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June 21 2015

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A close photograph of an infant lying face-down on a red and black tiger-striped cloth. Adult hands rest on the baby's head and back, one wearing a blue and red beaded wrist cord, while another person in white clothing and a gold-edged red garment touches the baby's arm. The scene appears to be a gentle touch-based care or blessing moment.2015-06-21A small child in a blue-and-white striped outfit lies face-down on a red tiger-striped cloth draped over a golden throne-like seat. A pair of hands rests on the child's head, blessing or steadying it. In the foreground a blurred adult in white with a gold border and a gold armlet sits beside the seat. At left, a gold ornamented support and red fabric are visible, and a blurred background shows more red cloth and people seated in ceremonial setting.2015-06-21April 17 20172017-04-17July 08 20142014-07-08April 17 20172017-04-17 +1 copiesA close photograph of a devotee's hands holding the bare foot of a person lying back on a golden surface, with the person's head and white clothing visible at lower left. Beside them stands a golden deity murti or ornament. Behind is a garland of red, yellow and purple flowers and petals, and a bouquet of white and pink flowers. The foot-touching gesture suggests padapuja, though the figure's face is partly visible and its identity is uncertain.2009-12-24A naming ceremony (naamakaranam) in progress. A sleeping infant in a light blue wrap and white lace-trimmed outfit is held forward on a blue cloth by an attendant at left. In the center, a woman in an orange sari with a long rudraksha mala stands behind a red tray. At right, a bearded man in a brown-red shawl wears a garland of pink flowers and green leaves and holds the baby's hand. Behind them, shirtless men in white dhotis perform ritual actions with a lamp and offerings.2017-04-17June 21 20152015-06-21April 17 20172017-04-17July 08 20142014-07-08A naming ceremony (naamakaranam) in which a sleeping infant in a blue and white dress, with a vertical tilak mark on the forehead and gold bangles on the wrists, is held by an adult. A bare-chested man with long hair, gold earrings, a pink and white flower garland and a rust-red cloth over his shoulder leans in and holds a small gold item at the baby's hand. Behind them, a woman in orange sari with a beaded necklace reaches toward the child, and other people in orange stand nearby.2017-04-17A photograph of a seated man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-and-red sash and a beaded rudraksha-style necklace, applying a gold tilak and red bindi on his forehead. He is gently blessing a small toddler with a palm-leaf or whisk-like bundle held in his right hand while his other hand rests on the child's head. The toddler, in a striped top with green sleeves, is held by a man in a white t-shirt at right. Behind them a large golden deity figure or statue and gold pot stand in the background, with red and gold cloth draped nearby.2014-02-07