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Outdoor ceremony at an open-air stage with a green cloth covering the floor. A young person in saffron-orange robes with a turban and a white and red floral garland sits in a white throne-like chair with hands pressed together in greeting, a microphone stand before them. Behind them a large printed banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and saffron robe in front of a banyan tree. A man in white robes and an orange shawl holds a lit lamp, while other people in white and orange sit cross-legged, some with rosette badges. The foreground holds offerings: bananas, oranges, apples, green limes, flowers, pink wrapped bundles and a silver lamp stand.

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A photograph of an outdoor ceremony under a tent with green cloth and a green-tinted backdrop of a large tree. A figure in an orange robe and orange turban sits on a white-covered seat with a microphone in front, wearing a flower garland with red and white blooms and a gold chain. Behind him a large printed portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe is displayed. Several people in white and orange clothing sit on the green floor with hands joined in prayer, one holding a small bell-like object. A yellow-draped altar with a kalasha-like vessel and oil lamps stands to the side. In front on the floor are offerings of bananas, apples, oranges, green limes, leafy greens, flower garlands and pink flowers, plus a brass pot and a water bottle.2007-08-17A photograph of an outdoor ceremonial stage at a Rajapalayam Adheenam inauguration event. A young person in saffron-orange robes, a saffron turban and a floral garland with a gold necklace sits on a large white throne-style chair, speaking into a microphone with hands folded. Behind the throne, a large backdrop shows a smiling man in a saffron turban and saffron robes beneath a banyan-like tree. Several devotees in white and saffron-orange shawls sit on the green-draped floor with palms pressed together, and a small child sits near the throne. In front are offering trays of bananas, oranges, apples, green limes, coconut-like fruit, flowers and vegetables, with a brass vessel and oil lamps. A yellow-draped stand and a canopy of red and green cloth stand behind them.2007-08-17An outdoor ritual stage draped in green cloth with a white throne-like seat at left. A person in orange robes, orange turban and a white-and-red flower garland sits with hands folded in namaste before a microphone. Behind is a large backdrop of a smiling figure in an orange turban and orange robe beneath a banyan-like tree. Behind the stage, a gold-draped altar holds a framed picture. In the foreground are trays of fruit including bananas, oranges, apples, green lemons and white flower garlands, with brass oil lamps on the green cloth. To the right, several devotees in white clothes with orange shawls sit in prayer, one holding a lit flame, while a woman in white with a rudraksha mala and another seated figure fold their hands in worship.2007-08-17Outdoor ceremony on a green-draped platform with a white-covered throne. A young figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits on the throne with hands folded, wearing a white and pink flower garland and a gold-coloured chain, speaking into a stand microphone. Behind the throne a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban. Seated on the floor to the right, people in white clothes perform worship with folded hands, a man in an orange shawl among them. Brass lamps, a kalasha-style brass vessel, and trays of bananas, apples, oranges, pineapples and other fruit and flowers are arranged in front, with potted plants in the foreground and a water bottle at the left.2007-08-17A photograph of a puja ceremony under a canopy with a green cloth-covered table laden with offerings of bananas, oranges, apples, limes, shredded vegetables and flower garlands on brass plates. A young person in orange robes and a multicolour garland sits on a white-covered seat before a microphone, hands folded in prayer. Behind them, a large banner shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robes against a banyan-tree backdrop. Several people in white with orange shawls sit on the green cloth, hands joined in anjali, including a woman in white and a bearded man in white with an orange shawl. A brass lamp with a flame and a kalasha-style brass vessel stand on the table, and a small child sits near the seat. A gold draped cloth and garlanded framed portrait appear at the right.2007-08-17A photograph of a ceremony at an outdoor stage. A man seated on a white-covered throne-like chair at left wears an orange turban, orange robes and a multi-coloured flower garland, hands pressed together in namaste, with a microphone on a stand before him. Behind him a large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robes beside a banyan-tree print. In the centre, a man in white robes with an orange shawl holds a lit lamp or camphor flame in one hand while others in white and orange shawls sit cross-legged in prayer. A green-draped table in the foreground displays bananas, apples, lemons, flower heaps, leafy greens and fruit trays, with a brass lamp at lower left and a yellow cloth and garlands behind. A woman in white sits with hands joined in the middle.2007-08-17Outdoor evening ceremony under a canopy with a large banyan-tree backdrop. A young person in saffron-orange robes, with a white and orange turban, garlands of white and red flowers and a beaded necklace, sits on a white throne-like seat with a microphone and bare feet. Behind them a large printed banner shows a smiling man in a saffron turban and orange robes. Several people in white dhotis and orange shawls sit cross-legged on a green cloth before offerings of bananas, apples, lemons, flower garlands and coconuts arranged on brass plates, with a brass lamp in front. A framed portrait garlanded with flowers stands at right. A seated child in white is also visible behind the throne.2007-08-17A seated man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban sits in a white-covered chair with palms pressed together in greeting, wearing a garland of white and red flowers and a microphone stand in front. Behind him a large backdrop shows a standing portrait of a smiling man in orange robes and turban in front of a banyan tree. To the right stands a gold-covered seat with a garland draped over it, brass lamps, and a green-draped table laden with bananas, oranges, apples, pink flowers, and offerings of fruit and flowers. Green plants frame the foreground under a colourful striped canopy.2007-08-17Outdoor ceremony under a canopy with a green cloth-covered platform laden with offerings: bananas, oranges, apples, green limes, pink and white flower heaps and a brass plate of fruit. On the left, a figure in orange robes and an orange turban sits on a white-cushioned chair with hands folded in namaskar, wearing a flower garland and a rudraksha mala, with a microphone stand before them. Behind is a large backdrop portrait of a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robe in front of banyan-tree foliage. On the right, several men and a woman in white clothes with orange shawls sit cross-legged, one holding a lit flame over a brass lamp stand. A small framed picture with a garland hangs at the upper right. Scene suggests a puja or ritual offering. Person in the foreground-left is wearing a saffron robe.2007-08-17Outdoor canopy ceremony with a seated figure in saffron-orange robes, orange turban and a white and orange flower garland, speaking into a microphone on a white-cushioned seat. Beside them stands a large backdrop portrait of a saffron-turbaned figure against painted trees. A row of devotees in white clothes with orange shawls sit with palms pressed together in namaskar on a green-draped platform. Trays of bananas, oranges, apples, flowers and fruit lie in front, and a framed portrait garlanded with marigolds hangs at right. Ornate orange and green fabric canopy overhead.2007-08-17 +2 copiesA photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban on a white-covered throne under a decorated canopy, with a microphone stand in front. The figure wears a white and multicoloured garland and a rudraksha-style necklace, and sits before a large backdrop photograph of a banyan tree and a smiling man in an orange turban and orange robes. Foreground: a green cloth-covered table with fruit trays of bananas, oranges, apples and mangoes, flower heaps, betel leaves and brass lamps, with a gold cloth-covered seat and garlanded brass lamp to the right. Potted plants frame the scene.2007-08-17A photograph of an outdoor ceremony under a canopy with green draping. A figure in saffron robes and an orange head wrap sits cross-legged on a white-covered seat with a microphone stand before them, garlanded with white and multicoloured flower necklaces. Behind the seat a large backdrop shows a smiling man in an orange turban and robes. Four or five seated people in white clothes with orange shawls and some with colourful bands press palms together in prayer before a green-cloth altar piled with bananas, oranges, apples, onions, flower garlands, and a brass lamp. A framed portrait of a saffron-robed man garlanded with flowers stands at right, and a small child sits beside the seat.2007-08-17