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Photograph of a crowded indoor gathering with a boy kneeling on a mat while a long-haired man in a red sleeveless top and a white flower garland touches the boy's face with his hand. Around them, many youths and children stand close, some in white shirts, striped shirts and a pink dress; several men wear saffron-orange shawls, and one person holds a small video camera. A white ceiling fan, paper garlands strung across the wall, and a small brass dish with offerings are visible on the floor. No individual is clearly identifiable as the a person from appearance cues, so the identity remains unsure.

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