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A photograph taken outdoors at a temple-side terrace with a red-and-white painted wall behind. A figure with long dark swept-back hair, wearing orange-saffron robes, rudraksha-style beaded necklaces and a gold ceremonial sceptre, sits on the steps with bare feet, appearing to receive devotees; the appearance cues are a probable match for a person seated in a blessing role. A woman in a mustard floral sari kneels with her forehead touching his feet. Nearby, a man in white dhoti-style clothing holds a small child in a pink outfit, while an older woman in a green sari with folded hands stands to the right and another man in white stands behind. A brass plate holding bananas, sweets and money sits in the lower left, and a white SUV is parked in the background.

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A seated figure in long dark hair, saffron-orange robes, a gold-beaded necklace and a forehead marked with white and red tilak sits on temple steps, extending a hand toward a kneeling man in a white shirt and wristwatch who holds out cupped hands with a small yellow fruit. Beside them a second man in orange robes sits with a white cloth, and at left a woman in a brown-and-gold patterned kurta holds a baby in pink. Behind them a red-painted wall with white decorative patterns and blue plastic chairs. a person: the seated figure in orange with long swept-back hair, gold beads and tilak fits the candidate cues, though identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2011-01-18A photograph outdoors beside an orange-and-red painted building with white decorative patterns. A seated figure on concrete steps wears a saffron-orange robe and has long dark hair and a white tilak on the forehead; he raises one hand in blessing while a plate of offerings sits at his feet. Before him a woman in a brown and mustard patterned sari bends forward, holding a small brass lamp and a garland, while an older woman in a green sari stands at right and a child in pink is held by a man in white behind. A man in white with an orange shawl photographs the scene from the left, and a white SUV is parked behind the group.2011-01-18A photograph of a temple-visit moment on a sandstone-coloured temple step. A young sannyasi in orange robes sits on the upper step with long dark hair and a gold necklace, holding a sheet of paper and gesturing toward a woman. A second orange-robed sadhu sits on a lower step beside a brass plate with flower garlands and offerings. On the right, a woman in a mustard-yellow patterned kurta with a long braid holds a baby in a pink outfit, and standing figures in orange and white robes watch from the side. Behind them a red-ochre building with white geometric wall paintings and blue plastic chairs.2011-01-18A photograph of a temple-visit puja on a red-painted temple step. A woman in a mustard-yellow patterned kurta and brown dupatta stands at left, holding a small child in pink, and gestures with her hand. Seated on the steps at right, a figure in full orange robes with a gold-bead necklace and long dark hair holds a brass tray of offerings including bananas and folded money. Beside them a man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala sits and holds a small white cloth. A man in white kneels in the foreground, bowing his head toward the seated robed figure's feet. White and blue chairs and yellow flowering shrubs are in the background.2011-01-18A photograph of a long-haired figure in saffron-orange robes seated on an orange-draped cushion with a zebra-print pillow, bending to touch a naked infant's feet on a yellow-and-red flower mat. The infant lies on a rounded brass tray with a small white-and-blue dressed baby beside it. Around them, a crowd of devotees watches: a man in orange holds a white clipboard and pen, several women in orange and yellow saris stand nearby, and a girl in white with a beaded necklace and ID badge smiles. A man in orange holds a ceremonial staff with a golden finial at left, and an attendant in white stands near the seated figure. Red carpet and a striped mat cover the floor. The seated figure appears to be a person by appearance cues including long swept-back hair and saffron robes, with the page indicating his presence.2008-12-24A 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.2011-01-18Outdoor photo at a temple-side building with orange-painted walls and white decorative patterns. On a concrete step, a woman in a saffron/orange sleeveless garment with a long dark braid-less hair and a gold necklace holds a small white paper or cloth over a toddler in a pink outfit seated on a brown cloth. A man in orange robes kneels beside her with palms open. A woman in a yellow floral kurta leans forward to steady the child. Two standing people behind: a man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala and a man in white dhoti with a red-brown shawl and mala. Plastic chairs and a plant are visible.2011-01-18June 18 20102010-06-18A 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.2011-01-18June 28 20102010-06-28A photograph taken indoors in a narrow room with pale blue walls and a wooden door frame on the right. A figure with long dark hair tied back, wearing an orange-saffron robe and a long beaded necklace of gold-coloured beads, sits on a dark brown quilted bench with bare feet. Two women in saffron-yellow and red saris bow low with their hands on the floor near his feet, and a young child in dark clothes leans forward beside them. A man in orange robes with a rudraksha-style mala stands at the left edge, with hands folded at chest level. Another person in white stands in the doorway behind.2011-01-19A photograph of a temple visit on outdoor steps in front of a red-and-white painted building with geometric patterns. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a gold necklace and orange shawl sits on the steps, handing a folded white paper or packet to a woman in a mustard-yellow floral kurta with a long plait. A toddler in a pink outfit is held near her. Beside him, a monk in orange sits holding a brass plate with flowers and offerings. A man in white with an orange shawl stands in the background, and an elderly man in white dhoti and shirt stands at the right edge. Blue and white plastic chairs are visible behind them.2011-01-18