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May 20 2013

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May 20 20132013-05-20 +1 copiesTwo young boys in orange sannyasi-style robes sit cross-legged on woven mats, pouring liquid from brass cones into a stainless steel bowl on a silver tray. Both have white sacred ash marks on their foreheads and rudraksha mala necklaces. The boy in front wears a red undergarment visible at his waist, and a yellow flower rests near the second boy's hand. Around them, other robed participants in orange and one in white sit in rows with brass and steel vessels, bowls and a green covered container on the floor. About 6-20 people are visible.2013-12-16Photo 11736843 +1 copiesFebruary 17 20142014-02-17A seated group of young monks and boys in saffron-orange robes with red undergarments, many with white vibhuti stripes on their foreheads and shaved heads, sit on the floor of a hall performing a ritual. Several hold brass horn-shaped cones and bowls, with silver metal vessels and small steel pots set on low silver trays in front of them. Rudraksha malas hang around some necks. In the background, a woman in white and other seated attendees are visible among red mats and white rope barriers. Some participants appear to be working with the cones while others sit with hands near the trays, and an older bald man in orange with glasses sits in the centre-back. No figure is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance cues alone.2013-12-02Photo 11744529 +1 copiesA large group of young and adult sannyasis and novices in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on a white tiled floor during a ritual. Many have white and grey sacred ash marks on their foreheads and bodies, and several wear rudraksha malas. Most hold brass horn-shaped instruments, and silver and steel pots, bowls and cups are set on low silver trays before them. Red mats and a seated woman in the background complete the hall setting.2013-12-02December 02 20132013-12-02August 05 20132013-08-05December 09 20132013-12-09A photograph of a seated group of young boys and adult men in saffron-orange robes, many with white vibhuti stripes on their foreheads, performing a puja in a large hall. In the foreground, boys in orange clothes sit on a mat behind silver-coloured trays holding brass bowls, a brass lamp, flowers and a plastic container. An older man at the right wears an orange garment with red border, a rudraksha mala and a white forehead stripe, with hands folded in prayer. Behind them, more participants in orange and red robes sit in rows, and wall panels and ceiling lights are visible.2013-12-07March 18 20132013-03-18