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September 23 2013

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September 23 20132013-09-23July 02 20172017-07-02 +1 copiesA large group of saffron-robed monastic students sits cross-legged on a white floor for a ritual. Many have white vertical forehead markings and rudraksha malas; the front row has shaven heads. Several have palms pressed together in prayer, and others hold small brass vessels and ritual items on tray-like plates in front of them. A few adults in orange and maroon robes sit among them, and some men in white shirts sit in the back. Brass plates hold flowers, fruit and oil lamps, and a red cloth runs along the back. It appears to be a group puja or chanting session.2013-08-02July 27 20172017-07-27 +1 copiesA large hall with pink walls and red curtains shows a group of young boys and a few adult men in saffron-orange dhoti-style robes with red borders, standing with palms pressed together in anjali. Several boys have tilak marks and rudraksha malas. Behind them, adults in white and red-brown clothing stand in the crowd. A small tray with flowers, kumkum and offerings sits on a mat at right. Several people in the background have shaved heads and white markings.2013-08-18A photograph of a ritual gathering in a hall with a red-curtained window, where a row of young and adult devotees in saffron and orange robes stand with palms pressed together in anjali. Many have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads and rudraksha malas around their necks; some wear red-bordered dhotis and gold waistbands. Before them on mats are brass plates, small lamps, kumkum dishes and offering vessels. Several white-clad onlookers stand in the background.2013-03-27April 18 20132013-04-18A group of young boys and adult men in orange and saffron robes sit cross-legged on a polished white floor in a hall, many with white forehead bands and tripundra-style white markings and rudraksha malas. Brass puja plates with small oil lamps, bells and offering bowls sit before each seated row. Behind them, seated devotees in white clothing watch, and a large gilded throne-like structure and a deity display stand at the right edge of the hall.2013-05-02April 18 20132013-04-18November 29 20132013-11-29 +3 copiesNovember 29 20132013-11-29 +3 copiesApril 10 20132013-04-10