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Dozens 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.

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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.2013-05-03A 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.2013-05-02May 02 20132013-05-02April 10 20132013-04-10November 29 20132013-11-29 +3 copiesA 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.2013-05-03April 18 20132013-04-18April 18 20132013-04-18April 10 20132013-04-10November 29 20132013-11-29 +3 copiesApril 18 20132013-04-18A photograph of a seated group of saffron-robed ascetics performing a puja in a hall with white tiled floor. Many ascetics in orange and deep red dhotis and shawls, with rudraksha malas and white forehead markings, sit on mats before small silver puja trays holding brass lamps, bells, flowers, red kumkum and a conch. A central figure in orange with a rudraksha mala sits with hands folded, while others prepare offerings. Red chairs and standing onlookers in white and light clothing sit at the back. Some ascetics appear to be children. Count visible people is more than 20.2013-11-29 +3 copies