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A photograph of seated young disciples in saffron-orange robes with hands pressed together in namaskar during a ritual gathering in a temple hall. The foreground boys wear rudraksha malas; the nearest has a red bindi and white forehead marks. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit in front of them, and behind them more devotees in orange, red and white clothing sit in rows before shrines with deity murti. Several people are partly visible in the background.

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April 25 20142014-04-25Photograph of young shaved-headed boys in saffron-orange robes seated in a row during a ceremony, with white vibhuti stripes and red kumkum dots on their foreheads. The foreground boy on the left has red-framed glasses and presses his palms together in anjali, eyes closed. The middle boy wears clear-framed glasses and a long rudraksha mala across his robe, hands folded in his lap. The right boy sits with hands clasped, looking forward. Behind them, more boys in orange and an adult in white clothing sit in the assembly, and a small metal lamp or kalasha sits at the bottom right.2013-10-25April 25 20142014-04-25Several shaved-headed young boys in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged in a row with palms pressed together in namaste, eyes closed, as if chanting. Their foreheads bear white ash markings, and some wear rudraksha mala beads and small hoop earrings. Brass and silver ritual vessels and a pink cloth sit in the foreground. The boys in front are sharply focused while those behind are blurred.2014-04-10April 17 20142014-04-17Several shaved-headed young boys in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on a mat in prayer, palms pressed together at chest level. Each has white vibhuti or sacred marks across the forehead and upper arms. The two foreground boys wear rudraksha malas; the left one wears silver bangles. Behind them, other devotees with palms joined are seated, and a small lit oil lamp flame glows at lower left among ritual items. The setting appears to be an indoor satsang or puja gathering.2013-04-14 +1 copiesApril 10 20142014-04-10A photograph of young sannyasi boys seated in a row during a ritual, all in saffron-orange robes with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads. The boy in the centre wears clear-rimmed glasses and a plain orange wrap, while the boy on the right wears a rudraksha mala with a red mark on his forehead. An older sannyasi in brown-red robes sits behind them, and small brass vessels and offering plates sit on a low table in front. Attendees in white sit in the background beside a red curtain.2013-11-22April 25 20142014-04-25Several young boys in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged in prayer, palms pressed together in anjali mudra, eyes closed, with white vertical tilak marks on their foreheads and arms. A boy in the centre wears a rudraksha mala. Brass puja vessels, a small framed picture, a kalasha-style bowl, flower petals and yellow turmeric offerings are arranged on orange cloths in front of them. Behind them, other devotees in red and maroon clothing and a figure in dark clothing sit in a hall with red chairs. No clearly identifiable a person is visible.2014-04-25A seated group of young shaved-headed boys and men in saffron and maroon robes sit cross-legged in prayer with palms pressed together in a hall. The two boys in front wear orange robes, rudraksha malas and wristwatches, and have white ash lines on their foreheads. Behind them, others in orange and maroon robes sit in namaskar, with a few white-clad adults further back. Brass puja vessels, small oil lamps and a silver plate with white flower petals sit on a cloth in front of them, and a green cloth lies at right.2013-04-09April 10 20132013-04-10