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A photograph at an outdoor inauguration under a striped canopy. A man in an orange turban, orange robe and long white and multicolour flower garland stands at right, smiling as he tilts a silver vessel to pour liquid over a dark plaque on a white-draped table. Brass oil lamps flank the plaque, a gold cloth hangs beside it, and petals are scattered on the table. A framed portrait of a bearded man in orange with a rudraksha-style necklace stands at right, and a green foliage backdrop with a small logo is at left. The plaque is inscribed in Tamil and bears the name a person below the dedication text.

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A man in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban stands at an inauguration ceremony, holding a silver handbell in his right hand and reaching toward a brass oil lamp with a lit flame. He wears a long garland of white flowers with pink, blue and green threads, and a gold chain. Beside him stands a black marble plaque draped partly with a gold cloth, decorated with white flower garlands and scattered petals, under a canopy with orange, red and green striped fabric and leafy garlands. A framed portrait of a seated saffron-clad figure with a garland is visible at the right edge, and a brass lamp stand is on the left. The scene is an outdoor shrine-style inauguration.2007-08-17Photograph of an outdoor inauguration ceremony under a canopy with orange, green and red striped cloth. A man in an orange robe and orange turban, wearing a multicolour flower garland, holds a bell and pours liquid from a small vessel onto a ceremonial setup. Beside him, a black plaque with Tamil text sits beneath a yellow cloth draped over a brass oil lamp, a white cloth covers a table, and orange flower petals are scattered on it. A framed portrait of a seated saffron-robed figure with a garland stands at right, and a second portrait of a figure in an orange robe appears on the backdrop. Only one physical person is visible.2007-08-17A photograph of a figure in orange robes and an orange turban standing barefoot on a green carpet beside a dark plaque on a white-draped table. The figure wears a white garland with multicoloured flower strands and a gold chain, and smiles toward the plaque. A brass oil lamp stands at left, a gold cloth partly covers the plaque, and marigold petals and a flower tray lie nearby. Behind, a framed portrait labelled with a Tamil caption shows a figure in orange robes with a garland, and a man in white with a red folder stands at right with hands folded. A printed banner shows a large banyan tree and an orange-and-green striped canopy overhead.2007-08-17A person in saffron-orange robes and an orange turban stands under a decorated orange canopy at an outdoor inauguration. They wear a white and multicoloured flower garland and a gold pendant, and scatter orange petals over a black memorial stone set on a white-draped table. A brass oil lamp with flower garlands stands to the left, a golden cloth hangs behind the stone, and a framed portrait with garlands sits at the right edge. A painted backdrop of a large banyan tree forms the background, and petals litter the green floor.2007-08-17A photograph of an inauguration tent. On the left, a large printed portrait shows a smiling man in saffron robes and an orange turban, with a gold beaded necklace and a red bindi, against a banyan tree backdrop. In the centre, a black plaque with Tamil text sits under a draped yellow cloth on a white-covered table, decorated with white jasmine garlands and marigold petals. A brass oil lamp stands in front. To the right, a standing person in an orange robe and orange turban wears a multicolour and white flower garland and a gold necklace, facing the plaque. A framed photo with garlands hangs on the right, and a brass plate with offerings sits at the bottom.2007-08-17A man in orange robes and an orange turban stands on a green carpet under a tent ceiling decorated with orange and green geometric medallions. He wears a white and multicoloured flower garland and a gold necklace, and rests one hand on a black plaque bordered with white flower garlands, while his other hand is raised toward its top edge. Before him a white-draped table holds the plaque, with a golden cloth beside it and scattered flower petals on the floor. A brass oil lamp stands to the left, and bananas sit at the bottom of the frame. To the right, a framed portrait in a garland shows a seated figure in orange robes with a bead necklace. A green-leafed backdrop of a large tree fills the left side.2007-08-17A photograph of an inauguration ceremony under a canopy with an orange and red painted ceiling. A person in an orange robe and orange turban, wearing a white and multicoloured flower garland and a gold necklace, stands barefoot and places a hand on a black plaque mounted on a white-draped table. A golden cloth is partly pulled from the plaque, which is strewn with petals. Nearby stand a brass oil lamp garlanded with white flowers and a framed portrait draped in garlands. A tray of bananas sits in the foreground. The backdrop shows a large tree.2007-08-17A photograph taken under an ornate orange canopy with painted red, green and white mandala patterns. A standing man in a saffron-orange sleeveless robe and matching orange turban wears a white and multicoloured flower garland and a gold necklace, smiling and looking down as he stands barefoot on a green mat. Beside him is a black plaque with gold Tamil lettering, draped partly with a yellow-gold cloth, on a white-covered table. A brass oil lamp with a garland stands at left, a framed portrait garlanded with flowers hangs at right, and a tray of white flowers and scattered petals lies on the floor. A green tree backdrop frames the stage.2007-08-17 +2 copiesA person in saffron-orange robes and a matching orange turban stands barefoot under a decorated canopy, wearing a white and multicolored jasmine garland, and lifts a gold cloth from a black stone plaque set on a white-draped table. The plaque bears Tamil inscriptions with a person Dhyana Peetam heading. A brass oil lamp draped with white flower garlands stands at left, scattered orange petals lie on the green floor, and a painted tree backdrop fills the left side. Only the single person is physically present.2007-08-17A barefoot person in an orange-saffron robe and matching orange turban stands under an orange canopy decorated with green and orange medallion patterns, smiling and touching a black stone inscription plaque draped with white cloth. The plaque is garlanded with white jasmine strings. A brass oil lamp with a decorative top stands at left, with scattered orange petals on the green floor. Strings of white jasmine and a multicoloured garland hang around the person's neck, with gold chains and red flower garlands. A painted backdrop of a large banyan tree forms the background, with potted plants at right. The scene reads as an inauguration ceremony at an outdoor tent. The person has long hair under the turban and wears a shawl-like orange wrap; the page does not indicate a person's presence, so the appearance cues are uncertain.2007-08-17A photograph of a dedication ceremony under a decorated tent canopy with orange, red and green patterned fabric. A figure in an orange robe and orange turban, with a long white and multicoloured flower garland, holds a small bell in one hand and reaches toward a brass vessel on a stand. A black stone plaque with gold and white lettering and a gold cloth draped over it sit on a white-covered table, with white flower garlands and scattered petals. Brass oil lamps stand on the table and a framed portrait labelled with a printed name hangs at right, garlanded. Two men in white clothing with folded hands stand at the right edge, and a painted forest backdrop with large trees fills the left side.2007-08-17A photograph of an inauguration unveiling inside a decorated pandal with an ornate orange and red ceiling. A standing person in an orange robe and orange turban, wearing a white and multicolour flower garland, lifts a gold satin cloth off a black plaque on a white-draped table. The plaque bears Tamil text. A brass oil lamp with a flower garland stands at left, flower petals lie on the green floor, and a painted backdrop of a large tree is behind the table.2007-08-17 +2 copies