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Photograph inside a bright white hall where a red curtain is being pulled open to unveil a stage or display. A woman in an orange saffron robe with a white flower garland and an orange head wrap stands at the centre, reaching to draw the curtain. Nearby a man in white clothing and a dark-haired figure in white reach toward the curtain, while a sannyasi in saffron-orange robes and a second man in white stand at right. Marigold and yellow garlands hang from the ceiling and frame the curtain, and a hanging orange and red decorative cloth with patterns hangs from the top right. Purple draped fabric with yellow garlands decorates a window behind. A video camera on a tripod and onlookers in white are visible at the right edge.

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A figure in an orange turban and orange sleeveless top wears a white flower garland and draws aside a deep red curtain in a bare, white-walled hall with blue drapes and marigold strings. Beside him, men in white dhotis and shawls stand near a tray of rose petals, one wearing a gold necklace and another holding a rudraksha mala with hands folded. A cameraman films the scene, and a small shrine with a deity murti is visible behind the curtain. The man in orange shows no clear a person cues beyond the orange robe and turban, so identity is uncertain.2010-02-18A photograph of a long-haired figure in a white dhoti-style garment and a white flower garland with red blooms, pulling aside a red satin curtain on a stage. Beside him at left, a shaved-headed man in orange robes and gold bangles bends forward near a gold ornate throne-like structure decorated with white and red flowers. The backdrop shows a yellow and red scalloped valance with green trim.2011-05-17Photograph at an evening event with a red and blue sparkly backdrop and string lights. A central figure in an orange saffron turban and orange garment stands with a thick garland of white flowers and red roses. A man in white kurta pulls a large orange cloth over the central figure's shoulders, while another man in white reaches in from the right to adjust it. Several onlookers in white clothes stand around, some with hands raised in greeting, and a cloth or small object is held near the garland.2009-11-30Outdoor ceremonial stage under a white canopy with a yellow draped curtain and marigold garlands along the edges. Two saffron-robed men stand at the centre; the one on the left wears an orange shawl and orange head cloth and is reaching to pull or unveil a yellow curtain, while the one beside him wears an orange turban, orange robe and a rudraksha mala and places a hand on the curtain. A man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at the left edge, and a few onlookers in white are visible at the right. A deity picture hangs behind the stage. The gathering suggests a dedication or unveiling ceremony at a festival. a person appearance is uncertain for the two saffron-robed figures.2008-12-31Indoor ritual inside a plain white-walled hall decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. On the left, a brass lamp stand and a deity murti adorned with garlands sit on a flower-decked altar with brass puja vessels and fruit offerings. In the centre, a figure in an orange robe with an orange head wrap and a long white flower garland stands with back to the camera, facing the altar. To the right, several people in white dhotis and white shirts stand on a red carpet; one holds a silver tray of pink petals, and others raise their arms near a maroon cloth hanging from the ceiling. A cameraman films from the right, and an orange cloth hangs from above.2010-02-18Indoor photo in a large hall with white ceiling panels and recessed lights. A long-haired man in saffron-orange robes with a gold-edged orange turban and gold ornaments stands with his back partly turned, while a bald man in white dhoti with gold border holds up a red-and-orange silk cloth in front of him. Several saffron-robed monks with rudraksha malas and gold necklaces stand around, and a crowd of devotees in white and red saris fills the background near a bookstall and framed portraits on the wall.2011-12-11October 19 20132013-10-19A photograph inside a bright white hall decorated with blue drapes, yellow flower garlands and hanging orange and red decorations. A procession walks along a red carpet. In the centre, a bare-footed man in saffron robes and an orange turban wears a white flower garland with a red rudraksha mala and gestures with one hand near his mouth. Beside him, a long-haired man in orange robes carries a tray of flowers. Men in white dhotis and shirts, some holding brass trays of pink flower petals, walk alongside. A woman in white stands at the right edge, and a deity portrait is visible on the far right wall.2010-02-18April 19 20082008-04-19July 27 20082008-07-27A photograph of an inauguration ritual in a white-walled room with a grilled window and garlands of white and pink flowers hanging from the top. A central figure in an orange-red turban with pink flowers, an orange robe, a long white and red garland and a gold necklace holds a leaf and a tray of pink petals. A man in an orange robe stands beside them holding a flower-filled tray. Two standing men in orange and white, a man in a checked shirt, and a woman in a yellow-bordered white sari stand in the doorway and room. Seated in front, an older man in white and a woman in a white top with a rudraksha mala watch with folded hands. Several people are visible, and a small oil lamp sits on the floor at the lower right.2008-07-27July 28 20082008-07-28