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A photograph of a group of young children, mostly shaved-headed boys and a few girls with hair tied back, seated closely together on a mat in orange and saffron robes with maroon borders. Several have white or ash-coloured smears on their scalps and faces, and some wear vertical tilaka marks, earrings and beaded necklaces. Two older girls in orange sit behind them, and an adult in white is visible at the right edge. Some children hold small items and look toward the front. A small oil lamp and brass items sit in the foreground.

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Seated young boys in saffron-orange robes with pink borders and rudraksha malas sit in rows during a ritual gathering in a temple hall. Several have white tilak stripes across the forehead and shaved heads. One boy in the foreground holds a white object in his hands, and brass dishes, flower petals and a red-and-white flower offering lie on the floor before them. Adult devotees in white and orange clothing sit in the background, and a wrist watch and red flowers are visible near the front. The scene resembles a puja or satsang, with the boys participating as young sannyasi-style students.2014-06-06Photo of a seated group of young and adult sannyasis in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas and white vibhuti marks on their foreheads and arms, sitting on a light floor during a ritual gathering. In the foreground, a shaved-headed boy in saffron and a boy with red-framed glasses sit with hands folded or lips parted in chanting. Behind them, adult men with hands in anjali mudra and open-mouthed chanting sit among other boys in red and orange clothing. Brass plates, small lamps and offering trays rest in front of them, and a row of metal stanchions and chains runs behind. A brass oil lamp and a plastic container are visible at the lower edge.2013-10-22Shaven-headed young sannyasi-style devotees in saffron-orange robes sit close together at a homa or yagna fire pit, performing a ritual. Several wear white tilak or vibhuti marks on their foreheads, and a few have earrings and beaded necklaces. One boy in front holds a wooden ladle or spoon over the flames, while another reaches toward the offerings. A woman in an orange sari with a maroon border and a white tilak stands behind them with a necklace and bangles. Behind the group, a large crowd of people in white clothes watches. Flames, a brass vessel and small offerings are visible in the foreground.2013-07-22September AFP 2013 +1 copiesA photograph of a seated group of young boys in saffron-orange robes, many with shaved heads and white vibhuti marks on their foreheads, sitting on a paved floor and listening attentively. The boy in the foreground left wears a rudraksha mala across his chest and a silver bangle, and a tuft of hair is tied at the back of his head. Other boys wear glasses and sit with hands folded or resting on their knees. Behind them, figures in red and orange garments are partly visible. The faces are not identifiable from appearance and no a person candidate is clearly present.2014-10-05A photograph of a row of shaved-headed young boys seated on the floor in orange robes with white vibhuti stripes across their foreheads. The boy at right presses his palms together in anjali mudra with eyes closed, and the boy beside him also holds his hands in prayer. Several boys wear rudraksha beads and earrings. In the foreground a silver tray holds white and yellow flowers. Adult devotees in orange and red sit in the background of a hall with red curtains.2013-11-09July 22 20132013-07-22A photograph of a group of young boys seated cross-legged on a white floor in a temple hall, dressed in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments with reddish-pink borders and wearing beaded rudraksha malas. Several have white vibhuti or chandan stripes on their foreheads and arms, and a few have red kumkum dots. Their eyes are lowered or looking to the side in quiet attention. Behind them, a gold-colored ornate deity mount or canopy with a fan and a wall are visible. The scene suggests a satsang or ritual gathering.2013-10-06A photograph of several young boys seated closely together, all with shaved heads and white forehead markings, wearing saffron-orange robes and rudraksha mala necklaces. The boy in the centre wears glasses and a small pendant, gesturing with an open hand; the boy at left smiles and gestures toward him. Others in red-and-orange robes sit behind, one holding a brass plate.2013-04-13 +1 copiesNovember 10 20132013-11-10A photograph of seated monastic devotees during a gathering. In the foreground, two young boys in saffron-orange robes wear long rudraksha mala necklaces and have white horizontal tilaka bands across their foreheads and upper arms. Behind them, a shaved-headed young man in orange and peach robes sits with a rudraksha mala, white forehead marking and calm gaze. Other seated participants in red and maroon robes, and women in saris, fill the background. Some seated figures appear to be in meditation with eyes lowered. The setting is an indoor hall with red chairs.2013-09-11A group of young boys in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on the floor performing a ritual. Several have white and red sacred ash markings on their foreheads and shaved heads. Some hold small yellow items and brass plates with oil lamps and flower offerings before them. Behind them, adult men in white and red clothing sit on red chairs, one wearing a rudraksha mala and another in a saffron wrap. The setting appears to be a hall with a tiled floor.2013-10-29