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A toddler in a turquoise top with white-striped sleeves and a thin gold chain stands at center, looking toward an adult in an orange garment whose hand rests lightly on the child's arm. Behind the child, a smiling man in white dhoti-style clothing with a red bindi on his forehead stands among a crowd, and a man in a yellow shirt on the left holds a small white card. The setting is a crowded gathering in warm light, with the adults in the foreground and blurred bystanders at the edges.

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A photograph of a toddler in a turquoise short-sleeved shirt with white striped sleeves and a thin gold bracelet, standing among adults at a gathering. A smiling man in a white shirt with a small red tilak on his forehead stands behind the child, and a man in an orange top is visible at the right edge. A woman's face appears at the left edge, and a man in a yellow shirt holds a small white card or paper in the upper left. The setting appears to be a crowded devotional event, possibly an ashram blessing line, though the scene itself shows no clear ritual action beyond the people gathering around the child.2008-03-28March 28 20082008-03-28A crowded indoor scene where a smiling man in a white collared shirt with a red bindi stands at centre, holding nothing but leaning toward a toddler in a teal top and gold bangles, carried by a woman in a teal sari with a gold chain. Behind them a young man in a white kurta and orange shawl with a red forehead mark watches, and a man in an orange shawl stands at right in profile. Several other men in white and yellow shirts, some wearing yellow scarves, fill the background, and a bearded older man is visible at upper left. The setting appears to be a busy hallway or gathering space with pale walls.2008-03-28A crowded darshan scene in which a shaved-headed man in a white shirt with a red tilak on his forehead holds a toddler in a turquoise top, the child's hand resting on his chest. Around him, men in yellow and white shirts press close, one holding a small paper slip, and a younger man in white with an orange shawl stands at right. A woman with a red bindi is partly visible at left, and a hand reaches in from the lower right. The man in white shows no distinctive presentation cues such as long hair, saffron robes or mala beads, so his identity is uncertain.2008-03-28Photo of a crowd at an outdoor-style gathering. A bald man with a red tilak on his forehead and a white shirt smiles while holding a toddler in a teal top with a red-orange beaded necklace and a pacifier. Around them, men in yellow and white shirts press close, and a person in orange sannyasi-style clothing stands at right, gesturing toward the child. A woman with hair pulled back is in the lower left foreground.2008-03-28A photograph of a crowded blessing moment. A bare-armed figure in orange robes, seen from behind at right, places a hand on the head of a small child in a white outfit held by a devotee in a white shirt. A young child in a blue outfit is held by a man in a yellow shirt. Several devotees in white and orange-yellow shawls stand around, and a woman in a cream sari at left looks on. Blurred motion suggests active blessing.2008-03-28A crowded indoor gathering at a healing and blessing event. A smiling man with a short haircut and a small red tilak on his forehead wears a white short-sleeved shirt and stands in the centre. He is turned toward a woman in a sleeveless orange top on the right. Beside him, an older woman in a teal-green sari with gold necklace holds a toddler in a turquoise top with white stripes. Behind them, a young man in an orange shawl over a white shirt and other devotees in white and yellow garments fill the frame. A child in the lower left looks up. No candidate for the a person appearance cues is visible, so the presenter's identity is not established.2008-03-28March 28 20082008-03-28March 28 20082008-03-28A crowded indoor scene where a bald man in a white shirt and red forehead mark holds a young child in a turquoise top with a long braid, while smiling down at the child. Around him, devotees press close: a man in an orange shawl at left, a woman in white with a rudraksha mala at lower left, and a girl in white with a mala beside her. A young man in a saffron robe at right gestures with an open hand, and a man in a yellow shirt stands with folded arms. Some people hold papers. Background shows a maroon curtain and more onlookers.2008-03-28March 28 20082008-03-28A crowded indoor photograph of devotees gathered at a healing event. In the centre a smiling man in a white shirt holds a small toddler in a turquoise top with white stripes and a gold bangle, the child looking to the side. Around them men wear orange and yellow shawls over white clothes, a man in a yellow shirt smiles at left, and women stand at the lower edges.2008-03-28