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A book release ceremony on a decorated stage with a floral backdrop of white, pink and red flowers and draped maroon, cream and gold fabric. A man in an orange robe and a saffron-orange turban-style head covering stands center-left, facing a second man in an orange robe who extends a red-and-orange cloth or book presentation to him. Beside them, a man in a white shirt and dark trousers stands at center, with other men in white, red and dark clothing and a woman in a white sari standing along the stage. Tables with offerings and flower arrangements lie in front of the men, with red chairs behind. Eight people are visible in total.

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March 03 20092009-03-03March 03 20092009-03-03March 03 20092009-03-03A stage decorated with cream, maroon and purple drapes, white and pink flower garlands and a white floral carpet along the front. Eight people stand in a row behind a table with fruit and flower offerings. A man in a saffron-orange robe with long swept-back hair holds up an open book toward the audience, a central figure who matches the Swamiji (probable) profile by saffron clothing and long hair. Beside him, a woman in a white sari, several men in white dhotis and shirts, and men in dark trousers and bright polo shirts stand with arms folded or hands together. Red-cushioned chairs sit behind the group. A dark board with white Tamil-script text stands at the left edge.2009-03-03March 03 20092009-03-03A stage event with a floral decorated backdrop of white, pink and red flowers, draped cream and maroon fabric, and red chairs. In the centre, a man in orange robes and long hair raises a book overhead while another woman in an orange sari holds a tray or plate toward him. Around them, several men and a woman in white saree stand applauding with their palms together, one man in dark maroon shirt and another in red shirt standing at the sides. Tables in front hold fruit baskets and offerings, and white and purple flowers fill the foreground. The orange-robed figure in the centre has long hair and distinctive orange clothing, consistent with a person presence raising a book. A banner with printed text is visible at the left edge.2009-03-03March 03 20092009-03-03A decorated stage at a book release event, framed by a swag of white, pink and red flowers over gold and maroon drapes. In the centre, a monk in saffron robes with an orange turban stands among a line of people, some in white dhotis, a woman in a cream saree and a man in a grey shirt. A monk in saffron stands at the far left. Two ornate red-and-gold chairs sit on the right, and white orchid arrangements fill the foreground. A man in white and a man in a maroon shirt stand at the right edge. Several people are visible, and the scene is a ceremonial presentation of a book.2009-03-03A stage decorated with white and pink flowers, purple and maroon drapes, and gold curtains hosts a book release. A figure in saffron-orange robes holds a white book aloft with both hands, a visible cue for the ceremony's focus. Beside him, a man in orange robes stands with his hands together while others on stage look on: a woman in a white sari with a red border, men in white shirts and dark trousers, and a man in a red shirt. Fruit trays and flower arrangements sit on tables at the front, and a black board with white text stands at the left edge. Six people are visible on stage.2009-03-03A stage event under a floral canopy with draped cream, maroon and purple fabric and white and pink flower garlands. On the left, a person in an orange robe holds a book and stands beside a man in a grey shirt and white dhoti who holds up a framed photo. Seated in red-cushioned chairs behind a table of fruit trays and flower arrangements are a man in a khaki cap and shirt, a woman in a white sari, and a man in a blue shirt clapping. Beside them, a person in an orange robe with long hair and a saffron shawl stands clapping, followed by men in white and dark shirts. Six or more people are visible; the exact count cannot be confirmed from the frame.2009-03-03A stage event decorated with white, pink and purple flowers and draped cream and maroon fabric. In the centre, a person in an orange robe and orange head wrap holds up an orange flag, while another person in orange stands beside them receiving something. Men in white kurtas, white shirts and red shirts stand on the stage with hands pressed together in greeting, and a row of fruit offerings sits on tables. Red chairs line the back of the stage.2009-03-03A book presentation on a decorated stage with red carpet, white and purple orchid floral arrangements, and gold and maroon draped fabric. A figure in a saffron-orange robe with an orange turban stands centre-left, extending a small object or book to a man in a white-striped shirt and black trousers. Beside them, a line of standing people watch and gesture with hands folded: a man in a lavender shirt and white dhoti, an older man in a grey shirt and cap, a woman in a cream sari with gold border, a man in a white shirt, a man in a red polo, a man in a maroon shirt, and an older woman in white on the far right. Plenty of chairs and a table with gifts sit along the stage.2009-03-03