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A woman with a bun, wearing a red and white flower garland, gold bangles and an orange-and-yellow striped wrap, places her hand on the head of a small child in a red shirt with orange shorts and a green cap. A man in a white striped shirt holds the child. Behind them, standing devotees in white and saffron-coloured clothing watch, and a metal barrier rail runs along a tiled floor.

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A photograph in a large hall with red curtains and a stage at the back where a golden throne-like seat is visible. In the foreground a woman in an orange-and-gold garment, red flower garland and gold bangles bends forward and touches the forehead of a small baby in a red-and-white t-shirt held by a man in a white striped shirt. Nearby, men in plaid and grey shirts stand watching, and a bald man in an orange cloth with a white forehead mark is visible at left. On the right, a man with long hair in a white dhoti with a gold border and beaded necklaces stands beside people in white ritual clothes. Other devotees in white line the aisle.2013-07-18A photo of a devotional scene indoors in a hall with white ceiling lights and red wall panels. In the foreground, a woman in an orange-brown saffron-style top with a red and white flower garland and gold bangles and earrings leans forward and reaches toward a man in a white striped shirt, who holds a red and white bag printed with partial text. Behind them, several men in casual shirts stand and watch, and a shaven-headed man in white with a tilak mark appears at the right edge. The woman's garland and bangles are gold and red. The setting suggests a devotee receiving a blessing or offering in an ashram-style hall.2013-07-18July 18 20132013-07-18Close photograph of a young child held upright against an adult's shirt, with a woman's hand resting on the child's head in blessing. The child wears a red t-shirt with blue and white printed lettering and orange shorts. The woman on the right has gold bangles and wears a red flower garland with silver accents. Behind them, a man in a plaid shirt and another in a grey shirt stand close together in a crowded hall. The scene suggests a blessing or darshan moment.2013-07-18Indoor photo in a hall with a white ceiling, recessed lights and ceiling fan. A bare-chested man with long swept-back dark hair wears a red-and-white floral garland, gold armlets and bracelets, and a brown-and-gold striped dhoti. He places his hand on the arm of a young boy in a red sports jersey and orange shorts with a white cast on one leg, held by a man in a white checked shirt. Around them stand men in plaid and grey shirts watching, and a woman in a pink saree is at left, with a metal stanchion and chain in the foreground. The bare-chested man with the garland and gold ornaments is a person in person, presented as a sannyasi giving blessing to the child.2013-07-18July 18 20132013-07-18A photograph of a devotional gathering in a hall. A man in a bright orange-saffron cloth with a red garland of flowers and heavy gold necklaces stands center-right, with a red bindi and white markings on his forehead, gold armlet, and shoulder bare. He is speaking while holding a small packet. Beside him a shirtless man with sacred thread stands behind. On the left a man in a white shirt holds a baby in a yellow outfit who is reaching toward the orange-clad figure. Behind them devotees in white and orange sarees stand along a barrier, with a gold deity image and red and gold decorations in the background.2013-06-30June 19 20132013-06-19A man in a striped blue-and-white shirt holds a small baby in a red plaid top and khaki shorts while a smiling priest blesses the child. The priest wears an orange-red turban with gold stripes, an orange-red shawl over his shoulder, a gold ornate necklace and multiple rudraksha malas. He touches the baby's forehead with his right hand and holds a sheaf of white papers in his left. A bare-chested man in white with gold-bordered dhoti and rudraksha mala stands at right, and a crowd of onlookers fills the background, with a red curtain behind. Two people are clearly visible in the foreground, plus additional standing people in the background.2013-07-07A photograph of a ceremonial moment indoors. A long-haired figure in a saffron-orange garment with a white-and-gold shawl and a thick garland of white jasmine and red and yellow flowers stands centre-right, reading a folded paper with a pen. He wears a white sacred mark on the forehead, gold earrings and multiple gold necklaces. A woman in a purple sari holds a baby in a pink-and-white outfit at left, while a figure in a white shirt with a red tilak stands behind, palms pressed together. A hand with gold bangles reaches toward the woman and child in blessing. A bouquet of green leaves and flowers appears at right.2013-03-03April 17 20172017-04-17 +1 copiesApril 17 20172017-04-17