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A photograph of a ritual on a raised stage with a red-carpeted platform in front of a blue curtain. A decorated deity murti or seated figure sits under an ornate golden canopy, framed by flower garlands in orange, yellow and pink. A row of about twelve young men in white kurtas with orange shawls sits at left on the stage, with plant pots and fruit offerings in front of them. In the centre, a man in an orange-saffron robe stands at the deity with a hand raised, while a second orange-clad man stands beside him. At right, a man in orange holds a woven basket of offerings and two women in red and orange saris stand nearby, with a man in white holding a camera at the far right. The scene looks like a puja or abhishekam with offerings.

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January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a ceremony on a raised red-carpeted stage in a hall with blue draped curtains. Behind the stage stands a decorated ornamental seat with a red cushion, framed by a white flower garland with multicoloured strands and a golden canopy. Two standing men in saffron-orange robes stand at the front of the stage; one has long dark hair and the other wears a gold necklace and orange shawl. A seated figure in white garments sits at the centre, with rows of young people in white and orange clothing seated to the left. Brass pots, bananas, coconuts and palm fronds are arranged along the stage edge, and a microphone stands nearby. The scene suggests a satsang or puja setting.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a temple-style ritual inside a hall with red and blue drapes and a red-carpeted raised platform. A figure in orange robes and a red-lined dhoti holds up a green leaf toward a decorated altar with a red and white floral garland, a golden umbrella canopy, and fruit offerings in front. Seated devotees in white and orange clothing sit on the platform and along the floor, while a cameraperson in white stands at right filming. Several seated people in white clothing line the right side of the hall, and potted plants and colourful pillar banners frame the scene.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A photograph of a ceremonial stage at an indoor event. A woman in an orange sari on the left raises her palms in greeting, while a man in a white dhoti with an orange shawl sits cross-legged on a red-draped platform with hands folded. Several seated people in white and orange clothing sit behind him, and a standing figure in orange robes appears at the back. On the right, a large ornate canopy of white flowers and red, yellow and purple garlands frames a throne-like seat, with floral offerings and a small brass pot nearby. Brass lamps and green palm leaves lie on the red cloth in the foreground. A person in white records the scene with a camera at left.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01A stage ceremony with a deity murti or ornate seat under a golden canopy, draped and garlanded with white and multicoloured flower garlands. A man in long hair and orange robes stands at left reaching toward the canopy, while another attendant in orange holds a tray and offerings at right. Seated in front, rows of men in white silk attire with orange sashes and flower garlands sit before brass pots, banana-leaf and coconut offerings, fruit, and a potted palm. A standing fan and a blue backdrop complete the scene. Possibly a Jayanti or abhishekam ritual; a person cues are the long hair and orange robes of the standing man, but his face is not visible enough to confirm.2008-01-01January 01 20082008-01-01