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A 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.

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April 14 20122012-04-14April 14 20122012-04-14A seated group of devotees performs a ritual in a large hall with red-and-white striped mats. Foreground boys in grey, white and blue shirts sit before brass plates, small lamps, bowls and a kalasha-like vessel with offerings. Behind them, a man in a maroon shirt and dark trousers sits with hands joined near a lamp. Several shaven-headed men in white dhoti-style garments with orange shawls sit in the middle row, and a seated man in a white shirt presses his palms together at right. Women in colourful saris sit at the back. The scene conveys a group puja or satsang with oil lamps and brass vessels arranged on the floor.2012-04-09A 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 large group of seated devotees, mostly boys and young men, sits cross-legged on mats in a hall during a ritual worship. Brass lamps, small bowls and plates with offerings, including fruit and a red-orange paste, are arranged on the floor before them. In the front foreground a boy in a white shirt sits with eyes closed, palms resting near the offerings, and a boy in a striped shirt sits nearby. Behind them, a shaved-headed man in white ritual dhoti with a tilak stands out among older seated people in pink, orange and teal clothing. Several people in the back wear saffron and orange saris and shirts. The scene reads as a satsang or puja gathering with lamps and offerings.2012-04-09Many 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.2012-04-08A 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.2012-04-04A seated group of boys and young men sits cross-legged on mats during a puja in a hall. Several wear white tilak or forehead bands and orange or saffron shirts, including a boy in a rust-orange kurta in the right foreground with hands folded. A boy in a khaki shirt sits centrally with eyes closed near a brass ritual plate holding a small ornate lamp. Brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel, flower offerings and small plates are arranged on the floor, with a lit lamp in a clear container at left. Behind them, adults in white and blue shirts sit among rows of attendees and red chairs.2012-05-02A photograph of a large group seated cross-legged on a tiled hall floor during a devotional gathering. Many attendees, mostly boys and young men in colourful shirts and shorts, sit with palms pressed together in namaskar. Brass plates, small brass lamps, and steel pots holding offerings and flower petals sit on mats in front of them. A saffron-clad figure with a shaved head sits at the front right, and a bare-headed figure in white dhoti clothing sits at the left edge. Women in saris sit in the background, and a large orange bag lies near the bottom right.2012-04-04May 07 20122012-05-07April 08 20122012-04-08April 09 20122012-04-09