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	A boy about to become a priest, has the priestly turban, the pugdi, tied on him for the first time. The pugdi is a piece of long, wet, starched cloth that is wrapped tight several times around a wet skull-cap worn on the head. It is left for three hours to stiffen. When removed, it is hard and can be re-used for as long as it is clean. Wadiaji Atash Bahram, Bombay 1984.				A navar- initiate engrossed in a video game. Wadiaji Atash Bahram, Bombay 1984.

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