. Behind him a second man in a white dhoti sits with his hand raised near his face, and a figure in orange robes is partly visible at the right edge. A small pendant hangs at the chest.2011-11-08A photograph of two shaven-headed men seated cross-legged before microphones on stands, chanting with eyes closed. The man on the left wears a white dhoti with a red-bordered cloth over his shoulder and a gold bead mala with a small pendant. The man on the right wears saffron-orange robes and a long gold bead mala with a large gold pendant, with a red bindi and white forehead markings. Behind them an orange wall, a golden ornamental structure at left, and a partly visible figure in white stand in a temple courtyard.October 17 20102010-10-17