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A photograph of a festive stage under a white tent with a yellow backdrop and a red-and-gold carpet. A man in white ceremonial clothing with a white turban and a white shawl with a garland of red and orange flowers stands smiling behind a large round cake-like mass of golden-yellow sweet with dark specks. A man in a saffron-orange robe reaches toward the mound with one hand, and a second person in orange stands at the right edge. A decorated kalasha-like vessel and flower garlands are visible on the table. The scene suggests a birthday celebration with a large sweet being prepared for offering.

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A group of devotees in white dhotis and orange shawls press their hands onto a large cylindrical mound of yellow-ochre paste on a gold-edged tray over a red floor. A grey stone lingam-shaped base is visible beneath. A man in a cream jacket with an orange shawl stands at the left, and a brass vessel sits at the top right. The scene reads as a temple ritual with offerings.2008-01-01A large cylindrical mound of golden-yellow sweet food, studded with nuts and dried fruit, stands on a wooden board draped with white cloth at the centre of a decorated stage. A smiling man in a white embroidered sherwani and cream turban, with a white-and-red flower garland around his neck, stands at left with his hand resting near the mound. At right, a man in orange robes reaches toward the food, with a white cloth bundle and flowers beside it. Behind them are yellow flower-covered backdrops, a brass horn, drums and white and pink draped fabric under a canopy.2009-01-01 +1 copiesPhoto 82843092009-01-01 +1 copiesPhoto 99189812009-01-01 +1 copiesNovember 12 2006 Salem Aadheenam Inauguration2006-11-12Annadhan in 20082009-01-01 +2 copiesJanuary 01 20082008-01-01 +2 copiesA standing man in a pale pink turban and a lavender embroidered sherwani with a white shawl and layered white-and-red flower garlands, plus a gold and beaded necklace, extends a sweet to a man in white kurta kneeling before him. Behind the standing man is an ornate gold throne with a gold lion-face armrest. Two men in orange robes and a man in a dark shirt sit at left, watching. A large decorated cake with rose petals sits on a table at lower right.2010-01-01Annadhan in 20142014-01-01 +1 copiesA photograph of a birthday celebration under a decorated tent. A man in an ornate cream and gold embroidered sherwani with a multicoloured orange, yellow and pink turban stands at a long table, hand extended over large trays of yellow sweets. Rows of white candles are lit along the table's front edge, and a large white iced cake with orange lettering sits in the foreground. Behind him a stage is decorated with marigold garlands, a yellow floral panel with white and red scrollwork, a brass elephant figure, and a backdrop of draped pink curtains. A person in white with an orange shawl stands at the left edge.2009-01-01A seated man in a cream and gold embroidered sherwani and a peach turban with a white plume cuts a large white cake decorated with red and green piping and red flower motifs. He sits on a red throne draped with yellow, orange and white flower garlands with a gold canopy overhead. Beside him, a man in white kurta with a yellow and red-white garland smiles, and another man in orange robes stands at the left edge wearing a rudraksha mala. The backdrop shows a painted temple-style setting with carved stone pillars. The scene is a birthday cake-cutting celebration.2006-12-30A man stands on a decorated white and orange open vehicle, smiling and raising one hand, dressed in a cream and gold embroidered sherwani-style jacket over white dhoti. He wears long white and red flower garlands around his neck and a red flower garland draped at his waist, with orange and white marigold-style flowers lining the vehicle. Behind him, leafy green branches and a yellow wall with green and blue painted decorations form the backdrop, and a white canopy is visible above. A pale fan is visible at the left edge. The scene appears to be a festive procession or public event.2007-12-15