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A photograph of young shaven-headed boys in saffron-orange robes seated cross-legged on the floor, chanting with eyes closed and hands in mudra on their laps. Their foreheads bear white vibhuti lines and red bindis; one boy wears red-framed glasses, another wears dark-framed glasses, and several wear rudraksha malas. Behind them, other seated devotees in red and saffron clothing and brass plates with offerings are visible.

A 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.

A photograph of young shaved-headed boys in saffron and orange robes seated on a paved outdoor courtyard beside a red temple structure. A boy in the centre holds a thin wooden stick and looks down, wearing a rudraksha mala. Another boy in red robes and glasses holds a printed sheet of paper. Several others wear orange cloth with red sashes, white forehead markings and bangles. Greenery and a tree appear in the background, and a person in orange stands at the upper right.

A photograph of several young shaven-headed monks seated in a row, chanting with eyes closed. They wear saffron-orange robes draped over one shoulder and long rudraksha mala necklaces, with white sacred ash markings on their foreheads. One boy on the centre-left wears red-framed glasses, and another on the left wears clear-framed glasses. Behind them, older monks in orange robes sit in a hall with red curtains and a wall clock. Another monk in orange sits further back.

A 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.

September 12 2013

A 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.

A photograph of seated monastic devotees during a gathering. In the foreground, two young boys in saffron-orange robes wear long rudraksha mala necklaces and have white horizontal tilaka bands across their foreheads and upper arms. Behind them, a shaved-headed young man in orange and peach robes sits with a rudraksha mala, white forehead marking and calm gaze. Other seated participants in red and maroon robes, and women in saris, fill the background. Some seated figures appear to be in meditation with eyes lowered. The setting is an indoor hall with red chairs.

A photograph of a group of young boys seated cross-legged on a white floor in a hall with a red cloth. They wear saffron-orange robes and rudraksha malas, and most have white vibhuti or tilak marks on their foreheads. Several hold small brass items, and in front of them are brass oil lamps, a brass kalasha-style vessel, plates of offerings and small boxes. Behind them, seated adults in red-brown and orange robes with white body markings are also present. The setting resembles a ritual ceremony.

A seated group of young devotees in saffron-orange robes at a temple ritual, with white sacred ash bands on their foreheads and arms and rudraksha malas around their necks. Several shaven-headed boys and teenagers sit closely together in the foreground, one in the center with a red tilak. Behind them, an older man in white and glasses and a reddish-maroon curtain form the background.

November 03 2013

Several young saffron-robed monks sit cross-legged in a row during a devotional gathering. Their shaved heads bear white vibhuti horizontal stripes with red kumkum dots, and they wear long rudraksha malas. Some have their palms pressed together in anjali or hold beads, while a few look toward the camera. Behind them hangs a deep red curtain and a white-clad figure sits at the right edge. In the lower right, incense sticks and brass puja items sit on a table.