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A figure in white ceremonial dress with a white turban and a gold-bordered white dhoti walks barefoot across a stage carpeted with scattered flower petals. He holds a bouquet of red and white flowers and wears a gold-colored wrap or shawl over one shoulder. Behind him stand women in white saris with orange shawls, one holding a bouquet. On the left a man in white kneels to tidy the petals beside a red cushioned chair with a white pillow. The stage is decorated with floral garlands, orange drapes, and a patterned white and gold backdrop with decorative pillars.

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December 17 20062006-12-17A barefoot figure in white ceremonial dress with a gold-bordered white shawl and a white head wrap dances centre stage on a blue carpet strewn with flower petals. A long multicoloured garland hangs from the neck and arms are spread wide. Behind, a red cushioned chair with a white pillow sits before a floral-draped backdrop with orange drapes. Four women in white saris with orange shawls stand to the right, and a white-clad attendant stands at the left edge. Floral arches frame the stage. Appearance-based candidate, unconfirmed by face: the central dancer, whose white attire and multicoloured garland are visible cues, is a person performing a dance at an event.2006-12-17A photograph of a stage decorated with flower garlands, orange and red drapery, and a gold-and-white patterned backdrop. A standing man in a white dhoti with a gold border and a white head wrap wears a multicoloured flower garland and walks forward across the blue carpet scattered with petals. Behind him, women in white saris and saffron shawls stand along the stage, and a man in white kneels to arrange a white cushion on a red armchair.2006-12-17Photograph of a stage event at an indoor hall decorated with floral garlands, orange and pink draped curtains and a white ornate backdrop. In the foreground a bare-footed man in white dhoti and white shawl wears a multicoloured flower garland and a white head cloth, arms raised as he walks across scattered petals on a blue carpet. A man in white bends over a red-cushioned throne-like sofa with a white cloth beside it. Behind, several women in white saris with orange shawls stand, one holding a microphone, and a woman in white at the right edge stands near a decorative fan and floral arrangement.2006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17A photograph of a stage at a flower-decorated event hall. In the centre, a man in white dhoti and shawl with gold border, wearing a white head cloth and a multicoloured flower garland, raises both arms with palms together. To the right, several women in white saris with gold borders stand near the stage, one in an orange shawl. At lower left a man in white kneels beside a red cushioned seat with a white pillow and a woman in orange works by it. Flowers and petals cover the blue stage floor, and a pink-curtained backdrop is swagged with garlands.2006-12-17A barefoot man in white ceremonial dress stands on a blue stage carpet scattered with flower petals, one arm extended, smiling. He wears a white turban, a white shawl, a white dhoti with a gold border, and a multicoloured flower garland. A red cushioned seat with a white pillow sits to his left, and a few women in white or orange-bordered saris stand behind him, hands folded, near a decorated backdrop of flowers and orange drapes. a person cues: he wears a white turban and ceremonial gold-bordered dhoti with a flower garland; the appearance is not conclusive enough to confirm identity, so he is described by role as a devotee performing on stage.2006-12-17December 17 20062006-12-17A stage event with a woman in white with gold border dhoti and a white head wrap, wearing a multicoloured flower garland, standing barefoot with hands raised in a gesture of devotion. Around her, women in white saris with orange shawls stand in a row on a blue carpet strewn with petals. Behind them hangs a pink and orange drape with floral garlands and an ornate patterned backdrop. At left, a person in white kneels beside a red velvet throne-like chair draped in white cloth, with flowers beside it. A framed floral portrait is visible on the right wall.2006-12-17Photograph of a stage event with a decorated backdrop of gold-bordered panels, draped orange and cream fabric, and floral garlands in orange, white and pink. A red armchair with a white cushion sits centre-left, and blue carpet is scattered with flower petals. A person in white dhoti and white shawl with a multicolour flower garland and a white head cloth stands centre-stage, arms outstretched, while about a dozen people in white clothing with orange shawls and sashes line the stage on both sides, several with hands raised or folded. A camera is visible at the lower right edge.2006-12-17A photograph of a stage at an indoor programme with a floral-decorated backdrop of pink and peach drapes, flower garlands and a pale patterned panel. A man in white dhoti and white head-cloth with a gold border and a multicoloured flower garland stands barefoot on a blue carpet, arms raised and face lifted in an ecstatic pose. Behind him several women in white sarees with gold borders and saffron shawls stand in a line watching; one woman in a white saree with orange shawl applauds. Petals are scattered on the carpet. At lower left a man in white kneels beside a red-draped table with white cloth and a white cushion.2006-12-17