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A group of boys sit cross-legged on mats in a hall during a seated puja. They wear casual shirts in red, blue, purple-striped and pink, with some in white and green. Several have palms pressed together or hands raised in prayer, and eyes closed. Brass bowls, oil lamps, a small brass Nataraja figure, marigold flowers, bananas, fruit and a golden bowl of petals are set on the floor in front of them. An older man in a grey striped shirt sits in the background among others, and red mats line the room.

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April 10 20122012-04-10A photograph of a seated puja in a tiled hall, with a long row of participants sitting cross-legged on mats in front of brass puja plates, small brass lamps, bowls and offerings. In the foreground a young man in a red shirt and dark trousers looks toward the camera beside a boy in a striped shirt. On the right a bald man in a white dhoti with a red-bordered cloth sits with hands folded near a brass plate holding fruit and flowers. Several boys in checked and plain shirts sit along the row. A grey cable runs along the floor between the rows.2011-07-29Boys seated cross-legged on orange and white mats perform a puja with brass vessels, small bells and metal lamps arranged on golden plates. Several boys wear casual shirts, polo shirts and striped tees, some with lanyards; one in a light blue shirt holds flower petals over a plate, and another in a sleeveless white top with a pendant pours from a small vessel. Brass kalasha-style pots, flower petals and a plastic container sit on the floor. Behind them, adults in white kurtas and cream clothing sit on chairs in a hall.2010-12-02April 03 20122012-04-03April 30 20122012-04-30A photograph of a large seated congregation during a group worship session in a hall with a polished floor. Rows of boys and young people sit cross-legged on mats in front of brass plates, small brass lamps, bowls and offerings of sweets and fruit. Many wear white or casual shirts, orange shirts and checked shirts. Older men in white kurta-style clothing sit in the back rows with hands folded, and a shaven-headed man in white and a man with glasses are visible on the right. Some seated people have palms joined in prayer. Orange cloth bags and an orange shawl lie in front, and a small brass deity figure stands at the lower left.September 06 20112011-09-06 +1 copiesA photograph of a group of boys seated cross-legged on a tiled floor in a temple-like hall, facing a ritual setup with brass puja plates, lit oil lamps, and small brass vessels. Their clothes include a black shirt with red trim, green, blue checked, orange, olive and bright yellow-green t-shirts, and a white dhoti-style cloth on one boy. Behind them stacked striped mattresses and a white plastic chair are visible, and a figure in white clothing is partly visible at the upper left. Several boys have their hands folded or resting on their laps, and one wears a red bindi.2012-04-04A seated group of boys and young men on a cream floor during a ritual gathering. In the foreground, a boy in a white shirt and grey trousers leans forward over a small flame and brass lamp, while a young man in a white dhoti with maroon-bordered shawl sits beside him with hands extended over banana-leaf plates of offerings. Around them, boys in orange, red and striped shirts sit with eyes closed or watching, and an older man in white with a red-bordered cloth sits in the background. Plates of fruit, flowers and small vessels are arranged on colourful mats.2011-09-20December 02 20102010-12-02April 15 20122012-04-15Boys sit in long rows on mats along the floor of an indoor hall, facing the same direction, each with a brass puja plate, small brass lamps and bowls, and brass vessels set before them. Several boys wear white shirts and blue lanyards, and one older youth in a white shirt and glasses sits at the left edge. Some boys hold small items over the plates, and plastic containers with green lids sit between them. Behind them, adults sit on chairs near a large golden bull statue, and a striped red-and-white cloth lies along the right side. The scene looks like a ritual or offering activity for children, with a pale tiled floor and white walls.2010-12-02