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A photograph of a ceremony under a tent with a red and orange fabric backdrop. A long-haired figure in a cream-white dhoti and matching kurta with a cream turban sits on a zebra-striped throne decorated with flower garlands in yellow, purple and white, hands pressed in namaste. A younger man in a navy-blue kurta, white trousers and an orange-beaded mala stands bowing with palms joined in front of the throne. Flower arrangements, marigold and jasmine garlands, and red rose petals scattered on the blue cloth surround the platform. A person in orange robes stands behind them, and a seated figure appears at the right edge.

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A photograph of a festival stage under a white canopy, decorated with marigold and white jasmine garlands and tall flower arrangements. A seated figure in white embroidered kurta, white dhoti and white turban, with a red and white flower garland draped down, sits on a zebra-striped throne and extends a hand toward a standing young man in a dark purple shirt, white trousers, rudraksha mala and wristwatch, who bows with palms together. Behind them stands an attendant in orange cloth. Flower arrangements and a kalasha-style vessel sit at the base of the dais. The seated figure's appearance does not clearly match a known identity, so the figure is described by role as a seated honoured guest.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A seated man on a zebra-striped throne draped with garlands of white flowers and red roses, wearing a white turban, a white embroidered kurta and white dhoti, with bare feet resting on a flower-strewn platform. Before him, a man in a dark navy shirt and white trousers bows low with palms pressed together in namaskar, wearing a beaded necklace. Flower arrangements in vases of purple orchids, yellow and pink blooms surround the platform, under a draped canopy with an orange and white fabric ceiling. Two people are physically visible, with the bowing man and the seated figure central to the scene.2008-12-29A seated man in white ceremonial dress sits on a zebra-striped throne draped with white jasmine garlands, orange marigold strands and purple and yellow flower garlands. He wears a white turban, white kurta and white dhoti, with a red and white garland hanging from his neck. A younger man in a dark purple shirt and white trousers, with an orange cloth over his shoulder, stands before him, bending forward and holding out flowers and a stem. Purple orchids, lilies and potted plants decorate the stage, which has a blue cloth skirt edged with white flowers and a white pillar at the left. An orange-and-white draped tent ceiling overhead completes the setting. A puja or padapuja-style felicitation is suggested by the offerings, though no specific ritual is named.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A photo from a tented stage event with a zebra-striped throne-style chair at the centre, decorated with white jasmine garlands, marigold and multicoloured flower strands, and vases of flowers. A figure seated on the throne wears a white turban, white ceremonial robes, and a red and white garland, with hands pressed together in greeting. A standing man in a dark navy shirt and white trousers leans forward toward the seated figure, offering flowers or a gesture. Behind them a man in an orange-saffron garment with a rudraksha mala stands near the throne. A blue draped stage front with white flower garlands lies below, with speakers at the edges and red and purple drapes in the background.2008-12-29A man seated on a zebra-striped throne with white and tiger-print cushions, decorated with white jasmine garlands and orange flower strands, and purple and yellow flower garland draped over the chair back. He wears a white kurta, a white turban, and a red and white garland, with palms pressed together in greeting. Behind him stands a man in an orange robe with a beaded necklace. On the right, a man in a dark shirt and cream trousers stands clapping, with a bare foot visible. Potted purple orchids and flower arrangements sit on the blue-draped stage under a tent with orange drapery. Speakers are at the right edge. The setting is a festival stage tent.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29A seated figure in white ceremonial clothing, with a cream turban and a long garland of red, yellow and purple flowers draped over the shoulders, sits on a zebra-striped throne decorated with flower garlands. A younger man in a dark navy shirt and cream trousers, with a beaded mala around his neck, bows low with palms pressed together in namaskar before the throne. Vases of pink and yellow flowers stand beside the throne under an orange and white draped canopy. The setting appears to be a festival stage during an event.2008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29December 29 20082008-12-29