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A group of young boys in orange robes sits cross-legged on mats in a hall during a puja. Most have shaved heads with white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and wear rudraksha malas and gold chains. Brass lamps, small kalasha-like vessels, flowers and a plate of kumkum sit on a cloth before them. Behind them standing figures in orange and red robes move about, one holding a long ceremonial staff, and a man in white stands near a red curtain. Chairs, a water dispenser and a shoe rack are visible at the edges of the room.

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April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesPhotograph of a row of young boys seated cross-legged on a white floor in an indoor hall, wearing orange-saffron dhoti-style garments with maroon borders, rudraksha malas, and white sacred ash (vibhuti) marks on their foreheads. Brass puja vessels, small bowls and a kalasha-style brass lamp set sit on pink and brown mats in front of them, with flower petals and offerings. Several boys have eyes closed in meditation with hands folded. An adult in orange robes is partly visible at the left edge, and a cream cushioned chair sits at right.2013-04-03April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesMarch 27 20132013-03-27A photograph of a large hall with many seated young boys in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, their heads shaved and foreheads marked with white sacred ash, chanting with eyes closed or mouths open. Brass oil lamps, small brass bowls and a silver tray with flowers sit in front of them on a white floor. Behind them, adult devotees in white and red clothing sit in rows, and a saffron cloth hangs on a rack at the back wall. The scene suggests a group chanting or puja. A small framed portrait stands at the right edge. a person's presence is not clearly identifiable from appearance.2013-09-10April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesA row of young boys seated cross-legged on a white floor, dressed in saffron-orange robes with maroon borders, each with a white tilak on the forehead and rudraksha malas. Several have eyes closed in meditation and hands folded in lap. In front of them on mats are brass puja vessels, bells, a conch shell and small offering plates. At the far right an empty ornate chair stands near the wall. Behind them other seated figures in orange are partly visible.2013-04-03August 15 20132013-08-15A seated group of young and adult saffron-robed monks and devotees sits on the floor of a hall during a puja. Many boys wear saffron and maroon robes with gold-edged cloth, white tilak lines on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Brass oil lamps, small brass vessels and plates of offerings sit on red cloths in front of them, and several participants have hands pressed together in prayer. Behind them, other devotees in white and saffron sit among the rows, with a wooden cabinet and maroon curtain along the wall.2013-03-27A photograph of a row of young boys in saffron-orange robes seated on the floor at a long white table during a puja. Several boys have shaved heads, white sandalwood or vibhuti markings on their foreheads, and wooden rudraksha malas around their necks. They hold small brass bells and lamps and perform ritual gestures over brass puja vessels, lamps and small offerings laid on the table. Red curtains and a wooden door stand in the background, with a few other robed figures and a lit oil lamp visible further back. A brown cloth bag with gold trim rests on the table at left.2014-04-20