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Outdoors under a tented canopy, a long-haired man in orange robes seated on a cushion with a zebra-print pillow hands a small item to a girl in a pink top and teal-green skirt. Two other men in saffron-orange robes stand nearby, and seated devotees, including women in saris and children, watch around a red carpet with floral patterns. Behind them, white-clad attendants stand near a vehicle and a banner showing a deity. The girl holds a green object and receives the item at the event.

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Outdoor ceremony on a red mat under a shaded canopy with palm trees and thatched huts behind. A long-haired person in saffron-orange robes sits on an orange-draped seat with a zebra-striped cushion, reaching to a small girl in white top and pink skirt who stands before a brass tray. A man in white kurta and rudraksha mala kneels beside the girl, steadying her. Behind them devotees in white and orange stand, a woman in orange holds a brass plate, and a golden staff leans nearby. A decorated vehicle appears at the right edge. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair, saffron robes and a gold necklace, consistent with the page's a person reference, though identity is appearance-based and uncertain.2008-12-24A photograph of a seated figure in full orange-saffron robes on a striped cushioned seat, holding a thread or string over a brass plate as a young girl in a white top and pink skirt stands before them on a small flower-shaped rangoli. Behind them, a standing man in a white dhoti holds a stick-like object, a bald man in saffron robes wears a large gold necklace and holds a ceremonial staff, and a woman in a blue-and-white sari wears a rudraksha-style mala. Devotees in white and orange sit on red carpeting under a tent, with a child in a white dress among them. A small brass vessel and a bottle sit nearby, and a woman in an orange shawl stands at the back.2008-12-24An outdoor event on a red carpet under a canopy with blue and pink streamers. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and a zebra-striped cushion behind them, and hands a small object to a young girl in a white dress who stands before them. Beside them a bald man in orange robes and a long gold ceremonial necklace holds a gold staff. Seated devotees in white and orange clothing watch on the carpet, a silver SUV is parked behind, and a few people stand in white. a person: the seated figure has long dark hair, an orange robe and a seated ceremonial role, but the cues are not distinctive enough to confirm identity.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A seated figure in orange saffron robes with long swept-back dark hair, draped over a zebra-striped cushion on a raised seat, leans forward to place a hand on a small child in a pink and multicolour outfit with a name tag. The child stands on a rangoli-decorated floor with a brass plate holding small boxes and a cloth. An older woman in an orange shawl and gold bangles steadies the child. Behind them, devotees in white and orange sit on red mats, a ceremonial staff with a gold top stands at left, and a silver SUV and tripod appear in the background. Swamiji (probable) is the seated figure, identified by saffron robes, long swept-back hair and a raised seat.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24Outdoor ashram gathering under a pavilion with palm trees and thatched huts behind. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes and a gold chain sits on an orange-cushioned seat with a zebra-striped pillow, smiling and touching the forehead of a young boy in a cream kurta. The boy stands with hands folded, and holds a small pink box. Behind them, people in white and orange shawls, some wearing rudraksha malas, sit on red carpets; a golden staff stands at the left. Probable Swamiji, seated in saffron robes with long swept-back hair and a gold necklace, blessing a child during the Brahmotsavam celebration.2008-12-24Outdoors at an event, a long-haired figure in flowing saffron-orange robes sits on a cushioned seat with a zebra-print pillow and a gold ceremonial staff at left, reaching to adorn a small girl in a multicoloured orange top and pink pants. The girl wears an ID badge and stands on a yellow-and-orange patterned mat. A white-clad older woman in a cream sari with an orange shawl holds her gently, while other people in white and saffron sit or stand behind a red carpet, with palm trees and a white vehicle in the background. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a gold necklace and saffron robes, and is seated as a guru receiving devotees.2008-12-24A seated long-haired figure in orange robes sits on an orange-draped chair under a canopy, bending forward to place something on the forehead of a young girl in a white sleeveless dress who stands barefoot before him on a colourful patterned mat. Around them devotees in white clothes sit on red carpet; a bald orange-robed attendant holds a long gold-topped staff and a man in white wears a green-and-white shawl. A woman in a blue-and-white patterned sari and beaded necklace watches. Small boxes sit on a tray beside the chair, with a parked silver SUV in the background. The scene resembles a blessing at an outdoor festival.2008-12-24A seated man in orange robes with long swept-back dark hair leans forward on a low seat, placing an item around the neck of a small toddler in a pink top and pink pants standing on a floral rug. Probable Swamiji (probable) with long swept-back hair and orange robes presiding in a seated blessing role. Behind him, men in white dhotis and orange shawls stand and sit, and women in saris and orange scarves watch from an open-air pavilion with palm trees and a ratha-like structure at the top left. A colourful floral rangoli or kolam design lies on the ground near the child. The setting appears to be an outdoor festival blessing for children at a brahmotsavam event.2008-12-24A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair sits on an orange-draped throne-like seat with a zebra-striped cushion, bending forward to place his hands on a small girl in a white sleeveless dress who stands before him. Probable Swamiji by appearance cues: long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and ceremonial gold necklace. Behind him a man in orange holds a tall gold-topped staff, and another in orange wears a gold chain. Seated devotees in white and colourful saris line a red carpet under a thatched pavilion, with a brass vessel and a small orange towel in front of the seat.2008-12-24