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A photograph of a ritual blessing in a temple-style room. A man with long dark hair tied back, wearing an orange-brown dhoti-style garment with gold border and a rudraksha mala, sits on the floor and places his hand on the forehead of a young boy in a white kurta, whose head is tilted back. Behind them, a standing woman in a rust-orange sari with gold border holds a long red cloth with printed script, and a golden deity murti and marigold and rose garlands are visible in the background. Three people are visible.

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November 10 20132013-11-10October 13 20152015-10-13May 09 20142014-05-09July 08 20132013-07-08A seated man in an orange-brown dhoti and wrap, with long dark hair swept back and a red and gold beaded garland, holds a red and gold decorated bowl on the head of a young boy in a cream kurta. Another woman in an orange sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right holding a toddler in a purple outfit, and a woman in an orange sari stands behind the boy. Orange cloth lies on a maroon chair, and packets of sweets sit on a table at lower left. Guests stand in the white-walled room behind.2013-05-28 +1 copiesJuly 09 20152015-07-09 +1 copiesA seated man in saffron-orange robes with long swept-back dark hair, wearing a red and yellow marigold garland and gold bangles, reaches out to touch the head of a smiling young boy in a white polo shirt. Behind them stand women in orange and yellow saris, a girl in a purple outfit, and other attendees in a bright indoor hall with a floor fan and a maroon cushioned seat. The man is an appearance-based a person candidate by his long hair, saffron clothing and garland, while the boy receives a blessing.2013-05-28A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an indoor event. A bare-shouldered man with swept-back hair, a white tilak on his forehead, and an orange-gold shawl over a rudraksha-style orange mala reaches out to touch the head of a young boy in a cream kurta. a person: the man wears distinctive saffron-orange clothing and a beaded mala, and sits beside a large golden lion-head ornament. The boy stands with his hands at his sides, looking up attentively. Behind them, a woman in a red sari holds a small container, and other women in saris, one in green and one in blue, stand in the background among red drapes and a white-draped table.2013-09-28December 20 20132013-12-20A seated man with a dark hair bun, wearing an orange-saffron shawl draped over his bare shoulder and a long gold bead necklace, places his right hand on the head of a smiling young boy in a red, black and white striped shirt. Behind them, several women in saris and a girl with curly blonde hair stand and sit in a crowded hall with red drapery and a white wall-mounted air unit. The scene resembles a blessing being given to a child during a gathering, and the seated man is a person by appearance cues including the hair bun, saffron shawl and long gold necklace.2012-07-09A seated man in a maroon-red robe and white floral garland with a rudraksha mala sits on a red cushioned throne, placing his hand on the head of a young boy in a white shirt who stands before him with palms joined. A woman in a cream sari with a rudraksha mala stands at right with her hands raised in offering, and another person in white bends forward at lower centre. Oranges, a kalasha-like silver stand, a silver peacock-topped staff and a folded orange cloth sit nearby, with fresh green foliage behind. The seated man's head shows a white vibhuti marking. Golden ornate decor fills the upper background.2015-04-26A photograph of a ceremony in which a bare-chested man in saffron-orange dhoti and a gold-edged saffron shawl, with a white tilak on his forehead and a beaded ornamental necklace, places his right palm on the forehead of a man in a white shirt and a saffron shawl with printed text. The recipient wears an ID lanete on a lanyard and a red-and-blue wristband, holding his left hand up in a gesture of acceptance. Behind them a brass oil lamp with a flame burns, and women in white and red-orange shawls watch. Green plants stand to one side. Several people are visible in the background.2015-07-17