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A festive stage decorated with yellow flower-petal and rangoli-style borders, red and green motifs, and marigold garlands. Seated centrally on a gilded ornate throne with a golden canopy is a figure in a white and gold embroidered garment with a long beaded necklace; the figure's identity is not established by visible cues here. Around the throne, attendants in orange and saffron kurtas, red sarees and white dhotis stand and gesture, some holding white and silver balloons. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and floral arrangements fill the stage front. Audience members in the foreground watch from below.

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January 01 20092009-01-01A stage decorated with yellow fabric, bordered arches in red, white and green, and flower garlands hosts a ceremony. A tall man with long dark hair and a white garland stands centrally before an ornate golden throne (peetha) with a canopy, behind a small table. Around him, women in orange, red and yellow saris and men in white and red dhotis stand in a line, some with hands folded. A brass oil lamp stands at left and flower arrangements fill the stage front. Audience members in the foreground are seen from behind. Light fixtures hang overhead.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A photograph of a festive stage decorated with yellow flower garlands and red-and-white floral borders under a white tent canopy. At the centre, a seated figure with long dark hair wears an ornate gold-and-white garment and holds an open book, with a gold crown-like canopy above. A flower-decked altar table in front holds offerings and a framed photo. To the right, several people in yellow, orange and teal clothing dance and raise their arms, some holding colourful balloons. On the left, a line of women and girls in saris, salwar and orange shawls stand watching. The seated figure appears to be a printed or statue-like image rather than a clearly identifiable living person, so identification is uncertain.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01A festive darshan scene under a white tent, its ceiling draped in fabric, with the back wall covered in yellow marigold garlands and red, white and green floral borders. A figure in a cream embroidered kurta with a flower garland stands at the centre before a gold-accented throne with an ornate golden canopy topped by a kalasha-like finial strung with marigolds. He holds an open book and is adorned with flower garlands. A small framed photograph of a saffron-turbaned figure sits on a table draped with marigolds, beside a teddy bear and a silver offering tray. Around him, several people in white and cream kurtas and red and teal salwar kameez dance and clap with raised arms; one man in a teal kurta wears an orange shawl. Loose marigold petals carpet the floor.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 festive stage decorated with yellow flower garlands, red and white arches and a golden throne-like seat under a canopy. A man with long dark hair, wearing a white and cream embroidered kurta with a flower garland, stands at center raising one hand and holding a small card, with a golden crown-like ornament above him. To the left, several young women in orange, red and teal salwar kameez watch. On the right, men in yellow, orange and white kurtas raise blue and multicolored balloons. Flower arrangements and a table with a printed photo sit in front of the stage.2009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01January 01 20092009-01-01