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A seated figure with long, swept-back dark wavy hair wears an orange sleeveless top with a rudraksha-style mala and raises a hand in blessing toward a young woman in a green blouse and blue-and-green patterned sari who holds a baby wrapped in a pink cloth. Behind them, a cameraman films, and a row of women in white and orange garments sit on a mat in a room with orange curtains and a red painted border on the wall.

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A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top with a dark round button row, bending forward to bless a baby held by a young woman in a blue and green patterned sari and green blouse, with gold bangles and a small nose stud. The baby wears a pink wrap and the man's hands rest on the infant's head. Behind them, a cameraman in white holds a camera, and other people in white and orange sit or stand in a room with orange curtains and a red painted wall border. Possibly a blessing of a baby during darshan.2010-07-07 +1 copiesA photograph inside a hall with orange curtains and a white wall decorated with red painted motifs. In the foreground a woman with long dark curly hair, wearing a sleeveless orange top, leans forward and touches a baby wrapped in a pink cloth. Beside her a woman in a green blouse and blue patterned saree, with gold necklace and nose ring, holds the infant. Behind them a woman in white with an orange shawl and a bindi stands near a boy in a blue shirt and red trousers. Others in white and orange sit or stand in the background, and a brass oil lamp is visible near the wall.2010-07-07A photograph of a man in an orange saffron wrap, bare-chested and with gold hoop earrings, seated and placing his right hand on the head of a young child held upright by a woman in a white top. Around them, devotees including a woman in a red patterned top, a woman in white, and a boy in a green shirt watch quietly in a dim indoor setting with red drapery behind. The man's appearance (dark hair, earrings, saffron wrap) is consistent with the a person description, shown in the role of giving blessings, and he is shown here blessing the child. Four or more people are visible in the scene, including partly visible figures at the edges.2012-07-07January 31 20092009-01-31Photograph of a long-haired man in an orange sleeveless top and orange cloth draped over his shoulder, bending forward and placing his right hand on the head of a small child held by an adult at right. Beside him a woman in a blue sari with folded hands, a woman in a blue and gold sari, and an older bald man in white with a green-and-red bordered shawl stand watching. Several men in white and light shirts stand in the background before orange curtains and a shelf of deity murtis. The setting appears to be an indoor hall. Text overlay reads a copyright notice.2010-02-10A photograph of a blessing moment at an indoor event. A seated figure in an orange sleeveless top, with long dark hair, a flower-and-colour-striped crown band and a white-and-red flower garland, leans forward and places both hands on the head of a small infant held by a woman in a white sari with a golden border and bangles. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala stands at left with hands joined. Behind them a man in an orange shawl with a garland and a tilak stands among other people. A golden kalasha and floral decorations sit at the right edge, and red drapes hang on the wall.2009-12-24A photo of a naming or blessing moment on a stage with a red-and-gold throne backdrop and a blue curtain. A seated long-haired man in orange and red robes with a rudraksha mala and a gold-toned ornament holds a blue-wrapped infant, while a woman in a green-and-cream sari with a black mala and gold bangles leans in to support the baby. Behind them, a man in white with a red-and-gold scarf and a younger man in orange stand nearby, and a woman in orange is at the right edge. A large gilt-framed deity mural and flowers decorate the background. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, orange robes, rudraksha mala) is seated in the centre, blessing the child.2008-09-30Photograph of a woman in a white sari with a small blue border and pink floral print, her long braid hanging down her back, leaning forward to offer a newborn wrapped in a pink blanket. A smiling man in an orange saffron cloth with a white and yellow flower garland, a red bindi and a white forehead mark sits beside her, looking down at the baby, and his hands support the infant's cushion. Behind him, another man in white with a white head wrap stands near a table holding a blue basin and ceremonial items. Orange ceiling and red-framed window in the background. Appearance-based label: a person with orange robe and flower garland, though the central figure's face is not visible, so this is uncertain.2006-12-10December 24 20092009-12-24August 08 2009 - Kalpataru, Cuddalore India2009-08-08A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron robe with a long swept-back hair, wearing a garland of white flowers with tricolour ribbons (orange, white, green) and a rudraksha mala, sitting on a mat with a red cushion and laughing as he holds a small curly-haired toddler in white clothes. A woman in a white and black sari-style dress with gold trim leans in from the left and reaches toward the child, while a metal bowl and bell sit on the mat nearby. Behind them, several men in white and orange shawls and a seated woman in white sit in an ashram hall; a stand with a microphone is visible at right.2007-12-25Photograph inside a hall with a woven mat floor. A central figure in orange robes and a long white flower garland with red, green and white ribbons sits smiling with palms pressed together, facing a woman in a cream sari with gold border who holds a newborn wrapped in white cloth. Behind them stand a group of people in white kurtas with orange shawls, some with orange sashes and rudraksha beads. A video camera operator is at the left edge. In the foreground is a brick-and-plaster fire pit with brass vessels, marigold petals and a small offering dish. A pedestal fan and a peacock-feather fan are visible. The scene suggests a naming or blessing ceremony held in front of a homa pit.2007-12-25