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A photograph of a long row of sannyasis seated cross-legged on a tiled floor, wearing saffron-orange robes, rudraksha malas and white horizontal tripundra markings on their foreheads and arms. They hold brass cone-shaped vessels. Behind the rows, other seated participants in orange and red garments continue the line under white poles and ropes. The scene appears to be a group puja or abhishekam ritual in a temple hall.

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October 07 20132013-10-07A photo of a group of saffron-robed ritual participants seated in rows on white floor mats during a puja at a hall with orange and maroon decor. Many men have white horizontal tilak lines on their foreheads and bodies and wear rudraksha malas; they hold brass horn-shaped vessels and pour ritual water into silver and steel bowls arranged on trays before them. Women in red and orange sarees sit at the left edge. Brass pots and offering plates with flowers and petals fill the foreground. Orange panels with gold pillars and lattice windows line the back wall.2013-10-07October 07 20132013-10-07December 09 20132013-12-09December 02 20132013-12-02December 02 20132013-12-02March 03 20142014-03-03February 22 20132013-02-22 +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.2013-12-02Several sannyasis in saffron and orange robes sit cross-legged on a white tiled floor at a ritual, with white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads and white paste on their arms. Rudraksha malas hang around their necks. Each has brass and silver plates before him holding yellow marigold petals, pink flowers, small brass oil lamps, bells, a brass kalasha-style vessel and cups. Several men with shaved heads and orange robes sit in rows behind them, and a few younger boys in the background watch. Red curtains and framed pictures hang on the walls, and a small bag rests on the floor. The scene looks like a puja or abhishekam preparation.2014-01-28October 07 20132013-10-07April 18 20142014-04-18