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A large outdoor ceremony under a white and red tented pavilion. A man in a white kurta and bare-armed orange-clad attendants surround a figure seated on a flower-covered platform, with yellow and orange marigold garlands heaped around. A man in a white kurta tilts a woven basket, pouring red and white petals over the scene. A devotee in saffron robes holds a silver tray of red apples in the foreground. On the left, a tiered garland of red, yellow, green and purple flowers hangs beside a brass frame. Men in orange robes with long beards stand among the group, and a large crowd of seated devotees fills the tent in the background.

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A photograph inside a white tent during a ritual. A man in a white kurta raises a woven bamboo winnowing basket overhead, while another basket is held at the right edge. In the foreground, a large heap of pink and red rose petals and yellow marigolds covers a figure seated or lying in front of a tall pillar of yellow, red, green and purple flower garlands. A steel bowl of red apples sits on the floor. Several people in saffron and orange robes stand behind, and a crowd of devotees in white sits on a green carpeted floor beneath red and white draped tent decor and a purple cloth at the back. a person is not identifiable as a clearly visible candidate here.2010-01-01A photograph taken under a white tent at an outdoor ceremony. In the foreground, a man in a white kurta lifts a woven bamboo basket high, pouring white flower petals onto a heap of white jasmine-like blossoms. A woman in a green and gold sari with a white garland stands at the centre, beside a pile of loose petals. Behind them, a figure in saffron-orange robes with a long rudraksha mala and a gold necklace stands near a basket of flowers; the saffron robes and mala are visible cues, so this may be a person, appearing in person. To the right, long garlands of yellow, red and purple marigolds hang beside a golden structure. Red and white draped cloth lines the tent, and a large audience sits in rows across the background.2010-01-01A large outdoor tented event under a white canopy with red drapes and strings of marigold garlands overhead. In the foreground, several people carry woven baskets heaped with red and orange flowers, and large flower garlands in yellow, red and white fill the right edge. A man in an orange shawl and beaded necklaces stands near the center right, and a woman in a white sari carries a basket on the left. Behind them, a dense crowd sits on the green-matted floor in white clothing before a stage area with red and white draping.2010-01-01A photograph taken under a large white tent with red and white draped fabric edges, showing a ceremonial flower offering. In the foreground, several people in saffron-orange clothing and white garments handle wicker baskets of red and yellow marigold petals and white jasmine-like flowers, pouring them onto a heap in front of a golden structure wrapped in thick garlands of yellow, red, green and purple flowers. A figure in saffron robes with a beaded necklace stands at right, and a man in white stands at left with a saffron-clad person beside him. Beyond them a large seated audience in white and pastel clothing fills the tent under a green carpeted stage aisle lined with red flower petals.2010-01-01July 15 20112011-07-15A photograph of a festive ritual in a decorated pavilion. A seated figure in an orange-saffron turban and orange robe sits before a large golden throne-like backdrop framed by garlands of red, yellow and purple flowers. Around them, several people in white dhotis and white clothing, some bare-chested, hold large woven baskets filled with yellow and white flowers, pouring petals in a flower offering. A man in a white shirt and dhoti stands at left, and a bald devotee in the foreground faces the scene. A figure in orange robes stands at right beside the throne. The setting is a white canopy tent with white drapery and green floor covering.2011-07-15A seated figure in a saffron-orange garment with a white turban and layered red, white and green garlands sits on a golden ornate throne against a deep red velvet backdrop. Heaps of orange and red flower petals cover the floor around him. Several women in white and cream sarees, one with a long braid and orange blouse, and a man in white dhoti and shawl, lift and pour petals from woven baskets. A small white bird figure sits atop the throne's side. The scene suggests a flower-offering ceremony. The seated figure has long hair and distinctive saffron clothing with garlands, a possible a person candidate, though appearance-based identification is uncertain.2012-01-01A photograph under a red-and-white draped tent at an outdoor gathering. A seated figure with long, swept-back dark hair wears a white garment and a gold ornate necklace, and sits on a cushioned seat decorated with a garland of yellow and orange flowers. A standing person in a saffron-orange robe holds a silver tray of apples and oranges extended toward the seated figure. A man in white clothes with a folded-hands namaskar stands nearby, and a row of devotees in white and orange clothes fills the background. A microphone sits on a silver plate of sweets and a tray with gold items lies in the foreground. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and gold ornaments, matching the a person candidate, so this is a probable in-person presence.2010-01-01A festive outdoor event under a white tent with red and white drapes. A man in a cream and gold dhoti and shawl, garlanded with yellow and white flower necklaces, sits on a gilded throne decorated with red roses, yellow marigolds and garlands. Devotees in orange and saffron robes offer apples from silver trays, and one person in white kneels and touches his feet. Other devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls stand nearby, and women in saris and yellow flower bowls line the red carpeted path.2010-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a white canopy, with a large golden throne backed by a bright garland of yellow, orange and red flowers. A seated man in a white dhoti with a golden border and a long garland of orange beads sits on a golden throne holding an apple, while smiling. A younger attendant in saffron robes and a rudraksha mala stands beside him holding a tray of apples. Another attendant in saffron stands at the right foreground holding apples, and a man in white with grey hair stands at left holding a wooden staff. Several other attendants and devotees in white and orange stand nearby, and a bowl of red apples sits beside the throne.2010-01-01A seated figure on a gold-and-yellow throne (peetha) is almost buried under a heaped mound of red, pink, orange and yellow flower petals and marigold heads poured from woven bamboo baskets. A man in white traditional clothing and a dark rudraksha-style mala is pouring petals from a basket on the left, and another attendant holding a basket is at the far left edge. Above the throne hangs a gold canopy with white and yellow garlands, and a golden lion-form armrest is visible at right. The tent ceiling is white. The seated figure wears a red bindi and smiles; the throne's ornate gold carvings and floral swags frame the scene.2010-01-01Photograph of a ceremonial gathering under a large decorated tent with red and white draped canopy. A seated figure in white dhoti and long swept-back dark hair, wearing ornate gold necklaces and bare-chested, receives an offering from a tray of apples, oranges and fruit held by a person in saffron-orange robes wearing a gold necklace. Flower garlands in yellow and red decorate the seat and surrounding cushions. Behind them, many people dressed in white and saffron stand and sit on a red carpet and green mat, with a shaven-headed man in orange in the background. A microphone rests in the lower left corner.2010-01-01