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Photograph of a seated puja in an indoor hall with a rows of young and adult devotees in orange and maroon robes. In the foreground a boy in orange robes and a rudraksha mala sits with palms pressed together in prayer, eyes closed. Beside him another boy in orange holds cupped hands near a small dish. Brass lamps, a brass kalasha, incense sticks, a plate of offerings and a red cloth sit on a mat in front of them. Behind, several men wear white forehead markings and orange shawls, and a man in white sits with a red shawl. Colourful tasselled hangings decorate the ceiling.

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Photograph of a puja in a hall with hanging red, yellow and green tassel decorations. In the foreground a young boy in orange robes and a rudraksha mala, with white vibhuti marks on his forehead, holds a small object over a brass plate of offerings on a red cloth, with a conch-shaped vessel and brass lamps nearby. Beside him a boy with eyes closed chants, and to the left boys in maroon and gold-bordered robes sit with palms together. Several more seated devotees in orange and maroon attire sit on woven mats with brass lamps and incense.2013-03-26A photograph of a seated group of young boys and men in saffron and maroon robes performing a puja on a mat-covered floor. In the foreground, a boy with a rudraksha mala and white sacred ash on his forehead sits with palms pressed together, eyes closed, chanting. Beside him, another boy in orange cloth holds his hands cupped. Before them sit brass plates, a brass kalasha-style vessel, small oil lamps, a lit incense stick, white flowers and sweets on a red cloth. Behind them, more participants sit in similar robes and white headbands, and a man in white clothing sits in the background. Colourful striped decorations hang from the ceiling.2013-03-26A large hall with cream walls and red-and-yellow hanging banners shows a seated group of devotees performing a ritual. In the foreground a priest in saffron robes with white tripundra marks and a rudraksha mala holds a brass bell and a small ritual vessel beside a brass plate and kumkum. To his left a man in white dhoti with tripundra marks holds a vessel, and several saffron-robed men sit on orange cloths. Rows of boys in maroon and gold-bordered robes with white headbands sit in lines, some holding brass lamps and lotus-shaped plates. Lit oil lamps stand along the mats, and a golden throne-like seat with a saffron cloth appears at the back of the hall. Several men in white shirts stand along the walls. Approximately thirty-five people are visible.2013-01-03March 22 20132013-03-22A ritual gathering in a hall with colourful tasselled decorations hanging from the ceiling. In the foreground, several young saffron-robed sannyasis with white tilaka on their foreheads sit cross-legged on mats, several wearing rudraksha malas. The central young man holds a small incense stick or lamp and offers, while the others hold small brass bells and lamps. Brass pots and bowls, oil lamps and small dishes with red and pink offerings sit on the mats in front. Seated devotees in white and orange clothing fill the background, with a few standing figures near the back wall.2013-03-25Indoor ritual gathering in a bright hall with pink walls, red curtains and colourful hanging banners. In the foreground, a row of young boys and youths sit cross-legged on mats, palms pressed together in namaskar, with white vibhuti stripes on their foreheads. Most wear saffron or orange cloth with rudraksha malas; some wear maroon shawls edged in gold. Behind them, adults in white and red shawls sit with hands folded. Brass lamps and small offerings sit on a patterned cloth before the group. A man at far left in orange robes and a mala sits with hands in anjali. a person appearance unclear.2013-03-26Indoor photograph of a seated assembly in a large hall with pale walls, pink curtains and colourful hanging tassels. In the foreground, about a dozen young boys sit cross-legged on mats wearing saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas, their foreheads marked with white vibhuti bands. Behind them, rows of adults in white kurtas and dhotis, some with orange lanyards, sit on floor cushions and chairs among other attendees in casual shirts. Brass lamps, small cups and offering trays sit on the mats before the group.2013-03-24March 18 20132013-03-18May 08 20122012-05-08A photograph of a large hall where many young monks in saffron-orange robes and maroon sashes sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, many with white forehead bands and rudraksha malas, hands folded or holding brass plates and puja items. Brass thalis, small bowls and kumkum-marked trays are arranged before them. Colourful hanging banners decorate the ceiling, and white-clad devotees sit along the back and side walls. The scene suggests a ritual or satsang gathering.2013-03-18May 16 20132013-05-16November 16 20132013-11-16 +1 copies