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A group of young boys and adult men in orange and saffron robes sit cross-legged on a polished white floor in a hall, many with white forehead bands and tripundra-style white markings and rudraksha malas. Brass puja plates with small oil lamps, bells and offering bowls sit before each seated row. Behind them, seated devotees in white clothing watch, and a large gilded throne-like structure and a deity display stand at the right edge of the hall.

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A group of young boys and young men in saffron-orange dhotis and shawls sit cross-legged on low white wooden platforms on a polished marble floor, performing puja. Many have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and arms, and several wear rudraksha malas. Each platform holds brass plates, a small oil lamp, flowers, and offering bowls. Behind them, seated devotees in orange and white watch and join in, and red chairs line the hall under a gold-framed mirror.2013-05-03May 03 20132013-05-03May 02 20132013-05-02A photograph of a group of young ascetic-trainee boys and young men seated cross-legged on a white marble floor in a hall, performing a ritual with small oil lamps (diyas) held in their hands and set on brass trays. Most wear saffron-orange cloth, several have maroon shawls, rudraksha mala necklaces, and white forehead markings. Brass plates, a kalasha-like vessel, and offering items sit before them; a yellow box and red-covered books lie at the lower left. Behind them red chairs are stacked and a few adults stand in the background.2013-05-02A group of young saffron-robed students sit cross-legged on a tiled floor performing a ritual with brass vessels, oil lamps and small flames. Many wear white forehead bands and orange cloth with beaded malas, some with red and orange sashes. Silver trays hold brass puja items, flowers and offerings. Behind them, older men in orange and white robes, some with malas, join in the worship. Gold and orange decor and a red curtain fill the hall.2013-05-03A large group of saffron-robed monastic students sits cross-legged on a white floor for a ritual. Many have white vertical forehead markings and rudraksha malas; the front row has shaven heads. Several have palms pressed together in prayer, and others hold small brass vessels and ritual items on tray-like plates in front of them. A few adults in orange and maroon robes sit among them, and some men in white shirts sit in the back. Brass plates hold flowers, fruit and oil lamps, and a red cloth runs along the back. It appears to be a group puja or chanting session.2013-08-02A row of shaved-headed young sannyasi-style monks sits cross-legged on a hall floor, wearing saffron-orange robes with red borders and rudraksha malas, with white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads. Brass lamps, small kalasha-style vessels and plates of offerings are arranged on low tables before them. Behind them, seated devotees in orange and maroon clothes fill the room, with red curtains at the windows. Several monks sit upright and attentive, facing forward.2013-04-10 +1 copiesDozens of young saffron-robed monks sit cross-legged on a white floor in a temple hall, each in front of a silver tray holding brass lamps, flowers and offerings, performing padapuja. Many wear white headbands, orange robes, and rudraksha malas. Behind them, seated devotees in white and grey shirts watch. At the right, a gilded deity murti and golden ornamental structures stand against the wall, and colourful striped bunting hangs from the ceiling.2013-04-18November 29 20132013-11-29 +3 copiesA long row of young male disciples in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on mats in a bright hall, facing the same direction. Many have white tilak markings on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Each sits before a brass plate, kalasha or small puja vessel with oil lamps and offerings. A man in the foreground wears orange robes, rudraksha malas and forehead markings, and is seated with hands joined. Some attendants in white clothing sit toward the right side.2014-02-03A large group of young boys and men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on white mats in a bright hall with pink walls and red curtains, performing a puja. Many have white sacred ash or tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Each seated participant has a small brass thali and a brass lamp or vessel set before them on a low silver-grey platform, and they hold their hands in anjali or gesture over the offerings. Several adults in white and orange sit among the children. Behind them, a row of metal stanchions guides a walkway and a few seated onlookers are visible at the far left.2013-08-02August 15 20132013-08-15