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A photograph of a temple-like hall where a large crowd of children sits cross-legged on the floor, most seen from behind. A framed portrait on an easel-like stand shows a seated figure with a rudraksha mala, flower garlands and saffron clothing, set on a straw mat with green palm fronds. To the right, a man in white with an orange shawl stands with hands folded beside a shrine containing a small deity murti. A small television screen sits at left beside a standing figure in gold-and-red sari-like dress. Colourful striped cloth hangs on the pillars and a lamp glows on the shrine.

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A photograph of children seated on the floor of an indoor temple hall, facing a standing adult man in a white dhoti-style garment with an orange shawl. Behind him is an ornate gold altar with a small deity murti and a hanging oil lamp. In front of the children, a large framed portrait garlanded with a flower necklace sits on a bed of green palm fronds, showing a seated figure with long hair in orange clothing. Two dark stone dvarapala-style guardian statues flank a doorway on the left, and a green-and-gold drape hangs nearby. Framed photographs in orange tones hang on the upper white wall. Roughly thirty children in mixed casual clothes, some on a green mat, sit closely together.2007-11-14A photograph inside a temple-style hall where a large group of children sits on the floor on green mats and cloth, many with raised hands. A standing man in white clothing with an orange shawl stands in front of a framed portrait of a bearded figure garlanded with flowers, placed on a raised platform with green leaves. Two dark decorative statues in golden dress flank the scene, and framed photographs hang on the white wall above. Stacked white containers sit at the left edge. A shrine with a deity murti is visible through an arch at the left.2007-11-14A photograph inside a temple-style hall with white walls, carved pillars and framed photographs hanging high on the wall. A standing adult in white clothing with an orange-saffron shawl stands before a seated crowd of children on mats. In the foreground, a large framed portrait of a figure in orange robes with a garland of orange and yellow flowers rests on straw-covered ground beside a palm plant. To the left stands a yellow-and-gold painted statue of a deity figure, and striped decorative poles flank the portrait. Several children in shirts and dresses sit cross-legged, while an adult sits at the right edge and a boy in a striped sweater stands near the right wall.2007-11-14Photograph inside a hall with white walls, a moulded white ceiling and ceiling fans. Many children sit on the floor on a green mat facing a framed portrait of a deity garlanded with flowers, placed before a lit shrine area with striped cloth hangings. A standing man in a white dhoti and a yellow shawl stands at the right with his back to the camera. A gilded seated deity murti is at the far right edge. Framed pictures hang on the wall above, and a small television sits at the left.2007-11-14A photograph inside a temple-style hall with white pillars and a dark polished floor. A standing man in white dhoti and an orange-saffron shawl, seen from behind, faces a shrine with deity murti in a green-curtained niche and a small framed image on a stand. Around him, about two dozen children sit cross-legged on the floor in mixed shirts and shorts, facing the shrine. Ornate red-and-white decorated pillars flank the shrine, and a framed portrait showing a figure with orange robes, rudraksha beads and a crown sits on a cushioned seat at right. Framed pictures hang on the walls and a small CRT monitor sits at left.2007-11-14A photograph inside a temple-style hall where thirty or more children sit cross-legged on the floor facing a framed portrait of a long-haired, saffron-clad figure garlanded with marigolds, placed on a raised dais draped with a striped fabric. Beside the portrait stands a small deity murti in an ornate gilt shrine with a hanging lamp above it. To the left, two adults in saffron and yellow stand near a decorated pillar with striped hangings. A man in a white shirt and a boy in a striped sweater stand to the right near the shrine. Framed photographs of saffron-robed sannyasis hang on the white wall above.2007-11-14Indoor hall with white pillars and ceiling medallions, where a large group of children sits on mats facing a framed portrait of a deity garlanded with flowers, placed on a straw-covered platform with palm fronds. A standing man in white shirt and dark trousers holds a stack of white items near the portrait, while a man in an orange-and-white shawl stands nearby. A woman in a red-orange saree stands at right beside a golden tiered structure, and a yellow-clad female statue stands at left. Stacked white blocks sit on the floor in front of the children, and framed pictures hang on the walls. Ceiling fans are visible overhead.2007-11-14A photograph of a children's programme in a plain whitewashed hall with barred windows and ceiling fans. Thirty-plus children sit cross-legged on striped green and red mats, most seen from behind, wearing shirts and dresses in blue, white, orange and checks. A standing boy in white with an orange shawl stands at the left. At the front, a black backdrop carries a large portrait of a smiling man wearing a golden-yellow turban. Below it, a small table with flowers and a microphone is flanked by several adults in white and orange clothing. A television and small table sit at the right edge.2007-05-04A hall filled with boys seated on mats facing a stage. A large black draped backdrop shows a golden figure in a turban. On a gold throne in the centre sits a small seated figure in orange robes with a red cushion, flanked by a white-clad attendant bending over a brass object. Two men in white stand at the stage edges and a small table lamp sits beside the throne. On the right wall a poster shows a smiling man in a turban and white robe with a caption. Many boys in white, yellow, orange and striped shirts sit cross-legged, watching the stage. The scene is a children's program setting.2006-05-02A photograph inside a white-walled temple hall where many children sit on the floor in front of a shrine. A priest in white dhoti and yellow shawl stands near a deity murti and a dark-blue figure beneath a green canopy, flanked by tall striped pillars and two dark carved guardian figures. A framed portrait of a man with long hair, orange garland and orange clothing sits on a straw-covered base at right, labelled with no readable caption. Children in school clothes, some in red, green and white, sit on a green mat and white sheets, with an adult in a blue shawl at lower left. A ceiling fan and framed pictures hang on the walls.2007-11-14Interior of a temple hall where a crowd of children and several adults sit on the floor facing a shrine. Two tall dark guardian figures in yellow and orange draped garments flank the central deity murti, which is dressed and placed under a green canopy. A man in white dhoti and a yellow shawl stands at the shrine, and another man in white stands to the left. Rows of white blocks or offering pieces lie on a cloth in front of the children. A framed photograph on the right shows a smiling man with long hair, wearing a red-orange garland, placed on a straw-covered platform. A small television sits at left and a ceiling fan is overhead.2007-11-14Indoor photo of a children's class in a plain hall with cream walls and a red floor mat. A seated teacher in white dhoti and orange shawl sits cross-legged near the front, facing a standing young boy in grey shorts and a light shirt. Thirty or more children in blue school uniforms and colourful clothes sit on red and grey mats in front. To the right, a framed portrait of a deity with a pink and blue LED border stands on a white-covered table in front of a green curtain. A tall brass oil lamp stands at the far left beside a wall hanging. A blue banner with a white-turbaned figure hangs on the back wall.