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Festive celebration in a decorated pandal with a yellow and multicolour floral backdrop and a gilded throne-like seat draped with red cushions and marigold garlands. A young man in a cream and gold embroidered dhoti-style garment wears long flower garlands and holds a folded paper in his hand, smiling. To the right, a person in a blue kurta lifts a shiny silver-coloured ceremonial object. Women in saris and a girl in blue stand nearby, and a tray of flowers sits in the foreground.

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A photograph of a festive stage decorated with yellow marigold garlands, silver and red trim, and a large golden throne-like seat with a golden canopy. A man with long dark hair and a light cream-coloured robe with floral garlands stands centre-stage holding a small framed picture and papers, his head slightly bowed. To the left, several women in saffron, blue and cream clothing stand smiling and clapping, and a young man in orange robes smiles at the right edge. A balloon-like object floats near the top of the canopy. The setting appears to be a celebratory ceremony with garland decorations.2009-01-01A decorated stage framed by yellow and red floral arches with a golden canopy overhead. A man in a cream and gold embroidered robe, wearing a long white and purple flower garland, stands before a gilded throne, raising a sheet of paper in one hand and holding another in the other. Swamiji (probable) is a long-haired figure in cream and gold ceremonial dress with a flower garland, seated or standing before the throne. Women in orange, green and yellow saris stand to the left, some holding papers and smiling, while a man in orange clothing stands at the right edge. A table in front holds a floral-covered tray, a small golden-yellow figurine and a framed photo of a smiling figure in a turban. Marigolds and yellow blossoms cover the table and stage.2009-01-01A photograph of a festive stage decorated with yellow marigold flowers, red and white scalloped trim and a gilded throne-like seat draped in red and marigold garlands. A man in a cream and gold embroidered kurta with long garlands stands at a flower-covered table, raising one arm and holding a booklet while smiling. Women in orange and saffron saris and salwar kameez cheer and raise their hands on the left and right, and a figure in orange brocade stands at the right edge. Petals and offerings sit on trays on the table, with a small decorated basket nearby. a person: the standing man in cream and gold with long garlands, appearing as a devotee-facing ceremonial host, is not clearly identifiable from appearance alone, so he is treated as unsure.2009-01-01A photograph of a festive stage decorated with yellow flower garlands and painted floral borders. In the centre, a man in a cream and gold embroidered robe with a long flower garland and a feather-and-rosette ornament holds an open book and smiles. Beside him, a man in an orange saffron robe with a red bindi holds a microphone and gestures while speaking. Behind them stands an ornate gilded throne backed by a layered arch of purple, pink, yellow and red flowers. On the left, a young person in a light blue tunic and rudraksha mala stands among other attendees in orange and green clothing. A small brass lamp sits at the lower left among flower petals.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a festive stage ceremony with a seated figure on a gold-and-red throne with a golden back panel and ornate crown-like canopy. The seated person wears white and cream robes with long flower garlands in yellow, orange and purple. Behind the throne is a wall of yellow flower decoration edged with silver and red motifs. A large gold-trimmed table with garlands stands in front. Around the stage, attendants wear saffron and orange kurtas and a white shirt, and a woman in a white sari with yellow border stands at left. Flower arrangements sit at the bottom corners.2009-01-01A festive stage decorated with yellow marigold garlands and a golden throne-like seat draped in multicoloured flower garlands. A man with long dark hair, wearing a cream and gold embroidered kurta and a floral garland, stands raising one arm and holding papers, appearing to address the gathering. A younger performer in an orange dhoti-style outfit dances at right beside another person in a teal kurta. Flower petals cover the floor and a small golden deity murti sits on the table. Several devotees in saris and kurtas watch from the left. Appearance-based label: a person, standing centre-stage with long hair and ornate cream-and-gold clothing, beside the throne.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A festive stage decorated with yellow marigold garlands, silver-edged arches and red and green borders frames a golden deity murti or ornate throne with a multicoloured garland. A young man with long dark hair and a bindi, wearing a white and cream ceremonial garment with a white flower garland and beaded necklace, smiles while holding a printed certificate and a rosette ribbon. Women in orange and green saris stand at left, with a tray of yellow flowers and a red cushioned seat in front. A person in orange robes is partly visible at right. The scene suggests a celebratory honouring ceremony.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01