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A group of saffron-robed men sit cross-legged on a floor during a ritual, playing small brass handbells and holding ritual implements. Several wear rudraksha malas and gold bangles, and many have white tripundra markings on their foreheads. In the foreground are brass vessels, a small oil lamp, white cloth pieces and offerings on a low table. The men appear to be chanting from printed sheets, and a red curtain hangs in the background.

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A row of shaven-headed men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on a floor, raising small brass oil lamps and handheld brass bells during a ritual. Several wear rudraksha malas and white and sandalwood tilaks or body markings. Brass plates, small cups, orange cloths and white flower petals sit on a stone tray and mats in front of them. A red curtain hangs at the back, and a person on the far right raises a lamp. Behind the front row, partly visible people in orange clothing also hold lamps.2013-02-25February 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesFebruary 22 20132013-02-22 +1 copiesSeveral shaved-headed male devotees in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on a floor during a ritual. Foreground figures wear long rudraksha malas and bands of white sacred ash on their arms and foreheads. One man in the centre holds a small brass vessel and a bell-like object near offerings, while the man on the right sits with hands folded in meditation. Brass lamps, a white cloth and flower petals lie before them, with an ornate temple interior behind.2014-04-10A photograph of several shaved-headed men in saffron and orange robes seated closely together during a ritual session. Each wears a rudraksha mala and white horizontal tilaka marks on the forehead and upper arms. The man at left holds a lit oil lamp in one hand and a small brass vessel sits near the front. Another seated man in orange robes sits centrally with hands folded. Behind them a standing and seated audience in white and grey clothing is partially visible. No one is clearly identifiable as a person from appearance, so the seated monastic participants are described by role only.2013-04-14March 04 20132013-03-04 +1 copiesMay 04 20132013-05-04February 26 20132013-02-26March 04 20132013-03-04February 26 20132013-02-26April 18 20142014-04-18February 02 20162016-02-02 +1 copies