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A photograph of an outdoor ceremony under palm trees and a thatched shelter. A central figure with long dark hair, a red bindi, a gold necklace and an orange robe sits smiling and raises a hand toward a toddler in a pink top. A man in a grey shirt and white trousers kneels to hold the child, and a woman in an orange-and-yellow sari stands nearby. Behind them an attendant in white with a rudraksha mala and orange shawl holds a gold trident-shaped staff, and another orange-robed person holds a silver tray of grain. A bowl with a yellow flower sits on the tray, and a colourful floral rangoli lies on the red mat.

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December 24 20082008-12-24Outdoor ritual scene under a thatched pavilion. A woman in orange robes with long dark hair sits on an orange cushion, leaning forward with both hands in a silver tray of rice, guiding a small child in pink clothes whose head is bowed toward the tray. A man in a grey-green shirt and white trousers kneels beside the child. To the left, a man in orange robes with a red-and-gold sash holds a metal bowl, and a man in white with a yellow scarf and rudraksha mala stands near a tall golden trident-staff. Behind them, a man in white and an orange-scarfed man stand near a red carpet, with more devotees in orange and yellow saris in the background.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24Outdoor ceremony under a fringed canopy with palm trees behind. A long-haired man in orange robes and a gold chain sits on an orange cushioned seat, smiling and placing his hand on the head of a small boy in a navy embroidered kurta and white trousers. A woman in a white sari with a teal border and a long side braid stands beside the boy, holding his arm. In the foreground a man in orange robes holds a silver plate of rice with a yellow flower on it. Other people in orange, white and yellow clothing sit and stand nearby, and a red mat and a floral rangoli sit on the ground.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24Outdoor ceremony under a canopy with a long-haired figure in orange robes seated on an orange-cushioned throne, smiling and touching a young boy's head in a striped orange shirt. A child in pink is held by a woman in a yellow top beside them. A priest in orange robes with a tied-back ponytail holds a silver tray of rice, and another attendant in white with rudraksha beads holds a trident-topped staff. A yellow-and-red flower rangoli lies on the red carpet, and a man in a grey-green jacket watches at right. a person is seated centre-left, identified by long swept hair, orange clothing, and a gold necklace on the throne.2008-12-24Photograph of a seated ceremony under a canopy on a red carpet, with a small child in a dark blue outfit being handed a yellow fruit or sweet by a figure in saffron robes with long dark hair and a gold necklace. A candidate matching Swamiji (probable) by long swept-back hair, ochre-orange robe and gold necklace is seated centrally, giving the child an offering. Around him, saffron-clad attendants sit and kneel, some holding a silver plate of rice or grain and a silver tray; a woman in white with a long braid and teal shawl kneels beside the child; a woman in orange with a long braid sits in front holding a plate. Standing and seated people in white and orange surround them, and a grey van is parked behind a tent.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A photograph of a temple ceremony under an open canopy. A man with long, swept-back dark hair and an orange robe with a gold necklace, a probable Swamiji, smiles while holding a steel plate of uncooked rice with a yellow flower on top. He guides a young boy in cream kurta and white pants toward the plate. Beside them another man in an orange robe reaches out, and a small child in a blue outfit sits on a red cloth. Several people in orange and white stand nearby, with palm trees, a parked van and a low wall behind.2008-12-24Photograph of a child-blessing moment at a temple-like setting. A smiling man with long swept-back dark hair, a red tilak on his forehead, an orange saffron garment and a large garland of red, yellow, pink and white flowers sits before an ornate gold throne-like backdrop with flowers behind. Probable Swamiji (long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and flower garland are the qualifying cues) is seated and laughing, reaching toward a toddler in a pink-and-white checked outfit held by a man in white with a rudraksha mala and glasses. A woman with long hair in a bun and a man in orange clothing stand at left and right, one holding a steel plate of rice or grain offered toward the child.2009-12-24A seated figure in an orange saffron robe with long dark hair and a gold necklace sits under a red and yellow canopy outdoors, with palm trees behind. A man in orange kneels at left holding a silver tray of grain, and another man in white bends in from the right. Several women in white or patterned saris and a child stand or sit nearby, with colourful balls in a basket at the seat's side. The seated figure has distinctive long swept-back hair, saffron clothing and gold ornament, a person presence, though appearance is not certain.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24