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A photograph of a ceremonial scene in front of a backdrop covered with colourful balloons in red, yellow, blue, green and orange. A large golden umbrella and a golden ornamented throne with garlands of orange and white flowers sit at the centre. A seated woman in a cream and gold sari has her feet resting on a red cushion and is being attended by two men in saffron-orange robes with red-maroon borders, one of whom is pouring or applying a ritual substance over her. Behind them a child in a blue shirt is held by an adult and an older woman in a white sari stands at the right edge, with other onlookers partly visible. Petals and a brass tray sit on the lower left.

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A stage decorated with a dense backdrop of colourful balloons in orange, green, blue, yellow and red. A seated figure with long dark hair wears a cream-coloured robe and dhoti on a gilded throne with red cushions and a golden back, garlanded with white and orange flowers. Two attendants work at the stage edge: one in an orange saffron robe bends low at the left, and another in white clothing stands and leans forward beside a small kneeling child in white. Brass oil lamps and a small bell sit on the platform before the throne, with marigolds scattered on the floor. The setting suggests a Brahmotsavam celebration with children's blessings.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A photograph of a stage decorated with a wall of colourful balloons in red, orange, yellow, blue, green and pink against a pale teal backdrop. A seated figure sits on an ornate gold throne with a canopy above, wearing a cream-coloured wrap and a garland, with red cushions and flowers around the throne. Two boys in white sit at the base of the stage, one holding a small brass vessel and another with a bowl or lamp in front. To the left edge, a standing person in orange clothing stands near a red curtain. The stage floor is tiled in terracotta and white, with a black speaker on the left.2008-12-24A stage decorated with a backdrop of multicoloured balloons in red, orange, yellow, blue and pink. A large gold ornate throne with a red cushioned seat sits at right, draped with marigold garlands and topped by a gold canopy. A woman in a gold and beige salwar kameez stands at the throne, holding hands with a woman in a green saree and blue blouse. An elderly bald man in white dhoti and kurta stands before them, and a man in white with an orange shawl stands at left with a standing man in white dhoti beside him. A woman in white with an orange shawl is at right edge. A red chair with a black frame sits in the foreground.2008-12-24A festive stage event with a golden throne-like seat framed by a backdrop of colourful balloons and a garland of yellow and orange flowers. A long-haired figure in a beige and gold robe sits on the golden seat and reaches forward to receive an offering. An elderly man in white kurta bows low before them. Nearby, saffron-robed attendants stand at left, and women in white saris with orange borders stand at right holding items. A young boy in white kurta and a small child in dark clothing sit at the base of the seat.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A stage event with balloons and flower garlands decorating a gold-framed throne at right. A long-haired figure in a cream and gold silk outfit sits on the red-cushioned throne, smiling and gesturing with one hand. At centre, a figure in an orange robe and red waist cloth bends forward, touching the forehead of a child kneeling in white with a garland, before brass puja items and a lamp. A standing boy in white dhoti with gold border and rudraksha mala watches with hands folded. A red curtain and blue backdrop frame the stage. Probable Swamiji on the throne, seated in cream and gold clothing with long swept-back hair and a gold-framed throne.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24A stage decorated with a dense cluster of multicoloured balloons in pink, orange, blue, green and white, surrounding a gilded throne with red cushions. Seated on the throne is a golden-coloured figure of a deity murti, wearing a flowing cloth. A standing young man in white kurta and white dhoti holds a microphone and a red bucket is on the stage edge. A boy in white clothes stands at left holding a microphone, and a monk in saffron-orange robes sits on the lower stage near a speaker. Maroon curtains hang behind, and lights are visible at upper left.2008-12-24A festive event stage decorated with colourful balloons and a golden canopy over a gilded seat. A seated figure in cream and gold robes with long hair sits on a cushioned throne, holding a small object and smiling. Beside them stands a man in a saffron-orange robe with a red cloth, and an older man in white kurta-style clothes rests a hand on his shoulder. On the right, women in blue and orange saris and a woman in an orange top stand and look on. Marigold garlands hang from the canopy and a decorated pedestal sits in front.2008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24December 24 20082008-12-24 +1 copies