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A seated person in an orange saffron robe with a gold-beaded mala necklace and a white vibhuti line with red bindu on the forehead sits on a concrete floor, holding a small white paper and reading it while extending a golden ceremonial staff toward a tray of banana, packets and small items. A woman in a brown and mustard patterned sari holds a toddler in a pink top and white skirt with bangles, who looks toward the staff. An orange brick wall forms the background.

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A seated man in saffron-orange robes with a bare upper body and a long gold bead necklace, a white vibhuti marking and red bindi on his forehead, holds a small white paper and passes a gold-toned staff or wand toward a baby. The baby, wearing a pink top and white bottoms with a silver bangle, is held by an adult in a brown patterned sari beside him. In front of him on a tray are bananas, a small pile of papers and cards with orange and red print, and a red-and-gold cloth. The background is an orange brick wall and a concrete floor. Two people are visible.2011-01-18A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a long golden bead necklace, a white tilak across the forehead and long dark hair, holding a small white card or paper while looking down at it. Her other hand is extended toward a woman in a brown and mustard patterned sari holding a curly-haired toddler in a pink and white outfit who is sucking a finger. Beside the seated figure is a brass plate with bananas, a small brass bell or lamp, and a stack of printed cards. Behind them is an orange-painted wall and a grey floor.2011-01-18A photograph of a temple-visit blessing. A seated man in orange robes and a long gold bead necklace, with a white tilak on his forehead and long dark hair, holds a gold-coloured ceremonial staff toward a small child. A woman in a mustard and brown patterned sari leans in, holding the toddler, who wears a pink top and white bottoms. In front of the seated man is a brass tray with bananas, folded notes, and a white paper in his hand. Behind them, a white-clad figure stands beside a red wall with white painted patterns. The scene is outdoors on a paved courtyard.2011-01-18A photograph of a temple-step scene. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a long necklace of gold beads and a white tilak on the forehead, holds a small paper or card and a tray of offerings. A woman in a mustard and brown patterned kurta with a brown dupatta holds a toddler in a pink-and-white outfit, who reaches toward the offerings. Another person in saffron stands behind, and a man in white dhoti stands at the upper right. Red painted wall with white decorative motifs, a flowering shrub at left, and sandals on the ground.2011-01-18A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and a long gold-bead necklace, holding a white paper and reading it while a woman in a mustard-yellow patterned kurta with a brown dupatta leans in and holds a toddler in a pink bib and white dress with a bright yellow flower. The seated figure has long dark hair and a tilak on the forehead and wears orange sandals, while a plate with bananas and a small red-bordered packet sits beside them on the step. Behind, a person in white dhoti stands by a red and white painted wall with yellow flowering shrubs at left. a person cues are present in the long hair, orange robes and gold beads, but identity remains uncertain.2011-01-18A photograph taken outdoors at a temple entrance with a red-painted wall and yellow flowering shrubs at left. A man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-bead necklace and white tripundra marks on his forehead sits on the concrete steps, holding a small plate of offerings and a folded paper. A woman in a mustard-yellow patterned kurta and brown dupatta bends forward, and a toddler in a pink top is held on her hip, touching the plate. Another person in orange sits partly visible behind. Sandals lie on the ground at left, and a man in white dhoti stands in the background near the doorway.2011-01-18A photo on temple steps beside an orange-painted wall with white decorative motifs. A seated figure in an orange saffron robe, with long swept-back hair, a white vertical forehead mark, and a rudraksha-style gold bead necklace, holds a white paper and reads or sorts it while a brass-coloured ritual item stands nearby on a tray of fruit and offerings. Standing before them is a woman in a mustard-yellow floral kurta and brown trousers, leaning forward with a young child in a pink top who has a finger in her mouth. Another figure in orange sits partly visible behind. Yellow flowers grow at left and sandals lie on the lower step.2011-01-18April 17 20172017-04-17 +1 copiesDecember 24 20082008-12-24Photograph of a healing darshan with a crowd of devotees behind a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with long, wavy, untied dark hair, who leans forward to press a hand on the head of a young child held by a man in a white shirt. The seated figure appears to be a person by appearance cues (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing, rudraksha malas visible on the lap); the man in white is a devotee holding a child, and it is unclear whether the child is being blessed or marked on the forehead. Nearby, a woman in a yellow shawl and white garment holds a tray of offerings with sweets, and a woman in a white dress printed with red patterns and a rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. Dozens of other white-clad devotees, some in yellow and orange, fill the background near pillars and tripods.2008-03-21October 29 20102010-10-29A seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back hair and a red-and-white flower garland places his right hand on the head of a young girl in a white top with pink ruffles, who is held by a woman in a cream and gold sari with a red border. The woman bows her head; a gold bangle and beaded bracelets are visible on her wrists. Behind them a standing woman in orange clothing with a yellow border stands near a red curtain. The seated man, with long swept-back hair and a long red and white garland, is a person in a blessing role, giving a blessing to the child. Small offerings sit on a tray in the foreground.2013-05-28