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A photograph of a ceremonial event in a hall decorated with marigold and flower arches and a fan-shaped backdrop of yellow, orange, green and red fabric. A figure in orange robes sits on a red throne with gold trim and sits with hands folded in greeting. A man in an orange shawl stands to the left with palms pressed together, and a man in white stands on the right, also with hands joined. Several men in white garments stand nearby, and a young boy in white is at the left edge. Seated and standing devotees in white and in floral saris fill the foreground with palms pressed together. A wall fan and a palm-leaf decoration are visible at the right edge.

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A photograph of an indoor hall during a devotional gathering, with a floral arch of marigolds and green garlands framing a raised stage draped in yellow and orange fabric. On the stage, a figure in orange robes stands near a ceremonial golden chair, with a second person in orange beside a woman in white. Several men in white shirts and dhotis stand with palms pressed together in namaskar near the stage, and a large crowd of devotees in white, one in a navy shirt, stands with folded hands facing the stage. Red and orange banners and paper decorations hang on the walls, and a ceiling fan and fluorescent lights are visible.2009-01-28January 28 20092009-01-28A photograph of a seated figure on a gold throne (peetha) at the centre of a stage, framed by a large arch of marigolds and white flowers with a lit halo-like border. The figure wears an orange-red robe and sits with hands joined. The backdrop has orange and yellow draped fabric, red-and-white panels with palm-leaf and flower decorations, and a white cloth covers the stage front. In the foreground, several seated devotees with hands folded face the stage: a man in a white shirt, a woman in a purple sari, a girl in white, and partially visible people at the edges wearing plain clothes and a striped cloth. Event context: Kalpataru workshop, Theni, Tamil Nadu.2009-01-28January 28 20092009-01-28A photograph of a Guru Purnima event in a hall with a decorated stage. A large ornate golden throne stands under a white and orange decorated arch with yellow flower motifs. On the stage, a man in saffron robes stands at the left, a woman in orange sari sits near the throne, and a seated figure in orange robes sits below the throne, with several people in white and orange clothing standing behind. Maroon curtains and colourful pillars frame the stage. A large audience dressed mostly in white sits on the floor facing the stage, and a small screen shows a close-up of a figure.2008-07-17A photo of a padapuja-style honouring at an indoor event with a floral-decorated golden throne backed by orange, yellow and green draped fabric. A seated figure with long dark hair wears an orange robe and sits on a red cushion. A man in white kneels at his feet with hands together, while other people stand around in white clothes, a pink shirt and orange robes, with hands raised in greeting. A woman in a white sari stands on the right beside a man in white holding a small child in red. Garlands line the set and a green carpet covers the floor. The seated figure is not clearly identifiable from appearance alone, so the a person field is unsure.2009-01-28A seated figure in an orange saffron robe sits with palms pressed together on a gold-and-red throne beneath a floral arch of red and white flowers, in a hall with orange walls, garland decorations and pedestal coolers. Before the throne, a crowd of women in white saris and dark-haired braids sit with hands folded in prayer, and a man in white dhoti and shirt stands at right beside a video camera operator. The figure's long dark hair and orange robe are visible, but the setting carries no printed name on the seated figure.2009-02-03July 17 20082008-07-17A photograph of a stage set for a devotional ceremony. A long-haired person in an orange robe and an orange beaded necklace sits on an ornate gold throne with red cushions, beneath a gold canopy and an arch of red, orange and yellow flower garlands. Around the throne, men in white dhotis and cloths, some with gold-bordered yellow shawls, stand with hands folded in reverence or offer flowers and palm fronds. A woman in white and a woman in a red blouse are in the right foreground. A blue-and-teal backdrop and red curtain frame the stage, and a copyright overlay appears at the bottom right.2008-12-23January 28 20092009-01-28A photograph of a devotional gathering in front of an ornate golden wall with carved arch and white-and-gold panels, decorated with marigold and white flower garlands. A red cushioned chair sits at the centre, empty of any identifiable occupant. Several men in white dhotis and white shirts stand with palms joined in namaskar. A woman in a white sari with a red-and-saffron cloth kneels in front of the chair, while another man in a dark shirt leans forward toward the seated area. A woman in white sari with a red beaded necklace stands at right beside another devotee. A white-draped table with flower petals lies in the foreground, and a green fan is visible at left.2006-12-17January 01 20092009-01-01