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Outdoor stage under a white tent during a ceremony, with a large brass oil lamp topped by a bird-shaped finial garlanded with orange marigolds and white flowers. A bearded man in orange robes and a red tilak holds a brass lamp at the lamp's base. To the right, a bearded man in orange robes and a large gold-beaded necklace holds a tray. On the left, two men in orange robes stand, one in an orange turban, another with a walking staff and a rudraksha-style necklace. Behind them hangs a painted image of a deity pair in ornate crowns and jewellery, with yellow and orange drapery and marigold garlands along the stage edge. a person presence is uncertain from appearance alone.

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December 31 20082008-12-31A photograph of a ceremonial lamp lighting at an outdoor tented stage. A man in an orange turban and orange robe, with long swept-back hair, extends his arm toward a tall brass oil lamp with a golden bird finial, decorated with orange and white flower garlands, while a second robed man in orange and rust tends the flame. Two more men stand nearby: one at right in orange robes with a long beard and a beaded necklace, and one at left in orange with a garland. A man in white shirt stands at the left edge. Behind them hang a framed painting of deities and a yellow draped backdrop with marigold garlands. a person is the man in the orange turban with long hair and ornate gold-toned adornment cues, shown here at the oil lamp ceremony.2008-12-31A photograph of an outdoor ceremony under a white tent with pink and white fabric. Several men in saffron-orange robes stand around a tall brass oil lamp (lamp with a gold-coloured stem and multiple flames) decorated with pink, orange and yellow flower garlands and a small brass bird figure on top. A bald man with a white beard and saffron robe stands centre-right, hands folded, near a brass vessel. At right, a shaved-headed man in orange with a white tilak on his forehead holds a small object. Behind them, a dark purple cloth backdrop is hung with marigold garlands. Several more saffron-robed attendants stand in the background. Visible people number about six, all in saffron robes, and no clear candidate for a person is identifiable from appearance.2007-08-09Outdoor pavilion with white fabric ceiling and yellow draped sides, decorated with orange and white flower garlands. A tall brass lamp stand with a bird finial and lit oil lamps, wrapped in orange marigolds and white flowers, is held by a sannyasi in orange robes and a tall orange turban who lifts the lamp with an outstretched arm. A second orange-robed sannyasi with a long beard and rudraksha mala steadies the stand beside a tray of offerings. A man in white shirt and trousers stands at left with hands joined. Behind is a framed painting of a deity scene. a person candidate appearance is not clearly distinctive, so identity is uncertain.2008-12-31Outdoor stage under a white tent with a yellow draped backdrop and marigold garlands. A large golden standing lamp topped with a rooster finial, decorated with white and orange flower garlands, is lit by a sannyasi in orange robes with a long beard. To the left, a man in white shirt and dark trousers stands beside a figure in orange robes and an orange head wrap. In the center, a figure in orange robes and an orange turban stands with hands folded. At right, a bearded sannyasi in orange robes holds a brass tray with a lamp and a flower garland. Behind them a framed image shows deity murtis. Flowers in pink and yellow sit at the lower edge.2008-12-31Outdoor tented stage with a red carpet and yellow draped backdrop decorated with marigold garlands. Center, a man in saffron robes and an orange turban holds a lit oil lamp aloft in front of a tall brass lamp stand topped with a bird finial; a younger attendant in saffron with an orange head covering stands beside him, and a man in white shirt and dark trousers stands at left. A bearded man in saffron with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at right. Behind them hangs a framed painting of a deity murti with multiple figures, and a printed portrait appears at left edge. Flower arrangements sit in brass vessels at the front, and the scene suggests an aarti being performed.2008-12-31August 09 20072007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09August 09 20072007-08-09