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A group of young shaven-headed boys in saffron-orange robes with maroon borders sit together on a covered concrete step under a porch. Several wear rudraksha beaded necklaces and white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads, and one has a red kumkum dot. They are seated close together, some with hands clasped, smiling or looking toward the camera. Behind them a red pillar, a wire mesh fence and green foliage are visible, with another figure in white further back.

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A photograph of seven young shaved-headed boys in saffron-orange dhoti-style robes with maroon borders, sitting close together on a concrete step in front of an orange-painted wall and a wire mesh fence. Several wear rudraksha beads and white vibhuti stripes on their foreheads, and one has a red kumkum dot. They smile toward the camera, and a person in white is faintly visible in the background. No one among them is presented as a candidate for a person, so the identity field is none.2013-04-08A photograph of seven young boys seated together on a concrete step in front of an orange-painted wall and a wire mesh fence with greenery behind. All wear shaved heads, saffron-orange cloth wraps with maroon borders, and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces; several have white vertical tilaka marks and one has a red bindi. They smile and sit close, some with hands clasped. Other people in orange are faintly visible in the background.2013-04-08Photograph of a group of young shaven-headed boys in saffron-orange dhoti-style robes with maroon-red borders and sashes, seated on a concrete step beside an orange-painted wall and a chain-link fence with greenery behind. Most boys wear rudraksha mala necklaces and white vertical tilaka marks on their foreheads, and one has a red bindi-style mark. They sit close together, smiling, some with hands clasped in their laps. Two adults in white and light clothing stand in the background at the right edge. No deity, throne or a person candidate is visible.2013-04-08A group of young shaven-headed boys sit side by side on a concrete ledge under a covered walkway, dressed alike in saffron-orange dhoti-style cloth with maroon borders and bare chests. Several wear rudraksha malas, and most have white vibhuti or tilaka with red kumkum on their foreheads. One boy in the front left holds his hands together while others rest their hands in their laps. Behind them, a chain-link fence, an orange wall, a black speaker and a few adults in white and orange stand in the background.2013-04-08April 08 20132013-04-08A photograph of a seated group of young boys in saffron-orange robes, many with shaved heads and white vibhuti marks on their foreheads, sitting on a paved floor and listening attentively. The boy in the foreground left wears a rudraksha mala across his chest and a silver bangle, and a tuft of hair is tied at the back of his head. Other boys wear glasses and sit with hands folded or resting on their knees. Behind them, figures in red and orange garments are partly visible. The faces are not identifiable from appearance and no a person candidate is clearly present.2014-10-05April 08 20132013-04-08 +1 copiesA group of young boys sit cross-legged on a paved courtyard floor, all with shaved heads and white vertical marks on their foreheads. They wear saffron-orange robes edged with pink borders; one boy in the back wears a rudraksha mala. Some sit with hands clasped or resting on their knees, and one boy at right holds a small object while looking down. Behind them, figures in maroon and gold-bordered robes sit or stand, and a tripod and a yellow cloth are visible at the edges.2014-10-05A photograph of six shaved-headed young boys standing in a row beside a wire-mesh fence with green leaves behind them. They wear saffron-orange cloth draped over one shoulder with maroon-red borders and waist cloths, and several wear beaded rudraksha-style necklaces. Some have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads, and the smallest boy on the left has a red bindi. They smile and pose with hands raised, a casual group portrait of young ashram students.2013-04-08A photograph of a group of young boys seated on a white floor in a temple hall, wearing saffron-orange dhotis and shawls with rudraksha malas around their necks and white vertical forehead markings. Several have white patches of paste on their upper arms and shoulders. Behind them a golden ornamental figure and a white ceiling fan are visible. Their hands rest in laps and their faces look attentive, as during a satsang or ritual gathering.2013-10-06A photograph of a group of young boys seated cross-legged on a white floor in a temple hall, dressed in saffron-orange dhoti-style garments with reddish-pink borders and wearing beaded rudraksha malas. Several have white vibhuti or chandan stripes on their foreheads and arms, and a few have red kumkum dots. Their eyes are lowered or looking to the side in quiet attention. Behind them, a gold-colored ornate deity mount or canopy with a fan and a wall are visible. The scene suggests a satsang or ritual gathering.2013-10-06A group of shaved-headed young boys sit on a stone floor wearing saffron and orange robes, with rudraksha malas around their necks and white tilak lines painted across their foreheads. Some wear glasses and red cloth beneath their saffron wraps. Behind them stand other figures in red and orange garments, and a microphone stand is visible at the right edge. The boys look toward the same direction, seemingly attentive to an event, possibly a satsang or teaching session.2014-10-05