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A naming ceremony photo: a long-haired man in an orange-brown robe with rudraksha and a garland of pink and white flowers holds a baby in a blue outfit, guiding the infant's hand while a second man in a white dhoti, bare-chested with a flower garland, sits beside him. Behind them, a woman in an orange sari and a woman in red stand near a brass plate and a banana plant, with other men in white dhotis and orange cloths in the background. The setting is a temple-like courtyard with red and white walls.

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April 17 20172017-04-17A naming ceremony photograph outdoors at an ashram-style setting. In the foreground, a bare-chested man with pink and white flower garlands sits on the left and holds a baby wrapped in blue cloth. On the right, a bare-chested man with long dreadlocked hair, a pink and white flower garland and gold ear ornaments touches the baby's head with his hand. Behind them a woman in an orange sari with a red-bordered blouse and a bindi stands near the child. Two men in white dhotis, one with an orange upper cloth, stand behind, one holding a brass plate. A plant and a red-and-white striped wall are visible in the background.2017-04-17A photograph of a naming ceremony at an ashram. A bare-chested man in white dhoti with a flower garland and a child in a blue outfit sit on a mat, with the baby's head being anointed. A large man with long dreadlocked hair, a bead garland and pink-and-white flower garland sits in a rust-coloured robe and applies a mark to the baby's forehead. A woman in an orange sari and a woman in a red sari stand nearby, and a man in white dhoti holds a brass plate of offerings. The scene includes flower garlands, a plate of fruit and sweets, and a red-and-orange setting in a open-air shelter.2017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17A naming ceremony in a temple-style hall with a yellow-edged platform. A long-haired man with dreadlocks, wearing a rust-red cloth and a garland of pink and white lotus-like flowers, holds a baby in a blue outfit and guides it toward a tray. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a pink flower garland stands at left, supporting the infant. Behind them a bare-chested attendant holds a brass plate, a woman in a pink saree with a garland watches, and a woman in orange clothing with a long beaded necklace and a red box smiles nearby. A woman in red saree stands at the far right. Garlands, flower petals, and ritual items fill the scene.2017-04-17A naming ceremony in progress. A bare-chested man in a floral garland holds a baby wrapped in blue cloth and light-green clothing. A person with long dark hair, a pink and white flower garland, gold earrings and a maroon shawl applies a mark to the baby's forehead with their finger. A woman in an orange saree with a long braid and gold jewellery stands beside them. Behind, priests in white dhotis, one bare-chested and one holding a brass plate, stand near a red-and-white painted wall with greenery.2017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17A naming ceremony outdoors at an ashram. A bare-chested man in a pink and white flower garland holds a baby wrapped in a light blue cloth with a gold bangle on the infant's wrist. A bearded man with long hair, pink and white flower garlands and gold earrings reaches in to touch the baby's forehead. Beside them a woman in an orange sari with a red-and-gold necklace and bangles watches closely. Behind, two men in white dhotis, one wearing an orange shawl, and a woman in green stand near a red-and-white painted pillar with greenery. The whole group is focused on the infant during the ritual.2017-04-17A naming ceremony at an outdoor temple-style setting. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a yellow border holds a newborn wrapped in a blue cloth. Seated across, a long-haired man with a beard, wearing a maroon shawl and pink-and-white flower garland, touches the baby's foot while a woman in an orange saree and garland stands behind. A woman in a peach saree and green blouse with a garland watches, and a man in a checked wrap stands beside them. A basket of flowers and offerings sits nearby, and a cameraman films at left.2017-04-17A naming ceremony in progress on a striped mat. A seated man in a maroon-brown robe with long dreadlocked hair, a flower garland and gold earrings holds a newborn wrapped in a blue blanket, touching the baby's foot. A bare-chested priest in white dhoti with a gold border, holding a garland and a yellow item, supports the infant from the left. Behind them stand a man in a white dhoti and shawl with a rudraksha-style mala, a woman in a pink sari with a garland, and a woman in an orange sari holding a red box. A basket of flowers sits near the baby. A videographer is visible at the left edge.2017-04-17April 17 20172017-04-17