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A large group of children and young people sits cross-legged on the floor of an ashram hall, with brass plates, small oil lamps, banana leaves and food offerings arranged in front of them on mats. Many have their palms pressed together in prayer. Several boys wear striped shirts, orange and pink tops, and a Thailand-printed white tee, while a few adults in red and orange kurtas and light clothing sit behind them.

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May 03 20122012-05-03A seated group of many devotees on woven mats in a hall during a ritual. In the foreground a boy in a red-and-white striped shirt leans forward lighting a small oil lamp on a brass plate, and a boy in an orange-red kurta sits beside him. A young woman in a green-and-pink striped top sits with folded hands. Nearby children in white and grey shirts, one in a beige 'THAILAND' t-shirt, sit with brass thalis holding flowers, fruit and lamps. Behind them adult men in white kurtas and dhotis sit in rows, and a pink-covered bucket sits among the offerings.2012-04-14A photograph of a large seated congregation during a group worship session in a hall with a polished floor. Rows of boys and young people sit cross-legged on mats in front of brass plates, small brass lamps, bowls and offerings of sweets and fruit. Many wear white or casual shirts, orange shirts and checked shirts. Older men in white kurta-style clothing sit in the back rows with hands folded, and a shaven-headed man in white and a man with glasses are visible on the right. Some seated people have palms joined in prayer. Orange cloth bags and an orange shawl lie in front, and a small brass deity figure stands at the lower left.A photograph of a group of boys seated cross-legged on a tiled floor in a temple-like hall, facing a ritual setup with brass puja plates, lit oil lamps, and small brass vessels. Their clothes include a black shirt with red trim, green, blue checked, orange, olive and bright yellow-green t-shirts, and a white dhoti-style cloth on one boy. Behind them stacked striped mattresses and a white plastic chair are visible, and a figure in white clothing is partly visible at the upper left. Several boys have their hands folded or resting on their laps, and one wears a red bindi.2012-04-04Many boys sit cross-legged in rows on mats on a white marble floor during a ritual meal or puja. Brass thalis, bowls and small lamps with offerings of fruit, sweets and sliced items sit in front of them. Several boys have hands raised in prayer or gesture, and a lit oil lamp is visible at the upper right. The foreground boys wear striped polo shirts, an orange t-shirt and a green shirt, and the boy in orange has his eyes closed in meditation. No single figure is identifiable as a person in this view.2012-04-08Seated group of boys and young men in a bright hall sit cross-legged on mats on a white tiled floor, with several brass oil lamps and small brass plates with offerings in front of them. Many wear casual shirts and t-shirts in blue, orange, green striped, purple and red. Some have palms pressed together in namaskar, and a man in a khaki shirt at the right edge also has hands folded. Background shows red curtains, pale pink walls, framed certificates and a few adults seated near the back. Plastic food containers and a backpack lie on the floor.2012-04-03A photograph of a seated puja in a tiled hall, with a long row of participants sitting cross-legged on mats in front of brass puja plates, small brass lamps, bowls and offerings. In the foreground a young man in a red shirt and dark trousers looks toward the camera beside a boy in a striped shirt. On the right a bald man in a white dhoti with a red-bordered cloth sits with hands folded near a brass plate holding fruit and flowers. Several boys in checked and plain shirts sit along the row. A grey cable runs along the floor between the rows.2011-07-29A large indoor hall where many children and adults sit cross-legged on mats in a group puja. In the foreground, boys in white, green, purple and checked shirts hold small brass vessels and kneel before brass oil lamps, bells and a golden nataraja-style ornament on the floor. A boy in white dhoti with white vibhuti on his forehead sits centrally, and a boy in a yellow-green shirt has a white forehead mark. Behind them, adults in white shirts with lanyards and a few in saffron/orange sashes sit on floor mats and red chairs. A wall display with framed pictures and a banner is visible at the upper right. The scene appears to be a devotional ritual or satsang.2012-04-29A seated group of devotees takes part in a puja in a hall with pale walls and red curtains. In the foreground a young boy in a white shirt presses his palms together in anjali, and beside him a boy in a checked shirt sits with his eyes lowered. Behind them men and boys sit in rows, some in white dhotis with yellow borders. Brass puja vessels, small oil lamps with lit wicks, and offering plates with fruit and flowers are laid on a cloth on the floor along the row, and a green plastic basin sits at the left edge.2011-10-09April 09 20122012-04-09A photograph of a large group of boys and young men seated cross-legged in rows on a tiled floor during a seated puja. Before each person are brass plates and small brass lamps holding oil lamps, fruit, bananas, red-and-white sweets and flower offerings on banana leaves or mats. A young man in the foreground wears a red kurta and a rudraksha-style mala and performs the offering with his hands over a plate. Others wear white kurtas, orange and striped shirts, and casual clothes. Oil lamps burn along the floor and the setting appears to be a temple hall with white canopies overhead.2011-09-26April 04 20122012-04-04