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A row of young boys and a few older youths in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged at a long table of ritual offerings. Several have white vibhuti tripundra marks on their foreheads and arms, and some wear rudraksha malas. Brass oil lamps, flower petals, small plates of fruit and smoking incense sticks lie on the table in front of them. The boy in the centre rests his cheek on his hand while holding a small ritual spoon, and others in the background are also attending the puja. Scattered blurred figures in orange fill the background.

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A photograph of a seated ritual gathering of young boys in orange-saffron dhoti-style wraps, many with white vibhuti marks on their foreheads and bodies. In the foreground a bare-chested boy with curly black hair and a thin white sacred cord sits cross-legged holding incense sticks, with smoke curling across his chest. Behind him other seated participants in orange cloth, and white clay offerings, small brass lamps and incense stands are arranged on the floor. The scene suggests a puja or homa-style observance, though no specific deity or a person presence is clearly visible.2017-08-04A row of young men in saffron-orange dhoti and shawl sit cross-legged on a white floor, their bodies marked with white vibhuti stripes and tripundra lines on forehead and arms. Many wear rudraksha malas around their necks and wrists. They hold small brass or silver plates and spoons over brass pooja vessels filled with pink flower petals, fruit, and offerings, consistent with a ritual puja. Brass kalashas and lamps stand along the row, and a clear plastic container of greenery sits at left. The men appear to be participating in a collective ritual, with one in the foreground touching an offering plate.2017-07-21July 26 20142014-07-26A seated group of boys and young men in saffron-orange cloth with rudraksha malas and white sacred ash on their foreheads perform a ritual with brass oil lamps, bells and small offering vessels. In the foreground a shaved-headed boy in orange holds a small brass lamp, while a boy beside him in white dhoti and shawl holds a lamp and incense near a tray of flowers, fruit and brass dishes. Smoke from the offerings rises through the room. Clear plastic containers sit at the lower edge.2017-07-21July 04 20132013-07-04 +1 copiesThree young boys in orange robes sit cross-legged on a floor in a hall with many other orange-clad participants behind them. The boy in the centre has curly dark hair and a white ash marking on his forehead and arms, and holds his hands together while speaking. The boy on the right has long matted locks and a red and white forehead mark. Brass puja vessels, oil lamps, pink flowers and small offering bowls are arranged on a low white platform in front. A small purple bird logo appears at upper left.2017-07-20September 01 20172017-09-01Boys in saffron-orange robes sit cross-legged on a floor during a puja at an ashram, with brass oil lamps, pink flower petals and small brass vessels arranged before them. The two foreground boys have white tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha necklaces; the boy on the left holds incense sticks and a brass bell, while the boy on the right holds a saffron cloth over his shoulder and looks down. Smoke from incense drifts across the frame, and more orange-clad participants sit behind them with lamps lit.2017-08-04August 04 20172017-08-04May 03 20132013-05-03May 03 20132013-05-03A long row of young male disciples in saffron-orange robes sits cross-legged on mats in a bright hall, facing the same direction. Many have white tilak markings on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks. Each sits before a brass plate, kalasha or small puja vessel with oil lamps and offerings. A man in the foreground wears orange robes, rudraksha malas and forehead markings, and is seated with hands joined. Some attendants in white clothing sit toward the right side.2014-02-03