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A festive outdoor pavilion decorated with marigold and rose garlands and a pink draped backdrop. A long-haired man in a cream dhoti-style cloth with a gold ceremonial necklace sits at left, smiling and gesturing toward a folded woven cloth on a table. A younger man in a white shirt and white dhoti stands at right, bending toward the table with smiling companions beside him. Behind them a man in a red kurta with an orange shawl holds a camera, and red and blue balloons hang from the canopy. a person is the seated figure, identified by long swept-back hair, a gold ceremonial necklace and cream ceremonial garments; he is seated and receiving a visitor's offering. Several other people in white are visible in the background.

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January 01 20092009-01-01Outdoor celebration under a white tent with pink drapes, hung with colourful balloons and marigold garlands. A long-haired man with a shaved-looking forehead tilak, wearing a cream dhoti with a gold necklace and gold bracelet, sits smiling on a red throne-like seat decorated with red, pink, orange and white flower garlands. In front of him a brass tray holds wrapped sweets and a pile of red-wrapped candies. A young man in a cream sherwani with red embroidery stands beside him, smiling. Lower right, a man in a cream kurta with a lanyard kneels and presents a small gift box, while others in white shirts stand behind. A photographer in a red-orange kurta takes pictures at the back. Several people are visible, and the scene is bright and festive.2009-01-01Outdoor celebration under a white and pink draped tent with floral decorations. A man in white clothes and a long flower garland sits on the left, smiling and clapping his hands, with a tilak on his forehead. Behind him a golden ornamental seat and red cushions are visible. In the centre a man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a tray of offerings, with a yellow-and-blue balloon and a Happy Birthday balloon overhead. On the right a smiling man in white shirt and white dhoti with a tilak stands with hands clasped. Another man in white stands at the back, and flower garlands line the tent poles.2009-01-01A seated man with long dark hair, white ritual dhoti and shawl with gold border, a heavy gold necklace and gold bangles, and a tilak on his forehead, smiles while receiving a small blue gift box from a kneeling man in a gold-yellow kurta. a person by appearance cues (long swept hair, ornate gold necklace, white and gold dress) seated on a red and gold throne with a floral garland backdrop. Nearby, a young man in a cream embroidered sherwani smiles, and a man in a red kurta with orange shawl holds up a camera. Balloons and a tent with pink draping surround the stage, with a tray of sweets and small blue packets in the foreground.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A long-haired man in white and gold clothing, with a gold necklace and bangles, sits on a decorated red-and-gold seat laden with flower garlands and smiles broadly while reaching out to offer a yellow fruit to a young man in a cream embroidered sherwani with red and gold trim. Behind them a pink-white tent canopy hangs overhead, with a 'Happy' balloon bearing a crescent moon and a stage light visible. On the right, a man in a white shirt and a boy in a striped shirt watch and smile, and another boy holds a camera. The scene suggests a celebratory gathering with flowers and garlands.2009-01-01A photograph at a birthday-style celebration under a white and pink tent with a floral backdrop. A woman in a white sari with gold border sits on a red-draped golden seat, long dark hair down, smiling and handing an item to a man in a cream kurta with red paisley embroidery who holds out a small blue box. Behind them a photographer in red kurta takes a picture, a young man in a cream sherwani stands smiling, and a tray of wrapped sweets and a yellow fruit sits in front. Garlands of marigolds and a 'HAPPY' balloon decorate the area.2009-01-01A long-haired man in white and gold clothing sits on a red-draped golden throne under a flower-decorated canopy, reaching out to offer a sweet from a brass bowl of candies to an older grey-haired man in a white shirt who bows with joined hands. Beside them a woman in a cream sari kneels to receive, and a young man in a cream embroidered sherwani stands behind. A photographer in the background holds a camera, and garlands of marigolds, roses and orange and white flowers frame the scene with pink satin drapery and balloons overhead. The figure on the throne is the appearance-based a person, identified by long wavy hair, a gold chain and a gold-bordered white garment, seated in a ceremonial role of giving prasad to devotees.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01