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A photograph of a flower-offering ceremony under a white tent decorated with white and yellow garlands and a banner. A man in a white dhoti and white shawl with a sacred thread stands on a raised red-and-white platform, leaning forward to hold a bundle of pink and yellow flowers. A young girl in a white dress with a long braid reaches up toward the flowers from below the platform. To the left, a woman in a white sari with a gold border and another woman in orange and white garments stand near the stage, with a man in a white shirt standing behind them. Several people in white clothes, some with orange shawls, are gathered in the foreground. A large ornate decorated arch with red and white lights frames the right side of the stage, and a carved wooden shrine is visible at the edge.

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A photograph inside a white tent decorated with yellow and multicoloured bunting and strings of white flowers. A man in a white dhoti and white shawl bends forward on a raised platform covered in white cloth and red-bordered flower garlands, offering flower petals and marigold blossoms. Beside him a woman in a white sari holds a bunch of orange and yellow flowers. Several other people in white garments, including a man in a white turban, are leaning over the platform scattering flowers over a decorated deity murti behind them. Devotees in white saris and light clothing stand along the front edge, one holding a small framed picture, while an elderly man in a light shirt watches at the right. The scene suggests a pushpabhishekam offering of flowers.2008-11-12A photograph under a white tent with yellow and green fringe and a row of blue-and-white flags strung overhead. On a flower-decorated white stage a man in white ceremonial dress with a long white shawl holds a bunch of pink and yellow flowers, while a woman in a white sari with a gold border leans in to hand over flowers. Another man in white stands behind them. Below the stage, children and adults in white clothes reach up with flowers and offerings, and an older woman in a purple sari stands at right. Garlands of marigolds and rose strands hang along the stage edge, and speakers and cables sit on the platform. Several people are dressed in white and the setting is a devotional flower offering.2008-11-12A photograph inside a tented pavilion during a festive ceremony. Rose petals and flower petals fall through the air. A seated figure on an ornate decorated throne with garlands is receiving pushpabhishekam, with devotees in white and cream clothes leaning in to shower petals and touch the platform. A woman in a white and orange-trimmed garment kneels at the front of the dais, and a woman in a tie-dyed white outfit reaches up at the lower left. Men in white shirts and dhotis stand along the left, and a large floral arch with white and red garlands frames the throne. A painted backdrop hangs on the right. A seated figure in saffron-coloured robes with a garland is visible on the throne; the person's identity is not established from appearance.2008-11-12Photograph inside a tented hall at night, with a crowd of devotees reaching forward toward a raised red-draped platform. A woman in a white sari with a gold border leans over the platform holding a plastic bag of petals, and other women in white and red-gold saris extend their arms with flowers and offerings. Men in white dhotis and shirts stand nearby. Strings of marigold-like garlands and yellow tassels hang along the tent ceiling, with carved wooden pillars at the sides and a bright work light above. Scattered petals cover the red cloth. No clearly identifiable a person figure is visible in this frame.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 ceremony on a red-carpeted stage under a canopy with purple, red and yellow trim. A seated figure in saffron and orange robes with an orange head covering sits on an ornate carved wooden throne with a red backdrop and a white floral arch, holding a microphone, with rose petals scattered around the seat. Standing to the left are people in white and cream clothes with gold borders, including a man in white dhoti and shirt with hands folded and women in cream saris with gold borders. On the right, people in white dhotis and white garments stand with palms joined in greeting. A large printed photograph on the wall behind shows a figure in orange. Garlands hang along the posts.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 seated figure in an orange-saffron cloth and orange head wrap being showered with flowers during a pushpabhishekam offering. A woman in a white sari with a gold border leans in from the left, draping pink and white garlands over him, while a man in white behind raises a hand holding flower petals. A woman with long grey braided hair in white on the right holds a tray of yellow flowers. The seated figure sits before a carved wooden throne with white and pink floral decorations and hanging garlands above. Pink petals and marigold-yellow flowers cover the lap and throne area.2008-11-12A photograph of a ceremonial stage under a decorated tent with purple, yellow and green draping. A seated person in saffron/orange robes with a rudraksha mala and an orange head wrap sits on a red-cushioned throne framed by a white flower-garlanded arch. Around him, devotees in white and cream clothing, several women in white saris with gold borders and men in white dhotis and cream shirts, pour or offer something from a vessel and pour flowers onto him. A man in white stands at the right holding a small clipboard. A red carpeted platform, a backdrop with a painted deity image and a portrait of a seated figure behind, and a wall fan are visible. Whether the seated figure is a person is uncertain from appearance alone.2008-11-12A photograph of a flower-strewn stage under a decorated tent canopy. A seated figure in orange robes and an orange head covering sits on an ornate wooden throne, garlanded with white jasmine and pink flowers, with pink petals scattered on the floor before him. Around him, devotees in white and cream clothes with gold borders, some with bare feet, stand and bow with palms pressed together in namaskar, while others approach with hands folded. A decorated arch of red, green and white garlands frames the throne, and a striped and purple canopy hangs overhead. The devotee at the front left performs a respectful bow, and the setting suggests a pushpabhishekam offering of flowers.2008-11-12Devotees in white and cream traditional dress shower flower petals over a seated figure in saffron-orange robes and an orange head wrap, who sits on a red-draped throne-like seat beneath an arched frame of red, white and green lights and white and pink garland decorations. Several devotees in white kurtas, sarees and dhotis with gold borders hold flower baskets and scatter petals from above, while a flower-covered platform surrounds the seat. 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.2008-11-12