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A photograph of a group of young shaved-headed boys and older men in saffron-orange robes seated cross-legged on a white floor during a ritual. The boys wear orange cloths with magenta borders, rudraksha-style bead necklaces and white sacred ash stripes on their foreheads and arms. Several chant with mouths open and hands raised in gesture. In front of them lie brass plates, lamps, small bowls, flowers and garlands on a white cloth. Red curtains hang in the background. A figure on the upper left, in orange with beads and white markings, is partly visible.

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A photograph of a large group of young boys seated cross-legged on a tiled floor during a puja in a hall. They wear saffron-orange dhoti-style wraps with pink or red borders, rudraksha malas around their necks, and white sacred ash bands across their foreheads. Many hold small brass bells and handheld items, and several have their hands raised in ritual gestures. Brass plates with flowers, a small kalasha-style vessel and brass lamps sit on a low tray in the foreground. Behind them, adults in white and saffron sit on chairs and mats near red curtains and stacked red chairs.2014-08-30A group of young shaved-headed boys in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on the floor in a row, with white vertical tilaka marks on their foreheads and white ash-like markings on their arms. Several wear rudraksha-style bead malas and hold their palms together or lift hands in ritual gesture. In front of them on a white cloth are brass lamps, small bowls, flowers and other puja items. Behind them, older robed monks in saffron sit, and red curtains frame the room. The scene suggests a satsang or puja gathering.2013-08-02A row of young boys seated on the floor in orange saffron robes, each with rudraksha mala necklaces and white vibhuti lines across the forehead, eyes closed in meditation or prayer. Brass puja vessels, small lamps, plates of flower petals and white flowers are arranged on a white cloth-covered low table in front. Rows of other seated devotees in orange continue along the back, with a red curtain behind them. The boy at left wears red-framed glasses and has his hands folded.2014-04-18July 29 20132013-07-29April 25 20142014-04-25A photograph of young male sannyasi-style disciples seated cross-legged on low silver-topped platforms during a ritual. They wear orange-saffron robes and white vertical marks on their foreheads; several wear dark rudraksha malas. Brass bells, oil lamps, small brass cups, plates of fruit and sweets, and white flowers sit before them on the platforms. One boy in the foreground has his hands folded, eyes closed, while others look forward or sit with bowed heads. Behind them, orange-clad figures and a few spectators are partly visible against a light background. No central figure is clearly identifiable as a person, so the scene shows disciples in a puja or satsang setting.2013-05-09A seated group of young and adult sannyasis in saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, with white tilak and forehead markings, performing a ritual in a hall with red floor covering. Several boys with shaved heads sit cross-legged; one palms together in prayer, others hold small brass items and offering plates with flowers and fruit near them. Behind them, men in white shirts with red shawls sit in rows. Compact, orderly ritual sitting.2013-11-18February 07 20142014-02-07A 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.2013-08-02April 10 20132013-04-10Several young saffron-robed devotees sit cross-legged on the floor in a hall, palms pressed together in namaskar with eyes closed. Their foreheads bear white sacred ash markings with red bindis, and they wear rudraksha malas. Brass vessels, flowers, a small oil lamp and a folded orange and red cloth with a gold chain lie on a low table in front, with a tray of offerings to the right.2013-11-12May 08 20132013-05-08