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A photograph of a naming or blessing moment at a decorated altar. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe wearing a multicoloured flower garland and white flower garland places a dot of vermilion or kumkum on the forehead of a baby in a white and multicoloured printed onesie. Behind him, a golden ornate throne or peetha is framed by green foliage and orange and red flowers. A man in a white shirt holds the baby while a woman in a white top with folded hands watches. A metal bowl sits in the lower foreground. A partially visible person in orange appears at the right edge.

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A photograph inside a decorated temple hall with a golden backdrop and garlands of yellow, orange and red flowers. A seated figure in an orange robe with a multicoloured flower garland and long swept-back hair touches the forehead of a small baby held by a man in a white kurta and rudraksha mala. A brass bowl stands in front. A woman in a pink top and a woman in white with a yellow scarf watch nearby, and another man stands at the right edge.2009-12-24A photograph of a ritual exchange in a flower-decorated shrine area. A man in saffron-orange clothing with long dark swept-back hair and layered garlands in red, yellow, purple and white, appears to be Swamiji (probable), seated and reaching to touch a small girl's face with his fingers while holding a metal bowl. The girl wears a pink top and dark brown pinafore and is held by a young man in a cream-colored kurta-style shirt. Behind them are garlands of marigolds and roses, and a large ornate gold panel with a deity relief.2009-12-24A photograph of a child-blessing moment before a golden throne decorated with flower arrangements. A long-haired figure in an orange sleeveless garment and layered garlands of white, yellow, red and pink flowers, with a rudraksha mala at the neck, leans forward and holds a small child's head in both hands. Beside them, a woman in white with a long side braid watches closely, and a man in white with a rudraksha mala holds the child's body. The gold throne and floral backdrop frame the scene. Swamiji (probable) is identified by the long swept-back hair, orange clothing, flower garlands and rudraksha mala, and is shown seated and blessing the child.2009-12-24A photo of a naming or blessing ceremony in a decorated hall. A man in a white shirt and a woman in a white sari with a gold border stand on the left, holding a baby in white. On the right, a figure in long, swept-back dark hair and an orange sleeveless robe wears a large garland of red, white, yellow and purple flowers and applies a mark to the baby's forehead. Behind them are a golden throne, floral garlands and a brass vessel with coloured offerings. Three people are visible.2009-12-24A photograph of a naming or blessing moment inside a decorated hall. A man in white shirt and white dhoti leans in at left, and a woman in a white sari with embroidered border and black beaded necklace holds a small baby wrapped in white while a leaf plate is raised above the child's head. At right, a long-haired man in an orange saffron robe and a red-and-yellow flower garland holds the infant and receives the offering, with a tray of colourful gift packets nearby. Green foliage and marigold-style garlands decorate the background, and a gilded throne-like seat is visible. An appearance-based Swamiji (probable) figure is shown in the saffron robe with long hair and garlands, performing the blessing role. Another person in white stands at upper left, and an orange-clad figure is partly visible behind the group.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24A photograph of a seated man with long dark hair wearing an orange saffron garment and a multicoloured garland of red roses, yellow and white flowers and a purple band, with rudraksha-style adornment visible at his neck. He is leaning forward to tie or adjust a thread on the wrist of a small child in a white outfit, while a woman in a cream top and purple patterned shawl and a man in orange robes with glasses stand beside them. A bottom-corner partially visible woman in yellow with a long braid is also present. Behind them stands a gold-toned throne or seat backdrop decorated with red, orange, pink and white flowers and green foliage.2009-12-24A photograph of a blessing moment in a flower-decorated hall. A long-haired man in an orange-saffron robe with a large multicolour flower garland and a gold ornate chair back sits at right, placing his hand on the head of a small baby in a pink outfit held by a woman in a pink-and-white checked top and white shawl. A man in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala kneels at left, and a young attendant in orange with a garland stands behind, holding a notepad. Behind them hang green foliage and pink, orange and white flowers.2009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24December 24 20092009-12-24