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A photograph of a seated group in an indoor garden setting with green plants behind them. On the left, a smiling woman in a white shawl holds a baby in her lap. In the centre, a shirtless man with a rudraksha mala draped over his shoulders and a white dhoti sits behind a dark wooden tray holding rudraksha beads, small gold objects and fruit. On the right, a woman in an orange sari and matching turban wears a pink and orange floral garland and smiles. A standing woman in a light patterned sari is partly visible at the top left. Five people are visible in total.

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A photograph of a ceremonial moment in a flower-decorated indoor setting. A seated man in an orange turban, bare-shouldered with orange cloth, wearing a pink lotus garland, is offering from a dark wooden box with compartments holding rudraksha beads, gold-coloured ornaments and bananas. A woman in a cream shawl smiles and holds a baby in white clothes, who looks up. Behind them a man in a brown shawl and white garment reaches into the box, and a woman in a green-and-cream sari stands at the top left.2015-02-20A photograph of an outdoor ritual scene with a woman in a white sari holding a baby and smiling at a seated figure in orange, who wears an orange turban, orange garments and pink lotus garlands and bracelets of rudraksha. In the center a man in a white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and sandalwood markings on his arms holds a wooden tray containing rudraksha beads, golden ornaments, orange sweets and bananas. Green plants and rocks form the background. The page suggests the orange-clad figure may be a person, but the appearance cues are not distinctive enough to confirm it, so the identity is uncertain.2015-02-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a ceremonial moment with a seated woman in a cream top holding a baby in white, smiling toward a man in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe with pink flower garlands and bangles, who holds up a wooden tray of rudraksha beads, gold-coloured items, yellow bananas and sweets. A standing priest in white dhoti with rudraksha malas and red-brown beaded necklaces stands behind, with potted green plants around and a person in a green sari at the top edge. The setting is a blessing or offering scene. The man in orange with turban and garlands is a person candidate by appearance, presenting the offering tray to the mother and child.2015-02-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a woman in a cream shawl seated on the left, smiling and holding a baby in white clothes who looks upward. Beside her, a bare-chested man with rudraksha malas and an orange wrap leans over a dark wooden box with compartments filled with rudraksha beads, golden figurines and sliced fruit, offering an item. On the right, a person in an orange-red turban and orange robe, wearing a pink lotus garland and brown beaded bracelets, reaches toward the box. Potted green plants and a person in a pale sari stand in the background.2015-02-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a ritual offering scene. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with a rudraksha mala and tilak stands centre, holding a wooden tray divided into compartments holding rudraksha beads, golden ornaments, bananas and sweets. On the right, a person in an orange turban and orange garment, with pink flower garlands and orange bangles, reaches toward the tray. At lower left, a woman in a cream sari holds a baby who reaches for a yellow fruit. Behind them stand a woman in a cream and teal sari with folded hands and other figures, with green potted plants and a tripod in the background.2015-02-20A warm outdoor-style ritual scene among green plants. A smiling woman in a white shawl holds a baby in a white outfit, who gazes up at her. On the right, a person in a saffron-orange turban and orange robe, adorned with pink flower garlands and rust-coloured bangles, extends a hand toward the baby over a wooden tray of offerings. The tray holds rudraksha beads, yellow bananas, golden sweets and orange items. Behind them, a smiling man with a bare upper body and rudraksha mala sits in a white dhoti, with a white cloth draped over his shoulder. The mood is blessing and devotion.2015-02-20 +1 copiesA photograph of a padapuja-style blessing in a hall with a red carpet. A woman in saffron-orange sari with gold border and a rudraksha mala holds a swaddled infant in white-patterned cloth and bends toward a seated figure. The seated figure wears a large saffron-orange turban with red and dark feather plumes, layered gold and beaded necklaces, gold armlets and orange robes. This figure touches the infant's forehead with one hand while holding a brass pot of white paste; a tray of red apples and sweets sits beside them. Standing devotees in white and saffron clothing watch in the background, and a camera on a tripod is visible. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by the turban, feathers, gold necklaces and saffron robes; he is blessing the child.2014-08-17 +1 copiesJuly 07 20142014-07-07A seated figure in a rust-red turban, orange-red garments and a long red and gold flower garland reaches forward to touch a baby held by a woman in a cream sari with gold border and a dark beaded necklace. Behind a gilded throne-like chair with floral decorations, a man in white shirt and a rudraksha mala bends forward beside a tray of bananas. A woman in white with a brown beaded mala stands behind, and other devotees stand at the edges. A red and gold carpet covers the floor.2014-11-26Photograph of an indoor ashram setting with potted plants and rocks. A figure in an orange-red turban, orange-red robe and a long rudraksha mala with bangles on the arm sits at a low table, handing bananas from a wooden tray; a rudraksha mala lies in the tray beside sweets. A man in a red shirt kneels opposite with bananas in hand. Behind them, a woman in a white sari with a brown rudraksha mala and a girl in a white dress with gold trim stand together, and an older woman in a cream sari with purple border and orange earrings stands at right. Purple and maroon cloth hangs behind the plants. Four people are visible.2015-02-23Indoor festive scene at an ashram hall with maroon curtains and white walls. In the foreground a woman in a red-and-gold sari with a red and green floral garland and a red-and-gold turban is offering sweets from a silver tray. A smiling man in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala holds a small white cloth, while a smiling woman in a dark patterned sari with gold jewellery reaches toward the tray. Behind them, women in white and gold saris wear rudraksha malas. A metal platter holds round white and yellow sweets. The setting suggests a festival distribution of prasadam.2015-11-10A photograph of a small indoor ritual setting with beige curtains and a brass lamp on the right. A man with swept-back grey hair, a rudraksha mala and an orange shawl stands at left holding a red fruit. Beside him a woman in a red-and-maroon sari stands with hands cupped. Behind her a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a small child in red clothing. At right, a seated person in maroon-and-saffron robes with long hair, a rudraksha mala and gold garlands extends a red fruit toward a metal bowl. Two people are visible at left, and a white-clad attendant is partly visible at the far left edge.2014-07-10 +1 copies