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Stage event in front of a blue-green painted backdrop with a peacock feather. A floral-decked red and gold throne sits at left. A long-haired figure in a red silk kurta with a white and yellow flower garland hands a white gift bag to a bare-chested man in a white dhoti and saffron shawl. Behind them, a man in a rust-brown kurta and white dhoti stands beside dancers in teal and green costumes with white flower headpieces and jewelry. A young girl in a green blouse and blue skirt stands at left holding a white bag, and a man in a cream kurta stands at right. Flower-decorated throne and gift bags suggest a presentation ceremony.

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December 30 20092009-12-30A stage event in front of a painted blue and green backdrop with string lights. A figure with long dark hair, wearing a red-maroon kurta and a white floral garland, stands before a decorated red throne with yellow and purple flower arrangements. He hands a white gift bag to a man in a cream kurta and white dhoti. Beside them, a young man in a maroon patterned kurta and yellow turban holds gift bags. To the right, several women in colourful Bharatanatyam-style costumes with flower-decorated hair and jewellery stand in a line holding gift bags. On the left, a girl in a green blouse and blue skirt stands near the throne, with another girl in a red outfit at the edge. The figure in red and the gift-bag-holding men are visible; the figure's identity is uncertain from appearance alone.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30A stage performance in front of a blue and yellow painted backdrop with fairy lights. A man in a maroon kurta with a white garland stands at a richly decorated throne draped with yellow and purple flowers, a peacock feather fan above it, and a gilded lion-like armrest. He holds a small object as a young girl in grey top and red skirt receives items from him. Beside them a man in a saffron-and-brown patterned shirt and a woman in blue costume stand watching, while dancers in green, black-and-red, and teal traditional dress with flowers in their hair stand at the right edge. The setting resembles an evening cultural programme.2009-12-30A stage event with a red and gold throne draped in marigold and white garlands, set before a blue-green painted backdrop with a peacock feather and fairy lights. A man in a maroon kurta and cream dhoti, with a white garland, stands at the throne handing a small white gift bag to a girl in white shirt and red pants. Another girl in a white top and red pants waits beside him, and a young woman in a green-and-orange outfit with red beads holds a bag and a ceremonial staff. A man in an ochre turban and brown patterned kurta stands nearby, and a woman in an orange-red sari with white hair stands at right beside dancers in blue and gold costumes. Gift bags printed with a tree motif are visible. Whether the man at the throne is the swami cannot be determined from appearance, so the role is described only as a man presenting gifts.2009-12-30December 30 20092009-12-30A stage event in a decorated hall with a blue-green painted backdrop and a red-cushioned golden throne draped with yellow and purple flower garlands and a peacock feather. A man in a red-maroon silk kurta with a white flower garland hands a small white paper bag to a young boy in white shirt and red dhoti, who bows to receive it. Beside them a younger man in a brown patterned kurta and white dhoti stands near women in blue and red traditional costume with gold jewellery. A woman in an orange saree and white hair stands at right holding a bag, and a girl in a green blouse and blue skirt stands at left with a bag. Some of the white gift bags bear a tree motif. The image shows an award or gift distribution on stage.2009-12-30A stage performance at an event with a golden-and-red throne decorated with yellow and white flower garlands and a peacock feather, set before a blue-green painted backdrop. A man with long dark hair wearing a red long-sleeved kurta and cream dhoti stands before the throne, extending a white envelope to a dancer in a green silk costume with a gold waist border and white flowers in her hair. Around them, several dancers in green, red, blue and gold costumes await, along with a young man in an orange dhoti and maroon shawl with a gold-coloured turban, and holding papers. A red carpet covers the floor. Appearance cues do not establish a presentation match with enough distinctive features, so the man is described by role only.2009-12-30A stage event before a painted blue-green backdrop with a decorated red velvet throne draped in yellow, orange and white flower garlands and a peacock-feather motif. A long-haired man in a red kurta and cream dhoti, with a white garland, stands centre-left and hands white gift bags to a young girl in a white top and red pants. Beside him a man in a brown patterned kurta and orange turban watches. At right, several girls in red and white costume and women in blue sarees with jewellery stand in line awaiting gifts, while a girl in green blouse and blue skirt stands at left holding a white bag with a tree logo. a person (long swept-back hair, red ceremonial kurta, white garland) presenting gifts on stage.2009-12-30A stage event with a gold and red ornate throne draped with yellow and white marigold garlands and a feathered crown-like top, set against a blue and green batik-style backdrop with hanging tinsel. A woman in a red kurta with a white garland stands barefoot before the throne, holding papers in both hands and presenting them to a dancer. Around her, a line of performers in traditional dance costumes stands on the carpet: a young man in a maroon-and-gold turban and kurta, women in green, red, blue and orange saris with jewelry and flowers in their hair, and a man in an orange kurta with white dhoti on the right. A few girls on the left hold papers and sit with folded hands. The scene looks like a cultural award or felicitation ceremony, and the throne itself is empty.2009-12-30