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A dimly lit tent interior during an evening event, with scattered confetti and petals falling through the air. At centre, a man in a cream-coloured kurta with a long dark shawl and a white-and-yellow flower garland stands beneath a large dark ornate canopy edged with sparkling lights, his arms raised. Beside him, an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a flat tray of yellow flowers and smiles. Around them, people in white and cream saris and dhotis stand in the background, some with garlands and mala beads, under yellow and gold draped fabric and string lights.

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A photograph of a festive ceremony under a white tent canopy decorated with purple, red and yellow trim. At the centre, a man with long dark hair stands on a white-draped platform in front of an ornate throne with a wooden canopy strung with white flowers, wearing a cream kurta, a maroon shawl and a white flower garland, and raising his hands. Around him, men in white dhotis and saffron shawls, a man in white shirt and dhoti, and women in cream saris with gold borders stand close. Petals and scattered yellow flowers cover the red floor, and a standing fan stands at the right. The scene suggests a pushpabhishekam-style flower offering to a seated spiritual leader.2008-11-12A photograph of a festive ceremony under a white tent with yellow and green fringe. Pink and white petals fall through the air. A man in a cream kurta with a long red and white flower garland and a maroon shawl stands centrally before a decorated seat with a purple and red canopy and a carved wooden backrest. Behind him a deity murti is visible on a shelf. To the left, an older man in white dhoti and shirt holds a brass tray of yellow flowers while a younger man in a light robe assists; several men in white and orange stand nearby. On the right, women in cream and gold-bordered saris and rudraksha-style beaded necklaces watch, one with hands folded. The scene appears to be a flower-shower honouring the central figure, with the layout.2008-11-12A festive indoor scene under a white tent ceiling with yellow and green trim. A central figure in a cream ornate kurta, with a maroon-and-gold shawl and a long garland of white flowers with red blossoms, raises both arms to hold a purple-and-red ring-shaped canopy above his head beside an ornate throne-like seat with green and red decoration. A younger man in a yellow-stained white kurta holds a brass tray of yellow flowers. Around them, devotees in white and one in orange shawl stand smiling, some with yellow powder on their clothes, and a woman in white sari with a rudraksha-style necklace reaches toward the seat. A devotional picture hangs in the background. a person appears as the central figure in cream clothing with a maroon-and-gold shawl and a long flower garland, seated or standing in the place of honour. Devotees are celebrating a colour-festival style gathering with yellow powder on clothing.2008-11-12A photograph under a white tent canopy decorated with yellow scalloped valances, purple and red swags, and white flower garlands with blue-and-white pennant strings. On the left an older man in a white dhoti and shirt holds a brass tray of yellow flowers toward a younger man with long dark hair, wearing a cream-gold silk kurta and a maroon shawl over a white and red flower garland. The younger man reaches toward the tray as if taking petals. Behind them a woman in a white sari stands near a framed devotional picture and a decorated altar area. Scattered petals lie on the floor, and a partially visible hand appears at the lower right.2008-11-12A photograph of a festive indoor event under a tent with yellow and orange draped fabric. At the centre, a seated figure in a cream-coloured kurta with a long garland of white and orange flowers sits on an ornate, elaborately decorated throne with a floral arch and a multicoloured canopy above. Around the throne, devotees in white dhotis and shirts and one person in a pink-stained kurta stand with hands joined in greeting or namaskar, and others wear orange and yellow garments. Some clothing is marked with coloured powder. Flower petals cover the white platform in front of the throne. A banner in the background carries partial lettering.2008-11-12A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a white canopy trimmed with yellow fringe and a purple and red ring decoration. A long-haired man in a cream kurta with a long maroon shawl and a red and white flower garland stands on a white-draped platform before an ornate gold throne decorated with white flowers and a rainbow arch. Around him, devotees in white clothes, some men in white dhotis and others with orange shawls, and women in white sarees with gold borders gather, some holding offerings or fans. A man in white at left lifts a tray of flowers. Yellow and pink petals are scattered on the red carpet, and the surrounding area shows colourful powder stains, consistent with a festival of colours.2008-11-12Photograph of an outdoor tented stage at an evening event. A man in a white shirt and white trousers with glasses stands at left, holding a tray or plate with offerings toward a central figure. The central figure wears a cream embroidered sherwani-style kurta, a maroon shawl and a long white garland with red flowers, and is barefoot on a red carpet strewn with petals. Behind them women in white saris with gold borders stand near a decorated stage with yellow and orange fabric valance, marigold garlands and a row of white and blue pennants. A large crowd of devotees on the right raises hands with palms open toward the stage. Strings of flowers and bunting hang from the tent roof.2008-11-12A flower-showering ceremony on a red-carpeted stage under a decorated pandal with purple and yellow fabric and a floral arch. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange head covering sits on a red cushioned seat in front of a dark backdrop, with garlands and flower petals around him. Several devotees in white and cream clothes surround him: a woman in a white sari with gold border holds a brass tray of yellow flowers, another woman in white pours or sprinkles flowers, and two men in white dhotis and shirts hold a basket and a small board. A man in a yellow-gold shirt and white dhoti stands at the right edge. Fans and speakers sit at the sides and a banner with a deity image hangs behind. Pushpabhishekam, a flower offering, is taking place.2008-11-12A photograph of a flower-shower ceremony on a raised red stage under a white tent with yellow and green fringed trim. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes, with a garland of white flowers and a rudraksha-style necklace, sits on an ornate throne decorated with green, white and red bands, and is covered in heaped pink and yellow petals. Around him, devotees in white dhotis, white saris with gold borders and yellow garments stand with palms joined or pour petals and water. One man in white holds a small tray, and an elderly woman in white stands at right. A purple and red canopy decoration hangs above the throne.2008-11-12A photograph of a devotee ceremony in which flower petals are showered over a seated figure on an ornate carved wooden throne. The seated person wears a saffron-orange robe, a matching orange head covering, and beaded rudraksha-style necklaces, and has long dark hair. Several devotees in white traditional dhotis and kurtas, one in a white shawl, surround the throne, pouring petals from brass plates and a woven basket of white flowers. A young boy in white holds a framed plaque. Garlands of white and pink flowers hang above, and a decorative green and gold arch frames the scene, with a saffron cloth backdrop behind. The seated figure is shown from the front, facing the camera with a smile, and the scene reads as a flower-offering (pushpabhishekam) honouring the seated person.2008-11-12A festive photograph of a tented stage during a Holi celebration. A man in a cream kurta with a maroon shawl and a flower garland stands center-stage, smiling and tossing handfuls of pink and yellow flower petals into the air toward the crowd. To his left, an older man in a white shirt and white dhoti holds a tray of flowers and stands beside women in white saris with gold borders carrying flower trays. Below the stage, devotees reach upward with open hands to catch petals. The tent is decorated with yellow scalloped valance, colourful hangings, marigold garlands and a row of blue-and-white pennants. A painted religious banner hangs at left.2008-11-12A photograph of a ceremony under a decorated tent with yellow and red drapery. A standing man in a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti, with a white and red flower garland and a maroon shawl, stands with palms pressed together in front of an ornate carved wooden throne piled with white cushions and draped in white and red flower garlands. Swamiji (probable): the standing man has long, swept-back dark hair and a white-and-red garland with a maroon shawl, and the page identifies him as present, so he is recorded as in_person. To his left, a woman in white sari and a man in a pale robe with a rudraksha mala stand with hands folded. To the right, women in white and cream saris and a man in white clothes stand with hands folded, and a seated man in white with an orange scarf sits near petals scattered on the red floor.2008-11-12