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A seated group of shaved-headed men and boys in saffron and orange robes performs a ritual with small oil lamps held in their hands, several with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads and arms. Two men in front wear rudraksha malas over orange cloth and gesture toward lit diyas. Behind them, younger boys in maroon robes with gold trim and white forehead bands sit with lamps, and a red curtained stage stands in the background. The setting appears to be a hall with a red backdrop and stacked chairs. Faces of the seated figures are partly visible; no figure is clearly identifiable as a specific individual.

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April 18 20142014-04-18A large group of men in saffron-orange and maroon robes sit cross-legged on a floor during a ritual, many holding small brass oil lamps with lit flames. Several wear rudraksha and beaded malas, and many have white sacred ash marks on their foreheads and arms. A plate and small bowls sit in front of them. Behind them stand more seated participants and red curtains line the hall. No clearly identifiable a person figure is evident in the frame, so no candidate is marked.2014-04-18January 08 20172017-01-08A group of devotees in saffron and maroon robes sit on mats performing a ritual with brass oil lamps, incense and small offering bowls. The central priest in orange robes with rudraksha malas and a forehead marking holds a lamp and a bell, while the men on either side hold lamps and incense. Behind them, many young boys in orange and red garments and white forehead markings sit with hands folded, and older men in white clothes sit among them. Brass plates with flowers, fruits and ritual items lie in front, in a large hall.2014-06-19June 03 20142014-06-03A photograph of a seated group of young and adult ascetic devotees in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, most with white sandalwood or vibhuti lines and bindis on their foreheads. Several hold small oil lamps with flames, and some sit before brass plates of offerings and a bell. Two older men in the back row look toward the camera, and a person in white stands in the background near a fan and a table. Several faces are partially cropped.2013-09-18A group of young boys with shaved heads and white tilak marks on their foreheads and arms sit closely together, holding small brass oil lamps with lit flames aloft and forward. They wear saffron-orange robes, some with dark maroon garments and gold borders, and several wear rudraksha malas. Brass lamps and a few flower offerings sit on a silver tray in the lower right. The setting is a plain indoor hall with a red wall in the background.2013-04-14 +1 copiesA photograph of a group of young male devotees seated on the floor in an indoor hall, performing a ritual. The foreground man wears a rust-red dhoti and wrap with a long rudraksha mala, holding a small brass vessel. Behind him, several men in saffron-orange robes with rudraksha malas hold lit oil lamps, and one has a white-painted forehead. A man on the right with a bald head, white forehead and arm markings, and a rust-red wrap raises a hand. Brass pots sit on the floor, and spectators sit in the background. No identifiable a person is visible in appearance.2013-04-14November 22 20132013-11-22A photograph of a group of young boys and men seated on the floor during a ritual gathering. Many wear maroon tunics with gold trim and gold sashes, while several seated monks wear saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas with shaved heads and white and tilak markings. A boy in front holds a small brass oil lamp, and a brass plate with offerings, a flower and a small bowl sits on a low table in the foreground. Several older men in saffron with shaved heads are in the foreground, one chanting with open mouth. The setting appears to be an indoor hall with a light floor.2013-06-15 +1 copiesJune 03 20142014-06-03January 03 20132013-01-03