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A photograph of a ceremonial blessing at an ashram. A long-haired man in orange robes and a yellow shawl sits on a red-cushioned golden throne, wearing a red-and-white flower garland and a rudraksha mala, and holds a golden vessel while a small child in a blue dress with white trim is brought forward. A man in a cream checked shirt and white dhoti bends in to offer the child, and a plate of bananas and money stands nearby. Other people in orange and white clothing stand behind. a person, identified by long swept-back hair, orange clothing and rudraksha mala beside a golden throne, seated in blessing. Five or so people visible.

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