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A photograph of a seated man in an orange-saffron shawl draped over his shoulder, with a rudraksha mala around his neck and dark hair tied back, extending a red-beaded garland or thread to a smiling boy in a grey polo shirt and blue track pants. A girl in a white top leans in to receive it, her hands together. Behind them, a woman in white with a long pendant necklace and a man in white stand watching, and a brass lamp stand with a kalasha-like finial sits at left. a person: the seated man wears saffron clothing, a rudraksha mala and a bun, matching the page's a person context, and is giving a blessing during a padapuja-style encounter.

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December 03 20112011-12-03November 26 20112011-11-26A photograph of a long-haired man in an orange saffron garment with a rudraksha mala draped over his bare chest, seated and reaching forward to hold a small hand of a young child in a white and purple top. Behind them are gold-coloured ceremonial objects and draped garlands in orange, pink and green fabrics. A woman in a red-bordered sari sits at the right edge. The man is an appearance-based a person candidate seated in front of ceremonial decorations, giving a blessing or small offering to the child.2011-11-30A seated man in an orange saffron robe with a draped orange shawl and a long rudraksha mala around his neck sits on a red-patterned chair with an orange towel on the arm, smiling as he reaches out to hand an object to a young boy in a white t-shirt who kneels before him with cupped hands. The man has a bindi and his hair is tied back in a bun. Behind them a woman in white sits and a window and wall fill the background. The appearance and robes are consistent with the a person candidate, so this is a probable identification from visible cues, but it is uncertain.2011-12-10A seated man in an orange saffron dhoti and shawl, wearing a long rudraksha mala and a red tilak on his forehead, smiles as he hands a small item to a young boy in a white shirt who extends his cupped hands. A brass oil lamp (deepa) stands beside the seat, with a red velvet cushion and a red box of offerings nearby. A woman in a purple-and-pink sari stands at right, and a green potted plant is in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor room with a carved wooden panel behind. a person: the seated man wears saffron robes, rudraksha mala and tilak, consistent with the page subject, and is shown in a seated position receiving devotion.2011-11-26December 03 20112011-12-03A photograph of a man in an orange sleeveless top with a draped orange wrap, long hair tied back, reaching forward to place an object into the open palms of a boy in a black, tan and red striped sleeveless shirt. A woman in a white top stands softly blurred behind them, and a white pillar and beige wall form the setting. The man appears to be a person wearing saffron clothing and a long hair knot. The scene shows a blessing-style offering exchanged at close range.2011-12-03November 25 20112011-11-25A photograph of an indoor room with a patterned red carpet. A long-haired person in an orange sleeveless top and orange shawl, with a white flower garland around the neck and a white forehead mark, sits on a yellow cushioned seat and reaches out to hand a small garland of white and yellow flowers to a young boy in a white shirt and brown trousers standing before them. Behind them a smiling woman in a white dotted outfit with an orange shawl and a flower in her hair watches, and a man in white clothes with a red-and-gold pendant stands at the right with hands clasped. Another person in orange stands in the background, and scattered flower petals lie on the carpet.2010-02-15A seated man in saffron-orange robes and a rudraksha mala blesses a young girl in an orange top with a pink hheadband. He rests one hand on her head and holds her hands. Behind them, devotees in white and orange clothing stand and watch in an indoor room with a white air conditioner and a brass lamp at the left edge. The scene resembles a blessing or padapuja-style interaction.2011-11-26A seated man with hair in a topknot wears an orange sleeveless top with an orange shawl, a beaded mala necklace, and a red tiger-print cloth on his lap. He smiles and extends his right hand toward a young girl in a pink top with a dark ponytail, who smiles back. Beside her, a woman in a white outfit smiles and leans in. Behind them, blurred people stand near a video camera on a tripod, and a white floor-standing cooler sits against a pale wall.2011-12-03A seated man in an orange sleeveless robe and orange shawl sits on a red velvet throne cushioned with red and maroon pillows, handing small objects into the outstretched hand of a young boy in a striped red and black t-shirt. Behind the boy, a smiling woman in white kneels beside him. On the right, a woman in a yellow sari holds a crying toddler in pink. A crowd of onlookers, including children in green and white, watches from the back. A tray of small shells or stones sits on the red carpeted dais in the foreground.2011-12-03