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A stage event under a white tent with a red backdrop. A man in a white shirt and glasses stands at left, looking down. In the centre, a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe with a rudraksha mala and a red bindi holds a small silver bowl beside a tall brass oil lamp decorated with white flower garlands. At right, another man in orange robes holds the lamp's base. A large portrait of a turbaned man in orange is printed on the backdrop, and a small white-clad figure appears at the far left edge.

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Photograph of an outdoor stage event under a white and lavender canopy with a red backdrop. A man in orange robes and an orange turban with a red tilak smiles while holding a brass oil lamp decorated with white flower garlands, standing with the lamp in his hands. He wears long rudraksha malas around his neck. On the right, another man in orange robes with long hair holds the lamp's base, with his hands on the lamp and a small brass dish. On the left, a man in a white shirt and spectacles stands watching. Behind them, a few people in white and yellow clothing are partly visible, and a red and orange banner is on the backdrop.2010-02-18A photograph of a stage event under a white tent with a red backdrop. A man in a white shirt and glasses stands at left, watching. In the centre, a smiling man in an orange turban, orange robe and long rudraksha malas, with swept-back hair and a ceremonial gold necklace, holds the handle of a brass oil lamp decorated with white flower garlands. A third man in an orange robe, seen from behind at right, is also holding the lamp. a person is the central figure in orange, matching the page's Seeragapadi stage function, lighting a lamp.2010-02-18A photograph from a stage function under a white tent with a red backdrop. A smiling man in an orange turban, orange robes and a long rudraksha mala holds a small silver cup while another man in orange robes lifts a large brass lamp garlanded with white flowers. A man in a white shirt and glasses stands at left watching, and a man in a white shirt is partly visible behind. The backdrop shows a painted portrait of a man in an orange turban. a person: the smiling man in the orange turban and rudraksha mala, with long swept-back hair and saffron robes, is a candidate for the a person appearance; the cues are the orange turban, long rudraksha mala and saffron clothing. He is performing a lamp ritual, possibly aarti, with a brass lamp and flower garland.2010-02-18A stage ceremony under a white tent canopy in front of a red backdrop. A man in a white shirt and glasses, on the left, extends his hands toward a brass oil lamp (aarti lamp) decorated with white jasmine garlands, held by a man in orange robes on the right. In the centre, a smiling man wears an orange turban, orange sleeveless robe, a red tilak on his forehead and a rudraksha mala, and stands behind the lamp. Another partly visible man in white sits at the far left edge. The lamp is being offered in a welcoming ritual on stage.2010-02-18A photograph of a stage ceremony under a white tent canopy. A tall brass lamp stand decorated with white flower garlands and red flowers is being lit by a man in an orange robe with long dark hair, on the right. Beside him, a man in a white shirt and white trousers reaches toward the lamp. On the left, a man in white shirt and trousers with glasses stands by. In the centre, a smiling man wears an orange turban, orange wrap, and a long rudraksha mala, with hands folded. A red banner with Tamil lettering stands behind them. A man in yellow is partly visible at the far right edge. The scene suggests a lamp-lighting opening of a programme.2010-02-18Photograph of a brass oil lamp (kuthuvilakku-style lamp with a bird-shaped top) decorated with a white and red flower garland, held by a man in a white shirt with a yellow shawl on the right. A man in orange robes, an orange turban and long dark rudraksha malas stands on the left, holding a small orange plate with both hands near the lamp, appearing to offer or receive it. Behind them, several men in white and striped shirts and a man in orange clothing watch, some with hands folded. The background banner is cream with red script lettering. This appears to be a lamp-lighting or aarti moment at a public event.2010-09-20A photograph of a public event on a stage. A man in an orange turban, orange sleeveless robe and dark rudraksha malas stands centre, reaching toward a large brass oil lamp with a cascading flame-like top, decorated with white and red flower garlands; he holds a small orange cloth. To the right, a man in a yellow shawl and white shirt holds the lamp's base. Behind them, a man in a striped shirt and a man in white clothes stand watching, one applauding. On the left, an older man in white clothes with his hands clasped stands by a banner with red and maroon script lettering.2010-09-20Outdoor stage event under a red canopy. A man in an orange shawl and matching orange robe with a rudraksha mala and orange turban stands at left, smiling and joining his hands. Beside him, an older man in white shirt and white dhoti lights a tall brass lamp decorated with red and white flower garlands, its flame lit. Behind them, a man in grey trousers and white shirt stands at right, and an orange-clad figure stands near the lamp. A large banner shows a portrait and Tamil text, with yellow flower arrangements and a cooler unit on the stage.2010-02-17A photograph on a red-carpeted stage under a pink-lilac tent canopy. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and rudraksha mala stands centre, smiling, reaching toward a tall brass lamp. A man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at left, and another in a white shirt and light trousers stands behind. At right, a man in an orange robe holds the brass lamp, which is decorated with white jasmine garlands and pink flowers. Behind them a red banner shows Tamil script and a cooler sits on the stage. A second robed figure in white and orange stands at the back left.2010-02-18A brass standing oil lamp (deepam) with a tall stem is being lit on a white stage in front of a dark blue draped curtain. A long-haired man in orange robes with a rudraksha mala lights the lamp with a taper. Beside him a man in a white shirt, white dhoti and pink shawl stands with hands folded. At right, a bald man in white with an orange shawl is smiling with palms pressed together, and a man in orange robes stands at far right with hands joined in namaste. Red and pink flowers are placed at the base of the lamp. Beige and orange armchairs sit at left. Calling the orange-robed man with long hair and rudraksha mala a person would be unsupported; he is a devotee performing a lamp-lighting ritual.2010-09-05January 20 20102010-01-20A photograph of a stage event under a white tent with a red backdrop. A large portrait of a turbaned, smiling man in orange is behind the stage. In the centre, a smiling figure in saffron-orange robes, an orange turban, long swept-back hair and dark rudraksha malas is placing a hand on the shoulder of a man in white dhoti and shirt with a gold-bordered orange shawl. Another man in white stands at left holding a red-and-gold shawl, and a woman in orange draped garments stands at right beside a tray with flower garlands in yellow, white and purple.2010-02-18