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A photograph of a devotional gathering under a draped orange-and-gold backdrop with floral garlands on a golden platform. Several people in white ritual clothes stand in a line bowing or approaching the platform, while a figure in a saffron-orange robe stands at the centre-right beside the platform. Women in white sarees with gold borders stand at left, and a seated person in white sits at lower left. A man in a blue shirt and black trousers stands at the right edge, and a cameraman with a camera on a tripod sits at lower left. The red carpet and green mat frame the scene. No figure clearly shows the qualifying cues needed to name a person, so the identity remains unsure.

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August 08 2009 - Kalpataru, Cuddalore India2009-08-08A photograph of a ceremonial gathering at a stage draped with glossy gold-and-peach fabric. Several people in white dhotis and white shirts stand around a central seated figure wearing an orange saffron robe, adorned with flower garlands in pink and white on the raised platform. Women in white sarees with gold borders stand to the left, one holding a small child. A seated woman in a white saree sits on the red carpet at the lower left, and a woman in a white saree sits at the lower right. A video camera on a tripod is visible at the bottom left. Two green-and-white cooling units flank the stage.2009-08-08August 09 20092009-08-09September 13 20092009-09-13A stage at an indoor hall with a yellow and orange backdrop, garlanded flowers, and a golden throne-like seat. A figure in orange robes and a white garland sits on the throne at centre; a seated figure in orange and white has a ceremonial golden necklace and a dark mala. Devotees in white dhotis, white sarees and saffron shawls line up on the red-carpeted stage, several bowing or touching feet and offering respect. A brass oil lamp stands at left, and seated audience members in the foreground face the stage. A few seated figures are at the right edge.2009-07-16August 29 20092009-08-29Indoor event in a hall with wood-panelled walls and gold-patterned panels. At centre, a figure in an orange robe with an orange turban and a beaded necklace stands before a large white draped seat with an ornate dark carved frame. Around him, devotees in white and cream clothes, some with gold-bordered saris, some in white kurtas, bend forward or stand in a line, and one woman in a maroon sari leans in. A cameraman in white with an orange shawl films from the upper right beside a projector screen. Pink and white flowers decorate the back of the stage.2009-09-15August 08 2009 - Kalpataru, Cuddalore India2009-08-08Photograph of a stage event with a large red-orange backdrop showing a banyan tree and temple pillar motifs. A seated figure in orange robes and a white-and-orange garland sits on a gold throne at centre, with a man in white bending toward them. Around the stage, many people in white dhotis, white sarees and mundus stand in a line, some with hands folded or raised in greeting. A woman in an orange saree stands near the throne, and a woman in a purple saree and another in a red shawl stand nearby. Seated devotees in white occupy the lower foreground beside a white stepped platform decorated with marigold garlands and a blue, pink and yellow table draping. The orange-robed seated figure is an appearance-based candidate for a person, shown with a garland and orange clothing on a throne; identity remains uncertain.2009-08-06December 23 20082008-12-23 +1 copiesA stage scene in front of a large painted backdrop of orange, yellow and brown tones. A central figure in an orange-saffron robe sits on a platform while a woman in a grey-gold sari with gold border stands before him with her hands together. Behind them a golden and floral garland arrangement with red, white and yellow flowers is set up. Around them several people in white shirts and trousers, a man in an orange robe with a red-orange shawl, a bald man with a saffron shawl, a woman in a white sari, and a woman in a striped red-and-gold sari stand or kneel. A young girl in white with a red sash sits in front, and another person in white kneels at lower left. The scene appears to be a padapuja or devotional ceremony.2009-07-25July 25 20092009-07-25