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A large group of shaved-headed priests in saffron and rust-orange dhotis and shawls sit cross-legged on the floor performing a ritual. Many have white and yellow sacred markings on their foreheads and bodies, and wear rudraksha malas. Several hold brass conch shells to their lips or raise them, while others hold small metal bowls and vessels. Brass kalashas, steel bowls, flowers, fruit and small oil lamps are arranged on orange cloth and mats. Behind them, rows of seated people in white and red clothing watch from a tiled hall. A youth in a yellow turban sits in the lower right.

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September 16 20132013-09-16September 16 20132013-09-16A group of saffron-robed monks sit cross-legged on a tiled floor performing a ritual, many with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Each holds a long brass horn-shaped vessel, pouring liquid into or drawing from it, while stainless steel bowls, pots and small brass items are arranged before them on the floor. Several younger boys in red garments and white forehead marks sit among the group, and a figure in white dhoti and shawl sits at the right edge.2013-09-16 +1 copiesSeptember 16 20132013-09-16September 18 20132013-09-18April 06 20132013-04-06A photograph of a ritual gathering in a hall, with many young priests and devotees seated on the floor in orange and maroon robes. Foreground boys wear orange cloth and rudraksha malas, their foreheads and arms marked with white ash; some hold small items at their hands while sitting before brass puja vessels, small dishes and flowers on low tables. Behind them, rows of seated participants in maroon and red garments and white clothing sit behind rope barriers, with a few standing figures and an older man in white at the right edge. The scene suggests a puja or abhishekam-style ceremony with brass vessels and oil lamps.2013-09-23Priests and young boys seated on the floor of a hall perform a ritual puja. Many boys wear orange-saffron dhotis and shawls, rudraksha malas, and white forehead tilaka bands, and they hold golden horn-shaped vessels. One man in a white dhoti and shawl with a gold border sits in the centre holding a ceremonial item. Brass and steel bowls, a brass pot, marigold garlands, flower offerings and a black stone lingam-like object are arranged in front of them. A large audience in white clothes sits behind on chairs and the floor, and an orange gold-trimmed shrine stands at the back.2013-08-19A large indoor hall where rows of young men in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on white floor mats before brass ritual trays holding small oil lamps, bowls, bells and flowers. Several seated ascetics wear rudraksha malas and white-painted forehead and arm markings, and one at the front right holds a folded-hand pose beside a tray with a lamp. Behind them, devotees in white dhotis and shirts sit on the floor and chairs, and a few people stand near the back of the room. The scene looks like a group puja or ritual gathering.2013-04-06A photograph of a large group of saffron-robed young monks seated on the floor of a hall performing a puja. Many boys and young men wear orange dhoti-style wraps, rudraksha malas and white tripundra marks on their foreheads and arms. Each seated row has small brass lamps, bowls, plates of flowers and offerings on silver trays. Behind them, women in white saris and men in white sit in a wider assembly beneath red drapes and a banner. A bald older priest in orange sits at the left edge, hands folded. The setting is a ritual hall with pillars and red curtains.2013-10-29 +1 copiesApril 06 20132013-04-06 +1 copiesA seated group of shaved-headed young sannyasis and devotees in saffron and orange robes performs a ritual in a hall, with white tilaka and vibhuti marks on their foreheads. Several hold small brass bells and implements, and brass vessels and a small plastic container sit on low wooden stands in front. A man on the left in rust-brown robes and a saffron-orange shawl with rudraksha malas holds a small brass lamp and a bell. Behind them, rows of seated boys in maroon and red robes and adults in red and white sit on the floor.2013-07-01