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A stage decorated with flower garlands in white, orange and purple, draped gold and purple fabric, and multicoloured lighting. A large book cover with orange and gold design sits on an easel at left, reading a Tamil title. Eight people stand in a row facing right, toward the book. A man in a saffron robe with an orange head wrap stands centre, hands raised together. Others wear white dhotis and shirts, a woman wears a cream and gold sari, and a man on the right wears a light grey shirt. Photographers' silhouettes and white and purple lilies fill the foreground.

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March 03 20092009-03-03March 03 20092009-03-03March 03 20092009-03-03A photograph of a book-release ceremony on a decorated stage with gold and purple drapery and a flower-garlanded valance. On the left, a figure in a white dhoti and grey top stands beside a draped gold-curtained alcove. Beside them, a woman in a cream sari and a man in a light blue shirt and white dhoti stand, while a man in a saffron-orange robe with an orange head cloth holds a book and speaks with people in dark and light shirts, plus a man in a grey shirt and cap at the front. An older man in a light grey shirt and dark trousers stands at the right edge. Flower arrangements of lilies and orchids fill the foreground, with seated spectators' backs visible at the bottom. The saffron-clad man has a person appearance cue of orange clothing with an orange head cloth, and the book release is the visible action.2009-03-03A group of nine people stands on a red-carpeted stage decorated with a draped backdrop of purple, yellow and white fabric and garlands of white and orange flowers. In the centre, a man with long dark hair wears an orange saffron robe and an orange turban and holds his hands together. Beside him, a man in a blue-and-white striped shirt holds up a small framed portrait of a woman. Others wear white dhotis, grey shirts, dark shirts and a cream sari; one elderly man has an arm in a sling. Lilies and purple flowers fill the foreground. The scene appears to be a book release event, with the portrait and stage decor central to the moment.2009-03-03A stage event with a decorated backdrop of white drapes, purple and yellow swags, and garlands of white, orange and pink flowers. Eight people stand in a row on a red-carpeted stage, many of them applauding. A man in an orange robe with long hair, saffron clothing and a saffron turban stands at centre; the figure's appearance is suggestive of a person, though his identity is uncertain from appearance alone. Others wear white dhotis, collared shirts, a sari and casual clothing. Tables in front hold fruit and flower offerings, and white lilies fill the foreground with a camera operator visible at lower edge.2009-03-03March 03 20092009-03-03A group of nine adults stands on a red-carpeted stage in front of a floral backdrop of orange, white and yellow flowers with purple and cream drapes. In the centre, a man with long hair and an orange turban wears a saffron-orange robe and holds hands in front of him. Beside him, a man in a white-and-blue striped shirt holds up a small book with a cover photo. To the left, a woman in a cream sari with a dark border stands near men in white dhotis and shirts. To the right, men in dark shirts and a red polo stand together. Lilies and flower arrangements decorate the stage edge.2009-03-03A photograph of a stage at a book release event, decorated with garlands of white, orange and pink flowers, draped cream and maroon fabric, and large white lilies and orchids on the red-carpeted floor. Eight people sit in a row of ornate maroon chairs behind small tables with fruit and flower trays. At the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe with a saffron head wrap sits upright, with long hair visible; the page marks an appearance-based candidate and the robes and seated position give some cues, but the match is uncertain. Neighbouring people wear white dhotis and shirts, a woman wears a yellow sari, and two men in dark shirts sit at the right end. A banner at the left shows a portrait of a smiling woman in orange. The room is lit yellow and green.2009-03-03March 03 20092009-03-03March 03 20092009-03-03A stage at a formal book-release event is decorated with garlands of white, orange and purple flowers, purple and white draped fabric, and yellow pillars. Along the front, a row of about nine people sits on carved wooden chairs behind a floral arrangement of white lilies and purple blooms. A man in the centre wears a saffron-orange robe and an orange turban, with long dark hair, and is seated beside a man in a white shirt. Others wear white dhotis, shirts and dark clothing; one woman in a cream saree sits with hands together. Name placards sit on the table in front.2009-03-03