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A seated man in a rust-red saffron robe and a long white-and-pink flower garland sits on a golden throne with a red cushion under a golden fan-shaped backdrop. He holds a silver tray of grains and touches the grains with his right hand. To his left, a bare-chested priest in a white dhoti with a gold border holds a sleeping newborn wrapped in a light blue cloth. To the right, a man in a checked shawl and glasses reaches toward the tray, and a bare-chested priest in a white and orange dhoti holds a woven basket of flowers. Behind them, a few people in white shirts watch and clap under a canopy of trees and a red-pillared pavilion. The setting suggests a naming ceremony with a ritual offering of grains.

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April 17 20172017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17A naming ceremony at an outdoor pavilion. A seated figure in a rust-red robe with a garland of white and pink flowers and a red-and-white bead necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions beneath a decorated canopy, holding a brass tray of grains that a shirtless priest in a white dhoti and checked cloth over the shoulder presents. On the left, a man in a white dhoti with gold border and a flower garland holds a newborn wrapped in a light blue blanket. Potted plants and palm trees surround the setting.2017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17A seated man in a dark red-brown robe and white-and-red marked forehead sits on an ornate gold throne with a red cushion, wearing a garland of white and pink flowers. He holds a brass tray of grain while a bare-chested man in a checked cloth and white dhoti leans in to pour from it. On the left, a standing bare-chested man in a white dhoti and floral garland holds a swaddled infant in pale blue. Behind, a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and gold pendant stands beside a seated devotee in orange. A golden canopy with colourful fringe and palm trees frame the outdoor naming ceremony.2017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17A ceremonial naming scene at an outdoor pavilion under a golden canopy with a gilded throne. A seated man in saffron-red robes and a garland of white and pink flowers holds a brass tray of grains while a man in a checked shawl and white dhoti bends in to offer it. On the left, a man in a white dhoti and floral garland holds a newborn wrapped in blue. Behind them, a bare-chested man with a rudraksha mala and ceremonial necklace stands beside a red-robed attendant, with onlookers beyond. Gilded throne, red cushions and golden footstool frame the rite.2017-04-17A naming ceremony at an outdoor pavilion. A bare-chested priest in a white dhoti and a pink-and-white flower garland holds a swaddled newborn wrapped in pale blue cloth and presents the baby to a seated man. The seated man wears a rust-red robe, a white flower garland, a vertical white forehead mark and a gold earring, and he reaches out to touch the infant's head. He sits on a red cushioned seat in front of an ornate gold throne-back with a fan-petal design. A brass bowl is visible at the lower right and women in orange and green saris sit in the background.2017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17A photograph of a naming ceremony at an outdoor pavilion with a golden throne-like seat. A man in white dhoti and gold-bordered cloth, bare-chested and wearing a flower garland, holds a swaddled baby in light blue cloth. A seated figure in a rust-red robe with a flower garland and a red tilak on the forehead gestures with an open hand toward the baby. A shirtless priest with a topknot and a rudraksha mala holds a brass dish of offering. Behind them, women in saffron and pink sari sit watching. A red and gold canopy and orange cushion are visible.2017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17