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A stage decorated with a white and gold ornate arch, floral garlands in red, orange, yellow and white, and a pink-and-white patterned backdrop. A figure with long dark hair sits in a red chair wearing a yellow-and-white garland, with several people around him. Devotees in white dhotis and white saris with orange shawls and gold borders stand and kneel close by, some with raised hands; others in white shirts and orange shawls kneel nearby. A stand fan is visible at left. The scene appears to be a ceremonial reception or honouring event. a person: the seated figure has long swept-back hair and a yellow-and-white garland, but he wears plain white rather than saffron or ornate clothing, so identity is uncertain.

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December 17 20062006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17A photograph of a stage event at a decorated ornate arch backdrop with a white and pink tiled panel, framed by garlands of orange, yellow, red and white flowers. A seated figure in white clothing with a yellow-gold garland sits centrally under a red umbrella-like canopy, surrounded by people in white dhotis and saffron-orange shawls, with women in white and pastel saris. Several people seated on white cloth on the stage front are wearing saffron shawls, and a standing man in white shirt and dhoti gestures nearby. Petals are scattered on the stage floor and a camera on a tripod is visible at the lower right.2006-12-17Photo of a decorated stage at a person Spurana programme in Chennai. An ornate white and gold arched backdrop with pink diamond panels is framed by garlands of orange, yellow, pink and white flowers. A central figure with long dark hair sits on a raised red-cushioned seat, with a red canopy behind, while white-clad devotees and a woman in a cream sari with an orange shawl sit or stand nearby, some offering flowers. Petals scatter across the blue floor, and a standing man in a white dhoti and shirt stands at left beside a fan. Around ten people are visible.2006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17A photograph of a staged ceremony on a blue-carpeted platform before an ornate white and gold backdrop with pink diamond-patterned panels, framed by a garland of white, yellow, orange and red flowers. A central figure with long dark hair and a white garment sits on a red cushioned seat, with a white-clad devotee and a woman in an orange shawl kneeling before him. Around them, men in white dhotis and shirts, and women in white saris, orange shawls and a blue sari stand or kneel, some holding offerings. Orange and white flower petals scatter the floor and decorative flower swags hang on the backdrop. A pedestal fan stands at the left edge.2006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17A photograph of a decorated stage at an indoor event. An ornate arch of white, yellow, orange and red flowers frames a carved cream-and-pink panelled backdrop, with a red-draped seat at centre. A man in white dhoti and shirt bends over a red seat, while another in white kneels before it. A person in saffron shawl and white clothes stands nearby, and women in cream and gold-bordered saffron sarees stand to the right. A white pedestal fan and an air cooler stand at the left edge.2006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17A photograph of a stage decorated with flower garlands in red, orange, yellow and white, draped with pink and cream fabric, in front of an ornate white and pink tiled backdrop. A figure with long dark hair in a cream dhoti and cloth sits on a red throne-like chair at centre, with an orange shawl. Around him, devotees in white clothing attend: a man in white with an orange cloth stands at left, a woman in a cream sari holds an offering at right, and several people in white kneel or bend near the seated figure and a white-covered low platform. A standing fan and a cooler are visible at the edges. a person: the seated figure has long hair, an orange shawl and cream ceremonial clothing, with the throne-like seat and devotee attendance supporting a central role. Attendees appear in white and cream clothing with orange accents, performing service around the seat.2006-12-17A stage at a person Spurana programme shows a red and gold ornate throne backed by a white decorated panel framed by orange drapes and floral garlands. Several men in white dhotis and shirts stand and crouch around the throne, one wearing an orange shawl over white clothes. A woman in a white sari with a gold border sits on the throne area while a man in white attends to her, and other women in white and colourful saris stand and kneel nearby. Marigold petals cover the blue carpet, and a small fan and cooler stand at the left edge. The scene suggests a respectful honouring or blessing ritual on stage, with no clearly identifiable figure in saffron or crown cues.2006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17