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Outdoor ashram courtyard under a corrugated metal roof with red pillars and a striped banner, where many young boys in saffron-orange and red robes sit cross-legged on a mat facing a raised dais. Behind the dais a large deity murti draped in white and garlanded with flowers stands on a red-draped altar, with a smaller decorated murti to the left. A seated figure in a maroon-red robe sits near the dais, and a white-shirted adult sits at the front left with his back to the camera. Cameras on tripods film the scene, and palm trees and a striped flag banner appear in the background.

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October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02Outdoor temple-courtyard ritual under a corrugated roof strung with bunting. A large deity murti draped in garlands and white-and-red cloth stands on a decorated dais at centre. In the foreground, dozens of boys sit cross-legged on the ground in orange and red robes and rudraksha malas, facing the stage. On the left, a figure in a dark orange seated chair sits on a white steps platform beside a small offering table with fruit and brass vessels. Several monks in saffron robes stand around the dais; one stands at a wooden lectern beside a drum-bearing attendant. A silver-white vehicle is parked at the right edge.2014-10-02Outdoor photo of a large open-air gathering of young students seated on the ground in orange and red robes, many with gold-bordered red cloths and some with white or red forehead markings. In the foreground, boys in orange sit in rows facing a raised dais decorated with a colourful striped cloth. On the dais, a priest in white robes performs a puja beside a brass oil lamp and offerings, while a figure in orange stands nearby. Behind them, a decorated shrine holds a deity murti and a large ornate sculpture group, with marigold garlands, palm trees, bunting and a video camera on a tripod in the background.2014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02October 02 20142014-10-02A large outdoor puja under a open canopy in front of a decorated altar with a raised stone platform. Behind the altar stands a large deity murti garlanded with marigold and flower garlands, with pink and red drapery around it. Rows of children and young people in orange and saffron clothes sit cross-legged on mats on the paved ground, facing the altar. On the platform, a man in red-brown robes bends over offerings and brass vessels, while a figure in red stands near a raised seat draped with a red cloth. Banana plants, a kalasha-style pot and trays of fruit and flowers surround the ritual area. Several adults in white and orange robes stand at the side near a chair. Strong afternoon light and trees fill the background.2014-10-02