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A woman in a pink and green striped silk sari with a red blouse and a bindi lights a tall brass oil lamp, a nanda deepam-style lamp, wrapped in red and white flower garlands, placed on a stage under a red canopy. Beside her on the left, a man in an orange saffron robe and orange turban with long hair and a rudraksha mala smiles and claps. Behind them, a man in white dhoti and orange shawl stands, and at right an elderly man in white with glasses watches. A large banner behind shows a black-and-white portrait of a man with long hair and a red wrap, and Tamil text is partly visible. Marigold garlands line the stage.

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A photograph of a lamp-lighting ceremony under a red canopy on a stage. A man in an orange turban, orange robes and a rudraksha mala stands at left, hands extended toward a tall brass lamp stand. A woman in a red and green striped sari stands beside him, and an older man in white shirt and white trousers with glasses holds a small brass bell or lamp at right. Garlands of red and white flowers drape the lamp stand, which sits on a flower-decked brass tray. Behind them is a large portrait of a man's face and a banner with Tamil lettering. Two other people in orange partly appear at right edge.2010-02-17An outdoor stage event where a woman in a red-and-green striped saree with a red blouse lights a tall brass lamp decorated with red, orange and white flower garlands. On the left, a man in a bright orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala stands clapping with hands together. Beside the lamp, a man in a white kurta with an orange shawl and a mala stands with hands folded, and a yellow-clad attendant stands behind the woman. On the far right, an older man with glasses wears a white shirt. A maroon backdrop and white curtain form the stage backdrop.2010-02-17Indoor event on a stage with a garlanded brass oil lamp (aarti lamp) in the right foreground, its stem wrapped in red and orange flower garlands. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti with a red-and-gold shawl stands at the lamp, one hand near it. In the centre, a figure in a sleeveless saffron-orange robe with a saffron-orange turban, long hair and back turned to the camera stands beside a person in white with an orange shawl. On the left, a woman in a red blouse and green-and-red striped sari with gold bangles has her palms joined. A red-and-white backdrop and white drapery fill the background, with a white air cooler at left. Other partially visible people stand behind.2010-02-17A photograph of a formal lamp-lighting ceremony on a stage with an orange and white backdrop. A woman in a red and green striped silk saree with gold jewellery and a red tilak lights a tall brass lamp decorated with red, white and orange flower garlands. On the left, a man in an orange robe, orange head wrap and long rudraksha mala stands with hands folded. Behind the lamp, a man in a white kurta and yellow shawl stands. To the right, a man in white kurta with an orange shawl and rudraksha mala holds his hands near the lamp, and an elderly man in white with glasses stands at the far right.2010-02-17A photograph of a stage welcome on a bright outdoor event platform. A man in an orange turban, orange sleeveless top and orange dhoti, with a long beard, stands at centre-left with his hands pressed together and extends them toward an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti draped with a red-and-gold shawl. The older man wears a long garland of red and white flowers and stands before a brass oil lamp, with a brass lamp pedestal in front. Behind them stand a younger man in white with an orange sash and a standing woman in a red blouse and green-striped saree with gold jewellery, hands folded. At right, a man in a white shirt, grey trousers, belt and wristwatch stands with folded hands. Garlands of yellow and orange flowers hang on a white backdrop, and red cloth covers part of the left side.2010-02-17Outdoor stage under a red canopy at a Bhagavad Gita satsang. A figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban and a beaded rudraksha mala stands at left with hands folded, with a gold-and-cream chair and microphone stand beside them. A woman in a red blouse and striped maroon-and-gold sari holds a brass oil lamp (aarti) wrapped in marigold and white garland strands, while a man in white shirt and white dhoti stands barefoot at right, and another person in orange stands behind. Marigold garlands line the stage edges and yellow and pink flowers decorate the front. A backdrop shows a portrait of a young man and a banner with Tamil script reading Bhagavad Gita.2010-02-17A stage event under a red canopy. A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban, with long hair and a rudraksha mala, extends his hand toward a brass lamp draped with pink and white flower garlands. A woman in a pink and yellow striped sari with gold bangles stands behind the lamp with hands folded. Two men in white shirts and grey trousers, one wearing an orange shawl and glasses, reach toward the lamp. A large portrait of a young man with a red background hangs behind the stage, and a banner with Tamil lettering is visible at left. The scene looks like a lamp-lighting ceremony.2010-02-17A photograph of a lamp-lighting at an indoor event with a white curtained backdrop. In the foreground, a long-haired man in a saffron-orange turban and saffron robe stands at left, hands folded, looking toward the lamp. Beside him, a woman in a red and green silk sari with gold necklace and a red bindi stands with hands pressed together. At centre-right, a man in a white shirt and orange shawl with a red tilak watches, while an older man in white shirt, glasses and a rudraksha mala lights a large brass oil lamp (deepam) decorated with a garland of red and orange flowers. Four people are visible.2010-02-17Outdoor ceremony on a stage in front of a white curtain and a large reddish backdrop. A tall brass oil lamp, wrapped in a garland of orange, yellow and red flowers and berries, is being lit by a man in a white shirt and grey trousers with a beaded necklace and wristwatch. Beside him, a younger man in white garments with an orange shawl and a tilak on his forehead looks on. On the left, a man with long hair wears an orange turban and orange robes with his hands folded. Next to him, a woman in a red and green sari with gold jewellery stands with hands clasped. On the right, an older man in white shirt and glasses watches the lighting.2010-02-17A photograph at a stage event where a man in an orange turban and orange robe stands at left, hands pressed together and smiling, facing a woman in a red blouse and green-and-red striped saree with a red border, bindi and vibhuti on her forehead. She holds a large brass lamp, a deepam, decorated with garlands of orange and red flowers and white blossoms, while an older man in white clothes and gold wristwatch offers a small flame at right. Behind them a man in white with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala stands beside another figure in white, and a backdrop with red floral imagery covers the stage.2010-02-17A photograph of a stage event with a large brass lamp stand (kuthuvilakku) draped in red and white flower garlands, lit by an oil lamp. On the left, a man in saffron-orange robes and a saffron turban stands with palms joined beside a wall-mounted cooler, with a rudraksha mala across his chest. In the centre, a woman in a red blouse and a red and green striped saree with gold necklace holds a small lamp toward the brass stand. Behind her, a man in white with a yellow shawl stands with hands folded. On the right, a man in white with an orange shawl and a rudraksha mala holds his palms together, and an older man in glasses stands at the edge. A large backdrop shows a close-up of a face. Four people are visible.2010-02-17A stage ceremony where a lamp is lit. In the foreground a figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap stands at left with palms together, facing the lamp. A tall brass oil lamp (aarti-style lamp) decorated with red and yellow flower garlands stands center. A woman in a red and green striped sari with a red blouse, bangles and a bindi folds her hands in greeting beside it. An older man in a white shirt and white dhoti-style trousers with glasses and a wristwatch leans in to light the lamp. Another man in a white shirt and glasses stands at right, and a photographer in a white top with a camera is at the far right edge. A white backdrop with hanging yellow and red flower strands and a maroon banner behind the stage completes the scene.2010-02-17