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June 19 20142014-06-19August 04 20162016-08-04August 04 20162016-08-04A photograph of a row of seated devotees dressed in orange and saffron clothing, many with rudraksha beads and bangles, performing a ritual at a temple. Several raise small oil lamps or brass lamps toward the front, while others hold incense sticks and lamps. Brass bowls, a small brass lamp stand, a steel tumbler, and a clear plastic container sit on white stone ledges in front of them. A chandelier-like lamp glows in the background and framed pictures hang on the cream walls.2016-08-09A row of seated priests in orange saffron robes and rudraksha malas performs paduka puja in a hall. Their foreheads and arms bear white sacred ash markings. Each holds a small brass bell or ritual implement and works at a silver-covered low platform holding brass plates with pink flower petals, small brass cups and a bird-shaped figurine. Behind them, younger boys and attendees in red shawls sit along the floor, and rows of seated audience members in red and white are visible in the background. No individual is identified as a person.2013-10-22June 19 20142014-06-19Photo of a row of young boys in saffron-orange robes seated cross-legged on the floor during a puja. Several have white vertical tilaka and wide rudraksha malas around their necks, and some wear wristwatches or yellow bands. Before them on red and green mats sit brass plates, bowls, small oil lamps and flower petals, and they hold bells and small ritual vessels. Behind them, adults in white and saffron stand watching in a hall with red curtains.2013-03-27September 28 20132013-09-28Photograph of a ritual puja in a hall where seated boys and young men in saffron-orange robes with white forehead bands sit cross-legged on a floor covered with cloth. Several of the boys wear rudraksha malas and one wears glasses. Brass lamps, bowls and a flower-decorated tray holding pink and white blossoms sit in front of them, with small oil lamps burning. Some of the boys hold small brass implements and offer flowers. Behind them, older monastics in saffron and maroon robes sit in rows against pink curtains and a white door. The scene is a group ritual of worship with offerings.2013-04-04 +1 copiesOctober 27 20142014-10-27April 03 20132013-04-03 +1 copiesYoung boys in saffron-orange robes sit in a row on the floor of a hall with red curtains, performing a ritual. Many have white vertical tilaka marks on their foreheads, shaved heads and beaded rudraksha malas around their necks. Several hold small brass oil lamps and ritual implements, and brass vessels and lamps rest on a low tray in front. An older figure in white is visible at the far left edge. Pada puja setting with oil lamps and ritual objects.2014-04-20