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A naming ceremony under a canopy at an outdoor ashram setting. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a pink-and-gold border and a pink-and-white flower garland holds a newborn wrapped in pale blue cloth. Seated on a red cushioned throne with an ornate gold back, a bearded man in a saffron-brown robe with a white-and-pink flower garland and a tilak on his forehead holds a brass plate of grain. A third man in a checked shawl and glasses leans in to touch the plate. Red pillars, palm foliage and a gold-fringed multicoloured umbrella frame the scene.

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April 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.2017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17A naming ceremony at an outdoor pavilion. A seated figure in a rust-red robe with a white flower garland and a red tilak on the forehead sits on a golden throne with a large golden back and a red cushion, beneath a multicoloured canopy with tassels. He touches grain on a brass tray held by a bare-chested man in a checked cloth and white dhoti with a pink-bordered shawl. On the left, a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with gold border and a flower garland holds a newborn wrapped in a light blue blanket. Potted plants, a red railing and trees surround the scene.2017-04-17A seated bearded man in a rust-red saffron robe and a garland of white and pink flowers sits on an ornate golden throne with red cushions beneath a golden peacock-fan canopy, holding a gold tray of grains with his hands. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with a flower garland holds a swaddled infant in blue on the left. A man in a checked cloth with glasses kneels and holds the tray's rim, while a bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a sandalwood tilak and rudraksha beads, and another in a yellow-bordered dhoti, stand at right holding a basket of flowers. The setting is an open-air pavilion with trees behind, a naming-ceremony scene.2017-04-17April 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.2017-04-17A naming ceremony at a temple-style outdoor setting. A seated figure in a rust-red saffron robe with long swept-back hair, a full beard, earrings and a white flower garland, has his hand raised over a swaddled newborn in a light blue cloth. Before him stands a bare-chested man in a white dhoti with a pink and white flower garland, holding the infant. A gold-carved throne with red cushions is behind the seated figure, and a brass dish with a small offering sits in the foreground. Women in orange and green saris watch at left, and a bare-shouldered man is visible at the right edge.2017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17